VSMPO-AVISMA (formerly Verkhnaya Salda Metallurgical Production Association if that helps at all) is a leading producer of titanium and magnesium alloys, including ingots and mill products. The Russia-based company also produces aluminum alloys, ferrotitanium, and other metal products. Subsidiary Tirus distributes products throughout Europe and North America, as well as provides services such as cutting, heat treating, precision grinding, and machining to customer specifications. Its NF&M International unit makes titanium billet and bar stock. VSMPO-AVISMA exports about 70% of its produced titanium; customers include leading aerospace companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, GE, and Boeing.

Angel Mining will go to great lengths to find good mineral prospects. The mining company's main properties are located in Greenland; it also has exploration interests in Australia and Brazil. Angel Mining is on the lookout for gold, base metals, and tantalum (which is used mainly in electronics manufacturing). The company's Nalunaq gold mine commenced production in 2010. Its Black Angel Mining subsidiary (majority-owned) operates a zinc and lead project in Greenland. Several investment firms, including RAB Capital, Waterhouse Securities, and Rathbones, own sizable stakes in the company. Formerly called Angus & Ross, it changed its name in 2009.

Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSX:AVL)(OTCQX:AVARF) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the rare metal deposits in Canada. Its flagship project, the 100%-owned Nechalacho Deposit, Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, is emerging as one of the largest undeveloped rare earth elements resources in the world. Its exceptional enrichment in the more valuable ‘heavy' rare earth elements, key to enabling advances in green energy technology and other growing high-tech applications, is one of the few potential sources of these critical elements outside of China, currently the source of over 95% of the world supply. Avalon is well funded, has no debt and its work programs are progressing steadily. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are corporate cornerstones. Avalon presently owns five rare metals and minerals projects in Canada, four of which are at advanced stages of development. These are: Nechalacho, Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, a rare earth elements ("REE") project in the pre-feasibility stage, Separation Rapids (lithium) in Ontario, Warren Township in Ontario (calcium feldspar project, currently inactive pending resolution of permitting issue), and East Kemptville, Nova Scotia, a tin-indium-gallium-germanium project where large inferred resources have been identified requiring further drilling to bring the project to the pre-feasibility stage.

Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the gold mining and related activities. Kinross Gold Corporation also involves in the exploration and acquisition of gold-bearing properties, the extraction and processing of gold-containing ores, and reclamation of gold mining properties. Its gold production and exploration activities are carried out principally in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and the Russian Federation. As of December 31, 2009, its proven and probable mineral reserves were 51.0 million ounces of gold, 102.9 million ounces of silver, and 2.9 billion pounds of copper.

Gemfields, one of the world’s foremost coloured gemstone producers, is found at the intersection of exploration, mining and marketing.Natural, untreated gems are at the heart of the operation. Our focus – reliable and ethically-produced Zambian emeralds – uphold fair-trade practices while remaining in accordance with the highest level of environmental, social and safety standards. This mission holds true for every gemstone in our portfolio. Gemfields’ unprecedented mine to market strategy allows us to guarantee the provenance of every gem: Our promise to both the trade and the consumer.Supported by a world-class management team of seasoned industry experts, Gemfields prides itself on transparency. Business aside, our dedication to preserving the environment, nurturing relationships with local communities and upholding human rights remains paramount to our success.

Anooraq Resources is a black economic empowerment (BEE) platinum group metals (PGM) mining, exploration and development company, with assets located on the Bushveld Igneous Complex of South Africa. The Bushveld Complex hosts numerous PGM mines and prospects, mainly within the Merensky and UG2 reefs and the Platreef mineralized horizons. Anooraq completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Bokoni Platinum Mines (formerly Lebowa Platinum Mines) from Anglo Platinum in July 2009, and now operates this four-shaft mine complex, currently producing some 150 000 4E ounces on an annualised basis. The Bokoni acquisition also gives Anooraq controlling interests in the Ga-Phasha Project, located adjacent to Bokoni, and the Boikgantsho and Kwanda Projects. The six PGMs, namely platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, ruthenium and iridium, occur together in nature alongside nickel, copper and gold. These metals have uses across various technological and industrial fields, with the automotive and jewellery sectors being key. South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex is host to the largest known PGM resource in the world, and 2009 platinum production is anticipated to be 4.725 million ounces, almost 80% of global output (source: Johnson Matthey). Anooraq has a primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ARQ), and secondary listings on the NYSE: AMEX (ARO) and the JSE Limited (JSE: ARQ).

Wits Basin owns the Bates-Hunter Gold Mine in Central City, Colorado. Discovery of gold at the Bates-Hunter Mine in 1859 kicked off the Colorado gold rush and established Denver as a major American city. All mines in the area went dormant in 1936. This mining district has historically produced more than 4 million ounces of gold. Twenty-five percent (25%) of all the gold mined came from the area immediately surrounding the Bates-Hunter mine. Wits Basin's property controls the 15 principal veins underlying the mine. The veins historically produced about 750,000 ounces mined to an average depth of 600 feet. When the mine was closed, the mineshaft reached 800 feet. Drilling in the 1990's confirmed grades of 0.48 ounces over 10-foot widths with veins ranging from 2 to 20 feet wide. Workings down to the 800-foot level confirm that the gold veins continue to depth. Similarly mineralized properties in the region have been mined to 2,250 feet in depth.

Sparton Resources Inc. is a diversified mineral exploration and energy royalty company with advanced stage projects that will become attractive acquisition targets for senior mineral producers.Sparton's management and technical team consists of seasoned mineral industry professionals who are strongly committed to the creation of real wealth through mineral resource development. They have a long and successful track record in exploration and development of various high unit value mineral deposits.

Atlanta Gold isn't even close to Georgia. The former Twin Mining explores for diamonds in eastern Canada and gold in Canada and Idaho. Its primary project is the Atlanta Gold Mine in Idaho, which is still in the exploration stage. Atlanta Gold was originally founded in 1985 under the name Atlanta Gold Corporation. In 1999 when gold prices were low, Atlanta Gold turned to diamond mining and changed its name soon after to Twin Mining. In early 2007, with gold prices way up and production expected to begin shortly, The company took on the name Atlanta Gold Inc.

Patriot Coal Corporation engages in the production and sale of thermal coal in the United States. It has operations and coal reserves in Appalachia and the Illinois basin. The company provides its thermal coal to electric utilities, as well as metallurgical coal to steel mills and independent coke producers. It has 14 company-operated mines, contractor-operated mines, and coal preparation facilities that are located in West Virginia and Kentucky. As of December 31, 2009, Patriot Coal Corporation company controlled approximately 1.8 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves. Patriot Coal Corporation, through its subsidiary, Magnum Coal Company, operates 8 mining complexes with production from surface and underground mines located in Appalachia, as well as controls approximately 600 million tons of proven and probable coal reserves. Patriot Coal Corporation company is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

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