St Barbara is an Australian gold producer and mineral explorer. St Barbara's key assets include its Leonora and Sothern Cross Operations, both of which are located in Western Australia. It has Mineral Resources of 9.4 million ounces of gold including Ore Reserves of 2.6 million ounces of gold as at 30 June 2009, as well as an extensive landholding comprising granted tenements and tenement applications of approximately 6,000 square kilometres.The Leonora Operations comprise the Gwalia 1.2 Mtpa processing plant and the Gwalia Underground mine as well as nearby development opportunities. St Barbara's Gwalia gold mine was successfully commissioned in October 2008, with full production expected to be achieved in financial year 2012. Gwalia is the cornerstone asset for St Barbara with an indicative mine life exceeding eight years and high grade mineralisation below the current reserves.The Southern Cross Operations comprise the Marvel Loch 2.4 Mtpa processing facility, the Marvel Loch Underground mine and a number of development opportunities. The Southern Cross Operations have produced between 150,000 - 171,000 ounces for each of the last three years.Currently the two gold operations produce n aggregate over 200,000 ounces of gold per annum.St Barbara Company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ticker symbol SBM).In addition to the two Western Australian gold producing operations, the corporate office is based in Melbourne, Victoria, with an operations support team based in Perth.

Shougang Concord International trades in a variety of industries, although steel production is its bread and butter. The bulk of its revenues come from the manufacture of steel plates and products; it is also engaged in steel trading, iron ore mining, coking coal mining, copper and brass products, and shipping operations. Shougang's steel production is handled through subsidiary Qinhuangdao Shougang Plate Mill. Its Shougang Concord Shipping division operates time charter freight shipping. Most of Shougang's sales are to mainland China and Hong Kong.

JFE Shoji Holdings, formed by the combination of Kawasho Corporation and NKK Trading, built its business on steel. JFE Shoji Holdings company has expanded though to become active in food, semiconductor, construction materials, and chemicals trading. Steel trading, through its JFE Shoji Trade subsidiary, still accounts for more than 95% of sales. JFE Shoji sells steel products, purchased from JFE Steel and other mills, to the automotive, shipbuilding, and electrical industries, among others. (It trades about 40% of JFE Steel's production output.) JFE Shoji's assets include fuels, ships, and real estate holdings. JFE Steel owns 39% of JFE Shoji Holdings company.

At Hanna Steel, we believe success requires more than making a world-class product at a competitive price. It also requires outstanding service. We've been working to provide both since 1954.Hanna Steel Corporation is a privately held company with corporate headquarters located in Fairfield, Alabama and additional manufacturing facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Pekin, Illinois.Hanna Steel consists of a steel tubing division and a painted steel product division. Hanna Truck Line, known as HTL, rounds out the Hanna group providing consistent deliveries to our customers.A leader in the industry for 50 years, Hanna Steel continues to expand its leadership throughout the U.S. in the tubing industry and the pre-painted coil industry by providing a comprehensive on-the-floor inventory.

The kind of powders produced by H.C. Starck have nothing to do with ski slopes or Miami Vice busts. H.C. Starck (the US unit of German-based H.C. Starck GmnH, dba H. C. Starck Group) manufactures metal powders, thermal spray powders, metal products, and specialty chemicals. Its powders go into everything from concrete to sporting goods, from pigments and plastics to medical and dental supplies. Starck also makes electroconductive polymers and colloidal silica for the electronics industry. H. C. Starck Group has more than a dozen plants located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is owned by private investors Advent International and The Carlyle Group.

Fronteer Gold intends to become a significant gold producer. Fronteer Gold business model to get us there is simple: We discover and advance big deposits with strong production potential. Long Canyon, Sandman and Northumberland comprise Fronteer Gold's future production platform based in Nevada, one of the friendliest gold mining districts in the world. We aim to build regional production by advancing these projects sequentially over the near-term, funding the company's growth with low risk of dilution.

Acerinox's products dirty, because the company prefers its steel to remain stainless. Acerinox operates melting shops and hot- and cold-rolling steel mills located in Spain, the US, and South Africa, but it distributes its products worldwide. It operates as Acerinox in Spain; through North American Stainless, a subsidiary that produces flat stainless steel products, in the US; and Columbus Stainless in South Africa, making hot- and cold-rolled stainless steel. Acerinox's Inoxfil subsidiary makes stainless steel wire such as automotive, cable, and mesh wire. Another unit, Roldán, manufactures long stainless steel products. The balance of Acerinox's units are devoted to distribution.

NAP is a Canadian diversified precious metals company focused on growing its production of palladium and gold in mining-friendly jurisdictions. As an established producer, the Company operates its two 100%-owned mines in Canada and has a robust pipeline of growth projects near its mine sites.Lac des Iles, the Company's flagship mine, is one of North America's two primary palladium producers. Located approximately 85 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Lac des Iles started producing palladium in 1993. NAP also owns and operates the Sleeping Giant gold mine located in the prolific Abitibi region of Quebec. The Company has a strong portfolio of development and exploration assets near the Lac des Iles and Sleeping Giant mines, and is pursuing an aggressive exploration program aimed at increasing its reserves and resources. NAP trades on the TSX under the symbol PDL and on the NYSE Amex under the symbol PAL. The Company’s common shares are included in the S&P/TSX Global Mining Index.

Rod, wire, and tubing are the specialties of Ansonia Copper & Brass. The company casts, extrudes, and draws copper and copper alloys. The result is semi-finished products that undergo additional modification by the company's customers. It manufactures and tests more than 70 high quality alloys, including specialized, customer defined specifications in rod, bar, wire, flat-wire, extruded and large diameter seamless tube shapes. End users include the aerospace, automotive, consumer appliance, and telecom industries. Ansonia Copper & Brass operates one plant in Connecticut.

Afri-Can Marine Minerals Corporation is a Canadian exploration and development company, actively involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of major mineral properties in Namibia. We target large marine diamond deposits in prospective areas of this politically stable country.We rely on the strength of our management and geological teams. We create strategic partnerships with partners who share our vision for development of potentially significant, low risk mineral deposits. Afri-Can has an experienced, well-balanced Board of Directors with expertise in finance, business management and exploration.Implementation of Afri-Can's business strategy takes an innovative scientific approach. Our exploration team is one of the most knowledgeable in the marine diamond exploration industry, with combined marine geological experience of over 120 years.Afri-Can's most advanced project is the Woduna (Block J) Concession. Block J hosts several marine diamond depositional areas. Our systematic approach has led to the discovery of three large marine diamond deposits on Block J. These diamond deposits are similar to other major marine deposits that produce in excess of 1 million carats a year. Importantly, 95% of the diamonds recovered off the coast of Namibia are of gem quality, the highest percentage in the world.Diamond potential is estimated at to up to 1.8 million carats on one of the Block J mineralized areas in a recent Afri-Can technical report. We have commissioned a quantitative sampling programme to establish an inferred diamond resource on Block J in accordance with National Instrument 43-101. The programme is scheduled for completion by the end of 2008.

Inviting Real Estate Agents, Job Placements Agents, Educational Institutes, Software Service Providers, Real Estate Builders, Marriage Bureaus, Travel Agents, Restaurant Owners, Health & Fitness Centers and other Local Businesses to Post a FREE Classified Advertisement on Cootera.com Classifieds Website.