Ferrexpo plc is a Swiss-headquartered resources company with assets in Ukraine, principally involved in the production and export of iron ore pellets, which are used in producing steel. Ferrexpo is committed to realising the potential of its principal asset, Ferrexpo Poltava Mining (FPM), one of the largest iron ore resources in the world. The Group has several large-scale growth projects in advanced stages of planning, which are currently on hold pending improvements in global market conditions. We remain committed to our aim to be a leading global supplier of iron ore pellets, providing outstanding service to our customers and strong returns to our shareholders.As part of this commitment, Ferrexpo plc became the first Ukrainian company to be listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker: FXPO) following its successful Initial Public Offering on Friday 15th June 2007.Ferrexpo plc is a member of the FTSE UK Index Series. It is currently the only pure-play iron ore company listed on the LSE.

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.

Nippon Denko company is the largest producer of ferromanganese in Japan, accounting for approximately 50% of that country's annual production. Besides ferroalloys, the diversified company also produces industrial chemicals (soda ash and boron and chromium chemicals), new materials (lithium-ion battery materials, zirconium oxide), and environmental recycling systems (water purification for fuel cells). Nippon Denko sells its products to steel, chemical, and aluminum industries, among others. Nippon Denko company was formed in 1963 with the merger of Nippon Denki Yakin Co. and Toho Denka Co.

Buenaventura is Peru's largest publicly-traded precious metals company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA is engaged in the mining, processing, development and exploration of gold, silver and other metals via wholly-owned mines, as well as through its participation in joint exploration projects. Buenaventura currently operates seven mines in Peru (Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Antapite, Julcani, Recuperada, Shila-Paula and Ishihuinca), has controlling interests in one mining company (El Brocal) and minority interests in other mining companies in Peru.Buenaventura currently operates seven mines in Peru (Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Antapite, Julcani, Recuperada, Shila-Paula and Ishihuinca), has controlling interests in one mining company (El Brocal) and minority interests in other mining companies in Peru.

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. Special Metals company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Nyrstar is a Belgian publicly-listed company, created on 31 August, 2007 by combining the zinc smelting and alloying operations of Zinifex (an Australian mining company) and Umicore (a Belgian materials technology company). We listed on the Euronext Brussels Stock Exchange on 29 October 2007.Our name, Nyrstar, is a combination of ‘nyr’, an old Norse word meaning new, and ‘star’ a leading light. For us, Nyrstar means a bright new star, brilliant and fresh.Our vision is to be the partner of choice in essential resources for the development of a changing world. Our strategic direction is to focus on the pursuit of value creation for our stakeholders through initiatives that improve and expand our existing assets whilst selectively pursuing opportunities in mining.The zinc we produce is most commonly used to protect steel from corrosion. It is used in a wide range of industries, the largest consumers being the construction and transport sectors.Nyrstar also produces significant quantities of lead. Lead and zinc are very much sister metals, tending to occur together geologically. Lead is mainly used to produce lead-acid batteries, used primarily in motor vehicles.Given the mineral nature of zinc and lead concentrates, when they are processed they produce a number of valuable by-products such as copper, gold, indium and silver. Sulphuric acid is another valuable by-product of the zinc smelting process.Nyrstar's plants are located close to its key customers and adjacent to major transport hubs to allow easy delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products.

Lion Industries Corporation Berhad (LICB) was incorporated on 17 May 1924 as Sungei Way Dredging Limited under the Companies Enactment 1917. Subsequently, it changed its name to Sungei Way Dredging Berhad on 15 April 1966 and later to Supreme Corporation on 1 October 1976 and Lion Land Berhad on 21 October 1991. LICB was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 29 December 1973 and adopted its current name on 18 February 2003.LICB is involved in the manufacturing of long steel products, by Amsteel Mills Sdn Bhd (AMSB) and Antara Steel Mills Sdn Bhd (Antara) at three steel mills. AMSB’s plant located in Klang, Selangor produces billets for rolling into steel bars and wire rods while its plant in Banting Selangor, set up in 2001 produces special grade billets for rolling into specialty bars and wire rods for automotive parts, mattress and mechanical springs, turning parts, wire rods, wire ropes and other stringent applications. The third mill operated by Antara in Pasir Gudang, Johor, was acquired in 2002 from Johor Corporation Bhd, and produces billets which are rolled into steel bars and light sections such as angle bars, flat bars and U-channels.The steel bars, wire rods and sections produced by LICB are used in the construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries.Antara also operates a Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Labuan using the Midrex Technology from USA. Antara’s HBI is manufactured from high-purity iron ore and is rated as among the world’s best and supplied to steel mills for ironmaking, steelmaking and foundary applications.In the property development sector, LICB is involved in property management and residential development. Some of its projects are Taman Malim Jaya in Melaka, Taman Soga in Batu Pahat and Pelangi Promenade in Klang. Its joint-venture with the Eastern & Oriental Group comprises a mixed integrated development project which includes three blocks of 28-storey serviced apartments, with retail, food and beverage theme outlets located at the site of the former St Mary’s School in Kuala Lumpur.

PMI Gold holds property along the prolific Ashanti and Asankrangwa gold belts of southwestern Ghana, a country in which it has been involved for more than a decade. The company has interests in a number of mining projects in the area, including several previously operating gold mines; the lead project is its Kubi mine. It had operated a joint venture with Ghanaian company Goknet but sold its interests in the project to Golden Lion Resources in 2008. The government of Ghana retains a 10% earning in the profit of anything mined in the area.

Sadoff & Rudoy Industries can get pretty scrappy. This mini-conglomerate operates seven facilities focused on satisfying the needs of mills and foundries by providing various grades and types of scrap metal. Sadoff & Rudoy provides scrap metal processing, industrial services (environmental audits, compactors, and containers), melt products (premium scrap grades), nonferrous products (aluminum, copper, and brass), and auto and dealer services (processed and unprocessed scrap). Operating companies include Alfred Muchin, Block Iron & Supply, Gus Holman, Lawent Iron & Metal, Sadoff & Rudoy Industries of Nebraska, and Sadoff Iron & Meta

Since 1966, Northwest Pipe Company has been a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe. Through carefully orchestrated growth strategy, the company has expanded its capabilities to become a national presence in the pipe and tube industry.In our Water Transmission business segment, the company is the leading supplier of large diameter, high pressure steel pipe products used for water transmission and treatment facilities in the United States and Canada.In our Tubular Products business segment, the company manufactures electric resistance welded steel pipe and tubing for use in a wide range of construction, agricultural, energy and industrial applications. Northwest Pipe also manufactures innovative traffic signpost products, fence framework products.Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Northwest Pipe operates manufacturing plants throughout the United States and Mexico.Whether your needs are for the types of products mentioned above or other applications, contact Northwest Pipe Company and experience our enduring commitment to quality and customer service.

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