Alaskan Copper processes and distributes corrosion-resistant alloy products. Offerings include bar, fittings, flanges, plate, pipe, rod, and tubing, made from materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel. Alaskan Copper also fabricates products such as heat exchangers and pressure vessels. Founded in 1913, Alaskan Copper has facilities in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Nucor Corporation and Yamato Kogyo produces structural-steel shapes, such as wide-flange beams, H-piling, sheet piling, and standard I-beams. Produced at the largest structural steel mill in the Western Hemisphere, the company's products are sold throughout the US and exported worldwide. Annual production capacity at the mill is 2.5 million tons of steel. Founded in 1987, Nucor-Yamato Steel serves steel-service centers and companies in the fabrication, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division is engaged in scrap processing and the manufacturing and marketing of merchant steel products and billets. The Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division operates a state-of-the-art steel mini-mill in Roanoke, Virginia. This facility melts scrap steel in electric furnaces and continuously casts the molten steel into billets. These billets are rolled into merchant steel products consisting of angles, plain rounds, flats, and channels. Excess steel-billet production is sold to mills without melting facilities. The Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division markets its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and original-equipment manufacturers.

Nippon Yakin was founded in 1925. Ten years later, we began providing industry with SUS 304 stainless steel, then known as 18-8. Dedication to our research and production led to a complete line of products from nickel ore to high-grade stainless steel and super alloys. Supported by long tradition and outstanding technology, Nippon Yakin has created a state-of-the-art production system backed by a precision quality control system to ensure our reputation is deserved in every product.Nippon Yakin has developed as a first-rate manufacturer in Japan's stainless steel industry. Today, we are evolving from a stainless steel manufacturer with a prominent history into a manufacturer of specialized stainless steels providing conventional products alongside high-functional new materials to meet the needs of today's world.

Excelling in the production and distribution of the finest quality copper and brass products is the foundation upon which Mueller Industries operates. Since its inception in 1917 as Mueller Metals Company and later Mueller Brass Company in Port Huron, Michigan, the company has been a leader in the development of new products and innovative manufacturing processes. Mueller Industries, Inc., is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (MLI), and has annual worldwide sales in excess of one billion dollars. The company provides the broadest tube and fitting product line available from a single source in the United States for plumbing and refrigeration applications. Today, more than ever before, wholesalers, original equipment manufacturers, and retail distribution chains have more to focus on than just Mueller copper tube and fittings. It has all come about through an aggressive investment in manufacturing and distribution facility expansion, modernization and acquisitions. During the 1990's Mueller invested approximately $300 million for capital improvements. Mueller is committed to reinvesting in its manufacturing operations to ensure its competitive position. No other company in our industry can match this level of commitment to customers. Mueller's acquisitions are just as significant as the capital improvements. Over the same period, Mueller completed several acquisitions that have strengthened and expanded its core business offering. These acquisitions have enabled Mueller to broaden its product line with complementary products. Offering the widest selection of products and the most production capability is just the beginning of Mueller's commitment to customers. What pulls it all together is the dedication to superior customer service. It starts with a seasoned sales force of factory sales representatives and agents that receive extensive training in Mueller's own university type facility. An integrated customer service facility allows the same service representative to support the customer from order entry through order fulfillment. Strategically located distribution facilities ensure products take the most direct route from manufacturing to customer delivery.

Orko Silver Corp. ( TSX Venture Exchange: OK.V ) focuses on resource exploration and development for Silver and Gold in Mexico. The Company has a large land position in Durango State, a historically prolific silver mining region located along the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains. The company owns a 100% interest La Preciosa Project that covers 80,000 acres of contiguous mining claims.On February 18, 2009, the Company released its 6th NI 43-101 compliant Resource Estimate. The La Preciosa deposit now comprises 47% Indicated Resources and 53% Inferred Resources. Current Indicated Resources are 10.64 million tonnes grading 0.27 g/t Au and 185 g/t Ag for a silver-equivalent grade of 201 g/t. at a cut off grade of 100 g/t Ag. The contained metal equals 63.2 million ounces of silver and 94,000 ounces of gold for a silver-equivalent of 68.9 million ounces. Current Inferred Resources are 12.0 million tonnes grading 0.25 g/t Au and 185 g/t Ag for a silver-equivalent grade of 200 g/t. at a cut off grade of 100 g/t. The contained metal equals 71.8 million ounces of silver and 97,000 ounces of gold for a silver-equivalent of 77.6 million ounces.**Estimated at a 60 to 1 silver/gold ratio with metallurgical ratio with metallurgical recoveries and net smelter returns assumed to be 100%. On April 14th, 2009 Pan American Silver Corp. and Orko Silver announced that they have agreed to form a joint venture to develop the La Preciosa project. Pan American will contribute its demonstrated mine development expertise, as well as 100% of the funds necessary to develop and construct an operating mine, in consideration for a 55% interest in the joint venture. Orko Silver retains a 45% interest fully carried to production.

Say "C-U later" Bell Resources and "Give me a ring" to Bell Copper. Formed in 2008 by the acquisition of Grandcru Resources and Rogue River Resources by Bell Resources, Bell Copper Corporation is focused on the development of copper mines in the Americas. The company's primary projects consist of the La Balsa copper mine in Michoacan, Mexico and the Granduc copper mine in British Columbia, Canada (neither of which is yet in production). The company's portfolio of development and exploration projects also includes other properties in British Columbia and Mexico as well as properties in the southwestern US and in Chile.

SDB Trade International the product pipeline more than a buzzword. An international metals trading company, SDB Trade International deals in steel pipe, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, coils, and beams. SBD Trade provide import and export services for its products, sourcing its materials primarily from mills in India and China. Specializing in metal pipes for the Oil and Gas delivery and transmission industry -- the company products include seamless tubing and casing, electric resistance welded steel pipes, seamless steel pipes, and large diameter pipes. SDB Trade serves clients located around the world and provides shipping, trucking, storage, repair and inspection services upon request.

Topy Industries rolls along as one of Japan's largest manufacturers of steel and aluminum wheels. It also makes parts used in the undercarriages of bulldozers and other construction equipment. Topy's steel products unit makes rolled and milled steel in angles, flat and bar form; downstream products include industrial fasteners. Other operations include bridge and other steel structure construction, financial services, logistics, real-estate leasing, recreation and sports-facilities management, and electric power generation (though subsidiary Akemi Electric Power). Originally formed in 1921, the company has production facilities in throughout Asia as well as in Europe and the US.

Banro is constructing a "Phase 1" gold mine at its wholly-owned Twangiza gold property located near the city of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the "DRC"). Scheduled for completion in late 2011, this gold operation is designed to produce 100,000 + ounces of gold per year, with future expansion to 300,000 + ounces of gold per annum. With Proven and Probable Reserves of 4.54 million ounces of gold, Twangiza already hosts a major gold resource and offers several promising new targets for exploration and future resource expansion, including Ntula, Mufwa, Tshondo, Luhwindja and Kaziba. The results of a full feasibility study of Twangiza were announced in January 2009 and updated in June 2009. Banro's pipeline includes three additional, wholly-owned properties, each with mining licenses, along the 210 kilometre long northeast to southwest trending Twangiza-Namoya gold belt in the DRC. Banro's second major project is Namoya, where a scoping study was completed in July 2007; the Namoya Pre-Feasibility study is due for completion in 2010. Exploration is also ongoing at Lugushwa, where a Scoping Study is planned for completion in 2010. A "desktop" analysis of the Kamituga project was completed in 2009 and it is planned to begin exploration at Kamituga in 2010. The Company has so far identified 6.72 million ounces of Measured and Indicated Resources, plus Inferred Resources of 4.46 million ounces. In addition to its current properties, which have mining licenses and cover 2,613 square kilometers, Banro in 2007 was awarded 14 exploration permits covering 2,638 square kilometres and located on highly prospective ground between its Twangiza and Lugushwa projects. Applications for additional PRs contiguous to and located between the Company's Lugushwa and Namoya projects, along with areas south of Twangiza, are pending.

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