JX Nippon Mining & Metals (formerly Nippon Mining Holdings) is involved in the development and mining of non-ferrous metal resources, and the smelting, refining, and marketing of non-ferrous metals, such as copper, gold. and silver. It also manufactures and markets electro-deposited and treated rolled copper foils; precision-rolled copper, copper-alloy, and special steel products; and, thin film materials such as sputtering targets, surface treatment agents, and compound semiconductor materials. The company also recycles non-ferrous metals. In 2010 Nippon Mining merged with Nippon Oil to form JX Holdings, one of the world's largest energy companies. JX Nippon Mining & Metals is a subsidiary of JX Holdings.

Riverstone Resources Inc. is a Vancouver based Canadian company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with the symbol RVS and quoted on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with the symbol 3RV. The company holds extensive interests in gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso, West Africa -- an under-explored country with a highly attractive geological setting conducive to the discovery of mineral deposits. Four new gold mines were opened in the country in 2007-2008, as well as two new mines in 2010. Riverstone is well established in Burkina Faso and has been actively involved in exploration of its gold permits since 2003. Riverstone has completed an initial NI43-101 resource estimate on its flagship project, Karma, with indicated gold resources of 820,500 ounces and a further inferred resource of 320,300 ounces. (See "Karma Project" for detailed information). A feasibility study is planned to start at Karma in Q4 2010. There are currently 90,229,190 shares issued with a fully diluted issue of 121,902,066 shares. Management and insiders hold approximately 14% of the capital.

Wesdome Gold Mines Inc. was created as a joint venture in 1976 for the purpose of exploring and developing the Wesdome property in Val d’Or. Wesdome derives its name from the joint venture between Western Quebec Mines Inc. and Dome Mines Ltd. In 1997 Western Quebec Mines bought out Dome Mines’ interest. In 1999 Wesdome Gold Mines Inc. became a publicly listed company. Wesdome Gold Mines proceeded with its advanced exploration and development on the wholly-owned property. In December of 2003, Western Quebec Mines Inc. purchased the Kiena Complex and subsequently put the property into Wesdome Gold Mines Inc., completing and consolidating the Wesdome land package around Lac De Montigny. Wesdome Gold Mines’ Val d’Or assets include 7,500 hectares of wholly owned property on the Kiena, Wesdome, Shawkey and Siscoe properties, as well as a 920 metre shaft, 2000 tpd CIP mill and extensive surface and underground infrastructure.Wesdome Gold Mines is 100% unhedged and has never hedged. Our strengths are quality gold deposits and an experienced, efficient operating team. Wesdome Gold Mines is a low-overhead, no-nonsense, owner-operated company working for its shareholders. Furthermore, Wesdome Gold Mines has the capacity to build and operate underground gold mines, a rare skill in an era driven by contract mining. Improving gold markets will enable the Company to execute its vision of regional development centred on both the Kiena Complex and the Eagle River Mine. Wesdome Gold company is forecasting production of 70,000 oz of gold in 2010. Wesdome Gold company plans to replicate this successful strategy elsewhere. Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. trades on the TSX Exchange under the symbol "WDO" and has 100.7 million shares outstanding.

PhosCan Chemical Corp. is a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company which is engaged in the development of the Martison Phosphate Project, which consists of the Martison Phosphate Deposit and a planned phosphate mine, beneficiation plant, phosphoric acid plant and solid fertilizer production facility. Managed by a proven development team within extensive experience in both the mining and chemical disciplines, the Company is focused on developing this vertically-integrated phosphate fertilizer complex.The Martison Phosphate Deposit is located 70 kilometres north of Hearst, Ontario. If the Martison Project is successfully developed, phosphate ore from the mine will be processed into a concentrate in the beneficiation plant. The concentrate will be transported by slurry pipeline to a phosphoric acid plant near Hearst where it will be combined with sulphuric acid to produce phosphoric acid. Sulphuric acid is expected to be sourced either from existing nearby base metal smelters or a sulphuric acid plant which would be built by the Company. PhosCan will further process the phosphoric acid into superphosphoric acid (SPA) and/or mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP) fertilizer which will be sold to fertilizer dealers serving the agricultural regions of western Canada and mid-western United States. The Company's proposed operations will be strategically located in proximity to these target markets with ready access to excellent infrastructure including rail, power and labour.

Northern Steel Group is all about service. The unit of Severstal North America operates through a number of steel service centers spread throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. Formerly called Esmark, the company brings together subsidiaries including Sun Steel and Century Steel. Northern Steel also works closely with European steel maker Ferrostaal on a trading joint venture called United Steel Group. Northern Steel Group changed its name after its 2008 acquisition by Russian giant Severstal.

Pacific Rim Mining Corp. is a gold exploration company in the process of advancing its high grade El Dorado gold project in El Salvador. Pacific Rim Mining Corporation focuses its exploration efforts on epithermal gold deposits in the Americas because of their typically high gold and silver grades, low environmental risk and propensity to occur in veins that can be mined underground. Environmental stewardship and social responsibility are core values of the Company. Pacific Rim Mining Corp has offices in Reno, Nevada, Vancouver, Canada, and Sensuntepeque, El Salvador. Pacific Rim Mining Corporation shares trade on both the Toronto (TSX) and NYSE Amex exchanges under the symbol PMU. The El Dorado gold project in El Salvador is Pacific Rim's flagship exploration asset and has received the bulk of the Company's exploration efforts over the past 7 years.

Orvana is a gold producer with significant growth opportunities and a strong balance sheet. Orvana owns and operates the Don Mario Mine in Eastern Bolivia and is developing two promising assets: the recently acquired El Valle-Boinás/Carlés gold-copper project in Northern Spain and the Copperwood copper project in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States.With a growing pipeline of promising mineral assets and an experienced management team, Orvana is poised to become a mid-tier, multi-mine gold and copper producer. Orvana is focused on building long-term value for its shareholders through production growth and strategic acquisitions.

NUINSCO RESOURCES LIMITED (TSX: NWI) is a growth-oriented, multi-commodity mineral exploration and development company that is focused on uranium, copper, zinc and gold exploration and development in world-class mineralized belts in Canada, Turkey and potentially in Egypt. In addition to its property holdings, Nuinsco owns approximately 9% of the outstanding common shares of Gold Hawk Resources Inc. (TSXV: GHK) and approximately 2% of the outstanding common shares of Victory Nickel Inc. (TSX:NI). These equity investments can be monetized to finance future exploration and minimize dilution for shareholders. The Company is also a secured lender to Campbell Resources Inc. in an amount of approximately $7 million. Nuinsco also has a 10% royalty interest in, and a 50% interest in future cash flows from, Campbell’s Corner Bay copper deposit in Quebec.

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA takes that copper and steel and processes it into something more usable. The North American materials management division of German industrial behemoth ThyssenKrupp operates through a number of subsidiary companies. Copper and Brass Sales is a non-ferrous metals service center, while Ken-Mac Metals processes flat-roll aluminum. Other business units include AIN Plastics (an engineered plastics distributor), TMX Aerospace (supply chain management services for aerospace programs), and TKX Logistics (a transportation logistics provider).

PTC Alliance is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, fabricated parts and precision components. Major markets include steel service centers, automotive and truck, construction and agricultural equipment, machinery and appliances. To optimize service levels for each of theses sectors, the company has created three distinct, market-focused commercial groups - Automotive and Truck, Service Centers, and OEM - each with a dedicated team of experienced specialists.With ten strategically located tube facilities in North America, manufacturing locations are close to the customers, minimizing shipping time and expense. Multiple locations also ensure maximum flexibility in production planning, a major advantage when lead times are particularly short, or customer emergencies arise. Technology sharing among all producing plants, adoption of "best practices" throughout the manufacturing network, and dedicated employee-owners are enabling each operation to become the highest-quality, lowest-cost producer within its tube-manufacturing range.Because consistent product quality, shipment after shipment, is a major priority for every customer, PTC Alliance has invested heavily in the development and implementation of a Quality System designed to provide that consistency, while ensuring full compliance with ISO 9002 and QS 9000 requirements.Tubing products produced in North America include: high-quality ERW tubing, ERW hot stretched reduced (HSR) tubing, drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) tubing, 512 PLUS mechanical tubing, and fabricated tubular products. Through the integration of all North American manufacturing facilities, mechanical steel tubing is now available in sizes ranging from outside diameters of .625 inches to 10.75 inches, and walls from .035 inches to .700 inches. Comprehensive capabilities in finishing and fabricating are also a company hallmark, and the PTC Alliance Value added Parts and Components Group can provide additional metalworking services - from single parts to partial or complete assemblies - that can shorten lead time, improve product quality, reduce inventory and provide measurable cost savings.Engineering solutions for some of today's most demanding manufacturing challenges is business as usual at PTC Alliance, where an ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction is shared by every engineer, every operator, and every sales and customer representative.

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