Corriente Resources has hitched itself to a copper belt. The company explores and develops copper and gold projects in Latin America. Its primary operations consist of its four copper deposits all in the exploration and development stages along the Corriente Copper Belt in Ecuador. Its Mirador project is the furthest along and closest to production. At the end of 2009 Chinese companies Tongling Nonferrous Metals and China Railway Construction Corp. acquired Corriente for C$680 million ($650 million).

Unigold Inc. is a Canadian headquartered public company whose principal activity is to explore, discover, and develop gold deposits. Its main focus to date has been on its 100% owned 226 square kilometers property in the Dominican Republic. Unigold’s strategy is to target bulk tonnage, open pittable, oxide gold deposits with a goal to finding a deposit equivalent in size to the world class Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine in the Dominican Republic.The Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine has produced over 5 million ounces from oxide ore between 1975 and 1993 and contains an additional geological inventory of 20.4million ounces of gold in sulphide ore. (proven and probable). The mine is currently being developed by partners Barrick Gold Corporation and Goldcorp Inc.Unigold’s strategy is to target bulk tonnage, open-pittable, oxide gold deposits with a goal to finding a deposit equivalent in size to the world class Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine in the Dominican Republic.The next round of drilling on Los Candelones is designed to outline higher grade zones, confirm the mineralization continuity on the sulphide zones as shown by the IP and to define the easily accessible 15-30m thick oxide cap 15-35m above and surrounding the sulphide mineralization.Unigold will also drill test several of the new showings discovered on the Neita property.Unigold will continue to expand the reach of the field exploration program on its extensive Dominican properties. Exploration upside remains very strong with certain remote regions remaining largely untouched.With Unigold’s reconnaissance license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company is actively pursuing opportunities in the Middle East and is committed to developing a strong asset base and/or partnership in the region.

acquet Metals is one of the world's largest distributors of stainless steel and nickel. The French company distributes its metal products to more than 7,500 industrial customers in 60 countries and operates out of about 40 subsidiary and franchise locations throughout the world. It has more than 20 distribution centers, with four located in the US. Jacquet's customers come from a few niche markets including companies in the agricultural, chemistry, energy, environmental, mechanical construction, paper manufacturing, and water treatment industries. Jacquet acquired full ownership of IMS International Metal Service in 2010.

Nippon Steel Trading does pretty much what you'd expect -- it is the steel-trading operation of Nippon Steel, Japan's biggest steelmaker. Nippon Steel Trading company trades such products as steel bars, hot- and cold-rolled coils, and wire products in China, Southeast Asia, and the US. Nippon Steel Trading also imports steelmaking raw materials -- iron ore from Australia and India and coal from Australia, China, New Zealand, Russia, Vietnam, and the US. Other materials Nippon Steel Trading company trades include heavy machinery, fuels, and non-ferrous metals. Steel products account for nearly 75% of Nippon Steel Trading's sales. Nippon Steel owns 37% of the company; Mitsui holds 20%.

Hyundai Corporation, Korea’s leading general trading house, provides international trade and distribution services for a wide range of products, including steel, heavy machinery, ships, industrial plants, automobiles, electrical and electronic equipment, and basic commodities.In addition to export and trading, Hyundai Corporation has achieved remarkable success through investing in energy resource development projects in Asia and the Middle East. Hyundai Corporation has 34 years of experience in global trades, solid financing capabilities, and unparalleled regional and local expertise through our network of nearly forty offices worldwide.In recent years, Hyundai Corporation has further diversified its business portfolio by expanding into new businesses. Notably, it has become a world-class player in the shipbuilding industry by establishing Qingdao Hyundai Shipbuilding, a Chinese subsidiary specializing in the construction of mid-sized commercial vessels. Hyundai Corporation is also working with select partners to bring Hyundai-branded electronics and other consumer products to households worldwide, and has seen remarkable growth in the sale of mobile phones, digital cameras, and home audio/video systems.

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a growing mining and metals company engaged in mineral exploration, development and mining. The Company produces LME grade "A" copper cathode, copper in concentrate, gold and sulphuric acid. The Company's current operations are the 80% owned Kansanshi copper-gold mine and the 100% owned Bwana Mkubwa SX/EW facility and sulphuric acid plants in Zambia, the 95% owned Frontier copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") and the 100% owned Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania. The Company is currently developing the 100% owned Kevitsa nickel-copper-PGE project in Finland and modifying the 100% owned Ravensthorpe nickel project in Australia. Its exploration projects include the 100% owned Kalumbila, Kawako and Fishtie projects located in Zambia. First Quantum also holds a 65% interest in the Kolwezi copper-cobalt tailings in the DRC and strategic investments in Mopani Copper Mines (16.9%), operator of the Nkana underground copper mine and cobalt refinery and the Mufulira underground copper mine, smelter and copper refinery in Zambia, and in Equinox Minerals Ltd. (16.32%), a publicly-traded company that operates the Lumwana copper mine. The Company's operations produced 373,900 tonnes of copper, 193,288 ounces of gold and generated US$1.9 billion of revenues in 2009.

Bridon International Ltd - The world leading specialist in the manufacture of wire and rope solutions for the most demanding applications - Delivering reassurance through unrivalled experience.Bridon operates nine manufacturing units worldwide with market focused technical and sales offices, supported by a global network of agents and distributors.Bridon’s position in demanding, worldwide markets stems from the ability to provide a comprehensive and competitive range of solutions in steel wire, rope and strand. Bridon delivers more than high quality wire and rope products, as our customers benefit from a seamless service from initial specification and product selection through to on site operational support where desired.Our superior products and services rely on continuous innovation, quality assurance and technical expertise throughout the organisation and along the supply chain. As the world leader in specialist high performance wire and ropes, Bridon is constantly extending the boundaries of technology. Extensive research and development ensures continual revisions and improvements to our comprehensive product range. Bridon products provide solutions to the most arduous and technically demanding challenges, extensively used in construction, mining, oil & gas extraction, telecommunications and other specialised areas of engineering, markets where there can be no compromise over product performance and integrity.Bridon International's products are manufactured under controls that conform to quality management system ISO 9001:2008 and is also a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association.

Tumi Resources Limited trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "TM" (TM.V for quotes through yahoo.com), on the Frankfurt Exchange under symbol "TUY" and in the United States on the Pink Sheets under symbol "TUMIF". Tumi is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company, with management comprising highly experienced accounting, financial, geological, mining engineering and public relations personnel.As a silver explorer, Tumi’s initial and ongoing focus is Mexico, one of the world’s top silver producers, where Tumi has recently acquired the Mezquite silver-lead-zinc prospect. As well, Tumi continues to study means of advancing the La Trini silver-gold-tellurium resource. Research for new silver projects led Tumi to the Bergslagen District of south-central Sweden where Tumi has already made significant acquisitions, including the historic Sala silver mine, making Tumi a major claim holder in the district.

Insteel Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. It offers prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR) products. PC strand is a seven-wire strand that is used to impart compression forces into precast concrete elements and structures, which may be either pretensioned or posttensioned, providing reinforcement for bridges, parking decks, buildings, and other concrete structures. WWR is produced as either a standard or a specially engineered reinforcing product for use in nonresidential and residential construction.Insteel Industries company offers a range of WWR products, including concrete pipe reinforcement (CPR), engineered structural mesh (ESM), and standard welded wire reinforcement (SWWR). CPR is an engineered made-to-order product that is used as the primary reinforcement in concrete pipe, box culverts, and precast manholes for drainage and sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and other related applications. SWWR is a secondary reinforcing product that is produced in standard styles for crack control applications in residential and light nonresidential construction, including driveways, sidewalks, and various slab-on-grade applications. ESM is an engineered made-to-order product, which is used as the primary reinforcement for concrete elements or structures. Insteel Industries sells its products to the manufacturers of concrete products, distributors, and rebar fabricators in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and central and South America. Insteel Industries company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

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.

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