Troon Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V:TVN) is a well funded exploration and development company intent on establishing growth through an aggressive acquisition business model. Troon Ventures Company has assembled an experienced group of directors who possess a proven track record of creating shareholder value by successfully completing numerous mergers and acquisitions, raising over $2 billion in capital and bringing several projects to production. Troon is currently focused on acquiring mineral properties with established resources and exploration upside that will create significant shareholder value.

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.

Freegold Ventures Limited is a North American gold exploration company. Current projects include Golden Summit, Rob and Vinasale. On the Golden Summit Project in Alaska, exploration discovered new high-grade veins and bulk tonnage shear zones. At Freegold's Rob project drilling insected high-grade gold mineralization. Exploration was also undertaken on the Vinasale Gold deposit in an effort to expand the known 920,000 historical gold resource (not 43-101 compliant).

A junior resource company with operations in Mongolia, China and the USA – exploring for gold, copper, molybdenum and coal to meet the growing demand for gold and base metals around the world. There is a massive migration of humanity taking place across the globe, unlike any seen in our collective history. Millions of people in countries, such as China, India and Brazil, are moving from rural areas to urban centres. Along with this physical movement, many of these people are improving their standard of living, creating an ever larger middle class. Increased demand for basic goods and services is expected with this growth and we have seen evidence of this in the fluctuating supply of raw materials and higher prices for commodities in recent years. Entrée has an experienced board supported by a strong technical team. A substantial treasury of approximately $40 million means there is enough money available to fund future operations and consider potential acquisitions. Two 43-101 compliant indicated and inferred resources have been identified on Entrée’s Lookout Hill property in Mongolia by Entrée’s joint venture partner, Ivanhoe Mines.

Vedanta Resources explores, mines, and refines copper, zinc, and aluminum, with operations located in Australia, Zambia, and India. Vedanta does business in India through its copper-producing subsidiary Sterlite Industries. Sterlite produces zinc and aluminum through its majority holdings in Hindustan Zinc and Bharat Aluminum Company. Its Australian properties include copper mines in Queensland and Tasmania. Vedanta also owns a controlling stake in India's largest private-sector iron ore producer, Sesa Goa Limited. In 2010 Vedanta agreed to acquire the zinc assets of Anglo American PLC in a $1.3 billion deal that would make it the world's largest zinc and lead producer.

ydro Aluminium's products can be turned into anything from soda cans to car bodies. The company forms Norsk Hydro's aluminum business and accounts for just about all of the Norwegian industrial corporation's sales. Hydro Aluminium ranks among the world's top five aluminum producers along with the likes of Rio Tinto Alcan, RUSAL, and Alcoa. While based in Europe, Hydro conducts business worldwide and is particularly strong in North America and Asia. It divides its business into two units, aluminum metal (the upstream business) and aluminum products (the downstream business). The first segment produces bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminum products, while the second manufactures rolled and extruded products.

Nanophase Technologies Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of engineered nanomaterial products primarily in North America. The company's products are used in various markets, including sunscreens, architectural coatings, industrial coatings ingredients, personal care, abrasion-resistant applications, antimicrobial products, plastics additives, and medical diagnostics, as well as for a range of polishing applications consisting of semiconductors and optics. It also provides a nanoengineered product line under the trade name NanoUltra for the architectural window cleaning market. Nanophase Technologies Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois.

In 1917, Agnes and H.C. Greer recognized a need for high-quality cold rolled strip steel. Their solution: build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and produce the best quality strip available.From there, the Greer Steel Company grew into one of the most respected producers of cold rolled strip steel in the U.S. Greer Steel's immersion into our customers' businesses creates the type of relationship that is rare these days. Back when the Greers started this company, they built it one customer at a time.By paying attention to the details and listening to their customers’ needs, they built true relationships.Today, Greer Steel not only remains a leader in cold rolled strip quality but is an extraordinary resource for products and services that provide you with more efficient production, more satisfied customers, and more profit.

Norilsk Nickel is the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium and one of the leading producers of platinum and copper. It also produces various by-products, such as cobalt, chromium, rhodium, silver, gold, iridium, ruthenium, selenium, tellurium and sulfur.The Group is involved in prospecting, exploration, extraction, refining and metallurgical processing of minerals, as well as in production, marketing and sale of base and precious metals.Norilsk Nickel’s production facilities are located on four continents and in six countries: Russia, Australia, Botswana, Finland, the United States of America and South Africa.In Russia, the Company’s shares are traded on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) and the Russian Trading System (RTS). The ADRs of the Company’s shares are traded over-the-counter (OTC) in the United States, on the electronic International Order Book Unlisted section of the London Stock Exchange and on the Freiverkehr (OTC-section) of the Berlin-Bremen Stock Exchange. As a result of the share split, the Company’s shares convert into ADRs at a ration 1:10 effective since February 19, 2008.When determining the strategy for its global operations and future development, Norilsk Nickel is focused on compliance with all social and environmental responsibility principles in the various countries in which it operates, which is essential for ensuring sustainable and efficient business development.

BNI Coal Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ALLETE (NYSE-ALE), owns and operates the Center Mine near Center, North Dakota. BNI Coal's surface mine supplies lignite coal to fuel the nearby Milton R. Young steam electric Generating Station, Units I and II. In 1930, Harris M. Baukol, his brothers and L.L. Monson formed Baukol-Noonan Lignite, Inc. and Noonan Holding Company. The companies began mining near Noonan, North Dakota. In 1949, the businesses were assumed by a successor company, Baukol-Noonan, Inc. Operations at the Center mine began in 1970. In 1988, Baukol-Noonan was purchased by Minnesota Power Company currently known as (ALLETE). Baukol-Noonan changed its name to BNI Coal Ltd. and relocated its headquarters to Bismarck, North Dakota. Today, BNI mines about 4.5 million tons of lignite coal annually, supplying both units of the Young Station. The mining process disturbs and reclaims approximately 210 acres per year. And with reserves of 600 million tons, BNI has ample capacity to expand production.

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