Tribute Minerals wouldn't mind gold as an expression of gratitude for its hard work. Tribute Minerals company explores for gold and base minerals in Canada, primarily in Ontario. Its main project is the Confederation Lake property, but it has several other exploration projects nearby, as well as in the Red Lake district. There are indications of copper, nickel, and zinc that are also being looked at. None of Tribute's properties is in production.

Monterrico Metals plc (Monterrico) is a resource development company incorporated in the UK. Monterrico's Corporate HQ is in Hong Kong, and its principle operations are in Peru. The Company's principal asset is the large, wholly owned Rio Blanco copper/molybdenum deposit in northern Peru. This deposit has resources of 1.257 billion tonnes at 0.57% copper & 228 ppm molybdenum, making it one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in the world. Monterrico plans to develop Rio Blanco as a conventional open pit mine producing copper and molybdenum concentrates. At planned production rates, as defined in the Detailed Feasibility Study, (see announcement of 5 February 2007), Rio Blanco will be amongst the 20 largest copper mines in the world, producing on average of 191,000 tonnes of copper per annum and 2,180 tonnes of molybdenum per annum during the first five years of operation. The target date for mine start-up is 2011. The Company also has a number of other exploration properties in Peru. On 27 April 2007, a Chinese consortium, Xiamen Zijin Tongguan Development Co. Ltd (the "Zijin Consortium") acquired a majority shareholding (89.9%) in Monterrico. This was the result of a cash offer of 350p per share, which was agreed between the Boards of Zijin Consortium and Monterrico. Under the terms of the offer, the Consortium announced that it intended to retain the listing of Monterrico on AIM and planned to reduce its shareholding in the Company to not more than 70%. On 21 September 2007, the Consortium sold down its shareholding from 89.9% to 79.9%. The Zijin Consortium consists of a partnership of three strategic Chinese companies: 45% Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd, 35% Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holdings Co Ltd and 20% Xiamen Construction and Development Co Ltd. The takeover by the Zijin Consortium brings the important benefits of technical expertise and financial strength, to Monterrico at the time when the Company is undergoing the transition from an exploration company to a major copper producer. As majority shareholder, the Consortium will provide Monterrico with its expertise in large scale mine development and operation, a market for the concentrate product, as well as the solid financial support needed for the development of Rio Blanco and its associated infrastructure. Following the acquisition by the Zijin Consortium, a new Board of Directors of Monterrico Metals plc was appointed with effect from 1 June 2007. Monterrico is committed to creating capital growth for shareholders. It is also dedicated to contributing substantially to the local community in Peru and to promoting sustainable development in the area of the Rio Blanco project.

Neo Material Technologies processes rare earths, zirconium, and magnetic powders for use in fuel cells, automotive wiring, glass, cell phones, and other electronic products. Its rare earths division, which includes lanthanum and neodymium, accounts for most of the company's sales. Neo Materials operates processing plants in China and Thailand. Its products are distributed to 25 different countries, though China and North America account for most of the company's sales. Subsidiary Magnequench produces rare earth based Neo (Neodymium, Iron, and Boron) magnetic powders in China and sells them worldwide. Neo Materials produces neodymium, which is used by Magnequench to make Neo powders for bonded magnets.

Allana Resources decided to edit its business plan. Allana Resources, formerly an online printing services provider called Printlux.com, announced plans in late 2007 to switch to the potash mining business and changed its name then. It then bought a potash exploration project in Argentina and continues to look for potential acquisitions in Canada, Latin America, and Africa.

Calibre Mining is exploring a commanding and strategic, 710 sq kilometre land position in a highly prospective, but underexplored region of the historic "Mining Triangle" in northeast Nicaragua. The Borosi Concessions, named for the three historical producing regions of Bonanza, Rosita and Siuna, are highly prospective for gold and copper mineralization associated with skarn and epithermal deposits. A systematic and disciplined exploration program is being conducted at Borosi and three projects within the concessions advanced to the drill testing stage in early 2010.

Jiangxi Copper Company Limited is China's largest copper producer. The company manufactures about 800,000 tons of copper products annually and contains more than 10 million tons of proved and probable reserves in its mines, which include the Dexing and Yongping pits and the Wushan underground mine. It owns a copper smelter and refinery, and its majority-owned Jiangxi Copper Products subsidiary manufactures copper rods and wires. Other operations include gold and silver production. Jiangxi Copper Company Limited was formed by parent Jiangxi Copper Corporation, which is owned by the Chinese government, in 1997. Jiangxi Copper Corporation owns 48% of Jiangxi Copper Company Limited.

General Moly, Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and mining of molybdenum properties in the United States. Its primary asset is an 80% interest in the Mt. Hope Project containing proven and probable molybdenum reserves totaling 1.3 billion pounds located in Eureka County, Nevada. Moly also owns 100% interest in the Liberty molybdenum property located in Nye County, Nevada. In addition, it owns or controls various non-core properties containing copper, silver, and gold deposits located in the western United States. Moly was formerly known as Idaho General Mines, Inc. and changed its name to General Moly, Inc. in October 2007. General Moly was incorporated in 1925 and is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

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.

Newcrest is Australia’s largest gold producer and one of the world’s top 10 gold mining companies by production, reserves and market capitalisation. Newcrest has a portfolio of low cost, long life operating mines, a strong pipeline of growth projects and highly prospective brown and greenfield exploration projects. The company has a substantial reserve and resource base combined with a long reserve life. As at 30 June 2009, it had gold reserves of 42.8Moz and copper reserves of 4.67Mt and gold resources of 80.0Moz and copper resources of 14.36Mt.Following the completion of the hedgebook buy-back in June 2008 Newcrest is now an unhedged gold producer. Low gearing and a strong balance sheet places the company in a good position to fund major development projects and to capitalize on external growth opportunities.The company's current activities include six operating mines: Cadia Valley Operations, comprising Cadia Hill and Ridgeway (near Orange, NSW), Telfer Open Pit and Telfer Underground (Pilbara Region, Western Australia), Cracow (Gladstone Region Central Queensland) and Kencana (Indonesia). The company has an extensive development pipeline of projects including Cadia East, Ridgeway Deeps, Gosowong Extension Project and Hidden Valley.In addition, Newcrest is currently exploring for gold and gold-copper deposits in Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, the United States, Canada and Peru. The world class exploration team has an enviable track record of discovery as all Newcrest’s mining projects were discovered by the company. Metals Economic Group ranked Newcrest as the most successful company at discovering major gold deposits between 1992 – 2005.For the financial year ended 30 June 2009, Newcrest produced 1.63 million ounces of gold at a cash cost of A$468 per ounce (US$350 per ounce), placing it in the lowest quartile of the global cost curve. In addition, the company produced 89.9 kilo tonnes of copper. For 2009-2010, Newcrest is targeting gold production of 1.81-1.91 million ounces and copper production of 83 – 87 kilo tonnes.Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Newcrest is among the top 20 companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange by market capitalisation. The Company has around 5,100 employees and long term contractors. The origins of Newcrest date back to 1966, when Newmont Mining Limited established an Australian subsidiary, Newmont Australia Limited. In 1990, Newmont Australia Limited acquired Australmin Holdings Ltd, and subsequently merged with BHP Gold Limited in late 1990, changing its name to Newcrest Mining Limited. Newcrest Company has been listed on the ASX since 1987 (initially as Newmont Australia Limited).

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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