Altius is a natural resource project generation and royalty business based in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. Altius is focused on the mining and resources sector through prospect generation, the creation and acquisition of royalties and investments. The Corporation has a strong financial position with approximately $194 million in cash and liquid investments and no debt. Altius owns an effective 0.3% net smelter return in the producing Voisey’s Bay nickel-copper-cobalt mine located in Labrador, Canada and has numerous active mineral exploration agreements principally in eastern Canada targeting a variety of mineral commodities. In addition, the Corporation holds investments in junior exploration and development stage companies. The Company prefers to generate partnerships or corporate structures related to the opportunities it generates, which results in the Corporation carrying minority and non-operating project or equity interests and/or royalty interests. Since inception in 1997, our business model and operating philosophy have consistently delivered increased value for shareholders of Altius through cyclical market conditions. The company has built a solid reputation around its percentage of successful mineral project generation initiatives that it intends to further build upon. While the market sentiment for the natural resources sector was somewhat turbulent in 2009 our Company is well prepared to embrace the opportunities of market volatility and/or a down-cycle. Going forward Altius intends to grow its business through its; 1) organic mineral exploration business focused in eastern Canada, 2) exportation of its proven prospect generator business model to other choice jurisdictions, and 3) to prudently deploy its capital in royalty-like investment opportunities throughout the minerals sector. Altius prospered through the last bear cycle because its business plan inherently preserves capital structure and manages risk, thus there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of Altius and its expanding business strategy.

Terra Nova Minerals is looking for a bit of earth to explore. Terra Nova Minerals company does not yet own any producing minerals properties, but it reached an agreement in 2008 to buy into the Pegma Lake gold project in Quebec. It had previously owned exploration prospects in Mexico and elsewhere in Canada but divested them when they proved unprofitable. Terra Nova Minerals company changed its name from Terra Nova Gold in 2008. The next year it agreed to buy Australian American Energy, which owns rights to coal properties in Montana.

Rockwell Diamonds used to prefer copper, but perhaps understandably is getting into diamonds. In mid-2006 Rockwell Diamonds company acquired four diamond mining projects in Africa, one in Congo and the other three in South Africa. It still does own a property in Chile that it hopes to develop and produce copper from, but Rockwell Diamonds company is so convinced that diamonds are its future that it changed its name from Rockwell Ventures in 2007. The next year Pala Investments offered $85 million to buy Rockwell; Pala's primary business is investing in natural resources companies. Rockwell rejected the offer as insufficient.

TUBACEX, S.A. is an industrial Group founded in 1963, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of special seamless stainless steel tubes, exporting to over 60 countries all over the world. Total sales have converted TUBACEX into the the second producer worldwide, a leadership where total integration of the production processes has demonstrated being a key factor in success.The Head Office located in Llodio (Alava), Spain has branches in Austria and USA with delegations in Italy, France, Holland, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Canada, China, Brazil, Dubai and Russia.The actual workforce in the companies that form the TUBACEX Group total 1,797. The main clients of the TUBACEX Group belong to the oil, petrochemical, chemical, power producing, machining, car manufacturing, food producing, aircraft, nuclear and capital goods industries.

Reading Alloys Inc has earned a global reputation for its leadership in design, development and production of master alloys and specialty powder products. For nearly half a century, the Company's innovation and technology have advanced the boundaries of alloy metallurgy. Reading Alloys is known as technically advanced, low-cost producers offering sophisticated manufacturing, MIS and process control systems that assure high quality products. Reading Alloys produces the industry's most extensive line of ferrous and non-ferrous master alloys and specifically engineered alloys. More than 50 standard alloy formulations in a wide range of sizes from chunks to metal powders are produced. In addition, hundreds of alloy formulations are tailored to individual customer requirements.

Philex Gold Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company active in the Philippines. Its interests include the Silangan Project (formerly Boyongan Project) on Mindanao Island. A joint venture with Anglo American Exploration (Philippines), B.V.(Anglo) led to the discovery of the Boyongan copper-gold porphyry deposit in 2000 and the Bayugo in 2003. Philex Gold operated the Bulawan gold mine from 1996 until 2002, and owns a number of gold prospects throughout the Philippines. The Philippines have a long history of mining and one of the highest mineral endowments in the world, but have undergone minimal exploration in recent years. Philex Gold Inc. Company was created in 1996. Prior to the incorporation of the Company, the Company's business was operated as a division of Philex Mining Corporation (PMC). In 1996 the gold operations of PMC were transferred to a subsidiary, Philex Gold Philippines, Inc. (PGPI) in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of PGPI. The Company then acquired all of the outstanding shares of PGPI.As a result of this reorganization, the Company became the successor-owner of substantially all of PMC's gold properties in the Philippines.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) mines lignite coal in India and generates power from that coal. Neyveli Lignite Corporation company operates three mines, located near the southern Indian city of Chennai, producing 24 million tons of coal per year. NLC also generates about 2,500 MW of power per year from three stations. The power goes to the nearby states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerela, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry. Neyveli Lignite Corporation company also provides consulting services in mine planning and construction and the renovation and life extension of old power stations. Neyveli Lignite was founded in 1956 and is owned by the Indian government.

ZincOx Resources produces zinc oxide mainly from raw materials obtained from recycling facilities in South Korea, Thailand, Turkey and the US. It recovers zinc primarily from waste products, such as lead slags and dust from the processing of steel scrap. Zinc oxide is mostly used by the rubber industry, but is also found in paint and pharmaceuticals. The company is also developing several other zinc projects, including mines in Khazakstan and Yemen.

Macsteel Service Centers USA offers one of the largest inventories of metals in the service center industry. . Macsteel Service Centers USA processes and distributes carbon, stainless, aluminum and specialty metals to customers throughout North America and Puerto Rico. Products include a full range of flat rolled, plate, tubing, pipe, bar and structurals. The company also supplies a full range of steel building products, coated and prepainted metals. Throughout the organization, Macsteel Service Centers USA is far more than just a source for metal. Across the board, our employees bring a true passion to the job--a passion that drives the company; that makes us reach higher, grow stronger and be a better source for our customers.Every day, either directly or indirectly, Macsteel Service Centers USA employees are working to meet customer needs for value-added products, for on-time delivery, for competitive pricing, for outstanding sourcing, for service that goes a little further than what is ordinarily expected. Our goal is to lead the competition in every aspect of our business by passionately pursuing customer satisfaction, spearheading industry innovation, and inspiring and empowering our employees. The Passion Runs Deep.

Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSX:AVL)(OTCQX:AVARF) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the rare metal deposits in Canada. Its flagship project, the 100%-owned Nechalacho Deposit, Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, is emerging as one of the largest undeveloped rare earth elements resources in the world. Its exceptional enrichment in the more valuable ‘heavy' rare earth elements, key to enabling advances in green energy technology and other growing high-tech applications, is one of the few potential sources of these critical elements outside of China, currently the source of over 95% of the world supply. Avalon is well funded, has no debt and its work programs are progressing steadily. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are corporate cornerstones. Avalon presently owns five rare metals and minerals projects in Canada, four of which are at advanced stages of development. These are: Nechalacho, Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, a rare earth elements ("REE") project in the pre-feasibility stage, Separation Rapids (lithium) in Ontario, Warren Township in Ontario (calcium feldspar project, currently inactive pending resolution of permitting issue), and East Kemptville, Nova Scotia, a tin-indium-gallium-germanium project where large inferred resources have been identified requiring further drilling to bring the project to the pre-feasibility stage.

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