Apolo Gold & Energy Inc is a resource company in the business of locating, acquiring and developing ore deposits and energy deposits. Our experienced team of professionals is currently focused on gold exploration in Nevada and Indonesia. Apolo targets early stage prospects, and where necessary, leverages its exploration funding by securing joint venture partners. Apolo presently holds gold and silver properties in Nevada and Sumatra, in Indonesia where exploration work is currently underway. Apolo trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol APLL.

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.

California Steel Industries (CSI) doesn't use forensic evidence, but its work does involve a steel slab. California Steel Industries company uses steel slab produced by third parties to manufacture steel products such as hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, galvanized coils and sheets, and electric resistance weld (ERW) pipe. Its customers include aftermarket automotive manufacturers, oil and gas producers, roofing makers, tubing manufacturers, and building suppliers. CSI serves the western region of the US. California Steel Industries company operates slitting, shearing, coating, and single-billing services for third parties. Japan's JFE Holdings and Brazilian iron ore miner Vale SA each own 50% of CSI.

Great Northern Iron Ore Properties ("Trust" or "GNIOP") is a conventional nonvoting trust organized under the laws of the State of Michigan pursuant to a Trust Agreement dated December 7, 1906. The Trust owns interests in fee, both mineral and nonmineral lands, on the Mesabi Iron Range in northeastern Minnesota. The Trust's properties, which span two counties (St. Louis and Itasca) in northeastern Minnesota, extend from Hoyt Lakes on the east end of the Mesabi Iron Range to Grand Rapids on the west end of the Mesabi Iron Range. Many of these properties are leased to steel and mining companies that mine the mineral lands for taconite iron ore. The Trust has no subsidiaries. With the properties and offices all located in Minnesota, the Trust and matters affecting the Trust are under the jurisdiction of the Ramsey County District Court in Saint Paul, Minnesota.Great Northern Iron Ore Properties represents an important chapter in Minnesota history with a presence in St. Paul and on the Mesabi Iron Range that spans over a century, and key ties to James J. Hill – railroad pioneer and founder of the Great Northern Railway Company.During the late 1890s, Hill's son Louis W. Hill became interested in acquiring iron ore interests on the Mesabi Iron Range in northeastern Minnesota. He was confident that the iron ore shipped from these lands would prove a valuable income source of traffic for the Great Northern Railway Company. He also believed that the ownership of iron ore itself would add great value to Great Northern Railway and its stockholders. These mineral interest acquisitions were primarily titled in the name of Louis W. Hill and several other companies owned by the Lake Superior Company, Limited ("Superior"), a Michigan partnership composed of James J. Hill and some of his associates. At the time, a Minnesota law provided that only 5,000 acres of land may be owned by any one company, which evolved from the federal Sherman Antitrust Act. Consequently, it was necessary to have the lands owned by several different entities, of which James J. Hill was the primary stockholder.In 1899, Superior entered into a contract with Great Northern Railway under which, in consideration for the transfer of the iron ore lands to Superior, it would 1) pay the net income generated from the properties to the Great Northern Railway stockholders, 2) not sell any of the property without prior approval of Great Northern Railway, and 3) transfer the properties as directed by Great Northern Railway. By 1906, all the iron ore lands and mineral interests previously acquired and titled under the various fee ownership interests were transferred to Superior.In addition, because of a federal law known as the Hepburn Act of 1906, no railroad was permitted to haul commodities which they had produced themselves. Accordingly, in November 1906, Great Northern Railway directed Superior to transfer its stock in the mining property companies to the Trust known as Great Northern Iron Ore Properties. On December 7, 1906, 1,500,000 Great Northern Iron Ore Properties certificates of beneficial interest (shares) were issued to the stockholders of the Great Northern Railway, and the Trust was immediately quoted on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Fifty years later, the restrictive land ownership statute provision was repealed and all of the assets of the liquidated companies were transferred to direct ownership of the Trustees of Great Northern Iron Ore Properties.

Excellon Resources Inc. (TSX: EXN),a mineral resource company operating in Durango and Zacatecas States, Mexico, is committed to building value through production, expansion and discovery. Excellon Resources is producing silver, lead and zinc from high-grade manto deposits on its Platosa Property, strategically located in the middle of the Mexican silver belt. In fiscal 2010, Excellon's focus remains on increasing its Mineral Resources at Platosa through an aggressive $12.7-million exploration program, and expanding its operating capacity to maximize the value of the recently acquired Miguel Auza mill. The Platosa Property, not fully explored, has several geological indicators of a large carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) mineralized system, the tracking of which Excellon believes will lead to the discovery of a world class deposit. At Miguel Auza, located in the northern portion of the Zacatecas-Fresnillo silver belt, an initial exploration program to evaluate the potential of this largely underexplored property, the site of considerable historic and recent production from epithermal precious and base metal veins began in the fall of 2009.

Cardero strives to identify world-class mineral deposits and facilitate production in prospective, under-explored regions of Peru, Mexico and Argentina. Cardero is a leader in exploration and development of Iron-ore, Copper and Gold projects in the Americas. Cardero Resource Corp. continues to maximize shareholder value by utilizing management's strong regional network, geological and operational expertise to implement the most economically sound and environmentally friendly approach to building its business.

Mines Management, Inc., founded in 1947, is a US-based mineral exploration and development company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of silver-dominant mineral projects. The Company's current focus is advancement and development of the Montanore Silver-Copper Deposit, one of the largest silver-copper deposits in the world.The deposit is located in northwestern Montana, about forty miles north of the famed Silver Valley of Idaho, within one of the world’s most prolific silver districts.  Mines Management acquired the Montanore deposit in 2002 when its partner and operator, Noranda Minerals of Canada, withdrew due to low metals prices at the time.A recent independent technical report confirmed the existence of a large silver-copper deposit containing approximately 116 million tons of material grading approximately 2.0 ounces of silver and 0.74% (15 pounds) of copper per ton. The deposit remains open for expansion in several directions.

Horsehead Holding Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of zinc and zinc-based products in North America. The company's products include PW zinc metal, which is used to provide a protective coating to various fabricated products, including pipe and guard rails, heat exchangers, and telecommunications towers, as well as for the production of brass; and SSHG zinc metal that is used as feed for the manufacture of high-purity zinc powder and zinc alloys. It also offers zinc oxide for the production of tire and rubber products, chemicals, ceramics, plastics, paints, lubricating oils, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the company recycles electric arc furnace dust, a hazardous waste generated by steel mini-mills. Further, it provides special zinc powders, which are used in general chemical and metallurgical applications, as well as in friction applications, such as brake linings for automobiles; battery grade zinc powders that are used in alkaline, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, and zinc-air batteries; and copper-based powders, including brass, bronze, and nickel-silver powders, which are used in various applications comprising brazing, infiltrating, and powdered metallurgical hardware, such as lock bodies, valves, and gears. Additionally, the company offers short-line railroad service for the movement of materials. It primarily serves galvanizers and brass producers; alkaline battery industries; and manufacturers of tire and rubber products, lubricating oils, chemicals, paints, ceramics, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Shougang Concord International trades in a variety of industries, although steel production is its bread and butter. The bulk of its revenues come from the manufacture of steel plates and products; it is also engaged in steel trading, iron ore mining, coking coal mining, copper and brass products, and shipping operations. Shougang's steel production is handled through subsidiary Qinhuangdao Shougang Plate Mill. Its Shougang Concord Shipping division operates time charter freight shipping. Most of Shougang's sales are to mainland China and Hong Kong.

Virginia Energy Resources Inc. (TSX.V: VAE) is focused on the exploration and development of uranium, coal, gold and other minerals in North America. We are well financed and hold interests in advanced through early stage projects in Virginia, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Mexico and Labrador. The company explores on its own account and in joint venture with industry partners. The JV approach is a reflection of the high risk involved in exploration ventures, and is used as a method of increasing our exposure to discoveries while committing less funding. Virginia Energy is committed to grow shareholder value through investment in world-class projects in stable geopolitical regions.On July 21, 2009, Virginia Uranium Ltd. merged with Santoy Resources Ltd. to form Virginia Energy Resources Inc (VAE). The management team behind the new company is made up of highly experienced technical and financial professionals with a history of success in the discovery, development and operation of gold and uranium mines in North America, including the Eskay Creek, Snip and Brewery Creek gold mines in British Columbia and several uranium producers in Saskatchewan and the western USA.Virginia's most important asset is a 24% stake in the giant Coles Hill, Virginia uranium deposit. Through a first right of refusal on future financings, Virginia has the option to increase this investment as the project advances. As a major shareholder of TSX-listed Boss Power Corporation, Virginia also holds a 32.7% interest in the high-grade Blizzard uranium deposit in British Columbia. This asset has been damaged through a ban on uranium mining imposed by the Government of British Columbia, and Boss is seeking compensation for damages through a court action.The Company's most important and active exploration projects are its Murphy River and Hatchet River uranium properties in the Athabasca basin which are held in a 50-50 Joint Venture with Denison Mines Ltd., and its uranium properties in the Otish Basin of Quebec.

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