V & M Star wants to be the shining celestial body of the steel tubing industry. V & M Star company manufactures hot-rolled seamless steel tubes such as couplings, line pipe, oil country tubular goods (OCTG), and structurals, which are primarily used in the oil and gas industry. V & M Star owns two facilities; the Ohio plant includes an electric arc furnace, and the Texas plant operates heat treatment facilities. OCTG products account for two-thirds of the company's 500,000 ton annual output. It is a subsidiary of Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes Corporation, which in turn, is the US subsidiary of worldwide steel tubing producer Vallourec S.A. V & M Star was established in 2002.

Orko Silver Corp. ( TSX Venture Exchange: OK.V ) focuses on resource exploration and development for Silver and Gold in Mexico. The Company has a large land position in Durango State, a historically prolific silver mining region located along the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains. The company owns a 100% interest La Preciosa Project that covers 80,000 acres of contiguous mining claims.On February 18, 2009, the Company released its 6th NI 43-101 compliant Resource Estimate. The La Preciosa deposit now comprises 47% Indicated Resources and 53% Inferred Resources. Current Indicated Resources are 10.64 million tonnes grading 0.27 g/t Au and 185 g/t Ag for a silver-equivalent grade of 201 g/t. at a cut off grade of 100 g/t Ag. The contained metal equals 63.2 million ounces of silver and 94,000 ounces of gold for a silver-equivalent of 68.9 million ounces. Current Inferred Resources are 12.0 million tonnes grading 0.25 g/t Au and 185 g/t Ag for a silver-equivalent grade of 200 g/t. at a cut off grade of 100 g/t. The contained metal equals 71.8 million ounces of silver and 97,000 ounces of gold for a silver-equivalent of 77.6 million ounces.**Estimated at a 60 to 1 silver/gold ratio with metallurgical ratio with metallurgical recoveries and net smelter returns assumed to be 100%. On April 14th, 2009 Pan American Silver Corp. and Orko Silver announced that they have agreed to form a joint venture to develop the La Preciosa project. Pan American will contribute its demonstrated mine development expertise, as well as 100% of the funds necessary to develop and construct an operating mine, in consideration for a 55% interest in the joint venture. Orko Silver retains a 45% interest fully carried to production.

Redcorp’s outlook took a very positive turn in early 2006 when we decided to re-evaluate the Tulsequah Project in light of improving metal prices. The previous Feasibility Update scoping study which was curtailed in May 2005 was re-examined by an independent engineering consultant and found to have significant opportunities for improvement. We then made a decision to advance the Project through a series of key objectives in 2006 in order to determine its development path.We raised exploration funds in 2006 and were successful in demonstrating sizeable additions and expansion potential at the Tulsequah Chief deposit and at the Big Bull deposit. Wardrop Engineering Inc. was selected to commence the Feasibility Study re-evaluation. We also commenced the expansion of our management team to direct the Feasibility Study work and expanded corporate activity.A significant change in the Feasibility Study update was the recognition and introduction of an improved transportation access plan. Previously, we had engineered and obtained permitting approval for a 160 km access road which would allow for outbound concentrate haulage and inbound supplies. In the fall of 2006, we determined that an alternative method was available. Shallow draft barge technology was identified which would allow the Project to utilize a much more direct route along the Taku River on a year-round basis instead of seasonally. Development of this access alternative resulted in significant savings to the Project in both capital and operating costs and contributed to its significantly improved economics.The potential change in the Project’s access mode has also resulted in an improved relationship with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN) who, in February 2007, signed an initial letter agreement with us covering the barge amendment Environmental Assessment process. The agreement also contemplates entering into discussions for an Impact and Benefits Agreement defining the opportunities for TRTFN participation in project benefits and environmental mitigation. Our exploration activities in Portugal centre on the advanced Lagoa Salgada exploration project which hosts a copper-zinc-lead-silver-gold massive sulphide deposit, located in the highly productive Pyrite Belt in southern Portugal. We are also evaluating an earlier stage gold prospect at Vila de Rei in central Portugal where reconnaissance work has identified potential for intrusive-related gold mineralization on the concession. Further work will concentrate on follow-up of the identified targets and delineation of drill targets. A drilling program is scheduled to commence at Lagoa Salgada in February, continuing through the first quarter of 2007.We expect 2008 to be a pivotal year in our planned transition from an advanced exploration company to a mid-tier producer in 2009.

New Gold Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, extraction, processing, reclamation, and production of mineral properties. New Gold company primarily focuses on gold, silver, and copper deposits. Its operating properties include the Mesquite gold mine in the United States; the Cerro San Pedro gold-silver mine in Mexico; and the Peak gold-copper mine in Australia. New Gold company also has development projects, including the New Afton copper-gold project in Canada; and a 30% interest in the El Morro copper-gold project in Chile. New Gold was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Titanium Metals Corporation produces and sells titanium sponge, melted products, and various mill products for commercial aerospace, military, industrial, and other applications. It manufactures titanium sponge, which is the basic form of titanium metal used in titanium products; and melted products, such as ingots, electrodes, and slabs, which are the result of melting titanium sponge and titanium scrap; mill products that are forged and rolled from ingot or slab products, including billets, bars, plates, sheets and strips, and pipes; and fabrications, which include spools, pipe fittings, manifolds, and vessels that are cut, formed, welded, and assembled from titanium mill products. The company sells its products through its sales force in the United States and Europe, as well as through independent agents and distributors internationally. It serves commercial aerospace and military, chemical process, oil and gas, consumer, sporting goods, healthcare, automotive, and power generation sectors. Titanium Metals Corporation was founded in 1950 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

Prize Mining Corporation is a Calgary, Alberta based, junior resource company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the Frankfurt Exchange. The company's strategic focus is on developing near-term, low cost, gold production in Canada. The experienced management team is continuously working towards the goal highlighted in their mission statement: To become a gold producer through the development of Atlin and the strategic acquisition of other small high grade gold deposits that can share resources with the object to mining on a low cost, high recovery basis.Prize Mining's properties have been strategically selected in politically stable areas, easily accessible to exploration and production support. Prize Mining Corporation company has begun a 10,000 tonne bulk sampling program on its current focus, the Atlin Gold Property, located in northwestern British Columbia. The properties are located within a known placer gold producing area; more than one million ounces of placer gold (estimated) have been recovered during the last century from the Atlin area.

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America (based on revenues and tons sold). In order to maintain our position as a market leader, we endeavor to provide our customers with competitively priced, quality metal products and timely delivery.Russel Metals conducts its distribution business primarily in three segments: metals service centers; energy tubular products; and steel distributors. Russel Metals company is one of the few metals distribution companies in the world to operate a significant international trading operation in conjunction with service centers.

Pacific Booker Minerals Inc. (PBM) owns the Morrison property located in Central British Columbia, 35 km north of the Village of Granisle. PBM is in the advanced stage of development of the Morrison porphyry copper/gold/molybdenum deposit. PBM has completed a Feasibility Study and 43-101 compliant Technical Report and is proposing an open-pit mining and milling operation for the production of copper/gold/molybdenum concentrate from the Morrison deposit. It is located within 29 km of two former producing copper mines, Bell and Granisle.The Feasibility Study was completed by Wardrop Engineering Ltd., a Tetra Tech Company, with technical support of a team of other consultants. The study describes the scope, design features and financial viability of a conventional open pit mine with a 30,000 tonnes per day mill.PBM has completed an Environmental Assessment and submitted an Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate to the BC Environmental Assessment Office.The Environmental Assessment Certificate is required to apply for the various Licenses and Permits required for the construction, operation and maintenance, decommissioning, and reclamation of the proposed 30,000 tonnes/day open-pit mine over a proposed 21 year period.PBM also submitted a number of permit applications for concurrent review with the Environmental Assessment Certificate Application, including: (1) the Mining Lease application, which grants mineral production rights from surveyed mineral claims; (2) two Licenses of Occupation, which grant surface rights for the use of Crown Land along the proposed Transmission Line and for an area in the proposed Tailings Storage Facility; and (3) various Forestry permits and licenses, which grant the right to cut timber on the mine site and along the proposed Transmission Line route, and grant permission to use forestry roads for mine access.

Ruukki UK meddles around construction sites in the UK. Ruukki UK company, a unit of the Finnish metals company Rautaruukki, sells load bearing structural decks, non-combustible composite panels, cladding systems, and structural trays. Products are used in construction roofing, panel, and cladding applications. ProSpan Cladding Products was merged with Ruukki UK in 2005 when Rautaruukki acquired a majority interest in ProSpan parent company, Metalplast.

Noranda Aluminum is a vertically integrated aluminum producer. The company starts the process by mining bauxite through a joint venture in a Jamaican mining project, refining it into alumina at another joint venture in Louisiana, and then using the alumina to make primary aluminum metal products at its facility in Missouri and aluminum coils at four rolling facilities in the Southeast. Noranda's primary aluminum products include aluminum rods, extruded billets, and foundry ingots. The downstream business segment manufactures foil and light sheet metal. Sales are evenly split between the two segments. Owned by Apollo Management, Noranda Aluminum filed for an IPO in 2008.

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