Wilson J. Barbour

Western Silver Corp. explores, discovers and develops silver properties in America. The firm controls one of the world's largest open pittable silver-gold-zinc-lead deposits at Peñasquito, central Mexico, an area with infrastructure. It also has an interest in the world-class San Nicolas zinc-copper project in Mexico with Teck Cominco and owns the Carmacks Copper Project in the Yukon. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Superior Copper Corp. engages in the exploration of base metal. It primarily engages in emerging and transitional environments and is developing precious metal assets. The company was founded on January 14, 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Petrus Resources Ltd., Baltic Resources, Inc. explores and develops mineral properties. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Baltic Resources was acquired by Petrus Resources, Inc. on March 10, 2008 for $66.72 million.

Goldeye Explorations Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral properties. Its projects include the Weebigee, Gold Rock and West Shining Tree. The company was founded by Blaine R. Webster on September 24, 1986 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Explorers Alliance Corp. engages in gold mining.

Professional Engineers Ontario operates as the licensing and regulating body for professional engineering in the province. It serves and protects the public interest by setting and upholding high academic, experience and professional practice standards for the engineering profession. The company was founded in June 14, 1922 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.

Noranda Mining, Inc. operates crude-oil and coal mines. Its offerings include cobalt ore, copper ore and nickel ore mining. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Salmon, ID.

Rencore Resources Ltd. operates as a mining company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Noranda Exploration Co. Ltd. engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties. The private company is based in Thunder Bay, Canada.