Paul A. Carroll

Zemex Corp. produces and markets industrial minerals. It operates through two divisions industrial minerals and aluminum recycling. Its products include feldspar, feldspathic minerals, kaolin, sand, mica, talc, and aluminum dross derivatives. It operates facilities in the United States and Canada. Its products are used in commercial applications and are sold throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. The company was founded in 1907 and is located in Toronto, Canada.

eCobalt Solutions, Inc. was a mineral exploration and mine development company. It engaged in the business of exploring mineral properties in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The firm had interest in Idaho Cobalt project. The company was founded by J. Scott Bending, Mari-Ann Green and William G. Scales on June 13, 1988 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

World Wide Minerals Ltd. acquires and develops mineral exploration properties, mining operations and related assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Argus Corp. Ltd. is a specialized investment and holding company. Its subsidiaries include New Brunswick Inc. The company was founded on December 11, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

B.E.S.T. Venture Opportunities Fund, Inc. acts as closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The firm’s objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing its assets in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Act and the Federal Act, each as amended from time to time. The company was founded on January 11, 1993 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

ARCON International Resources Plc operates as a holding company with interest in mining operations. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP provides legal services. The company services include aboriginal law, business law, financial, natural resources, real estate development, recovery, restructuring, and insolvency. It has locations in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo Region, Calgary, and Vancouver. The firm was founded in 1887 is located in Ottawa, Canada.

International Corona Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in mining precious metals. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Additionally, the company was acquired by Homestake Mining Company of California, part of Barrick Gold Corp. on July 24, 1992 for $439.06 million.

World Nuclear Association operates an international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.