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Auramet International, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, operates as a physical merchant bank specializing in the precious metals sector. The company purchases a variety of precious metals, including bullion, doré, concentrate, scrap, sponge, and carbon, from mining firms, refineries, and recycling businesses. Auramet markets these materials to a diverse range of industrial end users, including refineries, vehicle manufacturers, catalyst producers, and bullion banks. In addition to its trading activities, the firm provides financing and advisory services tailored to the mining industry, which encompass working capital facilities, in-process refining facilities, pre-production advances, bridge financing, and pre-export financing. Auramet also has experience in base metal concentrate transactions, such as those involving copper, zinc, and nickel.

Perseus Mining is a West African-focused gold producer and explorer with operations in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sudan. Established in 2004, the company has successfully developed three majority-owned mines: Edikan in Ghana (90%), Sissingue and Yaoure in Côte d’Ivoire (86% and 90%, respectively). Perseus is committed to maximizing cash flow and improving shareholder returns while expanding its mining portfolio through exploration success.

Auramet International, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, operates as a physical merchant bank specializing in the precious metals sector. The company purchases a variety of precious metals, including bullion, doré, concentrate, scrap, sponge, and carbon, from mining firms, refineries, and recycling businesses. Auramet markets these materials to a diverse range of industrial end users, including refineries, vehicle manufacturers, catalyst producers, and bullion banks. In addition to its trading activities, the firm provides financing and advisory services tailored to the mining industry, which encompass working capital facilities, in-process refining facilities, pre-production advances, bridge financing, and pre-export financing. Auramet also has experience in base metal concentrate transactions, such as those involving copper, zinc, and nickel.

Karora Resources Inc. is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of gold resources in Australia, with a strong portfolio of assets primarily located in Western Australia. The company's key operations include the Beta Hunt Gold Mine and the Higginsville Gold Operations, both of which contribute significantly to its gold production. Additionally, Karora holds an interest in the Spargos Reward Gold Project. Beyond its gold operations, the company has a 28% stake in a nickel joint venture that includes the Dumont Nickel-Cobalt Project in Quebec, Canada. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Toronto, Karora Resources was formerly known as Royal Nickel Corporation before rebranding in June 2020.

Calidus Resources, incorporated in 1986 and based in Perth, Australia, is a gold exploration and mining company. Its primary project is the Warrawoona Gold Project, which spans 550 square kilometers in the East Pilbara district of the Pilbara Goldfields in Western Australia. The company also focuses on the Blue Spec Project and the Otways Prospect. Calidus Resources is involved in gold development and production, utilizing processes such as CIL processing circuits with single-stage crush and SAG mill.

Golden Star Resources Ltd. is a gold mining and exploration company based in Toronto, Canada, with operations primarily in Ghana. The company has been active in the region since 1999 and owns and operates the Wassa open-pit and underground gold mines, as well as the Bogoso gold mining and processing operation, and the Prestea open-pit and underground mines. These sites are located within the Ashanti Gold Belt, a region known for its rich gold deposits. Golden Star also holds interests in various gold exploration properties in Ghana and Brazil, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding its resource base and enhancing operating margins by shifting production towards lower-cost ore. The company was incorporated in 1992 and continues to play a significant role in the gold mining sector.

Perseus Mining is a West African-focused gold producer and explorer with operations in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sudan. Established in 2004, the company has successfully developed three majority-owned mines: Edikan in Ghana (90%), Sissingue and Yaoure in Côte d’Ivoire (86% and 90%, respectively). Perseus is committed to maximizing cash flow and improving shareholder returns while expanding its mining portfolio through exploration success.

KORE Mining focuses on precious metal exploration and development in North America. It holds the Imperial and Long Valley gold development projects in California, United States, and the FG Gold and Gold Creek exploration projects in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. The projects offer multimillion-ounce gold development opportunities and have the potential for near-surface, open-pit, heap-leachable deposits. The exploration portfolio shows strong discovery potential within an established mining district, combining relatively low technical risk with meaningful advancement potential.

Atlantic Gold Corporation is a well-established gold development group focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing gold properties in Canada. With a strategic emphasis on manageable projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions, the company aims to become a mid-tier gold production group. The company's key projects include the Touquoy Gold Project in Nova Scotia and the Beaver Dam Gold Project. Founded in 1986 and based in Vancouver, Atlantic Gold Corporation is dedicated to long-term growth and success in the gold mining industry.