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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 Limited is an Australia-based gold mining company recognized for its successful exploration activities in West Africa. Established in 2004, Perseus transitioned from exploration to production with the commencement of commercial operations at its Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana in 2012. The company operates three majority-owned mines: Edikan, Sissingué, and Yaouré, producing approximately 510,000 ounces of gold in the fiscal year 2024. The Edikan mine holds significant gold resources, including measured, indicated, and inferred reserves. In addition to its existing operations, Perseus acquired the Meyas Sand gold project in Sudan in 2022 and the Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania in fiscal 2024, although development at Meyas Sand is currently on hold due to regional instability. Perseus Mining is committed to enhancing shareholder returns through prudent investment strategies and aims to establish itself as a leading multi-mine gold producer in West Africa. The company's management team is experienced and focused on achieving growth through exploration and efficient operations.

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 Limited is an Australia-based gold mining company recognized for its successful exploration activities in West Africa. Established in 2004, Perseus transitioned from exploration to production with the commencement of commercial operations at its Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana in 2012. The company operates three majority-owned mines: Edikan, Sissingué, and Yaouré, producing approximately 510,000 ounces of gold in the fiscal year 2024. The Edikan mine holds significant gold resources, including measured, indicated, and inferred reserves. In addition to its existing operations, Perseus acquired the Meyas Sand gold project in Sudan in 2022 and the Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania in fiscal 2024, although development at Meyas Sand is currently on hold due to regional instability. Perseus Mining is committed to enhancing shareholder returns through prudent investment strategies and aims to establish itself as a leading multi-mine gold producer in West Africa. The company's management team is experienced and focused on achieving growth through exploration and efficient operations.

KORE offers exposure to precious metal exploration and development in North America. KORE owns 100% interests in the Imperial and Long Valley gold development projects, located in California, USA, and the FG Gold and Gold Creek exploration projects, located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. Combined, the company’s projects boast multimillion ounce gold development opportunities.* Each of the development projects has the potential to host near-surface, open pit, heap leachable gold deposits. Our exploration projects demonstrate strong discovery potential in an established mining district. The projects combine low technical risk and high advancement potential.