Paul N. Samson

Located in Toronto, Fraser Mackenzie Ltd. is an independent investment dealer providing value-added and objective equity research on North American companies. They distribute research and facilitate trading for institutional investors and selected high net worth investors in North America and Europe. They also offer investment banking services targeting small and mid cap enterprises both private and public. The equity research group has three primary sectors the cover: energy, life sciences and technology. A significant focus is on renewable energy. The analysts research a diverse range of market capitalizations providing in depth analysis and a global perspective on developments.

Target Resources Plc explores and mines for alluvial diamond and gold properties in the Kono district of Sierra Leone. The company was founded on September 19, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Toll Cross Securities, Inc. (TCS) is a full-service investment brokerage firm located in Toronto. They are a subsidiary of Toll Cross Investments, Inc. TCS focuses on the needs of small and mid-cap companies. The firm specializes in equity research, institutional equity sales and trading and investment banking services. Their research department integrates both quantitative and qualitative measures to provide institutional and private investors with investment risk assessments. TCS focuses on early-stage exploration, development-stage projects and producing operations in the following sectors: uranium, nickel/copper/platinum, gold, diamonds group elements and minor metals such as molybdenum, tungsten and vanadium. They also seek companies that offer unique products, exposure to niche markets and geographical diversity. Such companies are usually under-covered and are entering phases with high growth potential. In these special situations, TCS targets companies in medical devices, health foods, oil and gas, technology and telecommunications.

Founded in 1989, Research Capital Corp. is a broker/dealer located in Toronto with additional offices in Calgary and Vancouver. The firm focuses on small- to mid-cap growth companies and growth investors. They provide services to private clients, institutional investors and corporations. Their research coverage ranges from technology to natural resources. Research Capital Corp is a member of the CIPF.

Founded in 1963, Union Securities Ltd. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Vancouver with additional offices across Canada, as well as an office in London serving Canadian firms in the European market. The firm offers a full array of investment products and services. Union focuses primarily on the biotechnology, technology and mining sectors. They also offer equity and fixed-income trading and execution services. Union Securities is a member of the CIPF.