Totally nuts  In the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, a fourth-generation family-run nut supplier recently chalked up its second-best quarterly net income since going public in 1991, as Pam Derringer learns.  Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, chairman and CEO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., says the companyÔÇÖs near-record quarterly results for the $554 million company were due, among other factors, to better inventory controls and a whopping $3.4 million in savings from facility consolidations.

Tunnel visions You might think that large-scale excavation and the construction of a 7,100-foot-long rail tunnel would be enough to make any town grind to a halt. However, Andrew Pelis learns, life continues apace in the city that never sleeps, as one of New York CityÔÇÖs newest features starts to take shape, thanks to J.F.

Climbing the mountain A 7.5-megawatt hydroelectric facility went into commercial operation at Whistler Mountain in early 2010, just before Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort welcomed the world to its slopes for the Winter Olympics.

Climbing the mountain A 7.5-megawatt hydroelectric facility went into commercial operation at Whistler Mountain in early 2010, just before Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort welcomed the world to its slopes for the Winter Olympics. Keith Regan learns how the project was brought in ahead of schedule and how it fits into a larger sustainability mission for the community.

The golden square mile As the name implies, Guyana Goldfields is developing a property in the South American country of Guyana for a combined pit mine and underground mine that will be the largest gold operation in the country, Gary Toushek learns.  Toronto-based Guyana Goldfields, Inc. was a junior exploration company when Claude Lemasson joined as president and COO in early 2009. After drilling for the previous four years, it had a large discovery in Guyana on its hands called the Aurora Project, and within a property covering 110,000 acres.

The golden square mile As the name implies, Guyana Goldfields is developing a property in the South American country of Guyana for a combined pit mine and underground mine that will be the largest gold operation in the country, Gary Toushek learns.  Toronto-based Guyana Goldfields, Inc. was a junior exploration company when Claude Lemasson joined as president and COO in early 2009. After drilling for the previous four years, it had a large discovery in Guyana on its hands called the Aurora Project, and within a property covering 110,000 acres.

Keeping pace  GoldcorpÔÇÖs Musselwhite mine complex has been a major producer of gold since 1997 and has long been seen as an example of how mining operations can peacefully co-exist with First Nations peoples. Keith Regan learns from the mineÔÇÖs general manager how the foundation is being laid for possible production expansion to feed the continued record-high demand for gold.  Since it went into operation in April 1997, GoldcorpÔÇÖs Musselwhite Mine has produced more than 2.85 million ounces of gold, including more than 230,000 ounces in 2009 alone.

Keeping pace GoldcorpÔÇÖs Musselwhite mine complex has been a major producer of gold since 1997 and has long been seen as an example of how mining operations can peacefully co-exist with First Nations peoples. Keith Regan learns from the mineÔÇÖs general manager how the foundation is being laid for possible production expansion to feed the continued record-high demand for gold. Since it went into operation in April 1997, GoldcorpÔÇÖs Musselwhite Mine has produced more than 2.85 million ounces of gold, including more than 230,000 ounces in 2009 alone.

From the inside out  First Capital Realty is CanadaÔÇÖs leading owner, developer and operator of supermarket and drugstore-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers, located predominantly in growing urban areas. Keith Regan talks to the chief operating officer of FCR Management Services, the property management arm, about the companyÔÇÖs quest to become a better neighbor by building a culture of sustainability.

From the inside out  First Capital Realty is CanadaÔÇÖs leading owner, developer and operator of supermarket and drugstore-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers, located predominantly in growing urban areas. Keith Regan talks to the chief operating officer of FCR Management Services, the property management arm, about the companyÔÇÖs quest to become a better neighbor by building a culture of sustainability.