Orofino Gold Corp. (ORFG.PK)

“Investors, who are afraid of a possible impact of higher oil prices on both inflation and economic growth, are attracted by the precious metal complex,” wrote strategists at KBC Bank in Brussels.

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCI) reported operating results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended January 1, 2011. Operating income for the year increased by more than 240% to $3.1 million from an operating loss of $2.2 million in the prior year. For the fourth quarter, operating income was $0.3 million compared to a prior year operating loss of $1.2 million.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, reported financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2011. For the quarter ended January 31, 2011, revenues were $111.6 million, up $1.7 million or 1.6 percent over the same quarter last year, driven mainly by solid waste volume growth and higher commodity prices.