Previous exploration on the Manfo Property was carried out by Ammercosa, Gold Fields, Hebron, Ashanti, AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont between 1998 and 2008.  Airborne and ground geophysics, stream sediment and soil geochemistry, geologic mapping and structural and mineralization modeling culminated in exploratory reverse circulation drill programs by both AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont.