Alderon Iron Ore Corp. was focused on the exploration, development and mining of an iron ore property in the southern Labrador Trough geological belt in southwestern Newfoundland & Labrador, near the Quebec border. In 2010, Alderon Iron Ore acquired the rights to the Kamistiatusset property in the Labrador Trough. Alderon Iron Ore was a development-stage company advancing the Kami Project located in the Labrador Trough, Canada's premier iron ore mining district. Alderon had a proven management team with strong relationships and ties to the community and government, as well as a strategic partnership with HBIS Group, China's second largest steel producer. The Kami Project, owned 75% by Alderon and 25% by HBIS through The Kami Mine Limited Partnership. The Kami Project was surrounded by three producing iron ore mines and was in close proximity to Québec NorthShore & Labrador. Kami wanted to produce a premium-quality iron-ore product, ideal for blending and China's clean air requirements. Alderon was developing the high-grade iron ore Kami Project to take advantage of improved iron-ore prices, reduced CAPEX requirements, and available infrastructure. Wikipedia