African Aura Mining Inc., formerly Mano River Resources Inc., is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of gold, iron ore and diamond properties. Through its subsidiaries, Mano holds interests in mineral properties in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mano is targeting an iron ore resource of more than 900 metric tons, at its 44.33%-owned Putu iron ore project (Putu) in southeastern Liberia. The key asset in the Gold division is the 100%-owned New Liberty Gold Mine (NLGM) property. The other main gold asset in Liberia is Weaju, which is situated 30 kilometers to the east north east of NLGM and is part of the Bea Mountains Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). Its projects also include Sonfon gold project, and its diamond projects include Kono project, and the Mandala alluvial diamond project. In October 2009, the Company announced the completion of its merger with African Aura Resources Limited.