Alderon Iron Ore Corp., formerly Alderon Resource Corp., is an exploration-stage company engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resource properties. As of December 31, 2011, the Company conducted iron ore exploration and evaluation activities related entirely to its properties located in Western Labrador. Those properties are collectively referred to as the Kamistiatusset (Kami) Property. The Kami Property is located next to the mining towns of Wabush, Labrador City and Fermont. The property includes 305 claims in Labrador and five Quebec Mining Titles for a total of 7,625 hectares. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company conducted a drill program, totaling 4,496 meters, in the North Rose area. As of December 31, 2011, the mineral resource estimate for all three zones North Rose, Rose Central and Mills Lake) within the Kami Project was 490 million tons at 30% iron indicated and 598 million tons at 30.3% iron inferred.