Uranium was first discovered in the area during 1949 in an outcrop near the shore of Willard Lake. In the early 1950’s Campbell and McFarland discovered the high-grade Richard Lake deposit and numerous other occurrences (Hawk Lake, Bee Lake, Kenoratomic, Quebec Ascot, Viceroy, Wilson, etc.) all along the 45 kilometre belt. As a result of the falling uranium prices in the late 1950’s very little exploration was undertaken in the area until the early 1970's when renewed demand resulted in significant increases in uranium prices.

With increased activity in the area a number of new uranium occurrences were discovered, including 14 separate showings by the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS), as well as the Coulee Mines, Bridges Township and Kimber Lake showings. Current fieldwork by Delta Uranium has also uncovered significant new radioactive showings. The property is distinguished by its numerous uranium showings and proximity to established infrastructure, including the Trans Canada Highway, railway, natural gas pipeline and high voltage power transmission lines, all of which transect the property from west to east.