In 1997 Rudolph & AMED Funds Founding Partner David Twist, acquired the Essakane Gold Mining Project in Burkina Faso which they de-risked and advanced through the various stages, up to completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study.  The project was reversed into a TSX listed company, Orezone Resources, and further developed.  The project was eventually taken over by IAMGold and has to date produced an estimated 12 million ounces (400 tonnes).