RDP was dropped in 2009 by GNH. It was then shopped around by the prospector and picked up by FNC. Smith (as well as Dubuc-see FNC Board of Directors)was on the GNH board until mid 2009 when his continued staking in the region caused further conflicts between them. Now that Smith is off the Board, he can openly discuss his staking in the area without worry as to consequence from GNH.