Cardero Resource Corp., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Argentina, Mexico, Peru, the United States, Ghana, and Canada. The company primarily explores for coal, iron, and titanium ores. Its principal properties include the Carbon Creek metallurgical coal project located in the Peace River Coal District of northeast British Columbia, Canada; and the Sheini Hills iron ore project that consists of 3 contiguous prospecting licenses covering an area of approximately 397.5 square kilometers located in the Zabzugu-Tatale District in the Northern Region of the Republic of Ghana. The company was formerly known as Sun Devil Gold Corp. and changed its name to Cardero Resource Corp. in May 1999. Cardero Resource Corp. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.