I haven't been following the compnay for years like you have... so I can't comment it's early history...
From an investment point of view, I'm primairly interested in sector trends, the companys recent history, what it's doing now, and what it will soon be doing.
IE: like the following type of info...
Unico Inc. Announces Payment of Additional Bond Amount for Amended Large-Scale Mining Permit (Sept 19, 2006) ...