Rio Alto Mining Explained

Rio Alto Mining
Type:Public
Traded As:

Founder:Alexander Black
Industry:Gold Mining
Revenue:$317 million [2012]
Operating Income:$153 million [2012]
Net Income:$100 million [2012]
Parent:Tahoe Resources, Inc.
Foundation:2006
Location City:Vancouver, British Columbia
Location Country:Canada
Homepage:www.tahoeresources.com

Rio Alto Mining was a Vancouver-based international gold producer engaged in the exploration, development, and production of mineral resource properties throughout Latin America, with its principal asset, the La Arena mine, in La Libertad Region, Peru. The company and its assets were acquired by Tahoe Resources, Inc. in 2015, and the company no longer exists.

Operations

Rio Alto's annual gold production exceeded 200,000 ounces from its La Arena mine.

In 2008, Rio Alto purchased La Arena from Iamgold for $48 million.[1] In May 2011, the company poured its first gold from operations at La Arena.[2] Tahoe Resources announced a merger with Rio Alto Mining on February 9, 2015 for $1.12B. The merger was completed on April 1, 2015.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IAMGOLD to Receive in Excess of $48 Million From Sale of La Arena. May 8, 2008.
  2. Web site: Rio Alto Pours 1,115 oz of Gold at La Arena. May 9, 2011.