Rio Alto Mining was a

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producer engaged in the exploration, development, and production of mineral resource properties throughout Latin America, with its principal asset, the La Arena mine, in

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. 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. In May 2011, the company poured its first gold from operations at La Arena.

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announced a merger with Rio Alto Mining on February 9, 2015 for $1.12B. The merger was completed on April 1, 2015.

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