Governance

Rio Alto's Board of Directors and Management are committed to the highest standard of corporate governance and monitor changing rules, regulations and best practices on a continuing basis. The Company's business and operating practices are stated in the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, which is applicable to all directors, officers and employees. The Code establishes a set of expectations and standards for the Company and its personnel with respect to ethical business practices, personal conduct, environmental, safety and occupational health practices, competition and fair dealings, and disclosure of information. The Board of Directors has also enacted a Whistle Blower Policy to protect employees who report violations of law, regulations or corporate policy and to ensure that any concerns are acted upon appropriately.

Copies of the Company's corporate governance policies are available upon request.

Disclosure Policy

Rio Alto is committed to a policy of timely, factual, accurate and complete disclosure of all material information in order to keep shareholders and other interested parties informed on the Company's activities and business. Rio Alto is also committed to preventing selective disclosure of material information.

This policy extends to all employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, its board of directors and those authorized to speak on its behalf. It covers disclosure in documents filed with the securities regulatory authorities (including stock exchanges) and written statements made in the Company's annual and quarterly reports, news releases, letters to shareholders, .presentations by management and information contained on the Company's web site and other electronic communications. It extends to oral statements made in meetings and telephone conversations with analysts and investors, interviews with the media, as well as speeches, press conferences and conference calls. For a copy of our Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy click here.