Altan Rio Begins First-Pass Drilling Program at the Khavchuu Gold Project, Northern Mongolia
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2012) - Altan Rio Minerals Limited (TSX VENTURE:AMO) ("Altan Rio" or the "Company") today announces the initiation of the first drilling campaign at the Khavchuu gold exploration project ("Khavchuu"), which the Company currently has an option to acquire 100% interest in, covering 7.14 km2 in Tov Aimag, northern Mongolia.