Exhibit 99.9

 

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We have issued our report dated March 27, 2013 with respect to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report of Rio Alto Mining Limited for the year ended December 31, 2012. We hereby consent to the inclusion of said report in this Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Vancouver, Canada
March 28, 2013	Chartered accountants

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