Rio Silver Inc. engages in the acquisition, evaluation, and development of mineral properties in Canada and Peru. The company explores for precious and base metal deposits. Its flagship project is the Niñobamba silver " gold project that covers an area of 4,490 hectares located in the Department of Ayacucho, Peru. The company was formerly known as Escape Gold Inc. and changed its name to Rio Silver Inc. in October 2011. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.