Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (Allied Nevada) is a United States-based gold producer focused on mining, development, and exploration properties in the state of Nevada. Allied Nevada owns Hycroft Mine. In addition to the Hycroft Mine, the Company owns 100% of the Hasbrouck, Three Hills, Mountain View, Wildcat projects, and the Pony Creek/Elliot Dome project. It also has a joint venture on the Maverick Springs Project, and the exploration rights to approximately 100 Other Exploration Properties. The Hycroft Mine resides on an aggregate land position of approximately 96 square miles. As of December 31, 2011, the Hycroft Mine hosts a Proven and Probable mineral reserve of 12.7 million ounces of gold and 481.9 million ounces of silver. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company completed the drilling program with the discovery of a number of high-grade zones in Hasbrouck. During 2011, 456 additional claims were located and acquired.