| Silver Wheaton Corp. (Silver Wheaton) is a mining company, which generates its revenue primarily from the sale of silver. As of December 31, 2010, Silver Wheaton had entered into 14 long-term silver purchase agreements and two long-term precious metal purchase agreements. The Company operates in nine business segments: the silver produced by the San Dimas, Zinkgruvan, Yauliyacu, Penasquito, Cozamin, Barrick and Other mines, the gold produced by the Minto mine and corporate operations. Its wholly owned subsidiaries include Silver Wheaton (Caymans) Ltd. and Silverstone Resources (Barbados) Corp. In December 2010, Silver Wheaton sold its La Negra silver interest to Aurcana Corporation (Aurcana). On May 21, 2010, the Company acquired Ventana Gold Corp. (Ventana). On November 3, 2010, it acquired Bear Creek Mining Corporation (Bear Creek). |
