Minera Andes recommences production at San Jose mine

2009-05-19 05:12 ET - News Release

Mr. Art Johnson reports

MINERA ANDES ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION RECOMMENCES AT SAN JOSE MINE

Minera Andes Inc. has been advised by Minera Santa Cruz (MSC) that after three days of stoppage the San Jose mine in Argentina is back in production. The San Jose mine is operated by Hochschild and Minera Andes has a 49-per-cent interest in the mine.

The intervention of the Argentine government has led the two labour unions to enter into discussions to resolve their dispute involving union affiliation. MSC will participate in the discussions, and meanwhile, the mine is resuming operations.