Minera Andes's San Jose mine back in production

2009-09-10 09:17 ET - News Release

Mr. James Duff reports

MINERA ANDES ANNOUNCES THAT PRODUCTION HAS RESUMED AT THE SAN JOSE MINE

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

In other news, the corporation received late yesterday afternoon the resignation of Brian Gavin, vice-president of exploration, effective Oct. 9, 2009. The company wishes to thank Mr. Gavin for his many contributions to Minera Andes and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.