Minera Andes Announces Increased Silver and Gold Production for the Fourth Quarter and for the Year 2010 at the San Jose Mine

Minera Andes Inc. announces the San Jose mine production results for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2010. During the fourth quarter, the San Jose mine produced 1,871,440 ounces of silver and 26,141 ounces of gold, of which 49% is attributable to Minera Andes. For the full year of 2010 silver production was 5,323,842 ounces and gold production was 84,303 ounces.