Minera Andes Inc. (TSX:MAI) reports results of an updated independent mineral resource estimate as at September 30, 2010 at the San José mine in Santa Cruz province.

The press release is quoted as saying:

Rob McEwen, Chairman and CEO of Minera Andes, said: “The big increase in the inferred silver and gold resources is terrific! It is the direct result of skilled geologists having a significantly higher exploration budget for a most prospective property. Our exploration goal is to meet and exceed the exploration success of Andean Resources’ neigbouring Cerro Negro property.”

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