Golden Minerals to Open Markets at TSX Listing Ceremony


GOLDEN, CO--(Marketwire - July 29, 2009) - Golden Minerals Company ("Golden Minerals" or the "Company") (TSX: AUM) announced today that the listing ceremony to recognize the listing and trading of Golden Minerals on Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2009. Golden Minerals common stock was approved for listing by TSX and began trading on July 16, 2009, under the ticker symbol "AUM."

The listing ceremony will take place at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto, starting at 9:00 AM on July 30th. Jeffrey Clevenger, Golden Minerals Chairman, President and CEO, will represent the Company at the listing ceremony, along with Jerry Danni, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs for Golden Minerals. The ceremony will include congratulatory remarks by Michael Taylor, TMX Group, followed by remarks from Mr. Clevenger. The Company will then open the market at 9:30 AM. Both Mr. Clevenger and Mr. Danni will be available for interviews immediately following the ceremony.

Golden Minerals is a Delaware corporation based in Golden, Colorado, primarily engaged in the advancement of its exploration projects and in providing mine management services. The Company has a robust portfolio of exploration projects, primarily located in Argentina, Peru and Mexico. The El Quevar Project in northern Argentina is in an advanced stage of exploration. The Company's experienced management team has proven in house ability to explore, develop and operate mining projects. Golden Minerals operates the San Cristobal mine in Bolivia for Sumitomo Corporation under a Management Services Agreement. The Company also plans to actively pursue growth through strategic opportunities, including acquisitions, joint ventures and asset consolidations, and by utilizing its experienced management team to provide mine services for fees and equity interests. The Company has no debt and receives revenue from the San Cristobal Management Services Agreement, royalties, and income from investments.

Contact Information: For additional information please visit http://www.goldenminerals.com/ or contact: Golden Minerals Company Jerry W. Danni (303) 839-5060 Sr. Vice President Corporate Affairs

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