Golden Minerals States That Its Policy Is Not to Comment on Unusual Market Activity

| Source: Golden Minerals Company Golden Minerals Company

GOLDEN, CO--(Marketwire - September 27, 2010) - Golden Minerals Company (NYSE Amex: AUMN) (TSX: AUM) ("Golden Minerals" or "the Company") today stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity. In view of the unusual market activity in the stock of Golden Minerals, the NYSE has contacted the Company in accordance with its usual practice; the Company stated that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity.

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Golden Minerals Company
Jerry W. Danni
(303) 839-5060
Executive Vice President