Press Release

Mar. 6, 2009

Andina Grants Options

TORONTO, March 6, 2009 - ANDINA Minerals Inc. (TSXV:ADM) (“Andina”) announces that, in connection with the press release dated March 2, 2009 regarding two new management appointments, 500,000 options have been granted to Mr. Keith McKay having a strike price of CDN$1.70 and expiring February 27, 2014 and 200,000 options have been granted to Mr. Alejandro Labbé having a strike price of CDN$1.80 and expiring February 18, 2014.

About Andina Minerals Inc.
Andina is an Americas-focused exploration and development company, with a portfolio of precious metals projects in Chile, including its flagship Volcan Gold Project, strategically located in the Maricunga Gold Belt.

For further information please contact:

Tracey M. Thom
Vice President, Investor Relations
416 203 3488

Or visit the Company’s website at www.andinaminerals.com.

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