TORONTO, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ - YAMANA GOLD INC. (TSX:YRI; NYSE:AUY; LSE:YAU) today announced an exploration update for its Mercedes and Pilar projects, the Pampa Augusta Victoria regional discovery at its El Penon mine as well as exploration results at its Jacobina and Fazenda Brasileiro mines.

Andean Resources Ltd ("Andean" or "the Company") (TSX: AND)(ASX: AND) is pleased to announce that it has hired Mr. Stabro Kasaneva as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Kasaneva is currently General Manager of the El Penon mine in Chile.

YAMANA GOLD INC. (TSX: YRI)(NYSE: AUY)(LSE: YAU) today announced a mine, near-mine and regional exploration update.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ------------------------------------ The following Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") is limited to matters that, in the opinion of management of Meridian Gold Inc.