First Andes Silver

First Andes Silver (TSXV: FAS, OTC: MSLVF) completed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising $1.017 million CAD. They issued 10,170,000 units at $0.10 CAD each, including warrants exercisable at $0.15 CAD. Proceeds will fund drilling at the Santas Gloria silver property and working capital. The company paid finder’s fees and issued warrants. Securities have a four-month resale restriction. A second tranche is expected to close soon, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.