"Thank you for your submission. We are prepared to challenge the excess and unauthorized compensation granted to certain of the company's executives and/or directors. There will be no cost or obligation to you. To participate, please either (1) execute the online retainer AUMN Retainer or send (via email or fax to (866) 367-6510) a copy of the signed retainer agreement (attached) and (2) fax/email an account statement showing your current ownership and your first date of ownership of Golden Minerals Co stock. (While this information will be kept confidential, you may redact any ! personal information in any documents you submit.) Thank you. We look forward to working with you and please feel free to call me if you have any further questions. Cecille Cargill Esq. (Admitted in MA) Levi & Korsinsky LLP 30 Broad Street - 24th Floor New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 363-7500 Toll Free: (877) 363-5972 Fax. (212) 363-7171 www.zlk.com"