Communication “A” 5235 issued by the Central Bank of Argentina on 10/27/2011

Communication “A” 5235 (i) abrogated Communication “A” 3971 and its complementary regulations concerning mineral exports validated as from October 26, 2011; and (ii) sets forth that financial entities in charge of carrying out the follow-up and supervising compliance by exporters of their repatriation obligations, may consider such obligations complied-with under the terms of Communication “A” 3971 and its complementary regulations, only regarding mineral exports shipped until October 25, 2011.