Star Metro - Avino Announces Key Senior Executive Appointments

Appointment of Marc Turcotte as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

Marc brings more than two decades of experience in corporate development and strategic transactions within the mining sector. In his role, he will work closely with Avino's executive leadership team to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic growth opportunities, support company-wide planning initiatives, and help advance the Company's transformational growth strategy and long-term objectives.

Marc is a mining development and exploration executive with over 20 years of experience in corporate development, capital markets, and strategic transactions within the mining sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Development Officer of MAG Silver Corp., where he played a key role over more than a decade in advancing the Company's project portfolio and corporate strategy, culminating in MAG Silver's US$2.1 billion acquisition by Pan American Silver. Prior to joining MAG Silver, Marc held senior roles with Hecla Mining Company and Aurizon Mines Ltd., gaining broad experience across exploration, development, and corporate transactions. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics (Honours) from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

"We are pleased to welcome Marc to the executive team and his appointment helps position Avino for the next phase of growth," said David Wolfin, President and CEO. "Marc's extensive experience in corporate development, capital markets, and strategic transactions will complement our existing strengths as we pursue strategic opportunities, advance our transformational growth strategy, and continue building Avino into a diversified, multi-asset producer."

Promotion of Peter Latta to Senior Vice President, Technical Services

Peter has over 20 years of operational, engineering, and commercial experience in the mining industry and has overseen the technical aspects of Avino's operations for the last 8 years. He has been responsible for Avino's technical reporting, managing commercial relationships, and contributing to new project evaluations. He collaborates closely with vendors across metallurgy, mining, and geology disciplines and has been an important member of the executive leadership team.

"Peter has played a critical role in Avino's success and growth in recent years," said David Wolfin, President and CEO. "His promotion reflects both his leadership and the important contributions he has made to the Company."

About Avino:

Avino is a silver producer operating in Durango, Mexico, with the goal of long-term sustainable and profitable mining operations to reward shareholders and the community alike through our growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of the adjacent La Preciosa Property. Avino hosts proven and probable mineral reserves totaling 27 million tonnes containing 127 million silver equivalent ounces at an average silver equivalent grade of 145 g/t, within a large measured & indicated mineral resource (inclusive of mineral reserves) base of 68 million metric tonnes. containing 301 million silver equivalent ounces at an average silver equivalent grade of 162 g/t. Avino was included in the Toronto Stock Exchange's 2025 TSX30™, reaching the 5th position. As part of Avino's commitment to adopting sustainable practices, we have been operating a dry-stack tailings facility for more than two years with excellent results. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. The Company's silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. We encourage you to connect with us on X at @Avino_ASM and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines. To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click here.

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SOURCE: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

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