ASM: TSX/NYSE American
VANCOUVER, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM:
TSX/NYSE American; FSE: GV6, "Avino" or "the
Company") announces it is starting a phased ramp-up of
operational activities today at its Avino Mine near Durango,
Mexico. On May 15, 2020, the
Mexican Federal Government authorized the resumption of mining
activities as of June 1, 2020, for
municipalities that present low or no known cases of COVID-19,
subject to criteria defined by the Secretariat of Health. The
Company is pleased to announce that it received acceptance by the
Secretariat of Health and has been granted approval to recommence
regular production mining activities in an orderly, gradual and
cautious manner, as of today.
"I am very appreciative of the way our team in Mexico handled the difficult challenges faced
during the last few months due to the global pandemic," said
David Wolfin, President & CEO of
Avino. "I am also pleased that we are able to start our phased
approach to recommencing operations and production activities. The
health and safety of our employees remain our top priority, and we
will continue with our enhanced safety measures and prevention
practices."
It is expected that the ramp-up to production at levels seen
prior to March 31, 2020, could take
approximately two weeks as the Company implements the back to work
guidelines in accordance with the approved plan. The Company
is also establishing safe transportation for its mine workers to
comply with protective measures for them and the local communities,
as well as a number of other safety precautions, including onsite
daily monitoring provided by two medical doctors, mandatory
personal protective equipment, and infection prevention and control
training, to ensure the health and well-being of its employees and
their families.
We extend our appreciation to all stakeholders, shareholders,
local communities, all employees and their families for their
patience and cooperation during this time, and once the ramp-up is
complete, the Company will provide an update.
On Behalf of the Board
"David Wolfin"
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David Wolfin
President & CEO
Avino Silver & Gold Mines
Ltd.
Safe Harbor Statement - This news release contains
"forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements"
(together, the "forward looking statements") within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities laws and the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but are not
limited to, the Company's ability to meet its to attain production
at levels achieved prior to March 31,
2020 within two weeks or at all. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this news release. Readers
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In addition, the Company is subject to further risks as
set forth in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or
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SOURCE Avino Silver & Gold
Mines Ltd.