Avino Announces Management Appointments
ASM: TSX/NYSE American
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. T (604) 682 3701
Suite 900‐570 Granville Street F (604) 682 3600
Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1 www.avino.com
January 7, 2020
AVINO ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM: TSX/NYSE American, GV6: FS E), (“Avino” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Nathan Harte as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Peter Latta as VP Technical Services.
Nathan joined Avino in September 2016 as a Senior Accountant and was first promoted to the position of Assistant Corporate
Controller, and subsequently promoted to Corporate Controller in June 2018. Prior to joining the Avino team, Nathan worked
with Deloitte LLP. with a focus on assurance and business advisory services.
Nathan assumed the role of Interim CFO in November 2018, and throughout the year he took on increasing levels of
responsibility and leadership within the finance and executive teams and was a key team member with respect to significant
financial transactions that oc curred in 2019. Nathan will conti nue to lead the Company’s finance strategy and oversee the
Company’s financial operations.
Along with this appointment, Peter Latta’s new title will be VP Technical Services. Peter joi ned Avino in February 2018 as
Senior Technical Advisor and since then has managed all Avino’s trading relationships and provided high level technical
support to the company's operating mines in Durango. Prior to joining Avino in 2018, Peter has held senior positions with
G e k k o S y s t e m s a n d T a k r a f C a n a d a i n a d d i t i o n t o a s s i s t i n g i n t h e startup, operation and shutdown of Alexco’s Keno Hill
operation.
“We are very pleased that Nathan will assume the role of CFO” s aid David Wolfin, Avino’s President and CEO. “Nathan has
been with Avino since 2016 and has been an integral member of t he team and has continued to prove his unquestionable
work ethic. Peter Latta’s appointment to VP Technical Services is a reflection of his ability to negotiate new contracts and
savings for the Company during a time where cost reduction initiatives were crucial, as well as supporting the team in Mexico
in innovation and growth. Both these gentlemen have shown a de dication and a desire to add value to our Company as we
continue to execute on our strategy, and I look forward to continuing to work with them, and the expertise of our combined
team in Mexico and Vancouver.”
About Avino
Avino is a silver and gold producer with a diversified pipeline of gold, silver and base metals properties in Mexico and Canada
employing close to 350 people. Avino produces from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durang o, Mexico. The Company’s
gold and silver production remains unhedged. The Company’s mis sion and strategy is to create shareholder value through
its focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Pr operty near Durango, Mexico, and the strategic acquisition of
mineral exploration and mining properties. We are committed to managing all business activities in an environmentally
responsible and cost‐effective manner, while contributing to the well‐being of the communities in which we operate.
On Behalf of the Board
“David Wolfin”
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David Wolfin
President & CEO
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
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