Avino Announces Phased Ramp-Up to Resume Mining Operations
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June 1, 2020
Avino Announces Phased Ramp-Up to Resume Mining Operations
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 1 5, 2020 , the Me xican 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 & C EO 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 pers onal
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.
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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
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