VANCOUVER, BC, June 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines
Ltd. (TSX: ASM) (NYSE American: ASM) (FSE: GV6) ("Avino" or
"the Company") is pleased to report that at the Annual General
Meeting of shareholders ("AGM") of the Company held on June 20, 2023, all resolutions proposed to
shareholders were duly passed. 1,785,687 common shares of the
Company, representing approximately 1.5% of the Company's issued
and outstanding common shares as at the record date were voted.
The following briefly describes the matters voted upon and the
outcome of the votes at the meeting:
1. Setting the Number of Directors at
Five
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of
hands, the resolution regarding the setting of the number of
Directors at five was passed as follows:
Votes For
|
% For
|
Votes
Against
|
% Against
|
|
|
|
|
1,041,047
|
97.47
|
27,006
|
2.53
|
2. Election of Directors
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of
hands, the following directors were elected to the board of
directors of the Company as follows:
Director
Nominee
|
Votes For
|
% For
|
Votes
Withheld
|
% Withheld
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald
Andrews
|
885,348
|
98.90
|
9,808
|
1.10
|
Peter Bojtos
|
780,884
|
87.23
|
114,272
|
12.77
|
David Wolfin
|
882,758
|
98.61
|
12,398
|
1.39
|
Jasman Yee
|
773,768
|
86.44
|
121,388
|
13.56
|
Carolina
Ordoñez
|
874,997
|
97.75
|
20,160
|
2.25
|
3. Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of
hands, the resolution regarding the appointment and remuneration of
Deloitte LLP, as Auditors of the Company was passed as follows:
Votes For
|
% For
|
Votes
Withheld
|
% Withheld
|
|
|
|
|
1,045,739
|
97.91
|
22,314
|
2.09
|
The Board of Directors appreciate the support of our
shareholders.
Appointment of New Director
Avino is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolina Ordoñez
to its Board of Directors, as an additional director, effective
today.
Carolina Ordoñez is the recipient of the Top 10 Most
Influential Hispanics in Canada,
has over 15 years of experience in the resource sector as a liaison
between Governments, Corporations, Mining subsidiaries,
Communities, and Investors, with extensive experience in different
regions around the world, including Durango, Mexico. Former roles include
Executive Member of the Vancouver
branch of Women in Mining.
Native Spanish speaker, Carolina is actively dedicated to
promoting Latin-American culture and an influential member of the
community. She has led the Board of various not-for-profit
organizations and sits on the board of The Karina LeBlanc
Foundation.
Carolina holds a global designation in International Trade
Business and International Commerce from the British Columbia
Institute of Technology and a Diploma in Global Business and
Politics from the Yale School of Management.
"We are delighted to welcome Carolina Ordoñez as a member of
the Board," said Peter Bojtos,
Chairman of the Board. "Carolina will be an excellent addition to
the Avino Board with her diverse background and experience as we
continue on our clear path to transformational growth."
About Avino
Avino is a silver producer from its wholly owned Avino Mine near
Durango, Mexico. The Company's
silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. The Company's
mission and strategy is to create shareholder value through its
focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Property
and the strategic acquisition of the La Preciosa property. Avino
currently controls mineral resources, as per NI 43-101, that total
368 million silver equivalent ounces, within our district-scale
land package. 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. We encourage you to connect with us on Twitter at @Avino
and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines. To view the Avino
Mine VRIFY tour, please click here.
On Behalf of the Board
"David
Wolfin"
________________________________
David Wolfin
President & CEO
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
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