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- **Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM)** announced its inclusion in the **Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index ("MVGDXJTR")** and the **VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ("GDXJ")**.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006774_avino_ex991.htm:0]** 
- This inclusion is effective at market close on **September 19, 2025**, following the GDXJ's semi-annual review and quarterly rebalance.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006774_avino_ex991.htm:0]** 
- President and CEO David Wolfin stated that this milestone **reinforces the investment case for Avino** and positions the company to attract a broader base of institutional and retail investors.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006774_avino_ex991.htm:0]** 
- The company anticipates that inclusion in the GDXJ may **increase Avino's common share liquidity** and further position it as an attractive investment opportunity.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006774_avino_ex991.htm:0]**

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index

- Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. has acquired **100% ownership** of its La Preciosa project by purchasing and extinguishing all outstanding royalties and contingent payment obligations from Deterra Royalties Limited.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:0]** 
- The acquisition involved an **immediate cash payment of $13.25 million** and an additional **$8.75 million cash payment deferred for one year**.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:0]** **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:1]** 
- The upfront payment was funded from Avino's existing cash on hand, which was approximately **$48 million** immediately prior to the acquisition.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:1]** 
- This transaction is expected to **lower La Preciosa's operating cost profile** and enhance project economics, with first production targeted for **late 2025**.  **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:0]** **[316888_0001477932-25-006201_avino_ex991.htm:1]**

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