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Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) ("Aya" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that all nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected as directors of Aya at its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") held today.
A total of 72,780,231 common shares or 50.77% of Aya's issued and outstanding common shares at the record date were represented in person or by proxy at the AGM.
Detailed results are as below:
| Director Nominee | Votes For | % of Votes For | Votes Against | % of Votes Against | ||
| Yves Bonin | 65,703,881 | 99.94% | 37,376 | 0.06% | ||
| John Burzynski | 65,722,913 | 99.97% | 18,344 | 0.03% | ||
| Yves Grou | 61,073,113 | 92.90% | 4,668,142 | 7.10% | ||
| Ghislane Guedira | 61,669,638 | 93.81% | 4,071,619 | 6.19% | ||
| Benoit La Salle | 58,450,478 | 88.91% | 7,290,779 | 11.09% | ||
| Eloïse Martin | 63,459,815 | 96.53% | 2,281,440 | 3.47% | ||
| Krystal Ramsden | 65,684,250 | 99.91% | 57,007 | 0.09% | ||
| Annie Torkia Lagacé | 65,713,943 | 99.96% | 27,314 | 0.04% | ||
The resolution to appoint KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration was approved:
Votes For: 72,709,627 (99.90%)
Votes Withheld: 70,604 (0.10%)
The advisory resolution to support our approach to executive compensation disclosed in Aya's management proxy circular was approved:
Votes For: 62,291,846 (94.75%)
Votes Against: 3,449,411 (5.25%)
"We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ghislane Guedira as Chair of the Board. Ghislane brings extensive financial expertise, deep knowledge of Morocco's business landscape, and significant leadership experience that will guide Aya through its next phase of growth. Her appointment also marks an important milestone for Aya, with women now representing 50% of our Board," said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO.
"On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to sincerely thank two long-serving directors, Mr. Robert Taub and Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht. Their leadership, guidance, and commitment have been instrumental in Aya's transformation, and we are grateful for their many contributions to the Company over the years."
About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
Aya Gold & Silver is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco and active across the full mining value chain. The Company has established an exploration track record through a systematic, technology-led, data-driven approach and is focused on expanding its resource base and land package along the Anti-Atlas fault — one of Africa's most geologically rich, underexplored and mining-friendly regions.
Aya operates Zgounder, a rare, silver-only mine, producing silver doré from its new processing facility. Aya's growth pipeline includes the Boumadine polymetallic project, where feasibility study work is underway. The project hosts a sizable mineralized footprint, and potential for further discovery.
Led by a proven team of mining professionals, Aya is guided by a vision of responsible mining and is committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees and host communities.
For additional information, please visit Aya's website at www.ayagoldsilver.com.
Or contact
Benoit La Salle, FCPA, MBA
President & CEO
benoit.lasalle@ayagoldsilver.com
Alex Ball
VP, Corporate Development & IR alex.ball@ayagoldsilver.com
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Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company's business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Risks and uncertainties are more fully described in the detailed risk discussion in the Company's Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR, which discussions are incorporated by reference in this press release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business and operations.
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