Montreal, Quebec, March 11, 2025 - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce production of 357,333 ounces (“oz”) of silver (“Ag”) in February at its Zgounder Silver Mine, located in the Kingdom of Morocco.
2025 Production Metrics
Production Metrics | January 2025 | February 20251 | |
Silver production | oz/month | 383,515 | 357,333 |
oz/day | 12,371 | 12,762 | |
Tonnes processed | kt | 88,686 | 78,755 |
Milling rate | t/op.h2 | 126 | 133 |
Silver recovery | % | 87 | 83 |
Mill availability | % | 95 | 88 |
Mine production | t | 50,403 | 68,967 |
Includes five days of planned shut down of the grinding mill of the flotation
Tonnes per operating hour
February Production Highlights
Silver (“Ag”) production of 357,333 oz in February 2025 or 12,762 oz per day; an increase in average daily silver production based on 23 days of operation due to lower availability as a result of a planned
Silver recovery of 83% in February 2025 due to oxidized ore processing and plant shut down.
Combined mill availability of 88% in February 2025.
Mine production of 68,967t in February 2025, which represents a 37% increase over January 2025.
"I am pleased to share that we continue to improve the production rate at Zgounder. We see a month-over-month increase in the daily average silver production, but also in the milling and mining rates from January to February 2025. This strong performance is driven by improved mine production, alongside sustained processing capacity over 2,800 tpd since January,” said President & CEO Benoit La Salle. "This achievement included a planned shutdown in a short month, and highlights our disciplined execution and operational strength, setting the stage for sustained production growth and record profitability in 2025."