Aya Gold & Silver Announces Record Q4 and Full Year 2025 Silver Production

Core Viewpoint - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported record production and operational metrics at its Zgounder Silver Mine for Q4-2025, highlighting a strong performance and strategic positioning for future growth [1][3][10]. Production Metrics - In Q4-2025, silver production reached 1,371,300 ounces, a 2% increase from Q3-2025, contributing to a total of 4,829,151 ounces for the year, which is a 193% increase year-over-year [3][10]. - The average ore processed was 349,242 tonnes in Q4-2025, a 14% increase from Q3-2025, with a total of 1,178,420 tonnes processed for the year, marking a 228% increase compared to 2024 [3][10]. - The average head grade processed was 134 grams per tonne (g/t) for Q4-2025, down 8% from Q3-2025, while the silver recovery rate was 91.2%, slightly lower than the previous quarter [3][4]. - Mill availability was recorded at 99.0% in Q4-2025, indicating consistent operational reliability [3][5]. Operational Highlights - The Zgounder mine achieved a record mining rate of 4,187 tonnes per day (tpd) at an average grade of 130 g/t, with underground mining contributing 1,387 tpd at 161 g/t and open-pit operations contributing 2,800 tpd at 115 g/t [5][8]. - December 2025 marked a record month with a milling rate of 4,107 tpd and silver production of 545,491 ounces, showcasing the effectiveness of operational strategies [1][8]. - The company implemented blast-movement control and bench-by-bench modeling to enhance ore recovery and minimize dilution, which will remain a focus in 2026 [6]. Boumadine Operations - In 2025, the company began reclaiming and selling its historical pyrite stockpile at Boumadine, achieving production of 1,245 ounces of gold and 83,480 ounces of silver, totaling 172,129 ounces of silver equivalent for the year [9][10].