MONTREAL, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce high-grade silver results from its ongoing drill exploration program at the Zgounder Silver Mine and the start of its drill exploration program in the Far East permits in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Corporation has also acquired six (6) new permits to the north, expanding the Zgounder exploration footprint by 11.9% to over 452.7 square kilometers (“km2”). Highlights ...

NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSX-V: SCZ; OTCQX: SCZMF), which engages in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. b ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc. (“Rio Silver” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: RYO) (OTC: RYOOF), announces shareholder approval for all matters at the AGM. All resolutions presented at Rio Silver’s annual general held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, including the election of directors, the ratification of the appointment of its auditor for the year ended December 31, 2024, the reappointment of its current auditor, the reapproval of the company's equity incentive plan and ...

MONTREAL, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to report silver production for the month of May at its Zgounder Silver Mine located in the Kingdom of Morocco. May Production Metrics Production Metrics Q1-2024Q1-2025April 2025May 2025Silver productionoz366,3621,068,652345,550353,879Tonnage processedkt81,331249,74390,76391,077Silver recovery%<td style="border-top: so ...

Core Argument - The silver sector is gaining attention as a potentially more explosive investment opportunity compared to gold, driven by unique fundamentals and increasing demand for green technology [1][2]. Industry Overview - Silver serves as an industrial workhorse, with over 50% of annual consumption linked to industrial applications, making it essential for sectors like photovoltaic cells and electric vehicles [3]. - The silver market is facing a structural supply deficit for the fifth consecutive year, where demand consistently exceeds supply from mining and recycling, providing strong price support [4]. - Favorable macroeconomic trends, including potential interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and a downtrend in the U.S. dollar, are expected to boost silver demand [5][6]. Investment Opportunities - The Gold/Silver ratio remains above historical averages, suggesting that silver may be undervalued compared to gold, indicating potential for price appreciation [7]. - Direct exposure to silver can be achieved through investment vehicles like the iShares Silver Trust, which has shown a year-to-date net asset value total return of approximately 33% [11][12]. - Mining companies such as First Majestic Silver and Pan American Silver present opportunities for leveraged returns, with First Majestic benefiting from significant revenue leverage to silver prices and Pan American pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance its portfolio [14][17].

MONTREAL, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“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 69,658,145 common shares or 53.23% 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 NomineeVotes ...

Group 1 - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. announced the election of all nominees listed in the management proxy circular as directors during its annual general meeting of shareholders, with 69,658,145 common shares or 53.23% of the issued and outstanding shares represented [1] - The voting results for each director nominee showed high approval rates, with John Burzynski receiving 99.92% of votes for, and Benoit La Salle receiving 85.71% [1] - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is a rapidly growing silver producer based in Canada, operating the high-grade Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco and exploring properties along the South-Atlas Fault [2] Group 2 - The management team of Aya is focused on maximizing shareholder value by integrating sustainability into its operations, governance, and financial growth plans [3]

Core Viewpoint - Kuya Silver Corporation has signed a Letter of Intent with Silver Crown Royalties Inc. to raise USD 5 million through a royalty agreement on silver production from the Bethania Silver Project, aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating production and exploration efforts [1][4]. Financial Details - The transaction involves a payment of USD 5 million, comprising USD 3 million in cash and USD 2 million in Silver Crown units, which will grant Silver Crown a 4.5% royalty on silver production until 475,000 ounces are delivered, after which the royalty will decrease to 1% for the mine's life [2][3]. Production Commitments - Kuya Silver is committed to delivering a minimum of 4,500 ounces of silver quarterly for the first year, increasing to 9,000 ounces per quarter for the next four quarters, and then 12,375 ounces quarterly until the total of 475,000 ounces is reached [3]. Strategic Implications - The funds raised will support the acceleration of production towards a Phase 1 target of 350 tonnes per day and will also facilitate exploration programs across the district-scale property, all without issuing new shares of Kuya Silver [4]. Company Overview - Kuya Silver Corporation is a Canadian-based mining company focused on silver, operating the Bethania silver mine in Peru and developing additional silver projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions such as Peru and Canada [5].

Core Points - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent with Kuya Silver Corp. to acquire a 4.5% royalty on silver produced from the Bethania Silver Mine in Peru [1][3] - The Bethania Silver Mine resumed production in May 2024 and was previously operational until 2016 [2] - The acquisition will involve a payment of US$3,000,000 in cash and US$2,000,000 in Silver Crown units, with each unit priced at C$6.50 [3] - Silver Crown will receive varying amounts of silver over time, starting with 4,500 ounces per quarter for the first year, increasing to 12,375 ounces per quarter for the subsequent years, before reducing to 1% royalty after 475,000 ounces [4] - The partnership is expected to significantly increase Silver Crown's annual silver revenue from 78,000 to over 128,000 ounces [5] Company Overview - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. is a publicly traded silver royalty company with four silver royalties, three of which are revenue-generating [5] - The company's business model provides investors with exposure to precious metals while minimizing the impact of cost inflation associated with production [5]

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced and upsized underwritten public offering of common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Shares”) at a price of $13.35 per Share, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds of appr ...