Avino Silver & Gold Mines is an experienced, Vancouver based mining and exploration firm with properties in Mexico and Canada.

The company's primary goal is to reactivate the Avino silver-gold-copper-zinc-lead mine in Mexico, which Avino operated for 27 years beginning in 1974. Low metal prices and the closure of a key smelter forced the operation to close in 2001.

Current metal markets and high-grade discoveries on the property's San Gonzalo vein have greatly improved the economics and feasibility for potential production.

Since 2007, Avino has invested in extensive rehabilitation and modernization of the mill. A 10,000-tonne bulk sample in 2010 is expected to move the project closer to a production decision.

Our key objectives for 2010:

• Execute the San Gonzalo bulk sample program
• Continue developing the San Gonzalo resource
• Resume production as quickly as possible
• Expand resources, reserves and the mines output
• Identify and explore new targets on the property

Avino also holds precious metals properties in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.