Avino Reports Voting Results of AGM
08/27/2020 - 06:38 PM
ASM: TSX/NYSE American
VANCOUVER, BC , Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSE American: ASM) (TSX: ASM) (FSE: GV6) ("Avino" or "the Company") is pleased to report that at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company held on August 27, 2020 , all resolutions proposed to shareholders were duly passed. 29,992,209 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 35.84% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares as at the record date were voted.
The following briefly describes the matters voted upon and the outcome of the votes at the meeting:
1. Setting the Number of Directors at Five
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of hands, the resolution regarding the setting of the number of Directors at five was passed as follows:
Votes For
% For
Votes Against
% Against
7,278,383
97.26
205,151
2.74
2. Election of Directors
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of hands, the following directors were elected to the board of directors of the Company as follows:
Director Nominee
Votes For
% For
Votes Withheld
% Withheld
Ronald Andrews
7,234,477
96.67
249,057
3.33
Peter Bojtos
7,226,675
96.57
256,864
3.43
Gary Robertson
7,235,022
96.68
248,513
3.32
David Wolfin
7,232,181
96.64
251,354
3.36
Jasman Yee
7,243,462
96.79
240,073
3.21
3. Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors
According to proxies received and a vote conducted by a show of hands, the resolution regarding the appointment and remuneration of Manning Elliott LLP as the Company's auditors was passed as follows:
Votes For
% For
Votes Withheld
% Withheld
28,908,278
96.39
1,083,931
3.61
The Board of Directors appreciate the support of our shareholders.
About Avino
Avino is a silver and gold producer with a diversified pipeline of gold, silver and base metals properties in Mexico. Avino produces from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durango, Mexico . The Company's gold and silver production remains unhedged. The Company's mission and strategy is to create shareholder value through its focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Property near Durango, Mexico , and the strategic acquisition of mineral exploration and mining properties. We are committed to managing all business activities in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate.
On Behalf of the Board
"David Wolfin"
_______________________________David Wolfin President & CEOAvino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
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Industry
Silver Ore Mining
Sector
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Tags
Non-Energy Minerals, Precious Metals, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Silver Ore Mining
Country
Canada
City
Vancouver
About ASM
avino silver & gold mines ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties in canada. it primarily explores for silver, gold, and copper deposits. the company owns interests in 42 mineral claims and four leased mineral claims, including avino mine area property comprises four concessions covering 154.4 hectares, 24 exploitation concessions covering 1,284.7 hectares, and one leased exploitation concession covering 98.83 hectares; gomez palacio property consists of nine exploration concessions covering 2,549 hectares; santiago papasquiaro property comprising four exploration concessions covering 2,552.6 hectares and one exploitation concession covering 602.9 hectares; and unification la platosa properties, which include three leased concessions located in the state of durango, mexico. it owns a 100% interest in minto, and olympic-kelvin properties located in british columbia, canada. avino silver & gold mines ltd. was fo