Strong shareholder support as Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA) elects board and reappoints auditor
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported the results of its annual general meeting, where all director nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected. Shareholder turnout was 72,780,231 common shares, representing 50.77% of issued and outstanding shares at the record date.
Votes in favour of director nominees ranged from 88.91% to 99.97%, indicating broad support for the board. KPMG LLP was reappointed as auditor with 99.90% of votes cast in favour. An advisory resolution supporting Aya’s approach to executive compensation also passed, receiving 94.75% support.
The company highlighted the appointment of Ghislane Guedira as Chair of the Board and noted that women now represent 50% of the board. Management reiterated Aya’s focus on responsible precious metals mining in Morocco, including operation of the Zgounder silver mine and advancement of the Boumadine polymetallic project.
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Key Figures
Shares represented at AGM: 72,780,231 shares
Support for lowest-backed director nominee: 88.91% votes for
Auditor appointment support: 99.90% votes for
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Shares represented at AGM
72,780,231 shares
50.77% of issued and outstanding shares at record date
Support for lowest-backed director nominee
88.91% votes for
Election of Benoit La Salle as director
Auditor appointment support
99.90% votes for
Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor
Auditor votes withheld
70,604 votes
Votes withheld on KPMG LLP appointment
Executive compensation support
94.75% votes for
Advisory resolution on compensation approach
Executive compensation opposition
5.25% votes against
Advisory resolution on compensation approach
Board gender representation
50% women
Post-AGM board composition at Aya Gold & Silver
Key Terms
annual general meeting of shareholders, advisory resolution, executive compensation, forward-looking statements, +2 more
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advisory resolution financial
"The advisory resolution to support our approach to executive compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
executive compensation financial
"The advisory resolution to support our approach to executive compensation"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
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"and Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025"
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FAQ
What did Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA) announce in its latest AGM results?
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. announced that all director nominees were elected at its AGM. Shareholders also reappointed KPMG LLP as auditor and approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation, reflecting broad support for the company’s current governance and pay practices.
Who is the new Chair of the Board at Aya Gold & Silver (AYA)?
Ghislane Guedira has been appointed Chair of the Board at Aya Gold & Silver. The company noted her extensive financial expertise and knowledge of Morocco’s business environment, and highlighted that women now represent 50% of Aya’s board membership.
Which audit firm will serve Aya Gold & Silver (AYA) for the ensuing year?
KPMG LLP was appointed as Aya Gold & Silver’s auditor for the ensuing year. The resolution received 72,709,627 votes for, representing 99.90% support, with only 70,604 votes withheld, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the auditor selection.
What are Aya Gold & Silver’s (AYA) main mining assets and growth projects?
Aya operates the Zgounder silver-only mine in Morocco and is advancing the Boumadine polymetallic project. The company focuses on expanding its resource base along the Anti-Atlas fault through systematic, data-driven exploration while emphasizing responsible mining and sustainable value creation.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June, 2026.
Commission File Number: 001-43230
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
1320 boulevard Graham, suite 132, Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada, H3P 3C8
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
☐Form 20-F ☑Form 40-F
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents are being furnished to the SEC as exhibits to this Form 6-K:
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1* | Press Release June 12 | |||||||
* Filed herewith
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
| Date May 4, 2026 | By | /s/ Elias J. Elias | |||||||||
| Elias J. Elias | |||||||||||
| Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer & Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
| PRESS RELEASE |  | ||||
Aya Gold & Silver Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Montreal, Quebec, June 12, 2026 - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“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 72,780,231 common shares or 50.77% 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 Nominee | Votes For | % of Votes For | Votes Against | % of Votes Against | ||||||||||
Yves Bonin | 65,703,881 | 99.94 | % | 37,376 | 0.06 | % | ||||||||
John Burzynski | 65,722,913 | 99.97 | % | 18,344 | 0.03 | % | ||||||||
Yves Grou | 61,073,113 | 92.90 | % | 4,668,142 | 7.10 | % | ||||||||
Ghislane Guedira | 61,669,638 | 93.81 | % | 4,071,619 | 6.19 | % | ||||||||
Benoit La Salle | 58,450,478 | 88.91 | % | 7,290,779 | 11.09 | % | ||||||||
Eloïse Martin | 63,459,815 | 96.53 | % | 2,281,440 | 3.47 | % | ||||||||
Krystal Ramsden | 65,684,250 | 99.91 | % | 57,007 | 0.09 | % | ||||||||
Annie Torkia Lagacé | 65,713,943 | 99.96 | % | 27,314 | 0.04 | % | ||||||||
The resolution to appoint KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration was approved:
Votes For: 72,709,627 (99.90%)
Votes Withheld: 70,604 (0.10%)
The advisory resolution to support our approach to executive compensation disclosed in Aya’s management proxy circular was approved:
Votes For: 62,291,846 (94.75%)
Votes Against: 3,449,411 (5.25%)
“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ghislane Guedira as Chair of the Board. Ghislane brings extensive financial expertise, deep knowledge of Morocco’s business landscape, and significant leadership experience that will guide Aya through its next phase of growth. Her appointment also marks an
important milestone for Aya, with women now representing 50% of our Board,” said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO.
"On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to sincerely thank two long-serving directors, Mr. Robert Taub and Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht. Their leadership, guidance, and commitment have been instrumental in Aya’s transformation, and we are grateful for their many contributions to the Company over the years.”
About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
Aya Gold & Silver is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco and active across the full mining value chain. The Company has established an exploration track record through a systematic, technology-led, data-driven approach and is focused on expanding its resource base and land package along the Anti-Atlas fault — one of Africa’s most geologically rich, underexplored and mining-friendly regions.
Aya operates Zgounder, a rare, silver-only mine, producing silver doré from its new processing facility. Aya’s growth pipeline includes the Boumadine polymetallic project, where feasibility study work is underway. The project hosts a sizable mineralized footprint, and potential for further discovery.
Led by a proven team of mining professionals, Aya is guided by a vision of responsible mining and is committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees and host communities.
For additional information, please visit Aya’s website at www.ayagoldsilver.com.
Or contact
Benoit La Salle, FCPA, MBA
President & CEO
benoit.lasalle@ayagoldsilver.com
President & CEO
benoit.lasalle@ayagoldsilver.com
Alex Ball
VP, Corporate Development & IR alex.ball@ayagoldsilver.com
VP, Corporate Development & IR alex.ball@ayagoldsilver.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about management’s current expectations, estimates and projections regarding Aya’s future growth and business prospects (including the timing and development of deposits and the success of exploration activities) and other opportunities as of the date of this press release.
All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, technical assessments, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Wherever possible, words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “assume”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, "goal", “guidance”, “intend”,
“objective”, “plan”, "potential", “strategy”, "target", and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, or are “likely” to be taken, occur or be achieved, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the Company's mining assets development and expansion potential, including focus on expanding its resource base and land package along the Anti-Atlas fault; Boumadine's potential for further discovery; the anticipated completion of the Boumadine feasibility study; the Company's being guided by a vision of responsible mining and is committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees and host communities.
Forward-looking information is based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such information or statements. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate. Key assumptions upon which the Company’s forward-looking information is based include without limitation, assumptions regarding development and exploration activities; and the Company's ability to execute on its plans. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used.
Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Risks and uncertainties are more fully described in the detailed risk discussion in the Company’s Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on SEDAR+ and on EDGAR, which discussions are incorporated by reference in this press release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations.
Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. As such, these risks are not exhaustive; however, they should be considered carefully. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements found herein. Due to the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions inherent in forward-looking statements, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company’s business plans, financial performance and condition and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.