Mr. David Wolfin reports
AVINO REPORTS Q3 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS
AvinoSilver & Gold Mines Ltd. has released its consolidated financial results for the company's third quarter 2021. The Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) can be viewed on the Company's web site at www.avino.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.Financial results are reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
"We had a very busy third quarter. We finalized the work necessary to recommence operations at the mine, and the restart was announced on August 3 rd," said David Wolfin, President and CEO."I would like to extend my appreciation to the team in Mexico for their hard work and efforts that made it possible to accomplish the restart. In addition, in early July, we announced initial drill results from Phase 1 of the campaign and completed almost 5,000 metres in the quarter. Q3 production results were achieved after a period of closure, and we continue to increase production and reach levels established prior to closure. Also in the quarter, we made the final installment in our debt to Samsung, and we are now debt free. We had revenues of $1.9 million with only one month of sales, working capital of over $28 million and cash of over $22 million.With the recent announcement of the acquisition of La Preciosa, we feel we are poised for growth with many more years of mining in our future."
3rd Quarter 2021 Highlights
Strategic Acquisition of La Preciosa Silver Project from Coeur Mining Inc. ("Coeur") On October 27, 2021, and subsequent to the end of Q3 2021, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") with Coeur to acquire the La Preciosa silver project, which is located adjacent to the Avino Mine in the state of Durango, Mexico, for upfront consideration of $29.7 million on closing and $5 million due within 12 months of closing. Further contingent consideration including cash, royalties and a mineral reserve discovery payment.
Mining Operations Resumed at Avino Mine On August 3, 2021, the Company announced that mining operations have officially restarted at the Avino Mine. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, mining activities continued to ramp up and management expects to reach previous production levels during Q4 2021 or Q1 2022.
Term Facility Repaid on Schedule
As of September 30, 2021, the Company has fully repaid its $10 million term facility with Samsung C&T U.K. Limited ("Samsung"). The Company remains committed to selling Avino Mine concentrate to Samsung until December 31, 2024.
Exploration Continues
Approximately 5,000 metres were drilled during the quarter. Areas drilled include the existing Oxide Tailings Resource, which is contained within the tailings storage facility ("TSF #1). 200 holes are planned on this program, with over 150 having been completed to date. Additional areas for exploration include the main Avino vein below current mining activities and at the La Potosina vein. Turnaround times for assay results have been slow; however, results are expected to be released prior to the end of 2021.
Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
Cash balance of $23.4 million
Working capital of $28.9 million
Completed term facility repayment to Samsung
Revenues of $1.9 million
Mine operating income of $0.8 million, $1.1 million net of depreciation & depletion
Cash costs per silver equivalent ounce sold - $6.75 per ounce
All-in sustaining cash cost per silver equivalent payable ounce of $25.60
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA")1 of $0.2 million
Financial Highlights