Avino announces closing of concentrates prepayment agreement with Samsung C&T

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VANCOUVER, Aug. 17, 2015 /CNW/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM: TSX-V, ASM: NYSE-MKT; "Avino" or "the Company") is pleased to report that further to the Company's press release dated July 9, 2015, the Company has closed the concentrates prepayment agreement with Samsung C&T U.K. Ltd. ("Samsung") for USD $10 million, and has received the prepayment amount from Samsung.

The Company will use the prepayment amount for mining equipment and to optimize development of its projects for increased productivity, as well as improvements to its tailings impoundment facilities, and general working capital requirements. The prepayment agreement with Samsung relates to the sale of concentrates produced from the Company's Avino Mine only and does not include concentrates produced from the San Gonzalo Mine. 

The Company has already sent the first shipment of concentrates to the smelter for Samsung; the expected sailing date from Manzanillo is August 30, 2015.

Avino

Avino's mission is to create shareholder value through profitable organic growth at the historic Avino property near Durango, Mexico, and the Bralorne Property in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. 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"

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David Wolfin
President & Chief Executive Officer

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