AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD

Cautionary Note

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements in this news release includes, but is not limited to: disclosure regarding the Transaction and the anticipated closing thereof, including the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the receipt of all required regulatory and stock exchange approvals therefor, the anticipated timing of closing (if any), the Company’s anticipated exploration plans and operations, and the anticipated benefits of the Transaction or its exploration plans. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on numerous assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including risks inherent in mineral exploration and development, which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any projected future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals; and the uncertainties surrounding the mineral exploration industry. Such information contained herein represents management’s best judgment as of the date based on information currently available. The Company does not assume an obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by applicable securities legislation.

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