AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD

15) COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES

The Company has a cost sharing agreement to reimburse Oniva for a percentage of its overhead expenses, to reimburse 100% of its out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company, and to pay a percentage fee based on Oniva’s total overhead and corporate expenses. The agreement may be terminated with one-month notice by either party. Transactions and balances with Oniva are disclosed in Note 10.

The Company and its subsidiaries have various operating lease agreements for their office premises, use of land, and equipment. Commitments in respect of these lease agreements are as follows:

Office lease payments recognized as an expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026, totaled $11 (December 31, 2025 - $39).

Due to the nature of the Company’s activities, the Company is from time to time involved in various claims and legal proceedings arising in the conduct of its business. At the reporting date, none of such claims and legal proceedings are considered probable of resulting in a material loss or judgment against the Company.

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statementsFor the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025(Expressed in Thousands of US Dollars – except where otherwise noted)