VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 29, 2013 (Menafn – Marketwired via COMTEX) –Avino Silver and Gold Mines Ltd. (nyse mkt:ASM)(frankfurt:GV6)”Avino” or “the Company”) today announced that ithas been recognized by the governor of Durango, Mexico, Mr. JorgeHerrera Caldera for its outstanding efforts to improve safetyconditions for workers and employees as well as its contributions tolocal communities. The prestigious award is granted annually to thecompany who best demonstrates commitment to safety and outreach. Mr.Herrera Caldera intends to visit the mine site in the coming weeks.
The award ceremony is part of the Durango International Mining WeekConvention which is an annual event to promote mining activity inMexico and Durango as well as to recognize participants who are atthe forefront of health and safety in the mining sector. Also inattendance were Mr. Alejandro Torres Alcantara, president of theFederal Labour Inspectorate and Juan Emilio Pena, president of theHealth and Safety Committee of the Mining Chamber of Mexico.
“We are honored that the Governor has recognized Avino for itsdedication to worker safety and community outreach,” said DavidWolfin, Avino’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Nothing ismore important to us than the well-being of our workforce and thecommunities in which we operate and we are committed to maintainingthe highest health and safety standards at our operation.”
To view pictures from the award ceremony, please click the followinglink: http://www.avino.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=594877
About Avino
Founded in 1968, Avino’s mission is to create shareholder valuethrough profitable organic growth at the historic Avino property nearDurango, Mexico. We are committed to managing all business activitiesin an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner whilecontributing to the well-being of the community in which we operate.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
David Wolfin, President & CEO
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Such factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects ofgeneral economic conditions, the price of gold, silver and copper,changing foreign exchange rates and actions by governmentauthorities, uncertainties associated with legal proceedings andnegotiations and misjudgments in the course of preparingforward-looking information. In addition, there are known and unknownrisk factors which could cause our actual results, performance orachievements to differ materially from any future results,performance or achievements expressed or implied by theforward-looking statements. Known risk factors include risksassociated with project development; the need for additionalfinancing; operational risks associated with mining and mineralprocessing; fluctuations in metal prices; title matters;uncertainties and risks related to carrying on business in foreigncountries; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance onkey personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certainof our officers, directors or promoters of with certain otherprojects; the absence of dividends; currency fluctuations;competition; dilution; the volatility of the our common share priceand volume; tax consequences to U.S. investors; and other risks anduncertainties. Although we have attempted to identify importantfactors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differmaterially from those described in forward-looking statements, theremay be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to beas anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance thatforward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actualresults and future events could differ materially from thoseanticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not placeundue reliance on forward-looking statements. We are under noobligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements exceptas required under applicable securities laws.
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Contacts:
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
David Wolfin
President & CEO
604.682.3701
604.682.3600 (FAX)
[email protected]
www.avino.com
SOURCE: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
