Avino Starts Bulk Sample Program at San Gonzalo
October 13 2010 - 7:00AM
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Avino Silver and Gold Mines (Avino) (TSX VENTURE: ASM)(OTCBB:
ASGMF)(BERLIN: GV6)(FRANKFURT: GV6) has started its bulk sampling
program at the San Gonzalo mine northeast of Durango, Mexico.
Avino's contractor DMG had been developing two raises to connect
the lower level 2 (2260m elevation) with the upper level 1 (2306m
elevation). The first raise connected 6 October allowing the start
of stoping (cut and fill) for the bulk sample. Within four days an
initial 731 tonnes had been produced from the block of ground (see
map and section on Avino's website) which is estimated to contain
approximately 11,000 tonnes.
The rock will be stockpiled for approximately 6 to 8 weeks while
the mill completes its present program of flotation concentration
of the stockpiled ore from the ET zone of the main Avino vein.
Milling operations commenced May 22, 2010 and to September 30th,
Avino has milled approximately 18,000 tonnes of material to produce
an estimated 400 tonnes of concentrate according to the daily mill
reports and the on-site lab assays. Of the estimated production,
359 wet tonnes have been trucked to Manzanillo and sold to MRI
Trading AG.
The mineral at San Gonzalo is silver, gold, lead, and zinc;
while ET on the main vein is silver, copper, and gold. The rock
from ET is harder than the San Gonzalo material and has numerous
boulders necessitating additional breakage with a rock breaker
ahead of the jaw crusher in the plant.
A planned 2 week maintenance schedule has been planned prior to
the switchover from stockpiled ET ore with the San Gonzalo
material. Maintenance would include changes to all worn and torn
conveyor belts and a complete relining of the 8X6 ball mill.
Founded in 1968, Avino has established a long record of mining
and exploration in Mexico. The Company's focus is to bring the
property to production. Avino remains well funded.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
David Wolfin, President
This release contains statements that are forward-looking
statements and are subject to various risks and uncertainties
concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk
Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's periodic filings with
Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained herein
represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based
on information currently available. The Company does not assume the
obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. David Wolfin
President 604.682.3701 604.682.3600 (FAX) ir@avino.com
www.avino.com
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