Mr. Benoit La Salle reports

AYA GOLD & SILVER ANNOUNCES NASDAQ LISTING

Aya Gold & Silver Inc.'s common shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol AYA today, May 4, 2026. The corporation's common shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AYA. With commencement of trading on Nasdaq, the corporation's common shares are no longer traded on the OTCQX under the symbol AYASF.

Aya is a precious metal company with silver operations in Morocco, a leading mining jurisdiction combining renewable energy, strong infrastructure and underexplored precious metal deposits.

The Nasdaq listing is expected to enhance Aya's visibility and broaden access to U.S. and international institutional and retail investors.

"Access to the U.S. capital markets through Nasdaq is an exciting milestone for Aya as we close a record year and advance our growth strategy, supported by our attractive precious metals portfolio," said Benoit La Salle, president and chief executive officer. "This listing is expected to increase the visibility of our shares and expand our shareholder base as we continue executing on our development plans."

First quarter 2026 conference call details

Aya will release first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, May 14, 2026, before market opens. Management will host a conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the corporation's financial and operational results.

Participants may join the conference call by webcast or by dialling in.

Webcast link: To obtain conference call dial-in numbers, complete the on-line registration form.

Upon registering, you will receive the dial-in info and a unique PIN to join the call as well as an e-mail confirmation with the details.

Select a method for joining the call: (a) dial-in: a dial-in number and unique PIN are displayed to connect directly from your phone; or (b) call me: enter your phone number and click call me for an immediate callback from the system. The call will come from a U.S. number.

About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.

Aya Gold & Silver is a precious metal mining company anchored in Morocco and active across the full mining value chain. The corporation has established an exploration record through a systematic, technology-led, data-driven approach and is focused on expanding its resource base and land package along the Anti-Atlas fault -- one of Africa's most geologically rich, underexplored and mining-friendly regions.

Aya operates Zgounder, a rare, silver-only mine, producing silver dore from its new processing facility. Aya's growth pipeline includes the Boumadine polymetallic project, where feasibility study work is under way. The project hosts a substantial mineral resource, an extensive mineralized footprint and significant potential for further discovery.

Led by a proven team of mining professionals, Aya is guided by a vision of responsible mining, and is committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders, employees and host communities.

We seek Safe Harbor.