Mr. Benoit La Salle reports

AYA GOLD & SILVER ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

All nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected as directors of Aya Gold & Silver Inc. at its annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) held today.

A total of 72,780,231 common shares or 50.77 per cent of Aya's issued and outstanding common shares at the record date were represented in person or by proxy at the AGM.

Detailed results are provided in the attached table.

The resolution to appoint KPMG LLP as the auditor of the company for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix its remuneration was approved.

Votes for:  72,709,627 (99.90 per cent)

Votes withheld:  70,604 (0.10 per cent)

The advisory resolution to support the company's approach to executive compensation disclosed in Aya's management proxy circular was approved.

Votes for:  62,291,846 (94.75 per cent)

Votes against:  3,449,411 (5.25 per cent)

"We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ghislane Guedira as chair of the board. Ghislane brings extensive financial expertise, deep knowledge of Morocco's business landscape and significant leadership experience that will guide Aya through its next phase of growth. Her appointment also marks an important milestone for Aya, with women now representing 50 per cent of our board," said Benoit La Salle, president and chief executive officer.

"On behalf of the board and management team, I would like to sincerely thank two long-serving directors, Mr. Robert Taub and Dr. Jurgen Hambrecht. Their leadership, guidance and commitment have been instrumental in Aya's transformation, and we are grateful for their many contributions to the company over the years."

About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.

Aya Gold is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco and active across the full mining value chain. The company 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 sizable mineralized footprint and 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.

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