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Aya Gold & Silver Provides 2026 Outlook and Strategic Priorities
MONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF)...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Aya Gold & Silver Provides 2026 Outlook and Strategic PrioritiesFocus on Optimizing Zgounder Silver Mine and Accelerating the Boumadine Polymetallic Project\nMONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide its 2026 outlook and present the Corporation’s key operational and strategic priorities that will guide execution in the coming year. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Highlights 2026 Outlook Total production: 6.2 to 6.8 million silver-equivalent1 ounces (“Moz AgEq”).Zgounder production: 5.2 to 5.8 million silver ounces (“Moz Ag” for 2026) at an average cost2,3 of $21.50/oz.Boumadine pyrite stockpile reclaiming and commercialization: approximately 1.0Moz AgEq1 at $10.10/oz AgEq cash cost1,2,3. Key 2026 Operational and Strategic Priorities Optimize operations at our Zgounder silver mine supported by sustaining and growth capital investments of $36 million allocated to key projects.Evaluate potential to increase plant capacity beyond current levels.Accelerate development of the Boumadine polymetallic project through extensive drilling program, feasibility fieldwork, ESIA, and flowsheet improvements, including additional roasting test work.Update Mineral Resource at Boumadine in H2-2026. Execute a 230,000-metre (“m”) drilling program in 2026, as part of a comprehensive 2026 exploration and development program, including permit acquisition and prospection to expand resources and enhance long-term optionality.U.S. listing expected in H1-2026 to broaden investor access, enhance liquidity. AgEq ounces are calculated at an 80:1 Au:Ag ratio.Cash costs are a non-IFRS measure with no standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to other issuers; see our latest MD&A for details.Cash cost outlook is based on various assumptions; see “Outlook Assumptions” later in this release. “2025 was a pivotal year for Aya, marked by the successful completion of key milestones across production, development, and exploration, positioning the company to deliver record financial results. Building on this strong foundation, our focus in 2026 shifts to disciplined execution across our portfolio,” said Benoit La Sall...