Aya Gold & Silver Reports Q3 Record Production of 1.35M oz at Zgounder, Up 29% Quarter Over Quarter

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[{"type":"text","content":"Aya Gold & Silver Reports Q3 Record Production of 1.35M oz at Zgounder, Up 29% Quarter Over QuarterOperational improvements across key metrics\n\n\n\n MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --\n \n Aya Gold & Silver Inc.\n \n (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce record quarterly production, recoveries, and throughput at its Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025.\n \n\n\n Q3-2025 Operational Summary\n \n\n\n\n\n Record silver production\n \n of 1.35 million (“M”) ounces (“oz”), a 29% increase over Q2 2025, driven by higher throughput and improved grades.\n \n\n\n Ore processed\n \n averaged 3,326 tonnes per day (“tpd”), representing an 11% improvement over Q2-2025 and running 23% above nameplate capacity.\n \n\n\n Average head grade\n \n of 146 grams per tonne (“g/t”) silver (“Ag”).\n \n\n\n Recovery\n \n averaged 92.5%, reflecting optimized blending and circuit performance and exceeding feasibility study expectations.\n \n\n\n Sustained high mill availability\n \n at 96% underscoring consistent operational discipline and reliability.\n \n\n\n “\n \n Zgounder delivered another exceptional quarter, achieving record Q3 production, recoveries, and throughput — all while improving grade,”\n \n said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO.\n \n “Our quarter-over-quarter gains highlight the strength of our team and the benefits of disciplined execution.\n \n\n Building on this quarter’s strong performance we continue to optimize operations, laying the foundation for a solid finish to the year and sustained momentum into 2026.”\n \n\n\n Q3-2025 Summary Production Results\n \n\n\n\n\n Production Metrics\n \n\n\n\n Q3-2025\n \n\n\n\n Q2-2025\n \n\n\n\n Q3-2024\n \n\n\n\n QoQ Variance\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Silver production (oz)\n \n\n\n 1,346,882\n \n\n 1,042,317\n \n\n 355,927\n \n\n 29%\n \n\n\n\n\n Ore processed (t)\n \n\n\n 305,964\n \n\n 273,471\n \n\n 83,352\n \n\n 12%\n \n\n\n\n\n Average head grade (g/t Ag)\n \n\n\n 146\n \n\n 140\n \n\n 161\n \n\n 4%\n \n\n\n\n\n Silver recovery (%)\n \n\n\n 92.5\n \n\n 86.5\n \n\n 83.0\n \n\n 6%\n \n\n\n\n\n Mill availability (%)\n \n\n\n 95.9\n \n\n 98.2\n \n\n ...

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