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Strong Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

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The allegations made against Aya are categorically false. Zgounder’s mined ounces reconcile as expected, our mining methods and operating practices continue to improve, and we are finalizing an updated technical report that will integrate both open-pit and underground operations,” said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO. “Recent drilling continues to confirm extensions at Zgounder, while Boumadine is advancing rapidly as a tier-one growth asset. Backed by strong cash flow, rigorous governance, transparency, shareholder alignment, and independent third-party verification, Aya is firmly focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation.”

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While short reports may make provocative claims, Aya rejects irresponsible speculation and stands by its technical, operational, and disclosure integrity. The Corporation urges all investors to consider the full body of public evidence, historical drill record, and independent documentation before drawing conclusions. Aya remains committed to unlocking the full value of Zgounder and delivering long-term value for shareholders.

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While Aya’s primary focus remains on delivering operational performance and transparent disclosure, the Corporation will not hesitate to pursue appropriate remedies should it determine that false or misleading information has been disseminated in a manner that harms its shareholders or operations.

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The scientific and technical information contained in this press release have been reviewed and approved by Raphael Beaudoin, P. Eng, Vice-President, Operations, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and by David Lalonde, B. Sc, P. Geo, Vice-President Exploration, Qualified Person, for accuracy and compliance with National Instrument 43-101.

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About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.

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Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is a rapidly growing, Canada-based silver producer with operations in the Kingdom of Morocco.

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The only TSX-listed pure silver mining company, Aya operates the high-grade Zgounder Silver Mine and is exploring its properties along the prospective Anti-Atlas Fault, several of which have hosted past-producing mines and historical resources.

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Aya’s management team has been focused on maximizing shareholder value by anchoring sustainability at the heart of its operations, governance, and financial growth plans.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”), which reflects management’s expectations regarding Aya’s future growth and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and other opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as “track”, “in-line”, “strength”, “increase”, “upside”, “growth”, “potential”, “planned”, “strong”, “expected”, “significant”, “plan”, “additional”, “grow”, “significant”, and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, or are “likely” to be taken, occur or be achieved, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements and information with respect to the accuracy of resource estimates and models, continuity of the mineralization and its grade, the potential to meaningfully grow resources, the potential for any drilling result to confirm the existence of a new zone, the capacity of the Corporation to complete and publish the PEA and the updated technical report as described herein, drilling to increase the confidence in the resource base, continued exploration to result in upside and supporting resource growth potential beyond the current mine footprint. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Aya cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis made by management in light of its experience, current conditions, and its expectations of future developments that management believe to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. These assumptions include, among other things, the ability to obtain any requisite governmental approvals, obtaining regulatory permits for on-site work, importing goods and machinery and employment permits, the accuracy of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates (including, but not limited to, ore tonnage and ore grade estimates), the price of silver, the price of gold, exchange rates, fuel and energy costs, future economic conditions, anticipated future estimates of free cash flow, and courses of action. Aya cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.