# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000316888
**File Stem:** 0001477932-26-003678
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001477932-26-003678.hdr.sgml**: 20260608

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001477932-26-003678

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 4

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260608

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260608

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260608

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000316888
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** METAL MINING [1000]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35254
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261071016

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 570 GRANVILLE STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER BC CANADA
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 3P1
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6046823701

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 570 GRANVILLE STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 3P1

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERNATIONAL AVINO MINES LTD
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950607

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AVINO MINES & RESOURCES LTD
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950607

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16**

**UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the Month of **June 2026**

Commission File Number: **<u>001-35254</u>**

**AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.**<br>

**<u>Suite 900, 570 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1</u>**

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

☐ Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F

**Explanatory Note**

Information Contained in this Form 6-K Report clarifies that information submitted with the Form 6-K is "furnished" versus filed.

On June 8, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. submitted a press release announcing that Avino Announces Key Senior Executive Appointments. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K.

The information contained in this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filings made by Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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**Exhibits**

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K.

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| **Exhibit No.**  | **Document** |
| [99.1](avino_ex991.htm) | [Press Release](avino_ex991.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.** | **AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.** |
| Date: June 8, 2026 | By: | */s/ Jennifer Trevitt* |
|  |  | Jennifer Trevitt |
|  |  | Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

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| ![](avino_ex991img2.jpg) | **ASM**: TSX/NYSE American<br>**Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.** <br> Suite 900-570 Granville Street<br> Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1 | <br>**T (604) 682 3701**<br> F (604) 682 3600<br> <u>avino.com</u> |

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June 8, 2026

**AVINO ANNOUNCES KEY SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS** 

**Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ("Avino" or the "Company") (ASM: TSX/NYSE American, GV6: FSE)** is pleased to announce two key executive appointments to the senior management team as the Company moves forward with its transformational growth strategy.

**Appointment of Marc Turcotte as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development**

Marc brings more than two decades of experience in corporate development and strategic transactions within the mining sector. In his role, he will work closely with Avino's executive leadership team to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic growth opportunities, support company-wide planning initiatives, and help advance the Company's transformational growth strategy and long-term objectives.

Marc is a mining development and exploration executive with over 20 years of experience in corporate development, capital markets, and strategic transactions within the mining sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Development Officer of MAG Silver Corp., where he played a key role over more than a decade in advancing the Company's project portfolio and corporate strategy, culminating in MAG Silver's US$2.1 billion acquisition by Pan American Silver. Prior to joining MAG Silver, Marc held senior roles with Hecla Mining Company and Aurizon Mines Ltd., gaining broad experience across exploration, development, and corporate transactions. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics (Honours) from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

"We are pleased to welcome Marc to the executive team and his appointment helps position Avino for the next phase of growth," said David Wolfin, President and CEO. "Marc's extensive experience in corporate development, capital markets, and strategic transactions will complement our existing strengths as we pursue strategic opportunities, advance our transformational growth strategy, and continue building Avino into a diversified, multi-asset producer."

**Promotion of Peter Latta to Senior Vice President, Technical Services**

Peter has over 20 years of operational, engineering, and commercial experience in the mining industry and has overseen the technical aspects of Avino's operations for the last 8 years. He has been responsible for Avino's technical reporting, managing commercial relationships, and contributing to new project evaluations. He collaborates closely with vendors across metallurgy, mining, and geology disciplines and has been a important member of the executive leadership team.

"Peter has played a critical role in Avino's success and growth in recent years," said David Wolfin, President and CEO. "His promotion reflects both his leadership and the important contributions he has made to the Company."

June 8, 2026 – Avino News Release

Avino Announces Key Senior Executive Appointments

**About Avino:**

Avino is a silver producer operating in Durango, Mexico, with the goal of long-term sustainable and profitable mining operations to reward shareholders and the community alike through our growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of the adjacent La Preciosa Property. Avino hosts proven and probable mineral reserves totaling 27 million tonnes containing 127 million silver equivalent ounces at an average silver equivalent grade of 145 g/t, within a large measured & indicated mineral resource (inclusive of mineral reserves) base of 68 million metric tonnes. containing 301 million silver equivalent ounces at an average silver equivalent grade of 162 g/t. Avino was included in the Toronto Stock Exchange's 2025 TSX30™, reaching the 5th position. As part of Avino's commitment to adopting sustainable practices, we have been operating a dry-stack tailings facility for more than two years with excellent results. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. The Company's silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. We encourage you to connect with us on **X** at <u>@Avino_ASM</u> and on **LinkedIn** at <u>Avino Silver & Gold Mines</u>. To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click <u>here</u>.

*This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (together, the "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expected operations at the Company's mineral properties. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages", "assumes", "intends", "strategy", "goals", "objectives" or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.*

*Neither TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.* 

**For Further Information, Please Contact:**

Investor Relations

Tel: 604-682-3701

Email: <u>IR@avino.com</u>