Recent Updates — AYA
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has entered into a term sheet with Sama Resources Inc. to sell its Azegour polymetallic copper-tungsten-molybdenum project in Morocco. In exchange, Aya will receive common shares of Sama representing up to 19.11% of the acquirer's issued and outstanding equity upon closing. The transaction is designed to streamline Aya’s portfolio while maintaining exposure to Azegour’s future potential through its new stake. The deal remains subject to the execution of a definitive agreement and receipt of regulatory approvals. Aya Gold & Silver Inc. operates as a Canadian precious metals mining company focused on exploration and production in Morocco.
Aya Gold & Silver has secured three additional exploration permits adjacent to its Boumadine mining license in Morocco, expanding the project area to 357 square kilometers. The company also reported high-grade drill results from its ongoing infill program, including an intercept of 953 grams per tonne silver equivalent over 1.7 meters at hole BOU-DD26-1072. Year-to-date drilling has reached 181,685 meters, surpassing the 2026 target of 180,000 meters two months ahead of schedule. The results confirm high-grade continuity along the Boumadine Main Trend as the company advances toward a feasibility study expected in 2027. Aya Gold & Silver is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco.
Aya Gold & Silver filed technical reports supporting an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Boumadine Polymetallic Project in Morocco. The assessment, effective September 9, 2026, indicates the project's after-tax Net Present Value has doubled to $3.5 billion with a 93% Internal Rate of Return. Multiple qualified persons certified the technical report sections under National Instrument 43-101 standards. Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is an exploration and development company focused on precious metals projects.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. filed an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and a NI 43-101 technical report for its Boumadine polymetallic project in Morocco. The filing includes a new Mineral Resource Estimate effective February 28, 2026, prepared by SRK Consulting. The PEA outlines mining methods, processing recovery options, infrastructure requirements, capital and operating costs, and economic analysis for the development of the property. Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is an exploration-stage gold and silver mining company focused on projects in Morocco.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported record consolidated silver equivalent production of 2.03 million ounces for the third quarter of 2026, representing a 51% increase year-over-year and a 21% increase quarter-over-quarter. The company achieved a new quarterly record at its Zgounder Silver Mine with 1.50 million ounces of silver produced, up 11% from the prior year period. Additionally, the Boumadine pyrite reclaim operation contributed 536,879 silver equivalent ounces, marking an 186% increase quarter-over-quarter as operations normalized following earlier weather-related disruptions. The company also reported a record processing rate of 4,096 tonnes per day and confirmed it is on track to meet its full-year production guidance. Aya Gold & Silver Inc. operates precious metals mining assets in Morocco.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. announced an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Boumadine Project in Morocco, reporting a more than doubled after-tax Net Present Value at a 5% discount rate to $3.5 billion and an Internal Rate of Return of 93%. The study extends the mine life from 11 to 14 years with initial capital expenditures of $463 million, yielding a capital efficiency ratio of 7.6x. Average annual gold-equivalent production is projected at 348 thousand ounces for the first five years and 271 thousand ounces over the life of mine, supported by an updated Mineral Resource Estimate containing 1.1 million ounces of gold-equivalent in Indicated resources. The company intends to fund development through existing cash flow and external debt while advancing a feasibility study targeted for completion in the second half of 2027. Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is a Canadian precious metals mining company anchored in Morocco, operating the Zgounder silver mine and developing the polymetallic Boumadine project.