Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. reported its year end and fourth 2013 production results from its Avino property near Durango, Mexico. Production highlights for fiscal 2013 (compared to fiscal 2012): Silver production increased 264% to 698,076 oz; Gold production increased 162% to 3,243 oz; Silver equivalent production increased 253% to 895,240 oz. Production highlights for fourth quarter, 2013 (compared to fourth quarter, 2012): Silver production increased 44% to 184,760 oz; Gold production increased 122% to 1,011 oz; Silver equivalent production increased 66% to 250,533.

Silver and gold production increased significantly over the comparative quarter from the previous year. The main reason being the grade which improved by 8.1% and 43.3% respectively. Mill feed came from the 4th and 5th levels which has higher grade material than those of the 2nd and 3rd level which was the source of feed in 2012.

Silver and gold recoveries also improved by 7.6% and 7.1% respectively. They were the result of processing the less oxidized material from the lower levels.