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Aya Gold & Silver Reports High-Grade Drill Results from Zgounder Mine in Morocco

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Aya Gold & Silver (AYA.TO) provided the latest high-grade results from its exploration program at the Zgounder silver mine in Morocco.

The results confirmed the strength and continuity of silver mineralization both around the open pit and across the central zone, the mining company said Wednesday.

Highlights include 783 grams per tonne (g/t) silver over 13.0 meters in the open pit area, and 3,501 g/t silver over 3.5 m in the central area.

Meanwhile, Aya said it continues to advance the development of an exploration drift at the 1,825-meter level, providing the company with a new opportunity to expand the mineralized footprint.

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