ASM. this one just started trading on the NYSE, Amex beginning in early Aug. Nice one so far. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the "Company" or "Avino") (TSX VENTURE: ASM)(OTCBB: ASGMF)(BERLIN: GV6)(FRANKFURT: GV6) is pleased to announce that its common shares have been authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange Amex ("NYSE Amex"). The Company expects the shares to begin trading on the NYSE Amex on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 under the trading symbol "ASM". The Company will retain its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the same trading symbol "ASM".
"We welcome Avino Silver & Gold Mines to the NYSE Euronext family of listed companies and to NYSE Amex," said Scott Cutler, Executive Vice President, NYSE Euronext. "Avino Silver & Gold and its shareholders will benefit from superior market quality and technology, a broad array of issuer and investor services, and a global brand association. We look forward to building a strong and lasting partnership with the Company and its shareholders."
"Avino's increased exposure from this upcoming NYSE Amex listing will bring additional value to Avino's broadening shareholder base and we look forward to introducing Avino to a wider audience of investors as our Company profile expands," said David Wolfin, President of the Company.
Founded in 1968, Avino's mission is to create shareholder value through profitable organic growth at the historic Avino property near Durango, Mexico. We are committed to managing all business activities in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the community in which we operate.
Our primary goal is to become a multi-million ounce-per-year silver producer. Our specific objectives are to achieve full time commercial production as soon as possible, expand resources, reserves and the mines output as well as to identify, explore and develop new targets on the property.