EX-99.1 2 ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

Suite 400 - 455 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1

Ph: (604) 682-3701

Fax: (604) 682-3600

www.avino.com, shares@avino.com

September 29, 2006

TSX-V Trading symbol: ASM

U.S. OTC BB symbol: ASGMF

Berlin & Frankfurt GV6

AVINO BEGINS DRILLING ON MINTO PROPERTY

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. has begun drilling on the Company’s Minto Property to follow up on the mechanized trenching program that was carried out on the Minto Property in June, 2005 (see news release dated June 22, 2005). The Company has planned approximately 300 metres of drilling.

The Company, founded in 1968, has established a long record of mining and exploration. The Company’s focus is the acquisition and exploration of top silver prospects throughout North America. Avino remains well funded with low debt.

On Behalf of the Board

“David Wolfin”

David Wolfin

President

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept the responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.