EX-99.1 2 ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

400 - 455 Granville Street

Vancouver, B.C.

V6C 1T1

Tel: (604) 682-3701 Fax: (604) 682-3600

www.avino.com

ir@avino.com

October 6, 2006

TSX-V Trading symbol: ASM

U.S. symbol: ASGMF

Frankfurt-Berlin WKN 862191

INVESTOR RELATIONS AGREEMENT

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) has renewed a 12 month Investor Relations Agreement with Investor Relations Services Group John Mullen & Partners (“IRS”) to provide investor relations services in Europe. In consideration for the services rendered, the Company has agreed to pay IRS fees totalling $24,000 plus expenses.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

of Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

“David Wolfin”

David Wolfin

President

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