Aya Gold & Silver Inc. Reports Record Q2‑2026 Silver Production

Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA) announced that its silver production for the second quarter of 2026 reached 1.68 million ounces of AgEq, an increase of 61 % over the previous quarter. The company reported that this production volume represents a new record for the year and for the company’s operational history.

Production Highlights

  • Q2 Silver Production: 1.68 million ounces of silver equivalent (AgEq).
  • Year‑to‑date comparison: Production rose 61 % from the first quarter of 2026.
  • Record achievement: This is the highest silver production figure recorded by Aya Gold & Silver for any quarter in 2026.

The company attributes the growth to expanded mining operations in its Moroccan assets and to improvements in extraction efficiency. No additional details regarding the exact mining sites or specific operational changes were disclosed in the announcement.

Financial and Market Context

  • Share price (2026‑07‑07): CAD 27.05.
  • 52‑week high: CAD 30.85 (as of 2026‑06‑16).
  • 52‑week low: CAD 11.45 (as of 2025‑08‑18).
  • Market capitalization: CAD 3.87 billion.
  • Price‑to‑earnings ratio: 30.84.

Aya Gold & Silver’s focus on exploration and development in Morocco aligns with its stated strategy of acquiring and evaluating mineral properties in the region. The recent production increase is a key metric for investors assessing the company’s operational performance.

Corporate Actions

On 7 July 2026, the company notified the Australian Securities Exchange of the issuance of unquoted equity securities under an employee incentive scheme. The issuance included:

  • 675,000 performance rights (ASX code AYAAAF).
  • 207,500 restricted stock units (ASX code AYAAAN).

These securities were issued on 6 July 2026 and are subject to vesting conditions tied to performance criteria, with expiration set for 31 December 2028. The announcement was lodged under ASX Appendix 3G procedures and includes details of the key management personnel receiving the awards.

Market Reactions

The news was reported by multiple financial outlets, including StockWatch, Baystreet, The Deep Dive, and GlobeNewswire. While the articles focus primarily on the production milestone, they also note the broader market context for the company’s share price and recent corporate actions.