Aya Gold & Silver Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Executive Summary

• All nominees were elected as directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 12, 2026.
• KPMG LLP was reappointed as the Company’s auditor for the ensuing year.
• The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, and Ghislane Guedira was appointed as Chair of the Board, bringing female representation to 50% of the Board.

Key Details

• Shareholder Attendance: 72,780,231 common shares represented (50.77% of issued and outstanding shares at the record date).
• Director Election Results:
• Yves Bonin: 65,703,881 For (99.94%) / 37,376 Against (0.06%)
• John Burzynski: 65,722,913 For (99.97%) / 18,344 Against (0.03%)
• Yves Grou: 61,073,113 For (92.90%) / 4,668,142 Against (7.10%)
• Ghislane Guedira: 61,669,638 For (93.81%) / 4,071,619 Against (6.19%)
• Benoit La Salle: 58,450,478 For (88.91%) / 7,290,779 Against (11.09%)
• Eloïse Martin: 63,459,815 For (96.53%) / 2,281,440 Against (3.47%)
• Krystal Ramsden: 65,684,250 For (99.91%) / 57,007 Against (0.09%)
• Annie Torkia Lagacé: 65,713,943 For (99.96%) / 27,314 Against (0.04%)
• Auditor Appointment: KPMG LLP reappointed; 72,709,627 Votes For (99.90%) / 70,604 Withheld (0.10%).
• Executive Compensation Resolution: Advisory resolution approved; 62,291,846 Votes For (94.75%) / 3,449,411 Against (5.25%).
• Board Leadership Changes: Ghislane Guedira appointed Chair of the Board; female representation on the Board now stands at 50%.
• Retiring Directors: Robert Taub and Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht concluded their long-serving tenures.

Notable Quotes

• Benoit La Salle, President & CEO: “We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ghislane Guedira as Chair of the Board. Ghislane brings extensive financial expertise, deep knowledge of Morocco’s business landscape, and significant leadership experience that will guide Aya through its next phase of growth. Her appointment also marks an important milestone for Aya, with women now representing 50% of our Board.”
• Benoit La Salle, President & CEO: "On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to sincerely thank two long-serving directors, Mr. Robert Taub and Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht. Their leadership, guidance, and commitment have been instrumental in Aya’s transformation, and we are grateful for their many contributions to the Company over the years.”