09:54 AM EST - Aya Gold & Silver Inc. : Has closed its deal with the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines to acquire the ONHYM's 15% interest in the Zgounder project and five adjacent permits to the Zgounder Silver Mine for a total consideration of 67 million dirhams (approximately US$6.5 million). ONHYM will maintain its 3% royalty on the Zgounder property, and a 3% royalty is granted on production coming from the new permits. This transaction deepens Aya's collaboration with ONHYM, extending to other strategic initiatives including the review and evaluation of additional exploration ground in Morocco. Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
shares T.AYA are trading unchanged at $8.50.
