Aya Gold & Silver is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and production company focused on precious metals assets in Morocco. The company’s principal activities include the acquisition, exploration, development and production of silver and gold properties. Aya’s flagship operation, the Zgounder silver mine, entered commercial production in 2018 and is one of Morocco’s highest-grade underground silver producers, delivering concentrate to regional smelters under toll-treatment agreements.
In addition to Zgounder, Aya holds several exploration licences across Morocco, including the Sanioumale gold project in southern Mali (under option), as well as advanced-stage prospects at Imiter, Tanakoue, and the Boumadine silver deposit. Through systematic drilling, geological mapping and metallurgical test work, the company seeks to expand resources on known deposits and develop new, high-potential targets within its portfolio.
Founded in 2011, Aya Gold & Silver has grown from an exploration junior to an emerging mid-tier producer. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and maintains an office in Casablanca to oversee field operations and stakeholder engagement. Aya is led by John C. Lightbody, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, who co-founded the company and has more than 25 years of experience in mining finance and project development. The board and management team combine technical expertise, capital markets experience and local knowledge to advance the company’s strategic objectives.
Aya Gold & Silver continues to pursue organic growth through brownfields expansion at Zgounder and targeted regional exploration. With a focus on operational discipline, cost management and community partnerships, the company aims to enhance production profiles and deliver sustainable value for shareholders while contributing to socio-economic development in its host regions.
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