Avino Starts Bulk Sample Program at San Gonzalo

Avino Silver and Gold Mines (Avino) (TSX
VENTURE:ASM)(OTCBB:ASGMF)(BERLIN:GV6)(FRANKFURT:GV6) has started its bulk
sampling program at the San Gonzalo mine northeast of Durango, Mexico.


Avino's contractor DMG had been developing two raises to connect the lower level
2 (2260m elevation) with the upper level 1 (2306m elevation). The first raise
connected 6 October allowing the start of stoping (cut and fill) for the bulk
sample. Within four days an initial 731 tonnes had been produced from the block
of ground (see map and section on Avino's website) which is estimated to contain
approximately 11,000 tonnes. 


The rock will be stockpiled for approximately 6 to 8 weeks while the mill
completes its present program of flotation concentration of the stockpiled ore
from the ET zone of the main Avino vein. Milling operations commenced May 22,
2010 and to September 30th, Avino has milled approximately 18,000 tonnes of
material to produce an estimated 400 tonnes of concentrate according to the
daily mill reports and the on-site lab assays. Of the estimated production, 359
wet tonnes have been trucked to Manzanillo and sold to MRI Trading AG. 


The mineral at San Gonzalo is silver, gold, lead, and zinc; while ET on the main
vein is silver, copper, and gold. The rock from ET is harder than the San
Gonzalo material and has numerous boulders necessitating additional breakage
with a rock breaker ahead of the jaw crusher in the plant.


A planned 2 week maintenance schedule has been planned prior to the switchover
from stockpiled ET ore with the San Gonzalo material. Maintenance would include
changes to all worn and torn conveyor belts and a complete relining of the 8X6
ball mill.


Founded in 1968, Avino has established a long record of mining and exploration
in Mexico. The Company's focus is to bring the property to production. Avino
remains well funded.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

David Wolfin, President 

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements and are
subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors
disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's
periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Such information contained
herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on
information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to
update any forward-looking statement.