AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

XXXXX SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD.

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Tel: (000) 000-0000 Fax: (000) 000-0000

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September 27, 2005                                      TSX-V Trading symbol: ASM

                                             U.S. symbol: ASGMF

                                           Frankfurt-Berlin WKN 862191

INVESTOR RELATIONS AGREEMENT

Xxxxx Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (the “Company”) has entered into a 12 month Investor Relations Agreement with Investor Relations Services Group Xxxx Xxxxxx & Partners (“IRS”) to provide investor relations services in Europe. In consideration for the services rendered, the Company has agreed to pay IRS fees totalling $18,000 plus expenses.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

of Xxxxx Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

“Xxxxx Xxxxxx”

Xxxxx Xxxxxx

President

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