A little-known mining stock has quietly recorded 423 gains this year, far outperforming the stock market and spot precious metals.

Avino Silver and Gold Mines (ASM) is currently trading at $4.51, up 423 in 2025, one of the most dramatic movers in the commodities markets.

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Starting off the year trading for less than a dollar, ASM has staged a remarkable climb and is now testing new highs once again.

Analysts who follow the company are steadily raising their expectations, with most targets clustered near the $4 range and some stretching as high as $4.80.

According to MarketBeat, analysts at New York-based investment bank HC Wainwright have restated a “buy” rating and set a $4.80 price target for ASM.

Avino says that silver’s investment thesis revolves around solar energy, technology, coinage and investment, medicine, water purification, aerospace, energy and more.

“Silver is one of the world’s most important metals. Growing applications in industry, technology, medicine and other sectors, along with growing investment demand, support silver’s long-term attractiveness.”

La Preciosa project, now permitted, is entering its development phase – Avino expects the first contributions to production from this site in Q4. Alongside La Preciosa, the Oxide Tailings Project promises to enhance production in future years. For 2025, they project processing 700,000 to 750,000 tonnes and delivering between 2.5 to 2.8 million silver-equivalent ounces.

Avino currently has a market cap of $674 million.  At time of writing, spot silver is trading at $39.56.

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