Aya Gold & Silver (NASDAQ:AYA) Upgraded by Zacks Research to “Hold” Rating

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Aya Gold & Silver (NASDAQ:AYA) to a hold rating in a report released on Thursday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Desjardins raised Aya Gold & Silver to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings assumed coverage on shares of Aya Gold & Silver in a research note on Wednesday. They set a “buy (b-)” rating on the stock. Finally, Scotiabank raised shares of Aya Gold & Silver to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Aya Gold & Silver currently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Aya Gold & Silver Stock Up 2.5%

NASDAQ:AYA opened at $17.50 on Thursday. Aya Gold & Silver has a 12-month low of $16.05 and a 12-month high of $21.78.

Aya Gold & Silver is a precious metals company focused on the exploration, development, and production of silver and gold. The company is best known for its operations in Morocco, where it is advancing and operating assets within the country’s mining sector.

The company’s business activities center on identifying, developing, and optimizing mineral resources, with an emphasis on silver production and related byproducts. Aya Gold & Silver is involved in the full mining lifecycle, from exploration and resource definition through to mine development and operations.

Founded as a Canadian mining company, Aya Gold & Silver has built its portfolio around North African mineral assets and continues to concentrate on expanding its presence in Morocco.