Maya Gold & Silver to Attend the Silver Summit on October 25-26, 2012 in Spokane


MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Oct. 23, 2012) - Maya Gold & Silver (TSX VENTURE:MYA) ("MAYA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Management Team will be present at Cambridge House International's Silver Summit.

Maya will attend the conference and be glad to greet the public and discuss the future progression as well as new developments of the company with them at booth #29. Maya welcomes this kind of event, as it gives potential investors and the general public a chance to meet with key personnel and exchange ideas in a more direct manner.

About the Silver Summit

October 25-26, 2012, Spokane, Washington

This prestigious conference brings together the industry in an efficient two-day event. Exhibitors are made up of public companies involved with mineral exploration, oil & gas, clean technology along with media, and service providers. Attendance attracts a mix of novice to expert retail, accredited and institutional investors. Top CEO's, hedge fund managers, newsletter writers, trends forecasters, geologists, investing celebrities and industry analysts deliver strong messages and knowledge from behind the podiums to educate and inform these investors.

http://cambridgehouse.com/event/silver-summit-10th-anniversary

ABOUT MAYA

Maya Gold & Silver Inc. is a Canadian Mining Company, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange that focuses on the exploration and development of gold and silver deposits. The Company is committed to developing and adding value to its primary property, Amizmiz gold and silver project in Morocco.

For further information on Maya visit www.mayagoldsilver.com.

Forward-looking statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements including management's assessments of future plans and operations, and expectations of future production. These statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the mining and exploration industry (e.g. operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production and the uncertainty of the availability of capital). The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contact Information:

Maya Gold & Silver Inc.
Guy Goulet
President & Chief Executive Officer
450-435-0700 ext. 204