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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - May 20, 2010) - Maya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MYA) announced today that Mr. Mackenzie I. Watson has resigned as a director of the Corporation for personal reason, effective immediately. Mr. Réjean Gosselin, Executive Chairman of the Board stated "On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank Mr. Watson for his valuable contribution during the last two years".

ABOUT MAYA

Maya Gold & Silver Inc. is a Canadian Mining Company 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.

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