Aura Min Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aura Minerals announced the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Era Dorada Project in Guatemala, acquired from Bluestone Resources in January 2025. The project boasts Indicated Mineral Resources of 1.9M oz gold at 9.31 g/t, with projected total production of 1.4M oz over 17 years LOM. Key financial metrics include initial capex of $264M, after-tax NPV of $485M at $2,410/oz gold price, and IRR of 24%. The underground mine project expects average production of 91k oz gold annually in the first 4 years with cash costs of $1,072.4/oz. Located near Asunción Mita, the project benefits from good infrastructure, accessibility via Pan-American Highway, and proximity to trained labor force. The deposit is a low-sulphidation epithermal gold-silver system with high-grade vein and low-grade disseminated mineralization.

Aura Minerals (ORAAF) has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed U.S. public offering and Nasdaq listing under the symbol 'AUGO'. The offering's size and price range are yet to be determined. The company aims to improve stock liquidity and consolidate its presence in the U.S. equity market. BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs are serving as Global Coordinators, with BTG Pactual and Itaú BBA as Joint Bookrunners. Additional Co-Managers include Bradesco BBI, National Bank of Canada Financial Markets, RBC Capital Markets, and Scotiabank. The offering will proceed once the SEC completes its review and will be made available through a prospectus. The offering will not constitute a public offering in Brazil and has not been registered with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).

Aura Minerals has released its 5th Annual Sustainability Report for 2024, highlighting significant progress across ESG initiatives. The company increased production from 236,000 to 267,000 gold equivalent ounces and achieved 90% adherence to World Gold Council's Responsible Mining Principles. Key achievements include zero lost time incidents at Borborema construction, R$6.1 million investment in community development, 40% local supplier procurement, and GPTW certification across all units with 78% favorability. The company strengthened its digital transformation through Aura Analytics platform, reassessed GHG emissions inventories, and maintained strong safety standards with only one lost-time accident in 24 months. The report, prepared under GRI standards, demonstrates Aura's commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence.

Aura Minerals has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Mineração Serra Grande (MSG) gold mine in Goiás, Brazil from AngloGold Ashanti. The transaction is valued at $76 million upfront cash plus a 3% net smelter returns participation. Serra Grande has produced over 3 million ounces since 1998, with peak production of 193,000 ounces in 2006. The deal excludes certain MSG subsidiaries not related to mining operations and is subject to conditions including Brazilian anti-trust approval and decommissioning of a legacy tailings dam. Expected closing is by Q3 2025. Aura aims to leverage its turnaround expertise to enhance performance, boost production, reduce costs, and extend the mine's life.

Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA, OTCQX: ORAAF) has declared a dividend of US$0.40 per common share (approximately US$30 million total) and US$0.1333 per BDR, payable on May 20, 2025. This dividend, which exceeds the company's minimum dividend policy requirements, includes US$13.5 million from the Serrote project sale to Appian Capital LLC.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2025. BDR holders will receive payment around May 30, 2025, in Brazilian Reais. Based on the May 2, 2025 exchange rate of BRL 5.8866/USD, BDR holders will receive approximately BRL 0.784879 per BDR.

The company has maintained strong shareholder returns with combined dividend and buyback yields of 13.5% (2021), 6% (2022), 6% (2023), 7% (2024), and 11% in the last twelve months, positioning Aura among the top-yielding companies in the global gold mining sector.

Aura Minerals (ORAAF) reported its Q1 2025 financial results with record high Adjusted EBITDA of $81.5M, up 53% year-over-year. Despite total production decreasing 12% to 60,087 gold equivalent ounces (GEO), net revenue increased 23% to $161.8M driven by higher gold prices averaging $2,786/oz. The company achieved significant milestones including the completion of the Borborema project on schedule and budget within 19 months with zero lost time incidents. The project is expected to produce 33,000-40,000 ounces in 2025. Net debt stood at $271.9M with a net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.9x. Despite lower production volumes, Aura maintains its 2025 guidance of 266,000-300,000 GEO. The company's AISC was $1,461/GEO, higher than Q4 2024 but within guidance range.

Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA, B3: AURA33, OTCQX: ORAAF) has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form F-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed public offering of common shares in the United States. The offering will include the registration and listing of the company's common shares on a U.S. exchange. While the number of shares and price range are yet to be determined, the offering will proceed after SEC review completion, subject to market conditions.

This U.S. listing initiative is part of Aura's strategy to enhance shareholder value, improve stock liquidity, and consolidate liquidity in the U.S. equity market.

Aura Minerals (ORAAF) has filed updated NI 43-101 technical reports for its Aranzazu, Almas, and Minosa mines. The reports detail significant mineral resources and production metrics across all three operations:

Aranzazu Mine (Mexico) produced 77.6kt of concentrate in 2024, with measured resources of 11.83Mt containing 334,546klb copper, 342koz gold, and 7,388koz silver. The mine plans a 10-year life with 61.2koz annual gold production.

Almas Mine (Brazil) achieved 54,003oz gold production in 2024 from 1.64Mt mill feed. It holds measured resources of 13.60Mt at 0.88g/t Au (385koz), with a projected 10-year mine life producing 61.2koz annually.

Minosa Mine (Honduras) reports measured resources of 11.52Mt at 0.38g/t Au (140koz), with planned annual production of 101koz gold over a 4.2-year mine life.

Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA, OTCQX: ORAAF) has successfully initiated production ramp-up at its Borborema Mine in Brazil, with commercial production expected by Q3 2025. The project, completed within budget and schedule in 19 months with zero lost time incidents, represents the company's fifth mining operation and second greenfield project.

The mine boasts impressive economics with an after-tax IRR of 41.8% (unleveraged) and 81.4% (50% leveraged) at $2,600 per gold ounce. The 100% owned open-pit gold mine is projected to produce 748,000 ounces of gold over an 11.3-year mine life, with average production of 83,000 oz annually in the first three years. The 2025 production guidance is set at 33,000-40,000 oz.

Borborema sets an ESG benchmark through innovative practices, including the use of grey water from nearby municipality and renewable energy. The project currently employs 2,184 personnel, with 68% hired from the local community, demonstrating strong commitment to regional development.