Aris Mining (ARMN) uses Canadian ESTMA report for U.S. Form SD

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aris Mining Corporation filed a Form SD as a specialized disclosure report focused on resource extraction payments. The company states that conflict minerals disclosure under Section 1 is not applicable. Instead, as a resource extraction issuer, Aris relies on Canada’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) to meet the U.S. Rule 13q-1 requirements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Aris indicates that its ESTMA report, which details payments to governments, is available on both its corporate website in the Investors – Other Regulatory Filings section and on the Government of Canada’s website. The same ESTMA annual report is also furnished as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT

ARIS MINING CORPORATION

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia		001-41794		Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Suite 2400 – 1021 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada				V6E 0C3
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Ashley Baker

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

(604) 764-5870

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this Form is being submitted, and provide the period to which the information in this Form applies:

☐		Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, _________.
☒		Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

SECTION 1 – CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE

Item 1.01 Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report

Not Applicable.

Item 1.02 Exhibit

Not Applicable.

SECTION 2 – RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE

Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report

Aris Mining Corporation, a British Columbia corporation (“Aris”), is subject to Canada’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (“ESTMA”). Aris is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024, to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. Aris’ ESTMA report is available in the “Investors – Other Regulatory Filings” section of Aris’ website at https://aris-mining.com/investors/other-regulatory-filings/ or on the Government of Canada’s website at https://natural-resources.canada.ca/estma-data. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

SECTION 3 – EXHIBITS

Item 3.01 Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
2.01		Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act – Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the duly authorized undersigned.

Date: September 23, 2025				ARIS MINING CORPORATION
				By:		/s/ Ashley Baker
						Ashley Baker
						General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What is the purpose of Aris Mining (ARMN) Form SD?

The Form SD from Aris Mining Corporation provides specialized disclosure as a resource extraction issuer under U.S. Rule 13q-1. Aris uses its Canadian Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) report for the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy these disclosure requirements.

Does Aris Minings Form SD include conflict minerals disclosure?

No. In Section 1 of the Form SD, Aris Mining states that the conflict minerals disclosure is not applicable. The filing instead focuses on resource extraction issuer disclosure under Section 2.

How does Aris Mining (ARMN) satisfy U.S. resource extraction disclosure rules?

Aris Mining explains that it is subject to Canadas ESTMA and relies on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01. By furnishing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024, Aris satisfies the payment disclosure requirements of Form SD under Rule 13q-1.

Where can investors find Aris Minings ESTMA report for 2024?

Aris Mining states that its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024 is available in the Investors  Other Regulatory Filings section of its website at https://aris-mining.com/investors/other-regulatory-filings/ and on the Government of Canadas website at https://natural-resources.canada.ca/estma-data.

What exhibit is included with Aris Minings Form SD?

The Form SD lists Exhibit 2.01, titled Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act  Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024. Aris states that the payment disclosure required by Form SD is included in this exhibit.

Which reporting period does the Aris Mining ESTMA report cover?

The ESTMA report referenced by Aris Mining and furnished with the Form SD covers the year ended December 31, 2024, aligning with the resource extraction issuer disclosure requirement under Rule 13q-1.