Record dividend and EBITDA highlight Aura Minerals (Nasdaq: AUGO) update

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Aura Minerals announced that its board approved a cash dividend of US$0.78 per common share, totaling approximately US$65.42 million, based on Q1 2026 results. The company states this exceeds the minimum under its Dividend Policy and reflects a 4.5% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The dividend will be paid on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2026. Holders of Brazilian Depositary Receipts will receive US$0.26 per BDR, with payment expected around June 5, 2026 in Brazilian Reais. Management highlights a record-high EBITDA of US$244 million in Q1 2026 and ongoing progress across multiple growth projects in Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Colombia.

Insights

Mining equity analyst

Aura pairs a sizable cash dividend with record EBITDA and active project growth.

Aura’s board declared a US$0.78 per share dividend, about US$65.42 million in total, implying a 4.5% dividend yield over the last twelve months. This is described as above the minimum payout under the company’s Dividend Policy, suggesting strong recent cash generation.

Management cites record-high Q1 2026 EBITDA of US$244 million alongside progress at Era Dorada, Borborema, Almas, MSG and Matupá. The company reiterates a strategy focused on reaching more than 600 koz GEO per year, expanding resources and reserves, disciplined M&A, and maintaining meaningful dividends. Actual outcomes will depend on project execution and commodity prices disclosed in future filings.

Key Figures

Dividend per share: US$0.78 per common share Total dividend amount: Approximately US$65.42 million Dividend yield: 4.5% in the last twelve months +5 more

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Dividend per share US$0.78 per common share Declared based on Q1 2026 results

Total dividend amount Approximately US$65.42 million Aggregate cash dividend approved by board

Dividend yield 4.5% in the last twelve months Calculated from announced dividend and NASDAQ share price

Dividend per BDR US$0.26 per BDR One Aura share equals three BDRs

Record EBITDA US$244 million Q1 2026 EBITDA described as record-high

Shares outstanding 83,789,223 common shares Issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026

Illustrative FX rate BRL 4.9236 per US$1.00 Example for BDR dividend conversion using May 5, 2026 closing rate

Dividend payment dates May 26, 2026 (shares); around June 5, 2026 (BDRs) Subject to respective record dates and local processing

Key Terms

Dividend Policy, Adjusted EBITDA, Brazilian Depositary Receipts, Mineral Reserves, +2 more

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Dividend Policy financial

"This payment exceeds the minimum distribution foreseen under the Company’s Dividend Policy"

A dividend policy is a company’s rule for how it shares profits with shareholders versus keeping them to grow the business. Think of it like a household deciding each month how much to spend, save, or invest: the policy determines how much cash investors can expect as regular income, how stable that income is likely to be, and what the company prioritizes—paying returns now or funding future growth. Investors use it to gauge income reliability and management’s confidence in the business.

Adjusted EBITDA financial

"20% of its reported Adjusted EBITDA for the relevant three months"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

Brazilian Depositary Receipts financial

"Holders of the Company’s Brazilian Depositary Receipts (“BDRs”) as of Record Date"

Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) are certificates traded on Brazilian exchanges that represent ownership of shares in foreign companies, allowing local investors to buy and sell exposure to those overseas stocks without opening foreign brokerage accounts. They matter because they let investors diversify across global companies using local currency and trading hours, similar to buying a locally issued voucher for a foreign product, while still exposing portfolios to the performance and risks of the underlying foreign shares.

Mineral Reserves financial

"increasing Mineral Reserves and enabling planning for a potential expansion"

Mineral reserves are the amounts of a metal or mineral that a company has identified and can legally and economically extract with current technology. Think of it like the usable fuel in a car’s tank rather than all the oil in the ground; reserves determine how long a mine can produce, help estimate future revenue and costs, and shape a company’s value and investment risk.

feasibility study technical

"Advanced the Matupá feasibility study update"

A feasibility study is an assessment that evaluates whether a proposed project or idea is practical and likely to succeed before investing significant time and resources. It considers factors like costs, potential benefits, and challenges, helping stakeholders decide if moving forward makes sense. Think of it as a detailed plan that gauges if a new venture is worth pursuing.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements”"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-42744

Aura Minerals Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

3390 Mary St,
Suite 116, Coconut Grove,
Florida, 33133, United States
+1 (305) 239 9332
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Aura Declares Dividend of US$0.78 Per Share and US$0.26 Per BDR Based on Q1 2026 Results, Resulting in a Dividend Yield of 4.5% in the LTM

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 undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Aura Minerals Inc.
		(Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2026		/s/ João Kleber Cardoso
		João Kleber Cardoso
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

Aura Declares Dividend of US$0.78 Per Share and US$0.26 Per BDR Based on Q1 2026 Results, Resulting in a Dividend Yield of 4.5% in the LTM

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGO) (B3: AURA33) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared and approved the payment of a dividend (the “Dividend”) of US$0.78 per common share (approximately US$65.4² million in total). This payment exceeds the minimum distribution foreseen under the Company’s Dividend Policy (the “Dividend Policy”). Under the Dividend Policy, the Company may determine quarterly cash dividends in an aggregate amount equal to 20% of its reported Adjusted EBITDA³ for the relevant three months, less sustaining capital expenditures and exploration capital expenditures for the same period.

The Dividend will be paid in US dollars on May 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May19, 2026 (“Record Date”).

Holders of the Company’s Brazilian Depositary Receipts (“BDRs”) as of Record Date will receive US$ 0.26 per BDR (since 1 Aura share is equivalent to 3 BDRs) and are expected to receive payment on or around June 5, 2026, in Brazilian Reais based on the market exchange rate to be disclosed in a future Press Release in advance of its payment date.

As an example, BDR holders will receive:

• Announced Dividend on May 6, 2026: USD 0.26 per BDR
• Exchange Rate, based on closing rate as of May 5, 2026, for USD to Brazilian Reais (BRL): BRL 4.9236 per USD, Dividends Payable to Company BDR Holders would be BRL 1.280136 per BDR. This value will change according to the exchange rate on the day prior to the payment day
• Record Date for Dividend Rights: May 19, 2026
• Payment Date: On or around June 5, 2026

The Dividend is not subject to withholding taxes at the time of payment by the Company.

Rodrigo Barbosa, President & CEO commented, “In Q1 2026 we delivered another strong operational and financial performance, with significant progress across production growth, resource expansion and liquidity, resulting in a record-high EBITDA of US$244 million. We are pleased to announce a dividend of US$0.78 per share, totaling US$ 65.4 million— another record and above our Dividend Policy minimum. During the quarter we achieved several key milestones: (i) Received the key license and full Board of Directors approval to start construction of Era Dorada; (ii) Secured DNIT approval for the road relocation at Borborema, increasing Mineral Reserves and enabling planning for a potential expansion; (iii) Advanced production at the recently built Borborema Mine and optimization at the recently acquired MSG project; (iv) Continued the expansions at Almas and Borborema; and (v) Advanced the Matupá feasibility study update. These accomplishments demonstrate that we are executing our strategy: develop high-return projects to grow production above 600 koz GEO per year, expand resources and reserves, pursue disciplined M&A, and deliver meaningful dividends to shareholders. Looking ahead, we expect a stronger second half of the year, driven by favorable mine sequencing that reinforces our full-year guidance. And there is much more ahead.”

About Aura 360° Mining

Aura is focused on mining in complete terms – thinking holistically about how its business impacts and benefits every one of our stakeholders: our company, our shareholders, our employees, and the countries and communities we serve. We call this 360° Mining.

Aura is a company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The Company's six operating assets include Minosa gold mine in Honduras; Almas, Apoena, Borborema and MSG gold mines in Brazil; and Aranzazu, a copper, gold, and silver mine in Mexico. Additionally, the Company owns Era Dorada, a gold project in Guatemala; Tolda Fria, a gold project in Colombia; and three projects in Brazil: Matupá, which is under development; São Francisco, which is in care and maintenance; and the Carajás copper project in the Carajás region, in the exploration phase.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements”, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) which include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including the expected timing of the Dividend; the further potential of the Company’s properties; and the ability of the Company to achieve its short and long term outlook and the anticipated timing and results thereof.

Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Specific reference is made to the most recent 20-F on file with certain Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities for a discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements, which include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to achieve its short-term and longer-term outlook and the anticipated timing and results thereof, the ability to lower costs and increase production, the ability of the Company to successfully achieve business objectives, copper and gold or certain other commodity price volatility, changes in debt and equity markets, the uncertainties involved in interpreting geological data, increases in costs, environmental compliance and changes in environmental legislation and regulation, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, general economic conditions and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this cautionary statement. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

¹ Including shares and BDR buybacks. We calculate dividend yield as the announced dividend per share divided by the NASDAQ share price in US$ on the announcement date (dividend yield = dividend per share / share price at announcement date). The buyback yield is calculated as the total value of shares repurchased in the period divided by the average market capitalization on a given year in each case using the NASDAQ share price (buyback yield = buybacks reported / average market capitalization for a given year). The dividend yield + buyback yield is the sum of the dividend yield and the buyback yield for the reporting period
² As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 83,789,223 common shares issued and outstanding.
³ Adjusted EBITDA as (Loss) profit for year, plus finance expenses, less other (expense) income, less Change in estimation for mine closure and restoration for properties in care & maintenance, plus depletion and amortization.

For further information, please visit Aura’s website at www.auraminerals.com or contact:

Investor Relations

ri@auraminerals.com

FAQ

What dividend did Aura Minerals (AUGO) declare for Q1 2026 results?

Aura Minerals’ board approved a cash dividend of US$0.78 per common share, totaling approximately US$65.42 million. The company notes this exceeds the minimum defined in its Dividend Policy and corresponds to a 4.5% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

When are the record date and payment date for Aura Minerals’ 2026 dividend?

The dividend will be paid on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2026. These dates determine who is entitled to receive the cash dividend per common share declared by Aura Minerals’ board.

How much will Aura Minerals (AUGO) Brazilian Depositary Receipt holders receive?

Holders of Aura Minerals’ Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) will receive US$0.26 per BDR, since one Aura share equals three BDRs. Payment is expected on or around June 5, 2026 in Brazilian Reais, based on the market exchange rate set before payment.

What recent financial performance did Aura Minerals highlight with this dividend?

Aura Minerals highlighted a record-high EBITDA of US$244 million in Q1 2026. Management links the dividend to strong operational and financial performance, including progress in production growth, resource expansion and liquidity across its gold and base metal operations in the Americas.

How does Aura Minerals’ Dividend Policy determine potential payouts?

Aura’s Dividend Policy allows quarterly cash dividends equal to 20% of Adjusted EBITDA for the period, after deducting sustaining and exploration capital expenditures. The company indicates the declared US$0.78 per share dividend exceeds this minimum calculation under its stated policy framework.

How many Aura Minerals shares were outstanding when the dividend was announced?

Aura Minerals reports having 83,789,223 common shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026. This share count helps explain how the announced US$0.78 per share dividend equates to a total cash distribution of approximately US$65.42 million to shareholders.

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