Aura Minerals lifts 2026 CAPEX as Era Dorada builds

Aura Minerals Inc. updated its 2026 capital expenditure guidance after its board approved starting construction of the Era Dorada gold project in Guatemala.

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Aura Minerals Inc. updated its 2026 capital expenditure guidance after its board approved starting construction of the Era Dorada gold project in Guatemala. Expansion CAPEX guidance rose from a previous range of US$111–130 million to a new range of US$262–314 million, reflecting the full project scope. Total 2026 CAPEX guidance increased from US$236–278 million to US$386–453 million, while sustaining and exploration spending ranges remain unchanged from earlier guidance.

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Aura sharply lifts 2026 CAPEX as Era Dorada moves into full construction.

Aura Minerals has approved construction of the Era Dorada Project and revised its 2026 capital spending plan. Expansion CAPEX guidance increases from US$111–130 million to US$262–314 million, indicating a significantly larger investment as the project moves from early works into full build-out.

Total 2026 CAPEX guidance now stands at US$386–453 million, while sustaining and exploration ranges are unchanged from the February guidance. The update signals a commitment to growth in gold production, but also implies higher near-term cash outlays and execution risk typical of large greenfield or expansion projects.

The eventual financial impact will depend on Era Dorada’s construction performance, timing and future operating results, which are not detailed here. Future company disclosures and financial statements will clarify how this higher CAPEX profile affects leverage, liquidity and production metrics once the project advances.

Key Figures

Expansion CAPEX Guidance 2026 (previous): US$111–130 million Expansion CAPEX Guidance 2026 (updated): US$262–314 million Total CAPEX Guidance 2026 (previous): US$236–278 million +3 more

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Expansion CAPEX Guidance 2026 (previous) US$111–130 million Range disclosed February 26, 2026, before construction approval

Expansion CAPEX Guidance 2026 (updated) US$262–314 million Includes full construction of Era Dorada Project

Total CAPEX Guidance 2026 (previous) US$236–278 million Guidance before Era Dorada construction approval

Total CAPEX Guidance 2026 (updated) US$386–453 million Reflects higher Expansion CAPEX for Era Dorada

Sustaining CAPEX Guidance 2026 US$105–123 million Unchanged from February 26, 2026 release

Exploration CAPEX Guidance 2026 US$19–25 million Unchanged from February 26, 2026 release

Key Terms

Expansion CAPEX Guidance, Sustaining, Exploration, Era Dorada Project, +1 more

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Expansion CAPEX Guidance financial

"Following the approval of the construction phase, Expansion CAPEX Guidance was revised..."

Sustaining financial

"Sustaining (As released on 02.26.26)"

Exploration financial

"Exploration (As released on 02.26.26)"

Era Dorada Project financial

"the commencement of construction of the Era Dorada Project."

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.

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What CAPEX changes did Aura Minerals (AUGO) announce for 2026?

Aura Minerals significantly increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance. Expansion CAPEX rises to US$262–314 million and total CAPEX guidance increases to US$386–453 million, reflecting the inclusion of full construction spending for the Era Dorada gold project in Guatemala.

How did Aura Minerals’ Expansion CAPEX Guidance change with Era Dorada construction?

Expansion CAPEX Guidance was revised sharply higher. It moved from a previous range of US$111–130 million to a new range of US$262–314 million. This increase reflects the transition from early works to the full construction phase of the Era Dorada Project approved by the board.

What is Aura Minerals’ updated total CAPEX Guidance for 2026?

Total 2026 CAPEX Guidance for Aura Minerals is now US$386–453 million. This updated range incorporates higher Expansion CAPEX for Era Dorada, while sustaining and exploration CAPEX ranges remain the same as those released on February 26, 2026, before construction approval.

Did Aura Minerals change its sustaining and exploration CAPEX for 2026?

Sustaining and exploration CAPEX ranges remain unchanged from February 26, 2026. Sustaining CAPEX is guided at US$105–123 million and exploration CAPEX at US$19–25 million. The only revision in this update relates to Expansion CAPEX, driven by Era Dorada’s construction phase.

What project drove Aura Minerals’ higher 2026 CAPEX guidance?

The higher 2026 CAPEX guidance is driven by the Era Dorada gold project in Guatemala. Aura Minerals’ board approved commencement of construction, moving beyond previously budgeted early works and prompting a substantial increase in Expansion CAPEX to cover the project’s full construction scope.

Where does Aura Minerals operate its main mining assets?

Aura Minerals operates gold and base metal projects across the Americas. Its six producing mines include sites in Honduras, Brazil and Mexico, and its project pipeline features Era Dorada in Guatemala, Tolda Fria in Colombia and several Brazilian projects at various development stages.

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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 April 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 Minerals Announces Update to CAPEX Guidance Including Construction of the Era Dorada Project

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: April 13, 2026		/s/ João Kleber Cardoso
		João Kleber Cardoso
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

Aura Minerals Announces Update to CAPEX Guidance Including Construction of the Era Dorada Project

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUGO, B3: AURA33) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors approved, on this date, the commencement of construction of the Era Dorada Project. As a result, the Company will update its capital expenditure (CAPEX) Guidance to include the project’s construction phase. The CAPEX was previously disclosed on February 26, 2026, prior to the approval of the construction of the Era Dorada project, considering only the investments related to early works, also announced on January 06, 2026. Following the approval of the construction phase, Expansion CAPEX Guidance was revised from a range of US$111 million at the low end and US$130 million at the high end to a new range of US$262 million and US$314 million, respectively. This updated amount reflects the full scope of the project, with the breakdown of the total CAPEX by mine detailed below.

	Range
Expansion CAPEX Guidance 2026 (Updated)	Low	High
Expansion (Updated)	262	314
Sustaining (As released on 02.26.26)	105	123
Exploration (As released on 02.26.26)	19	25
Total CAPEX (Updated)	386	463

Considering that the Sustaining and Exploration CAPEX remains the same released on February 26, 2026, the updated total CAPEX Guidance for 2026 was US$236 million at the low end and US$278 million at the high end to a new range of US$386 million and US$453 million, respectively.

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 the Minosa gold mine in Honduras; the Almas, Apoena, Borborema and MSG gold mines in Brazil; and the Aranzazu 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 may include, but is 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. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “plans,” “expects,” “is expected,” “budget,” “scheduled,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “anticipates,” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

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. Specific reference is made to the most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC for a discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements, which include, without limitation, volatility in the prices of gold, copper and certain other commodities, 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.

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

Investor Relations
ri@auraminerals.com
www.auraminerals.com

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