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Record EBITDA, rising costs in Aura Minerals (NASDAQ: AUGO) 2025 update

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Aura Minerals reports record operating results for Q4 and full-year 2025 while posting an accounting net loss driven by hedge marks. Q4 production reached 82.1k gold-equivalent ounces (GEO), up 23% year over year, with 2025 production of 280.4k GEO, landing in the upper half of guidance.

Adjusted EBITDA hit a record US$207.9 million in Q4 and US$547.8 million for 2025, but non-cash mark-to-market losses of US$81.7 million on gold collars drove a Q4 net loss of US$20 million and full-year net loss of US$80.8 million. Excluding these, adjusted net income was positive at US$73 million in Q4 and US$206 million for 2025.

Recurring free cash flow reached US$96 million in Q4 and US$256 million for the year, helping end 2025 with net debt of US$117.6 million, or 0.3x last-twelve-month EBITDA, even after acquiring Mineração Serra Grande and funding growth projects. Safety performance remained strong, with 18 consecutive months without lost-time incidents.

At the Borborema project, reserves increased to 1.5 million ounces, supporting a new feasibility study with an after-tax NPV of US$612.5 million and IRR of 42.8%. For 2026, Aura guides production up to 340–390k GEO but expects higher all-in sustaining costs, mainly from integrating MSG, higher metal prices, and mine sequencing.

Positive

  • Record operating performance and cash generation: Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA reached US$207.9 million and recurring free cash flow was US$96 million, with full-year adjusted EBITDA of US$547.8 million and free cash flow of US$256 million, supported by record GEO production.

  • Growth with low leverage and reserve expansion: 2025 production of 280.4k GEO was in the upper half of guidance, while year-end net debt was US$117.6 million, just 0.3x LTM EBITDA. Borborema reserves increased to 1.5 million ounces, underpinning an after-tax NPV of US$612.5 million and IRR of 42.8%.

Negative

  • Hedge impacts mask profitability in reported earnings: Mark-to-market losses of US$81.7 million on gold collars in Q4 2025 led to a quarterly net loss of US$20 million and full-year net loss of US$80.8 million, despite positive adjusted net income.

  • Cost structure guided higher for 2026: 2026 AISC guidance of US$1,488–US$1,601 per GEO exceeds 2025’s US$1,458, attributed to MSG integration, higher metal prices, mine sequencing, and expansion activities, which could pressure future margins if gold prices or grades soften.

Insights

Record cash generation and growth, but hedge losses and rising costs complicate the picture.

Aura Minerals delivered six straight quarters of record adjusted EBITDA, reaching US$208 million in Q4 2025 and US$548 million for the year. Production of 280k GEO landed in the upper half of guidance, while recurring free cash flow of US$256 million and net debt of US$117.6 million (0.3x LTM EBITDA) point to a solid balance sheet.

However, hedge mark-to-market effects are material. Non-cash losses of US$81.7 million on gold collars in Q4 drove a reported quarterly net loss of US$20 million and full-year net loss of US$80.8 million, despite adjusted net income of US$206 million for 2025. This creates a gap between accounting earnings and underlying operating strength.

Looking ahead, 2026 production guidance of 340–390k GEO represents potential growth of roughly 20–36% versus 2025, helped by the MSG acquisition and Borborema’s first full year. Yet AISC guidance of US$1,488–US$1,601 per GEO, above 2025’s US$1,458, reflects higher-cost MSG ounces, metal price assumptions, and mine sequencing. Subsequent disclosures and quarterly results may clarify how quickly integration, strip phases, and expansion projects translate into sustainable margins within the guided cost range.

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 February 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.
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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Fourth Quarter 2025 Presentation of Financial Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: February 27, 2026       /s/ João Kleber Cardoso    
    João Kleber Cardoso
    Chief Financial Officer
     

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 6 Find, mine and deliver the planet's most important and essential minerals that enable the world and humankind to create, innovate, and prosper. Fourth Quarter 2025 Presentation of Financial Results February 27, 2026

 

 

2 Forward - Looking Information This presentation contains “forward - looking information” and “forward - looking statements”, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward - looking statements”) including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including our guidance and targets . Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our ability to predict or control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward - looking statements . Non - IFRS Financial Measures Set out below are reconciliations for certain non - GAAP financial measures (including non - GAAP ratios) utilized by the Company in this Earnings Release : Adjusted EBITDA ; Adjusted net Income, cash operating costs per gold equivalent ounce sold ; AISCs ; Net Debt ; and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which are non - GAAP financial measures . These non - GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning within IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies . The Company believes that these measures provide investors with additional information which is useful in evaluating the Company’s performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS . Technical Information The technical information in this presentation has been approved and verified by Farshid Ghazanfari, P . Geo . , who is the Qualified Person as that term is defined under NI 43 - 101 and S - K 1300 for Aura . Readers are further cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability . All technical information relating to Aura’s properties and the Company’s mineral reserves and resources is available on SEDAR at www . sedar . com and EDGAR on www . sec . gov . Readers are also advised to refer to the latest annual information form and technical reports of the Company as well as other continuous disclosure documents filed by the Company available at www . sedar . com and www . sec . gov .

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Operational Performance and Highlights

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Executive Summary – Q4 2025 Highlights 4 • Record Quarterly Production: 82.1k gold equivalent ounces (GEO), up 11% from Q3 2025 and 23% from Q4 2024 at current metal prices. At constant prices, it was a record high, up 12% QoQ and 30% YoY . • Strong Annual Production: 280.4 k GEO, up 9% at constant prices. At 2025 guidance prices (ex - MSG), production was 285.4 k GEO , achieving the upper half of the 266k - 300k GEO of the Guidance. • Record Adjusted EBITDA : Q4 hit $207.9 M (US$ 4,090 / Oz Gold Price) and sixth consecutive quarterly record), up 37% QoQ and 162% YoY. FY $ 547.8 M (US$ 3,446 / Oz Gold Price) • AISC Performance : Q4 AISC $1,521/GEO, up 9% QoQ at current prices, due to MSG ($3,132/GEO) and Aranzazu GEO conversion. Ex - MSG and at constant prices: $1,363/GEO (+3% QoQ, - 1% YoY), benefiting from Borborema's low costs. FY AISC $1,458/GEO (+10% YoY); at constant prices ex - MSG: $1,346/GEO (+2% YoY); below guidance prices ($1,374 - $1,492 range). • Strong Recurring Free Cash Flow : Q 4 $ 96 M , up 29 % QoQ and 43 % YoY, driven by record Adjusted EBITDA, offset by gold hedge losses, and temporary increase in working capital . FY $ 256 M, up 31 % YoY . • Improved Net Debt ratios : Ended 2025 at $ 117 . 6 M ( 0 . 3 x LTM EBITDA) , up QoQ from MSG acquisition ( $ 72 . 8 M), but down 32 % YoY from strong cash flows and $ 200 M NASDAQ IPO net proceeds . • Net Loss of US $ 20 . 0 M, non - cash losses related to the MTM of gold collars (US $ 81 . 7 million) . Excluding the non - cash losses, adjusted Net Income was positive at US $ 73 million . In 2025 , Net Loss reached US $ 80 . 8 M, also mainly due to mark - to - market (MTM) impact non - cash of gold hedges . Excluding this impact, Adjusted Net Income was US $ 206 M . • 2026 Guidance forecasts : production up to 340 k (+ 20 % ) to 390 k (+ 36 % ) GEO . AISC increase due to MSG, metal prices and mine sequencing/ expansion in Almas, while Borborema becomes the lowest AISC of Aura . • Additional events : o Acquisition of Mineração Serra Grande (“MSG”) closed in December 2025. o Construction license obtained and start of Early Works at the Era Dorada Project o Borborema reserves increased to 1.5 million Oz (+82%) . Agreement for road relocation approved by DNIT. o February 2026 ADTV beyond US$ 100 million (Nasdaq + B3) o Q4 dividends of US$0.66 per share. Again, top dividend yield company with 6.2% in the LTM

 

 

Advancing Safety Culture: Another quarter with no LTI across all Aura’s operations and projects Safety of our Employees During Q 4 2025 , the Company maintained a consistent safety performance, with no Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) recorded across all operations and projects . Aura has now achieved 18 consecutive months without an LTI and has recorded only one case since 2023 , even while expanding its activities, including the construction o f the Borborema . At Borborema, our newest operational unit, the team has maintained strong safety results, surpassing 1 , 250 days without an LTI, from the beginning of the project through the start of commercial production . This achievement highlights the deep sense of commitment and accountability among our teams, which continues to support safe and reliable performance both at the site and across the Company . Stability of our Structures During the quarter, Aura’s dams, waste dumps and heap leach pads that are currently in operation or that are on care and maintenance were all satisfactorily stable and comply with all current legislation . In December 2025 , Aura Minerals' tailings dams in operation in Brazil received the Declaration of Stability Condition, issued by an independent external consultant and was filed with the ANM in accordance with the country's legal requirement . Independent external consultants (Geoconsultoria and GeoSafe) carried out monthly assessments of the stability and safety conditions of all Aura's geotechnical structures in operation , and all currently have satisfactory stability conditions .

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Q 4 2025 production reached 82 k, and 280 k in 2025 . On Guidance prices the production was 285 k 6 Quarterly Production 000 GEO¹ , ² Quarterly Production by Business Unit 000 GEO¹ , ² LTM 1. Gold equivalent ounces, or GEO, is calculated by converting the production of silver and copper into gold using a ratio between the prices of these metals and gold . The prices used to calculate it at such proportions are based on the weighted average price of each of the metals obtained from sales at the Aranzazu Complex during the relevant periods . 2. It is a non - IFRS measure . See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed on on SEDAR+ at www . sedarplus . ca and EDGAR at www . sec . gov 3. At constant prices . “Constant Price" is a method of converting our copper, silver and molybdenum production or sales volume into GEO based on fixed metal prices . For more details access the Earnings Releases on https : //www . auraminerals . com/en/investors/results - center/ Aranzazu³ : At constant prices, production was 7 % lower QoQ and 7 % lower YoY, due to lower grades of copper, silver, and gold from planned mine sequencing and i n line with Guidance . Apoena : Mostly in line with Q 3 2025 and the Company’s plan . In 2025 , Apoena produced 35 k GEO, - 5 % below 2024 as expected, but above the 2025 Guidance . Above Guidance . Minosa : Q 4 production totaled 18 k GEO, - 2 % QoQ and + 8 % YoY, mainly due to the impact of the rainy season . In 2025 , production was 72 k GEO, - 9 % vs 2024 mainly due to lower ore feed and weather issues, consistent with Aura’s expectations . In line with Guidance . Almas : From 15 k GEO in Q 3 2025 to 15 , 872 GEO in Q 4 2025 (+ 5 % QoQ), due to higher ore processed volumes and results of the plant expansion . 2025 production was 57 k GEO, + 5 % vs 2024 . In line with Guidance . Borborema : Q 4 production totaled 15 , 777 GEO, + 54 % QoQ, reflecting progress along the ramp - up curve . In 2025 , production was 28 k GEO, due to lower grade fed during the ramp - up phase until recoveries stabilized . Below Guidance . MSG: Addition of MSG from December 2025, which produced 4,761 GEO in the month. 69 68 64 68 66 60 64 74 82 236 251 266 269 267 259 259 265 280 Q4 2023 Almas Minosa Apoena Aranzazu Borborema Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2024 2024 2024 2024 2025 2025 Q3 Q4 2025 2025 MSG 20 22 22 19 9 8 9 9 18 18 18 18 13 13 15 16 3 10 16 5 60 64 74 82 Q1 Q2 2025 2025 Q3 Q4 2025 2025 83 35 71 57 29 5 2025 280

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Q4 2025 | 2025 AISC 7 AISC 1 US$/GEO 2 • Aranzazu: In 2025, AISC at constant 2024 metal prices was in line with 2024 despite lower production, mainly due to a substantial reduction of expansion capex as 2024. In line with Guidance • Apoena: AISC was US$2,427/GEO, - 3% YoY, due to the lower G&A and decreased lease expenses. In 2025, AISC was US$ 2,007/GEO, +9% 2024, due to higher CAPEX as planned and better than expected . Below Guidance • Minosa: AISC was for Q4 2025 was US$1,267/GEO, down 2% QoQ. In 2025, AISC was US$1,297/GEO, +8% 2024, reflecting the impact of lower production but as planned. In line with Guidance • Almas: AISC was US$962 /GEO in Q4 2025, - 15% from Q3 2025, due to better operational performance. In 2025, Almas AISC was US$1,150/oz in line with 2024. In line with Guidance • Borborema: AISC was US$1,111/GEO in Q4 2025, benefiting from increase in production. AISC of 2025 was US$ 1,175/GEO, as result of cost reduction initiatives. In line with Guidance • MSG: AISC was US$3.132/GEO in Q4 2025 1. This refers to All In Sustaining cash operating costs per gold equivalent ounce produced . It is a non - IFRS measure . See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earning release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on Sedar+ at www . sedarplus . cam and EDGAR at www . sec . gov 2. Gold equivalent ounces, or GEO, is calculated by converting the production of silver and copper into gold using a ratio between the prices of these metals and gold. The prices used to calculate it at such proportions are based on the weighted average price of each of the metals obtained from sales at the Aranzazu Complex during the relevant period. Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 • AISC at constant prices and ex MSG : $ 1,363 1,328 1,292 1,372 1,461 1,449 1,396 1,521 1,458 2025 • AISC at constant prices and ex MSG : $ 1,346

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Production, CC and AISC met or exceeded our Annual Guidance 2025 8 1. Gold equivalent ounces, or GEO, is calculated by converting the production of silver and copper into gold using a ratio between the prices of these metals and gold. The prices used to calculate it at such proportions are based on the weighted average price of each of the metals obtained from sales at the Aranzazu Complex during the relevant period or projected for 2025 according to market consensus projections 2. This refers to cash operating costs per gold equivalent ounce sold 3. This refers to all in sustaining cost per gold equivalent ounce sold 4. It is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov 5. Not including the development of Matupa or other expansionary projects in the 2026 Expansion Capex; if the Company’s Board of Directors approves new investments, the Company will inform the market and update is Expansion Capex guidance for 2026. 2025 Production, Cash Cost, AISC and Capex guidance vs. Actuals & 2025 Guidance Production Guidance Aura Consolidated thousand GEO 1,4 Cash cost 2, 4 per GEO 1 sold Guidance Aura Consolidated $/ GEO AISC 3, 4 per GEO 1 sold Guidance Aura Consolidated $/ GEO Capex Guidance Aura Consolidated $ million 53 15 111 2025 99 - 106 10 - 13 40 - 47 2025 Guidance New projects + Expansion Exploration Sustaining 179 149 - 167 2025 2025 at Guidance metal prices 2025 Guidance 1,136 1,070 1,191 2025 2025 at Guidance metal prices 2025 Guidance 1,492 1,374 1,078 280 285 266 300 1,458 1,368 Lower end of the guidance range Upper end of the guidance range 2025 2025 at Guidance metal prices 2025 Guidance

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com 2026 Production, Cash Cost, AISC and Capex Guidance 9 1. Gold equivalent ounces, or GEO, is calculated by converting the production of silver and copper into gold using a ratio between the prices of these metals and gold. The prices used to calculate it at such proportions are based on the weighted average price of each of the metals obtained from sales at the Aranzazu Complex during the relevant period or projected for 2026. according to market consensus projections 2. This refers to cash operating costs per gold equivalent ounce sold 3. This refers to all in sustaining cost per gold equivalent ounce sold 4. It is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov 5. Not including the development of Matupa or other expansionary projects in the 2026 Expansion Capex; if the Company’s Board of Directors approves new investments, the Company will inform the market and update is Expansion Capex guidance for 2026. Production Guidance Aura Consolidated thousand GEO 1,4 Cash cost 2, 4 per GEO 1 sold Guidance Aura Consolidated $/ GEO AISC 3, 4 per GEO 1 sold Guidance Aura Consolidated $/ GEO Capex Guidance Aura Consolidated $ million 53 15 111 2025 111 - 130 19 - 25 105 - 123 2026 Guidance New projects + Expansion Exploration Sustaining 179 236 - 278 1,136 1,303 2025 2026 Guidance 1,411 1,458 1,720 2025 2026 Guidance 285 340 Lower end of the guidance range Upper end of the guidance range 2025 2026 Guidance 390 Ex MSG $ 1,151 - 1,239/GEO 1, 865 Ex MSG $ 1,488 - 1,601/GEO At 2026 prices: US$1,140 At 2026 prices: US$1.451 Aranzazu : impacted by metals prices and lower grades (mine sequencing) Production Guidance Breakdown 37 50 57 63 65 68 44 60 76 77 70 63 Aranzazu Borborema Minosa Almas MSG Apoena

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com 2026 AISC, Sustaining Capex and Expansion Capex increase rational 10 1. Gold equivalent ounces, or GEO, is calculated by converting the production of silver and copper into gold using a ratio between the prices of these metals and gold. The prices used to calculate it at such proportions are based on the weighted average price of each of the metals obtained from sales at the Aranzazu Complex during the relevant period or projected for 2025 according to market consensus projections 2. This refers to cash operating costs per gold equivalent ounce sold 3. This refers to all in sustaining cost per gold equivalent ounce sold 4. It is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov 5. Not including the development of Matupa or other expansionary projects in the 2025 Expansion Capex; if the Company’s Board of Directors approves new investments, the Company will inform the market and update is Expansion Capex guidance for 2025. AISC 3, 4 per GEO 1 sold Guidance Aura Consolidated $/ GEO 53 105 2025 18 2026 guidance 123 + 52 - 70 Sustaining Capex ($ million) 113 113 2025 2026 guidance 132 New projects + Expansion Capex ($ million) MSG Almas Other impacts ~5% Metal prices effect 10% - 15% Main drivers for increase 70% - 80% 1,458 1,720 2025 2026 guidance 1,865 +262 - 407 • Mine push back / higher strip ratio with and lower grades, due to mine sequencing and tailing dam expansion Main drivers for increase • MSG: 65% - 70% (UG mine and turnaround year ) • Almas: 15% - 20% (mine sequencing and mine development) • Borborema first full year Main projects • Almas UG and Plant Expansion • Apoena Nosde Develp, 2 nd year • Borborema (filter press expansion and engineering studies for expansion) • Era Dorada Early Works • Others (Matupa, Minosa)

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Borborema 11 Site General Layout (Source: Deswik) Highlights of the Updated Feasibility Study and the Project: • Life of Mine 20 Years and 5 months: Weighted average annual gold production is estimated at 65 koz, with an estimated LOM of 20.5 years, based on Mineral Reserves estimated in accordance with S - K 1300 guidelines. • Robust Project Economics: Net present value (“NPV”) of US$612.5 million (from 182 million of the previous FS) and after - tax IRR of 42.8 % when using the weighted average gold price of USD 2,274/Oz considering all the operational years and the exchange rate used was BRL 5.70 for USD 1.00 in 2025 onwards. Aura Signed the Agreement to Relocate Road at the Borborema Mine Unlocking an additional 670 Koz of gold in Mineral Reserves, totaling 1.5 Moz

 

 

NASDAQ: AUGO | B3:AURA33 www.auraminerals.com Aura’s ADTV has increased several times in the past few months, exceeding USD 100MM so far in February/2026 12 Source: Bloomberg, retrieved on February 11 th , 2026

 

 

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Financial Results

 

 

14 Sixth consecutive record - high Adjusted EBITDA of US$208 million and Net Debt was US$118 million at the end of Q4 2025 1. This is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earning release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov Net Revenues in US$ million Adjusted EBITDA 1 in US$ million Net Income in US$ million Cash and Net Debt 1 in US$ million LTM Adjusted Ebitda LTM Net Income Cash Net Debt Consolidated Financials – Summary page LTM Net Revenue Adjusted Net Income: 25 Mostly non cash losses related to gold hedges MTM ND / LTM EBITDA 27 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 16 - 73 8 6 - 20 - 31 - 49 - 44 - 79 Q4 2024 - 95 Q1 2025 187 272 280 64 118 270 198 168 351 286 40 Q4 2024 0.7 Q2 2025 0.8 Q2 2025 Q2 2025 37 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 0.9 Q3 2025 172 162 189 248 322 549 624 679 772 922 79 81 106 152 208 267 295 344 419 547 Q3 2025 Q3 2025 0.2 69 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q4 2025 0.28 Q4 2025 Q4 2025 73

 

 

15 Adjusted EBITDA of US$208 million, with strong financial performance in all business units 1. 1. This is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on sedar+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov Adjusted EBITDA 1 to Net Income Q4 2025 US$ million 208 Adjusted EBITDA (27) Depreciation and amortization (123) Financial expense (62) Income tax expense (16) Other expenses 82 Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative transactions 3 Foreign exchange 8 Deferred taxes over non monetary items Adjusted net income - 20 Net income 73 Non - cash impact • Almas: 50.7 • Borborema: 49.2 • Minosa: 47.9 • Aranzazu: 41.0 • Apoena: 21.7 • MSG: 9.6 • Corporate and projects: (12.0) • Non - cash losses related to gold hedges: US$(81.7) • Realized losses with gold hedges: US$ (21.6)

 

 

16 Strong cashflow from operations, combined with higher gold prices and sales volume increase 1. 1. This is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on sedar+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov Change in Cash position¹ – Q4 2025 (Managerial view) US$ million MSG Acquisition (3) Acquisition Altamira shares 343 Subtotal (8) Adjusted CAPE X (9) Proceeds from Debt / Repayments (40) Dividends 351 3 FX on cash & equivalents and others 289 Cash position, December 31, 2025 Cash position, September 30, 2025 208 Adjusted EBITDA 3 Exploration Expens e (22) (43) (28) Changes in WC and others Income Taxes paid (2) Lease Payments (22) Realized losses w/ gold hedges 445 Interest Paid (net of swap derivatives) Subtotal (3) Exploration Expenses (2) Exploration CAPEX in Projects (22) Expansion CAPEX (73) +94 Investment for growth (103) . 1. Adjusted Capex includes Sustaining Capex and Exploration Capex for the mines in production. 2. Cash position includes “Cash and Equivalents”, “Restricted Cash” and “ShortTerm Investments” 3. MSG Acquisition includes US$ payables acquired which were part of the purchase price consideration. For this analysis, such consideration was included in “MSG Acquisition” and excluded from changes in working capital and is not consistent with the presentation of such accounts in the Company`s 2025 Financial Statements

 

 

17 Strong cashflows from operations, combined with better operational performance and net proceeds from Nasdaq IPO 1. 1. This is a non - IFRS measure. See applicable reconciliation to IFRS in our earnings release report accompanying our financial statements filed from time to time on sedar+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov Change in Cash position¹ – 2025 (Managerial view) US$ million Bluestone and MSG Acquisition (4) Acquisition of Altamira shares 303 Subtotal (36) Interest Paid (net of swap derivatives) (63) (83) (116) Dividends and Share Repurchase 200 Net Proceeds from IPO 270 1 FX on cash & equivalents 289 Cash position, December 31, 2025 Cash position, December 31, 2024 548 Adjusted EBITD A 8 Exploration Expens e (62) Adjusted Capex Changes in WC and Others (85) Income Taxe s paid (16) Lease Payments (57) ’Realized losses w/ gold hedges 524 Proceeds from Debt / Repayments Subtotal ( 8 ) Exploration Expenses (6) Exploration CAPEX in Projects (111) Expansion CAPEX (91) +253 Investment for growth (220) . 1. Adjusted Capex includes Sustaining Capex and Exploration Capex for the mines in production. 2. Cash position includes “Cash and Equivalents”, “Restricted Cash” and “ShortTerm Investments” 3. MSG Acquisition includes US$ payables acquired which were part of the purchase price consideration. For this analysis, such consideration was included in “MSG Acquisition” and excluded from changes in working capital and is not consistent with the presentation of such accounts in the Company`s 2025 Financial Statements

 

 

Contact: Investor Relations – Natasha Utescher natasha . utescher@auraminerals . com ri@auraminerals . com www.auraminerals.com

 

 

Q&A

FAQ

How did Aura Minerals (AUGO) perform operationally in Q4 2025?

Aura Minerals delivered record quarterly production of 82.1k gold-equivalent ounces in Q4 2025, up 11% from Q3 and 23% from Q4 2024. Full-year 2025 production reached 280.4k GEO, landing in the upper half of the company’s 266k–300k GEO guidance range.

What were Aura Minerals (AUGO) key financial results for 2025?

Adjusted EBITDA reached US$207.9 million in Q4 and US$547.8 million for 2025, supported by strong production and margins. Recurring free cash flow was US$96 million in Q4 and US$256 million for the year, helping reduce net debt to US$117.6 million by year-end.

Why did Aura Minerals (AUGO) report a net loss in 2025 despite strong EBITDA?

The company’s 2025 net loss of US$80.8 million mainly reflects non-cash mark-to-market losses on gold hedge collars, including US$81.7 million in Q4. Excluding these derivative impacts, Aura reported positive adjusted net income of US$73 million in Q4 and US$206 million for the full year.

What production and cost guidance did Aura Minerals (AUGO) give for 2026?

For 2026, Aura guides consolidated production to 340k–390k gold-equivalent ounces, above 2025’s 280k. All-in sustaining costs are expected at US$1,488–US$1,601 per GEO, higher than 2025’s US$1,458, reflecting MSG integration, metal prices, mine sequencing, and expansion spending.

How strong is Aura Minerals (AUGO) balance sheet after 2025?

Aura ended 2025 with net debt of US$117.6 million, equal to 0.3x last-twelve-month adjusted EBITDA. This low leverage came despite completing the Mineração Serra Grande acquisition, funding Borborema and other growth projects, and paying dividends, supported by robust free cash flow and Nasdaq IPO proceeds.

What are the latest developments at Aura Minerals’ (AUGO) Borborema project?

Borborema’s mineral reserves increased to 1.5 million ounces, following approval to relocate a road that unlocked an additional 670 koz. An updated feasibility study shows an after-tax NPV of US$612.5 million and IRR of 42.8%, with an estimated 20.5-year mine life and average 65 koz annual production.

How is Aura Minerals (AUGO) performing on safety and operational stability?

Aura reported 18 consecutive months without lost-time incidents across all operations and projects, including more than 1,250 days without an LTI at Borborema. Independent consultants confirmed satisfactory stability for all dams, waste dumps, and heap leach pads, with Brazilian tailings dams receiving required stability declarations in December 2025.

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