Aura Minerals Raises US$55M Dividend with 6.2% Yield After Q4 Record EBITDA
Aura Minerals declared a US$0.66 per share dividend, totaling US$55.12M, to be paid March 18 to record-date shareholders, yielding 6.2% over the last 12 months. Q4 record-high production and EBITDA underpinned a board-approved payout exceeding its 20% EBITDA policy minimum.
1. Dividend Declaration
Aura Minerals’ board approved a US$0.66 per common share dividend, equivalent to approximately US$55.12 million, surpassing its minimum 20% of Adjusted EBITDA policy. Holders of Brazilian Depositary Receipts will receive US$0.22 per BDR, with payments in reais based on the pre-payment exchange rate.
2. Q4 Operational and Financial Results
In Q4 2025, the company achieved record-high gold production at stable unit costs and benefitted from elevated gold prices, driving record Adjusted EBITDA. These operational gains provided the financial capacity to authorize a dividend above the policy threshold.
3. Payment Schedule and Yield
The dividend will be payable in US dollars on March 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2026, while BDR holders receive payment on or around March 26, 2026. This distribution contributes to a trailing 12-month dividend and buyback yield of 6.2%.
4. Milestones and Strategic Outlook
Recent achievements include declaring commercial production at Borborema, completing the MSG acquisition, securing an early-works license for Era Dorada, advancing Matupá, and finalizing a Borborema road-relocation agreement. Aura aims to exceed 600 koz gold equivalent output annually while expanding reserves and maintaining disciplined M&A and shareholder returns.