On January 6, 2026, Aura Minerals Inc. secured a construction license for its Era Dorada Project in Guatemala (formerly Cerro Blanco). Early site works have already commenced, marking a pivotal shift from feasibility to development. The project targets the extraction of over 1.6 million ounces of gold at an annual rate of 100–120 thousand ounces, with infrastructure work focused on portal access, ventilation raises and initial decline development. This milestone not only underpins Aura’s growth pipeline but also sets a regional benchmark for responsible underground mining practices, with planned investments in water management, tailings mitigation and community engagement initiatives designed to foster local support and minimize environmental footprint.

Aura delivered a company-record 82,067 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) in Q4 2025, reflecting an 11% lift over the prior quarter and a 23% increase year-over-year. Full-year output reached 280,414 GEO, surpassing 2024 by 5% on a comparable basis and placing production at the upper half of the guidance range of 266,000–300,000 GEO. Key contributors included Borborema, which ramp-up activities boosted quarter-on-quarter throughput by 54%, and Almas, where expanded plant capacity drove a 5% gain versus Q3. The December acquisition of Mineração Serra Grande (MSG) contributed an additional 4,761 GEO. Management highlighted robust operational execution across all six mines, positioning Aura to leverage its expanded asset base and accelerate toward a 600,000 GEO annual run-rate in coming years.