Aura Minerals targets 50-MW geothermal power project at Guatemala’s Era Dorada mine
AUGO•Project economics and geothermal power asset
Feasibility metrics for the project include:
- NPV: US$ 1.35 billion
- Capex: US$ 382 million
- IRR: 36%
- Payback: 2.7 years
The project also includes a 50 MW geothermal power asset, described as fully licensed and owned by Aura.
Era Dorada mine advances toward first production in 2028
Aura Minerals advanced Era Dorada, a gold mine under construction in Jutiapa, Guatemala, targeting first production in H1 2028.
Board authorization was granted in April 2026; earthworks reached 60% physical completion in April–June.
