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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, November 4, 2024 – Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed its unaudited consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis (together, “Financial and Operational Results”) for the period ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). The full version of the Financial and Operational Results can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.auraminerals.com or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.
Rodrigo Barbosa, President, and CEO of Aura, commented, “We are pleased to report that we entered the first nine months of 2024 on a robust growth trajectory, achieving our fifth consecutive increase in LTM production and reaching a record-high EBITDA of US$187 million. In Q3 2024, with an average gold price of US$2,507 / Oz, we achieved record-high Adjusted EBITDA for a single quarter, at $78.1 million, over 39% higher than Q2 2024. In addition to higher production and higher gold prices, we also managed to have a 3% reduction in our AISC per GEO, keeping us on track to achieve our production and cash cost Guidance for the year. Moreover, the construction of Borborema is now 54% complete and remains on schedule, with ramp-up start anticipated for Q1 2025, setting the stage for a strong year ahead.”
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Declares Dividend of US$0.24 Per Share Based on Q3 2024 Results; BDR holders will receive R$ 0.08 per BDR
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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, November 4, 2024 - Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA, B3: AURA33 and OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) has approved an amendment to its dividend policy (“Dividend Policy”), with the intention of declaring and paying dividends on a quarterly basis. Under the Dividend Policy, the Company will determine quarterly cash dividends in an aggregate amount equal to 20% of its reported Adjusted EBITDA1 for the relevant three months less sustaining capital expenditures and exploration capital expenditures for the same period.
Dividends are expected to be declared four times per year, starting in Q4 2024, based on the reported results and capital expenditures for the applicable three-month period, with a record date that is no less than seven business day after the date of the press release announcing the financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of each calendar quarter. Dividends are expected to be declared four times per year, starting in being declared in Q4 2024, according to the Q3 2024 results, based on the reported results and capital expenditures for the applicable three-month period, with a record date that is no less than seven business day after the date of the press release announcing the financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of each calendar quarter. As such, any dividend payable under the Dividend Policy will be declared together or soon after the press release announcing the financial statements and MD&A of each calendar quarter1.
In addition to the amended Dividend Policy, the Board has declared and approved the payment of a dividend (the “Dividend”) of US$0.24 per common share (approximately US$17.4 million in total). The Dividend is in respect of and is based on Aura’s financial results for the three months ending September 30, 2024. This payment is above the minimum foreseen in the Company’s Dividend Policy.
The Dividend will be paid in US dollars on December 2, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2024 (“Record Date”).
Holders of the Company’s Brazilian Depositary Receipts as of Record Date will receive US$0.08 per BDR (since 1 Aura share is equivalent to 3 BDRs) and are expected to receive payment by December 18, 2024, and will receive the Brazilian Reais equivalent of the Dividend, based on a market exchange rate to be disclosed in a future Press Release, in advance of its payment date.
The Dividend is not subject to withholding taxes at the time of payment by the Company.
Rodrigo Barbosa, President & CEO commented, "We are excited to announce another dividend following strong Q3 results, underscoring our commitment to delivering consistent and sustainable returns to our shareholders while actively growing our business. The transition to a quarterly dividend policy highlights our confidence in Aura's long-term growth and operational strength, enabling us to reward shareholders regularly. With a demonstrated track record of paying sector leading dividends upon strong execution, Aura stands out as a Company that prioritizes shareholder value. With this move, we remain dedicated to maximizing returns through regular dividends and strategic share buybacks, while we invest on production and resources growth. We remain dedicated to maximizing returns through regular dividends and strategic share buybacks, while we invest to increase our production and mineral resources and reserves.”
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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, February 26, 2025 - Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA, B3: AURA33 and OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared and approved the payment of a dividend (the “Dividend”) of US$0.25 per common share (approximately US$18.3 million in total). This payment is above the minimum foreseen in the Company’s Dividend Policy (the “Dividend Policy”). The Dividend is in respect of and is based on Aura’s Q4 2024 financial results ended December 31, 2024. Under the Dividend Policy, the Company will determine quarterly cash dividends in an aggregate amount equal to 20% of its reported Adjusted EBITDA1 for
the relevant three months less sustaining capital expenditures and exploration capital expenditures for the same period. The Dividend will be paid in US dollars on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 6, 2025 (“Record Date”). Holders of the Company’s Brazilian Depositary Receipts as of Record Date will receive US$0.0833 per BDR (since 1 Aura share is equivalent to 3 BDRs) and are expected to receive payment on or around March 28, 2025, and will receive the Brazilian Reais equivalent of the Dividend, based on a market exchange rate to be disclosed in a future Press Release, in
advance of its payment date. As an example, BDR`s holders will receive: • Announced Dividend on February 26, 2025: USD 0.083334 per BDR
• Exchange Rate, based on closing rate as of 02/25/25, for USD to Brazilian Reais (BRL): BRL 5.7394 per USD
• Dividends Payable to Company BDR Holders: BRL 0.478284 per BDR. This value will change according the exchange rate
on the day previous to the payment day
• Record Date for Dividend Rights: March 6, 2025
• Payment Date: Until March 28, 2025
The Dividend is not subject to withholding taxes at the time of payment by the Company.
Rodrigo Barbosa, President & CEO commented, "We are pleased to announce a dividend of US$0.25 per share, reflecting our commitment to delivering value to our shareholders. This payment exceeds the minimum outlined in our Dividend Policy. Since our re-IPO in 2020, we have consistently prioritized strong cash flows, accelerated growth, and regular dividend distributions. As a result, Aura remains among the top dividend-yielding companies in the global gold mining sector, with combined dividend and share buyback yields of 13.5% in 2021, 6% in 2022 and 2023, and now 9.2% for the last 12 months.
Importantly, we achieved these returns while successfully developing the Almas mine and advancing the construction of the Borborema project while maintaining low debt leverage ratios."
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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, February 26, 2025 – Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed its audited consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis (together, “Financial and Operational Results”) for the period ended December 31, 2024. The full version of the Financial and Operational Results can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.auraminerals.com or on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.
Rodrigo Barbosa, President, and CEO of Aura, commented: “In 2024, we doubled our EBITDA to US$267 million, with average gold prices of nearly US$2,400 / Oz—well below current levels—while keeping costs firmly under control with our all-in sustaining costs (AISC) at US$1,320/Oz, below the industry average. Almas operation overcame a challenging first half to deliver an outstanding full-year performance, producing 54,129 Oz at an AISC of US$1,139/Oz. This success sets a strong foundation for Borborema, which remains on track and on budget for its 2025 startup, promising higher average production
and costs below our average AISC. Additionally, we bolstered our portfolio with the acquisition of a world-class deposit and achieved significant exploration progress. In all, 2024 marked another year of production growth, up 18% at constant metal prices, and advancement of new projects with US$159 million invested in growth for future years, all while delivering returns to shareholders through dividends
and ongoing share buybacks, yielding 9.2% in the LTM. Remarkably, while expanding operations, ramping up new mines, and building another mine, our safety record remains among the best in the industry, with only one non-severe lost-time incident (LTI) in two years”
Q4 2024 and 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights:
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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, March 24, 2025 – Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33)
(OTCQX: ORAAF) ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company") announces today that the Toronto Stock Exchange
(the "TSX") has accepted the Company's notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the
"NCIB") for its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Common Shares") listed on the TSX. The
Company is also announcing the concurrent renewal of its BDR buyback program (the "BDR Buyback
Program") for its Brazilian depositary receipts (the "BDRs") which are listed on the B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa,
Balcão (the "B3"), for the purchase of BDRs by the Company, its subsidiaries or investment vehicles.
Rodrigo Barbosa, Aura Minerals' President, and CEO, comments: "Aura has consistently delivered sector-
leading dividends in the precious metals space over the past three years, surpassing our policy in certain
cases, while substantially growing our assets and production profile. The re-institution of our NCIB and
BDR buyback programs reaffirms our commitment to providing value-enhancing growth opportunities for
our shareholders."
Renewal of NCIB
Under the NCIB, Aura Minerals may, if considered advisable, repurchase through the facilities of the TSX
and/or alternative Canadian trading systems, from time to time during the currency of the NCIB, up to an
aggregate of 2,694,168 Common Shares (less one-third the number of BDRs purchased under the BDR
Buyback Program), representing 10% of the "public float" (within the meaning of the rules of the TSX) as of
March 14, 2025, subject to the normal terms and limitations of such bids. The Company may commence
purchases of Common Shares under the NCIB on March 26, 2025, and the NCIB will remain in effect until
the earliest of: (i) March 25, 2026, (ii) the date upon which Aura Minerals acquires the maximum number of
Common Shares permitted under the NCIB, and (iii) the date upon which Aura Minerals provides written
notice of termination of the NCIB to the TSX.
Under the TSX rules, the Company may purchase up to 7,841 Common Shares on the TSX during any
trading day, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of 31,364 Common Shares on the
TSX during the six months ended February 28, 2025, other than purchases made pursuant to the block
purchase exception. The actual number of Common Shares which may be purchased pursuant to the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by the management of the Company, subject to applicable law and the rules of the TSX.
Purchases of Common Shares under the NCIB are expected to be made by Scotia Capital Inc. through the
facilities of the TSX and/or through alternative trading systems in Canada, if eligible, at prevailing market
prices. Common Shares purchased by the Company under the NCIB will be canceled or held as treasury
shares; provided that the conditions set forth in the Company's constating documents are satisfied.
The Company has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (an "ASPP") with a designated broker to
allow for the purchase of Common Shares under the NCIB at times when the Company would ordinarily
not be permitted to purchase shares due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods.
Renewal of BDR Buyback Program
Aura Minerals also intends to renew its buyback program for its BDRs, which are listed on the B3. Each BDR represents one-third of a Common Share. Under the BDR Buyback Program, the Company may purchase from time to time over 12 months, up to an aggregate of 8,082,504 BDRs (less three times the number of Common Shares purchased under the NCIB discussed above), representing 10% of the "public float" (within the meaning of the rules of the TSX) as of March 14, 2025. Purchases of BDRs under the BDR
Buyback Program are expected to be made by BTG Pactual Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.
2 through the facilities of the B3.
The BDR Buyback Program is not intended to (i) discontinue the Company's BDR program, or (ii) cancel the Company's registration with CVM as a foreign issuer registered as a category "A" publicly-held company. As of March 14, 2025, the Company had 71,615,308 issued and outstanding common shares and a "public float" (within the meaning of the rules of the TSX) of 26,941,681 Common Shares. The Company believes that the purchases are in the best interest of the Company and constitute a desirable use of its funds. The limit for purchases under the NCIB and the BDR Buyback Program is a combined aggregate limit of 2,694,168 Common Shares, or 10% of the "public float" of March 14, 2025.
The Company's previous normal course issuer bid for common shares on the TSX and its accompanying
buyback program for BDRs on the B3 commenced on March 18, 2024, and expired on March 17, 2025
(together, the “2024 NCIB and BDR Buyback Program”). The combined aggregate limit for purchases
under the 2024 NCIB and BDR Buyback Program was 2,261,426 Common Shares. As of March 14, 2025,
the Company had purchased 213,109 Common Shares and 3,385,318 BDRs for an average purchase price
of C$15.65 per Common Share and R$20.14 (approximately C$5.02)1 per BDR, respectively, under the
2024 NCIB and BDR Buyback Program.
The Company's filings can also be accessed on SEDAR+ www.sedarplus.com, at CVM at www.gov.br/cvm
and at B3 at www.b3.com.br.
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Budget, and Setting an ESG Benchmark
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, March 27, 2025 – Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (OTCQX: ORAAF)
(“Aura” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that production ramp-up at its Borborema Mine (“Borborema” or “Mine”)
has commenced. The mine and plant are currently in operation and the Company expects to achieve commercial production
by Q3 2025. Borborema is poised to become a cornerstone asset for Aura, expected to have the second-highest annual
production among the Company's five operations currently at production stage, once commercial production is achieved. Aura
envisions Borborema to be a strong economic driver and a testament to its strategic growth in Brazil's mining landscape.
Rodrigo Barbosa, President, and CEO, commented, “The start of production at Borborema marks a proud milestone for Aura—
our fifth mining operation and second greenfield project, projected to be one of our lowest-cost mines, built on time and on
budget in just 19 months with zero lost time incidents. This success showcases our strategy of creating simple, scalable, and
efficient projects that are easy to build and run, setting the stage for Aura as a reliable operator and new mine builder.
Borborema stands as a global ESG benchmark, driven by innovations like using grey water from the nearby municipality and
renewable energy, fully embodying our Aura 360 commitment to responsible operations.”
Mr. Barbosa added, “We are also pleased to highlight the strong economic fundamentals of the Mine, which delivers an after-
tax internal rate of return (IRR) of 41.8% on an unleveraged basis and 81.4% considering 50% leverage, based on a gold price
of US$2,600 per ounce1. Notably, these figures do not yet reflect the significant upside potential from future reserve growth,
particularly once the road relocation is executed.”
The 100% owned Borborema project is an open pit gold mine, located in the municipality of Currais Novos in the northeast of
Brazil. On August 30, 2023, Aura announced a Feasibility Study indicating an anticipated production of 748,000 ounces of
gold over 11.3-year LOM, with possibilities for even greater output in a deposit with over 2,000,000 contained ounces of gold
in Indicated Mineral Resource category. Aura holds 100% of Borborema Inc.'s shares, the owner of Borborema. According to
the Company’s Guidance announced on February 27, 2025, available on SEDAR+, the Company expects 2025 production at
Borborema to be between 33,000 and 40,000 ounces of gold.
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