Aura Minerals

Aura Minerals (NASDAQ: AUGO, B3: AURA33) is a mid-tier gold and copper producer focused on the Americas, with six operating mines and three growth projects, being one in development and two exploration projects. The Company has recently announced the beginning of Borborema Mine commercial production, its fifth operation online constructed on time and on budget, also the purchase of MSG Mine, marking an important milestone in Aura’s growth trajectory, positioning Aura to produce around 450,000 GEO annually. Considering the operational mines and the exploration pipeline, Aura is prepared to further increase its annual production, while maintaining the highest dividend yield in the gold sector.

Management Profile

Kleber Cardoso, CFO

Mr. Cardoso joined Aura in March 2019 in the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr, Cardoso is an Economist from Unicamp in Brazil and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, with majors in Finance, Strategy and International Business. Prior to joining Aura, Mr. Cardoso was the CFO of Santista, a large denim manufacturer with operations in Brazil and Argentina. Prior to Santista, Mr. Cardoso worked for Mover Participações, one of the largest conglomerates in Brazil, and was involved in M&A projects. Mr. Cardoso has also worked in the management consulting industry for A.T. Kearney and Accenture in a variety of industries and projects.

What is your rationale for taking part in 121 Mining Investment?

Our participation in 121 is focused on raising investor awareness. Aura is a dual-listed (NASDAQ:AUGO | B3: AURA33) gold and copper producer in the Americas with a robust growth outlook which includes 1 project in development and 2 exploration projects. Aura provides sector-leading dividends, with the highest yield globally at 11% LTM, 9% in 2024, followed by 6% in both 2022 and 2023.

What recent news would you like to highlight to investors attending?

• Sep 23 - Aura Declares Commercial Production at Borborema.
• Sep 8 - Delisting From TSX
• Aug 6 - Aura Declares Dividend Of Us$0.33 Per Share And Us$0.11 Per Bdr Based On Q2 2025 Results, Resulting In A Dividend Yield Of 7.4%1 In The Ltm
• Jul 17 - IPO in NASDAQ

What are your key goals for the next 3, 6 and 12 months?

12 Months

Construction of Era Dorada Project or Matupá Project; Borborema capacity increase; Almas underground project

What do you think makes your company such a compelling investment?

Aura is a gold and copper producer with a proven track record of growth and a clear path of continuous expansion. This performance is underpinned by strong operational results and high-return projects. The company has established itself as a leader in dividend distribution, consolidating its position as both a growing enterprise and a consistent dividend payer.

What are the top 3 key investor takeaways?

1. Well-run diversified gold and copper portfolio with a well-balanced mix of operating and development assets

2. Clear path to continue adding production ounces from several actionable growth initiatives - 2 growths projects on way and one exploration

3. High return and cash generation, consistently beating market growth expectations - One of the Highest Dividend of the sectos