Aura Minerals Inc. is a global mining company operating within the materials sector, specifically in the metals mining subsector, with a primary focus on gold and copper. It was initially established as Baldwin Consolidated Mines, and its current name reflects a strategic shift toward the production of precious metals. Corporate governance practices align with international standards, while the original motivation centered on consolidating mineral rights in geologically promising regions across the Americas.
Core products include gold, copper, and silver sourced from operating mines and development-stage projects. Activities are concentrated in the Americas, with operations in Honduras (Minosa / San Andrés mine), Brazil (Apoena EPP, Almas, and Borborema mines), and Mexico (Aranzazu mine), in addition to exploration projects in Guatemala and Colombia.
Competitive conditions are influenced by metal price volatility, geopolitical risks, environmental compliance requirements, and competition from global mining companies. The organization maintains a significant operational scale, with five producing mines and over 630 thousand hectares of mineral rights, according to recent technical reports.
The operational structure is based on wholly owned mines, exploration projects, integrated logistics from extraction to processing, and corporate units located in the United States and Brazil, supported by regional engineering and technical offices.
The company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker ORA, with additional listings through Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on B3 and on the OTCQX market, according to regulatory filings.
History and foundation
The company traces its origins to 1946, when it was established as Baldwin Consolidated Mines, incorporated in an offshore jurisdiction and structured to operate in mineral exploration.
During its early years, strategic efforts focused on acquiring mineral rights across the Americas, navigating geological, funding, and infrastructure challenges while gradually advancing project feasibility.
Expansion included the addition of new markets and producing assets, such as the Aranzazu mine in Mexico and gold operations in Brazil and Honduras, strengthening its presence in both precious and base metals.
A key milestone occurred in 2007 with the official name change to Aura Minerals Inc., aligned with a corporate restructuring process and a consolidated focus on gold and copper production.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company implemented strategic advancements, including reserve updates under NI 43-101 standards, progress on projects such as Carajás in Brazil, the acquisition of Era Dorada in Guatemala, and adoption of the “360° Mining” management model, incorporating sustainability and operational efficiency practices.
Additional Information
The Company Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 4.14 Billions, having an equity of $ 322.43 Millions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 771.59 Millions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ -42.83 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -96.64, a P/BV ratio of 12.84 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of AUGO was at 1.62%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker AUGO.