First Gold Pour At Almas Mine In Brazil

ROAD TOWN, BC - Aura Minerals Inc. announced the first gold pour at Almas Mine since the commencement of production on April 23, approximately 152.00 tons of ore was processed, 46,000 in June and 106,000 tons in July from the Paiol pit, nearing the nominal capacity of 114,000 tons per month. The commissioning of the mill is ongoing and above Aura’s expectations with commercial production anticipated in soon. The Company is on track to meet the 2023 guidance of between 23,000 to 28,000 ounces.

Rodrigo Barbosa, President, and CEO, said, “Achieving the first gold pour at Almas is a significant milestone for Aura given it is the first ever green field project we have constructed, and that being on time and on budget. We are proud of this achievement, and I would like to thank our entire team for their tireless efforts and the community for their unwavering support. We expect to announce commercial production imminently and look forward to showcasing how Almas will positively impact production and financial outlook.”