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Aura Announces Preliminary Q3 2025 and 9M 2025 Production Results, Reaching Record Highs
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Executive Summary
- Aura Minerals reported Q3 2025 preliminary production of 74,227 gold‑equivalent ounces (GEO), a 16% increase versus Q2 2025 and 9% above Q3 2024.
- The company achieved its first commercial production at the Borborema mine, delivering 10,219 GEO in September with a recovery rate >92%.
- Nine‑month (9M) 2025 production reached 203,592 GEO at guidance prices, positioning Aura within its 2025 guidance range of 266,000–300,000 GEO and on track for the full‑year target.
Key Details
- Total Q3 2025 Production (Current Prices): 74,227 GEO
- +16% vs. Q2 2025
- +9% vs. Q3 2024
- Constant‑price Q3 2025 Production: 74,227 GEO (17% increase QoQ)
- 9M 2025 Production (Guidance Prices): 203,592 GEO – +3% versus 9M 2024 and within the company’s guidance range.
Mine‑by‑Mine Highlights
| Mine | Q3 2025 GEO | QoQ % Change | YoY % Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aranzazu | 21,534 | –12% (price impact) | –12% (price impact) |
| Minosa | 18,138 | +1% | –13% (rainfall & stacking) |
| Almas | 15,088 | +17% | +1% (higher ore processed) |
| Apoena | 9,248 | +13% | +15% (recovery & tonnage) |
| Borborema | 10,219 | N/A (first commercial) | N/A |
*YoY % Change reflects conversion to GEO at current metal prices; price fluctuations affect the GEO metric.
- Aranzazu – Constant Prices: 62,046 GEO for 9M 2025 (+4% YoY)
- Minosa – Constant Prices: 53,831 GEO for 9M 2025 (–9% YoY)
- Almas – Constant Prices: 41,107 GEO for 9M 2025 (+10% YoY)
- Apoena – Constant Prices: 26,343 GEO for 9M 2025 (–12% YoY)
Production by Metal (Aranzazu – Q3 2025)
- Gold: 6,707 oz (‑3% QoQ)
- Silver: 141,117 oz (+3% QoQ)
- Copper: 9,726 k lbs (+2% QoQ)
- Molybdenum: 105 k lbs (new production)
Notable Operational Milestones
- Borborema achieved commercial production in September 2025, delivering >10k GEO with a recovery rate >92%, confirming the ramp‑up schedule.
- Almas plant expansion contributed to a 17% QoQ increase in GEO output.
- Apoena realized a 95% recovery rate, driving its 13% QoQ production uplift.
Notable Quotes
“We are pleased to announce a record high quarter of strong performance across our operations… A key milestone was the start of commercial production at Borborema, which delivered over 10,000 ounces with a recovery rate above 92%, setting the stage for a steady ramp‑up.” – Rodrigo Barbosa, CEO & President
All figures are preliminary and subject to final verification.
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