Aura Minerals announced preliminary production results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with total production reaching 75,437 gold equivalent ounces in Q2 2026, an 8% decrease from the previous quarter but 18% higher than Q2 2025. For the first six months of 2026, production hit a record 157,574 GEO at current prices, a 27% increase over the same period last year. Sales in H1 2026 totaled 159,129 GEO, up 29% year-over-year. CEO Rodrigo Barbosa noted that Q2 production was in line with expectations and the company remains on track for its full-year guidance, while highlighting progress on strategic growth projects including the Era Dorada construction and the MSG turnaround strategy. Among the six operating mines, Aranzazu produced 17,882 GEO in Q2, up 14% quarter-over-quarter, while Almas output rose 25% year-over-year to 16,130 GEO, driven by plant expansion. Minosa, Apoena, Borborema, and MSG all saw quarterly production declines due to mine sequencing and lower grades, consistent with the company's plans.
Aura Minerals Inc. Common SharesRecord first-half production and sales up 29% year-over-year indicate strong operational performance and demand for gold.