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Sustainability
Report

2024

Aura

Highlights

EMPLOYEES

1,406

Employees

4,978

Outsourced employees

18% of women

in the total number of employees

Zero
Accidents

oh high-consequence during the construction of Borborema

0.31 Accident Rate

at work with serious consequences among employees

Highlights

COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT

R$6,1 mi

invested in economic and social development programs

+55% spent

with local partners

EMPRESA SOCIALMENTE RESPONSÁVEL SEAL

in Honduras and Mexico for the second year running

WOMANFRIENDLY COMPANY TROPHY

Apoena Unit for the second year running

GEO: Gold Equivalent Ounce

COMPANY

Production of

267,232 GEO¹

above the guidance

+13% compared to 2023

US$ 1,320/GEO AISC,

at the lower end of the guidance range

US$ 42 mi

in dividends

Adjusted EBITDA of

US$ 266.8 mi + 99% compared to 2023

Leverage of 0.70 x Net Debt/EBITDA

US$ 594.2 mi

in net revenue

+43% compared 2023

Aura

Aura is a gold and copper mining company operating across the Americas, with operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras, and development projects in Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala. Its corporate offices are located in Miami (USA) and São Paulo (Brazil).

The Company aims to grow responsibly and sustainably, adhering to high environmental, safety, and social responsibility standards, in compliance with the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) and the UN Global Compact.

Mission

To find, mine, and deliver the most important and essential minerals that enable the world and humanity to create, innovate, and thrive.

Vision

To be one of the most trusted, responsible, respected, and results-oriented mining companies.

Values

People first, respect and care, ethical management, and innovation.

Commercial Operations

Our portfolio is focused on the production of gold and copper, which represent approximately 70% and 30% of the Company’s revenue, respectively. With units located throughout the Americas, we adopt a decentralized management model that brings agility and assertiveness to decision-making.

Apoena
(Mato Grosso, Brazil)
  • Mining complex in southeastern Mato Grosso, near Pontes e Lacerda, includes the following gold deposits: Lavrinha, Ernesto, Japonês, Nosde, and nearby prospects such as Japonês Oeste, Pombinhas, and other potential sites;
  • LOM: 7 years;
  • Annualized production (FY 2024): 37k GEO.
Almas
(Tocantins, Brazil)
  • Aura’s first greenfield project, fully owned and located in Tocantins, Brazil, consists of three deposits (Paiol, Vira Saia, and Cata Funda) and several exploration targets over a 101,000-hectare area;
  • Open-pit mining and gold ore processed through CIL (Carbon-in-Leach) system;
  • LOM: 10 years;
  • Annualized production (FY 2024): 54k GEO.
Aranzazu
(Zacateas, Mexico)
  • Located in Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, near the Coahuila border;
  • Underground copper mining with gold as a by-product;
  • LOM: 10 years;
  • Annualized production (FY 2024): 97k GEO;
Minosa
(Copán, Honduras)
  • In the western highlands of Honduras, in La Unión municipality, about 150 km southwest of San Pedro Sula;
  • Open-pit gold mining with heap leaching;
  • LOM: 4 years;
  • Annualized production (FY 2024): 78k GEO;

Culture
Aura 360

Aura 360 Culture is the foundation that guides all of the Company’s decisions, translating our strategy into an integrated operating model. It is represented by a mandala composed of three rings:

  • Outer ring: our stakeholders;
  • Middle ring: our values;
  • Inner ring: our practices.

With decentralized management, Aura 360 Culture provides autonomy for local decisions, while continuous investment in internal leadership ensures cultural alignment and sustainable growth. This approach drives innovation, strengthens team dialogue, and fosters an environment where everyone thrives.

Aura 360 Actions

In 2024, we took a significant step by conducting our first company-wide organizational climate survey using the Great Place to Work (GPTW) methodology. We achieved a high participation rate, with 73% of employees responding — 968 forms and 1,670 comments. The overall result was extremely positive, with GPTW certification granted in every country where we operate. The structured feedback also allowed us to identify areas for improvement, leading to the development of a global action plan.

People First

Driven by Aura 360 Culture, three major initiatives were implemented in 2024 to reinforce our commitment to health and safety:

1.Safety Day, with a full stop of activities across operations to discuss safety;

2.Implementation of EHS Committees at management level, monitored by the Corporate Committee;

3.Implementation of Critical Risk Management governance.

Sustainability and Strategy

ESG Commitments

In 2024, we completed the compliance process for the World Gold Council’s RGMPs and CFGS, reaffirming our commitment to ethical and sustainable mining. This certification ensures our operations meet the highest standards of governance, social responsibility, and environmental protection — fostering transparency, minimizing negative impacts, and driving socioeconomic development in our regions of operation.

Aura is also a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and participates in various associations and initiatives that reinforce our vision of responsible mining, generating value for all and earning market recognition through awards and distinctions.

Innovation and Technology

In 2024, Aura’s Innovation Program remained active at the unit level, where teams conducted their own campaigns and awards. This decentralization made the program more dynamic and adapted to each operation’s reality. The evaluation criteria remained: innovation level, simplicity, impact, and scalability.

 

 

Data and AI Journey

 

We advanced digitalization at Aranzazu, transitioning from manual processes to an intelligent system based on Python, artificial intelligence, and Node-RED integration. The solution enables real-time analysis, automated recommendations, and remote control via chatbot. The next steps include automating the entire flotation and grinding circuit, promoting autonomy, efficiency, and operational reliability.

Communities

Community Relations

To generate positive and lasting impact, we invest in infrastructure and essential services such as sanitation, electricity, and healthcare in remote areas, maintaining active communication channels to ensure continuous dialogue and meet community needs.

Local Technical Training

In 2024, the Operator Training School in Borborema trained local residents in Currais Novos (Rio Grande do Norte) through a free mining course. Of the 60 students selected, 63% were hired by the company, strengthening the local economy and promoting social inclusion and sustainable development.

Supplier Development Program

In 2024, the Apoena unit launched an innovative Supplier Development Cycle to train micro and small entrepreneurs in Pontes e Lacerda, helping drive local socioeconomic development, enhance competitiveness, and foster regional innovation.

GHG Emissions

We reassessed the GHG emission inventories of our units between 2020 and 2024, aligned with the GHG Protocol guidelines, to enhance our strategy in this area.

Key improvements in this cycle included:

 

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