Aura Minerals Q3 revenue beats estimates on record production
Overview
British Virgin Islands gold and copper miner's Q3 revenue rose 56% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 climbed 56% yr/yr, driven by record production and higher prices
Company achieved record quarterly production, led by Borborema and MSG mines
Outlook
Aura expects 2026 production between 340k and 390k gold equivalent ounces (GEO)
Company targets more than 600k GEO annual production in the medium term
Aura expects mining fleet insourcing to reduce AISC by $150-$200/oz starting in 2027
Result Drivers
BORBOREMA PERFORMANCE - Record production at Borborema mine, driven by higher grades and increased plant feed, contributed significantly to overall output growth
MSG TURNAROUND - Production at MSG mine rose 85% QoQ as operational turnaround advanced, with higher grades, increased ore feed, and improved recovery rates
FAVORABLE METAL PRICES - Higher realized prices for gold (+24% YoY) and copper (+45% YoY) supported revenue and earnings growth
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Beat | $386 mln | $351.14 mln (3 Analysts) |
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