Aura Minerals Secures Construction License for Era Dorada Project
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Project Milestone: Aura Minerals has secured the construction license for the Era Dorada Project, marking a significant milestone that is expected to propel the company's mining development in Guatemala.
- Early Works Initiation: The company has commenced early works including environmental programs, road detours, and mine dewatering, ensuring the project progresses smoothly while adhering to local environmental standards.
- Community Engagement Commitment: Aura has engaged in over 853 hours of dialogue with local communities, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and responsible mining, aimed at delivering positive impacts for surrounding communities.
- Strategic Investment Context: The project's development complements Aura's strategic acquisition of Bluestone Resources in 2025, which owns 100% of the Era Dorada Project, further solidifying the company's market position in the region.
Analyst Views on AUGO
Wall Street analysts forecast AUGO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AUGO is 50.40 USD with a low forecast of 48.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.80 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 68.300
Low
48.00
Averages
50.40
High
52.80
Current: 68.300
Low
48.00
Averages
50.40
High
52.80
About AUGO
Aura Minerals Inc. is a mid-tier gold and copper production company. It is focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. Its five operating assets include the Minosa gold mine in Honduras; the Almas, Apoena, and Borborema gold mines in Brazil; and the Aranzazu copper, gold, and silver mine in Mexico. It also owns Era Dorada, a gold project in Guatemala; Tolda Fria, a gold project in Colombia; and three projects in Brazil: Matupa, which is under development; Sao Francisco, which is in care and maintenance; and the Carajas copper project in the Carajas region, in the exploration phase. The Aranzazu Mine is an underground copper mine that is located within the Municipality of Concepcion Del Oro in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico. Almas is an open-pit mining operation with ore processing through the CIL system, located in the Almas Greenstone Belt. It also owns Mineracao Serra Grande gold mine located in Crixas, in the state of Goias, Brazil.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
