Prnewswireยท2025-07-07 12:00Core Viewpoint - Aris Mining Corporation reported a 13% increase in gold production for H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, driven by the successful commissioning of the expanded Segovia mill and an expected stronger production in the second half of the year [1][3]. Production and Sales Summary - Gold production for H1 2025 reached 113,415 ounces, up from 99,983 ounces in H1 2024, reflecting a 13% increase [1][6]. - Total sales for H1 2025 were 115,305 ounces, a 15% increase from 100,513 ounces in H1 2024 [1][6]. - Q2 2025 gold production was 58,652 ounces, a 7% increase over Q1 2025 [6]. - Q2 2025 gold sales were 61,024 ounces, a 12% increase over Q1 2025 [6]. Segovia Operations - Segovia Operations produced 99,076 ounces in H1 2025, a 12% increase compared to 88,613 ounces in H1 2024 [3][6]. - In Q2 2025, Segovia Operations processed 168,000 tonnes with an average gold grade of 9.85 g/t and recoveries of 96.1% [4]. - Gold produced from Segovia in Q2 2025 was 51,527 ounces, up from 47,549 ounces in Q1 2025 [4]. Marmato Narrow Vein Zone - Marmato Narrow Vein Zone produced 14,339 ounces in H1 2025, a 26% increase from 11,370 ounces in H1 2024 [3][6]. - In Q2 2025, Marmato processed 73,000 tonnes with an average gold grade of 3.35 g/t and recoveries of 90.2% [5]. - Gold produced from Marmato in Q2 2025 was 7,125 ounces, slightly down from 7,214 ounces in Q1 2025 [5]. Future Outlook - The company is targeting an annual production rate of over 500,000 ounces following the Segovia mill expansion and the construction of the Bulk Mining Zone at Marmato, expected to ramp up in H2 2026 [8]. - The company is also pursuing partnerships with Colombia's small-scale mining sector to enhance operational safety and environmental responsibility [9].