Aura Announces S&P Global Upgrades Outlook to Positive B+ Rating on Larger Scale and Financial Performance

Core Viewpoint - Aura Minerals Inc. has received a positive outlook upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, affirming its B+ global scale long-term issuer credit rating and 'brAA' Brazilian national scale rating, indicating potential for growth and stability in the company's financial standing [1][2]. Group 1: Credit Rating Upgrade - S&P Global Ratings upgraded Aura's outlook to positive from stable, while maintaining its B+ global scale long-term issuer credit rating and 'brAA' Brazilian national scale rating [1]. - The upgrade reflects factors such as the U.S. listing facilitating accelerated growth without increased leverage, a strong track record in project construction and asset turnaround, and record high gold prices enhancing free operating cash flow [2]. Group 2: Future Growth Potential - Over the next 12 months, S&P suggests a potential upgrade if Aura successfully scales operations, particularly through the ramp-up of the Borborema project, integration of Serra Grande, and initiation of another project, while maintaining gross debt to EBITDA below 2.0x [3].