Prnewswire·2025-12-12 13:27Core Viewpoint - Aris Mining Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in the Soto Norte joint venture, resulting in 100% ownership of the Soto Norte Project and the termination of the associated precious metals stream previously granted to Mubadala [1][2]. Company Overview - Aris Mining was founded in September 2022 with a vision to become a leading gold mining company focused on South America, combining current production with growth through expansions and development projects [3]. - The company operates two underground gold mines in Colombia: Segovia Operations and Marmato Complex, which produced a total of 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024 [4]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to build a diversified gold business across Colombia and Guyana, focusing on strong cash flow generation from operating mines while pursuing growth through expansions and exploration [2]. - Aris Mining is targeting an annual production rate of over 500,000 ounces of gold, driven by the commissioning of a second mill at Segovia and the construction of the Bulk Mining Zone at the Marmato Complex, with first gold expected in H2 2026 [4]. Project Development - In Guyana, Aris Mining owns the Toroparu gold project, where a new Preliminary Economic Assessment has been completed, and a Prefeasibility Study is currently in progress [5]. - The Soto Norte gold project has completed a Prefeasibility Study confirming it as a high-grade, long-life project with strong economics, and environmental studies are being finalized for licensing submission in the first half of 2026 [6].