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title: "Aura Minerals targets 50-MW geothermal power project at Guatemala’s Era Dorada mine"
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description: "Aura Minerals is advancing its Era Dorada gold mine in Guatemala, targeting first production in H1 2028. The project features a fully licensed 50-MW geothermal power asset owned by Aura. Feasibility studies indicate strong metrics: US$1.35 billion NPV, US$382 million capex, 36% IRR, and a 2.7-year payback period. Earthworks reached 60% completion as of mid-2026."
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# Aura Minerals targets 50-MW geothermal power project at Guatemala’s Era Dorada mine

-   Aura Minerals advanced Era Dorada, a gold mine under construction in Jutiapa, Guatemala, targeting first production in H1 2028. \* Board authorization granted in April 2026; earthworks reached 60% physical completion in April–June. \* Feasibility metrics: NPV US$ 1.35 billion, capex US$ 382 million, IRR 36%, payback 2.7 years. \* Project includes a 50 MW geothermal power asset, described as fully licensed and owned by Aura. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Aura Minerals Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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