Aura Receives Construction License and Launches Early Works at Era Dorada Project, Marking Key Milestone in Guatemala
Construction License Secured: Early Works Underway at Era Dorada
Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUGO, B3: AURA33) has announced a significant advance in the development of its flagship Era Dorada Project in southeast Guatemala. As of January 6, 2026, the company has received its final construction license and has already commenced initial site development, moving the project decisively forward from the planning stage to physical execution.
Comprehensive Early Works: Environmental and Infrastructure Focus
The early site activities at Era Dorada include the launch of environmental programs, controlled vegetation management, the realignment of a main road, creation of internal access, mine dewatering, and the preparation of necessary platforms. These efforts set a robust foundation for later construction and responsible operations aligned with environmental and community standards.
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Construction License | Fully approved as of Jan 6, 2026 |
| Early Works | Site prep, roads, dewatering, environmental programs |
| Community Engagement | 853+ hours of roundtable dialogue with local stakeholders |
| Local Workforce | Hiring to focus locally; training costs included in budget |
| Project Location | Jutiapa, Guatemala; 160 km from capital, 7 km from nearest town |
| Power Access | Near La Baranca substation (20 MW capacity) |
Local Partnership and Community Inclusion Shape Project Outlook
Aura emphasized its extensive 853+ hours of direct dialogue with local communities in Asunción Mita and the broader Jutiapa region—an effort that underpins its commitment to transparent and inclusive project development. Notably, the Era Dorada project acquired all preliminary permits for underground mining following the January 2025 acquisition of Bluestone Resources, and today’s full construction license marks the last major regulatory hurdle to project initiation.
Responsible Mining Practices and Regional Impact
According to CEO Rodrigo Barbosa, the company’s approach goes beyond compliance, focusing on transparency, human rights, and ensuring social and environmental benefits extend to neighboring communities. The feasibility study, now public on regulatory sites and Aura’s website, supports a strategy of hiring locally, which is likely to foster economic opportunity as well as skills development in the Asunción Mita community and beyond.
What Makes the Era Dorada Project Stand Out?
- Underground mining strategy secured with permits
- 15.25 km2 exploitation license in a region with no prior mining activity, promising fresh opportunities for skilled local labor, particularly following the closure of the Goldcorp Marlin Mine in 2017
- Strategic access to infrastructure—year-round roads and nearby power supply
- Environmental and social inclusion built into project planning from the outset
Key Takeaway: Foundation Set for Responsible Growth and Regional Benefits
Securing the construction license and beginning early works signal Aura’s confidence and readiness to execute on the Era Dorada gold project. Investors and local stakeholders alike will be watching for future updates—especially as hiring ramps up and project activities accelerate on the ground. As Aura leans into its 360 Mining ethos, the Era Dorada development could reshape mining standards in Guatemala, with lasting impacts on both the company and the surrounding communities.
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