Aris Mining Corp (ARIS)

Aris Mining Corp. reported a 6% increase in gold production and a 21% increase in gold revenue in Q1 2026. The company also reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting. A breakthrough milestone was achieved at the Marmato underground development. Revisions to its equity compensation plan were announced. Aris Mining reported its Q4 and full-year 2025 results, which included gold production of 256,503 ounces for the full year. The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in February 2026. Aris Mining closed the acquisition of the remaining 49% of Soto Norte. Over the last 12 months, the stock price has increased by 236.41%, with a year-to-date return of 21.26% as of May 8, 2026.

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Aris Mining Corp. is a Canadian gold mining company focused on operations and development in South America. The company operates the Segovia and Marmato underground gold mines in Colombia, which produced approximately 257,000 ounces of gold in 2025. Expansion projects are underway to increase annual production to approximately 500,000 ounces of gold. Aris Mining also has development projects, including the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia and the Toroparu gold project in Guyana, with a longer-term objective of approximately 1 million ounces of annual gold production.

Aris Mining Corp. has a geographic footprint primarily in South America, with operating mines and development projects located in Colombia and Guyana. The company's headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada.

Aris Mining's brand reputation has been positively influenced by its operational achievements and financial performance. Progress on expansion projects at Marmato and the advancement of development projects like Toroparu and Soto Norte contribute to a positive perception. The company's strategy of incorporating contract mining partners in Colombia to ensure community harmony and share profitability also suggests a focus on responsible operations. The uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange in February 2026 indicates a growing profile.

Institutional ownership stands at approximately 45.45% to 58.3% of Aris Mining Corp. Major institutional shareholders include MM Asset Management Inc., MMCAP International Inc. SPC, Kopernik Global Investors, LLC, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., Van Eck Associates Corporation, and Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Individual insiders hold about 2.26% to 6.49% of the shares. There was a notable insider sale by Douglas Bowlby in December 2025.