Aris Mining Corporation

Name: ARIS Verdict Framework Scorecard — BUY
Item: Aris Mining Corporation
Rating: 20
Author: Mining Stock Report

BUY

TSX · Gold · Scored May 5, 2026

Composite Score 20/25

Management Skin-in-the-Game

4/5

Aris Mining's management has delivered consistent production growth (22% YoY increase to 256,503 oz in 2025), executed the acquisition of the remaining 49% of Soto Norte in Q4 2025 for US$60M, hit production guidance, and maintained an exceptionally strong cash balance of US$390M at year-end 2025. Q1 2026 showed 36% YoY gold production growth at Colombia operations. The team has a clear and publicly committed pathway to 500,000 oz/year and is executing visible milestones against that roadmap. Proven capital allocators with demonstrated operational discipline.

Project Geology Quality

4/5

Multiple high-quality assets across two jurisdictions: Segovia (high-grade underground, Colombia — cornerstone with second mill commissioned June 2025), Marmato (underground plus CIP plant expansion targeting Q4 2026 commissioning), Soto Norte (high-grade gold, Colombia — 100% owned post Q4 2025, PFS completed September 2025, environmental licensing initiated Q2 2026), and Toroparu (Guyana — PEA completed October 2025, PFS underway). The portfolio spans multiple development stages from producing to PFS to PEA, providing a clear organic growth pipeline. No NI 43-101 resource data available in this analysis from pre-extracted filings.

Capital Structure Health

5/5

Exceptionally clean capital structure. The ARIS.WT.A warrants (a significant prior overhang) expired July 29, 2025 after 98.7% exercise, generating US$114.8M in proceeds. Post-expiry, approximately 178 million shares outstanding with no remaining warrants and only stock options under the plan. US$390M cash balance as of December 31, 2025 (net of the Soto Norte acquisition) eliminates near-term dilution risk and self-funds all growth plans without requiring equity raises. Share count sourced from May 2025 report; post-warrant-expiry FD count not available from pre-extracted filings.

Catalyst Proximity

4/5

Multiple 2026 catalysts with stated timelines: (1) Soto Norte environmental permit application submitted Q2 2026 — triggers formal licensing process for a major new high-grade mine; (2) Marmato CIP plant commissioning expected Q4 2026 — step-change in mill throughput and gold recoveries; (3) Toroparu PFS in progress — will define capital requirements and NAV for the Guyana asset; (4) Second mill at Segovia commissioned June 2025, ramping to drive Colombia output toward 350Koz in 2026 guidance. Each catalyst is independently material.

Comparable Acquisition Value

3/5

Aris Mining trades at a Colombia jurisdiction discount relative to comparable gold producers in Tier 1 jurisdictions, but that discount may be overstated given the decades-long operating history and established community relations at Segovia. The Soto Norte and Toroparu assets represent significant unlocked NAV that is not fully reflected in the current share price at the Colombia-discounted multiple. Without formal resource/reserve figures from pre-extracted filings, a precise P/NAV multiple cannot be calculated. Strong production profile supports accretive acquisition comparables.

Analyst Summary

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) is one of the more compelling mid-tier gold growth stories in the current market. It is a profitable, self-funding producer (US$390M cash, no warrants) with a proven operational record (256Koz in 2025, 36% YoY growth in Q1 2026), multiple near-term development catalysts (Soto Norte permit, Marmato CIP, Toroparu PFS), and an extremely clean share structure. The main risk is Colombia jurisdiction discount — manageable given the company's decades of operating history at Segovia and strong community relationships. The valuation gap relative to Canadian-jurisdiction peers is likely to compress as production ramps toward 500Koz and the Soto Norte licensing advances. BUY with high confidence for investors comfortable with Colombia exposure. Cap-table and resource data not available from pre-extracted filings for this ticker.

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Company

Exchange / Ticker: TSX:ARIS
Jurisdiction: Colombia
Primary Commodity: Gold
Website: https://aris-mining.com

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