Company Overview

Aris Mining Corporation is a gold mining company focused on the exploration, development, and operation of gold assets in Latin America, with its core activities centered in Colombia. The company operates in the precious metals mining industry, primarily producing gold for global markets. Its revenue is driven by gold production, processing, and sales from its wholly owned mining operations, supported by ongoing exploration and expansion initiatives.

The company’s primary assets include the Segovia Operations and the Marmato Complex, which together position Aris Mining as one of the largest gold producers in Colombia. Aris Mining emphasizes scale, operational efficiency, and long-life assets, supported by existing infrastructure and permitted expansion potential. The company was formed in 2022 through the merger of Aris Gold Corporation and GCM Mining Corp., combining complementary assets and management expertise to create a larger, diversified gold producer with a focus on disciplined capital allocation and sustainable mining practices.

Business Operations

Aris Mining generates revenue through the extraction, processing, and sale of gold from its operating mines. Its business is organized around two principal operating assets: the Segovia Operations, a high-grade underground mining complex with multiple mines and a centralized processing plant, and the Marmato Complex, which includes both a producing upper mine and a large-scale, long-life underground development project.

Operations are primarily domestic to Colombia, with gold sold into international markets at prevailing market prices. The company controls mineral concessions, processing facilities, and supporting infrastructure, including milling and tailings management assets. Aris Mining also works with local contractors and maintains formalized arrangements with small-scale miners at Segovia, integrating them into its legal and processing framework. As of available public disclosures, the company does not report material joint ventures outside its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Strategic Position & Investments

Aris Mining’s strategic direction is focused on increasing production, extending mine life, and lowering unit costs through organic growth. Key initiatives include the expansion of the Segovia Operations throughput and the development of the Marmato Lower Mine, a large underground project intended to significantly increase annual gold output over the long term. These projects are supported by existing permits and infrastructure, which management identifies as a competitive advantage.

The company’s formation itself represents a major strategic investment, consolidating assets through the merger of Aris Gold Corporation and GCM Mining Corp. Aris Mining continues to invest in exploration drilling at both Segovia and Marmato to convert and expand mineral resources and reserves. It is also involved in sustainability and community investment programs, which management positions as critical to maintaining long-term operating stability in Colombia. No material diversification into non-gold commodities has been publicly confirmed.

Geographic Footprint

Aris Mining’s operations and development assets are concentrated in Colombia, which serves as the company’s primary operating region and strategic focus. The Segovia Operations are located in the Antioquia Department, while the Marmato Complex is situated in the Caldas Department, both historically significant gold-producing regions.

The company is headquartered in Canada, with corporate functions and capital markets activities managed from North America, while operational leadership and workforce are largely based in Colombia. Although Aris Mining sells gold into global markets, it does not report operating mines outside Colombia as of the most recent public disclosures, making the country central to its operational and geopolitical exposure.

Leadership & Governance

Aris Mining is led by a management team with extensive experience in mining operations, mine development, and capital markets, particularly in Latin America. The leadership emphasizes operational excellence, safety, disciplined growth, and responsible mining practices as core elements of its strategic vision.

Key executives include:

• Neil Woodyer – Executive Chair
• Matthew Doherty – President and Chief Executive Officer
• Alberto Calderón – Chief Operating Officer
• Andrew Dougherty – Chief Financial Officer
• Sebastián Barrera – Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs

The board and management structure reflects a blend of technical, financial, and regional expertise, with governance practices aligned to public company standards in Canada and the expectations of international institutional investors.