ARIS Mining Announces Colombian Ministry of Environment Resolution Related to the Santurbán Region
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ARIS MINING ANNOUNCES COLOMBIAN MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE SANTURBÁN REGION
Vancouver, Canada, March 5 , 2025 – Aris Mining Corporation (Aris Mining or the Company) (TSX: ARIS;
NYSE-A: ARMN) announces that the Colombia n Ministry of Environment has completed the public
consultation process initiated in November 2024 in respect of the resolution establishing a Tempor ary
Reserve Area (TRA) in the Santurbán region of the Santander Department, where the Soto Norte Project is
located. Effective March 4th, this resolution allows the Ministry of Environment to evaluate water resources
in the area and temporarily suspend the issuance of environmental licenses for two years. As previously
announced, this resolution does not affect Aris Mining’s Segovia Operations , the Marmato Mine or the
Lower Mine Project, all of which are licensed and located outside the designated study area.
Neil Woodyer , CEO of Aris Mining, commented “ Following the start of the consultation process for the
proposed TRA that we announced in November 2024, Aris Mining has continued to advance environmental
and technical studies of a smaller-scale version of the Soto Norte Project, with completion expected by mid-
2025. Once finalized and with significant local support for the project from the Soto Norte community, we
look forward to engaging with the Ministry of Environment and its new leadership , as our redesigned
project aligns with the resolution’s focus on environmental protection. We are taking a new approach
compared to previous permitting submissions, featuring scaled -down mining operations and processing
facilities, a reduced environmental impact, and new processing options to support local small-scale miners.
Building on our successful partnerships with small-scale miners at our other Colombian mine sites, the Soto
Norte Project offers a responsible solution to reduce existing harm from unauthorized mining activities in
the Santurbán region.”
The Soto Norte Project remains several years away from development and is planned to commence
following the completion of the ongoing expansions of our Segovia and Marmato Mines.
About Aris Mining
Founded in September 2022, Aris Mining was established with a vision to build a leading Latin America -
focused gold mining company. Our strategy blends current production and cashflow generation with
transformational growth driven by expansions of our opera ting assets, exploration and development
projects. Aris Mining is listed on the TSX (ARIS) and the NYSE -A (ARMN) and is led by an experienced team
with a track record of value creation, operational excellence, financial discipline and good corporate
governance in the gold mining industry.
Aris Mining operates two underground gold mines in Colombia: the Segovia Operations and the Marmato
Upper Mine, which together produced 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024. With expansions underway, Aris
Mining is targeting an annual production rate of more than 450,000 ounces of gold following the ramp -up
of the Segovia mill expansion, expected during the second half of 2025, and the new Marmato Lower Mine,
which is expected to ramp up in 2026. In addition, Aris Mining operates the 51% owned Soto Norte joint
venture, where studies are underway on a new, smaller scale development plan, with results expected in
mid-2025. In Guyana, Aris Mining owns the Toroparu gold/copper project, further diversifying its asset
portfolio.
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Colombia is rich in high-grade gold deposits and Aris Mining is actively pursuing partnerships with the
Country’s dynamic small -scale mining sector. With these partnerships, we enable safe, legal, and
environmentally responsible operations that benefit both local communities and the industry.
Aris Mining intends to pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities to unlock value through scale
and diversification.
Additional information on Aris Mining can be found at www.aris-mining.com, www.sedarplus.ca, and on
www.sec.gov.
Aris Mining Contact
Oliver Dachsel
Senior Vice President, Capital Markets
+1.917.847.0063
Lillian Chow
Director, Investor Relations & Communications
Forward-Looking Information
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Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-
looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the purpose, timing and impact of the TRA,
the Company’s plans and proposed timing related to the Soto Norte Project, the benefits of the Company’s partnership
model with small-scale minors, compliance of the Company’s revised development plan with environmental standards
and the TRA , the potential economic and environmental benefits of the Soto Norte Project, anticipated production
growth, timing of the completion of the Segovia mill expansion and the ramp -up of the Marmato Lower Mine .
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