Aris maintains production forecast of up to 350,000oz in 2026 while accelerating expansion in Colombia

Aris Mining has reported a 31% year-on-year increase in gold production for the first half of 2026, totaling 148,000 ounces from its Colombian operations. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 300,000 to 350,000 ounces as it advances key infrastructure projects at its Marmato and Segovia mines. This expansion is a significant development for the regional mining sector, as the company aims to eventually reach a combined annual output of 500,000 ounces.

Aris Mining’s operational momentum in Colombia is highlighted by a strong first half of 2026, where the company achieved 148,000 ounces of gold production. This performance represents a 31% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, driven by activity at its primary assets. Based on these results, the company has maintained its annual production guidance, targeting between 300,000 and 350,000 ounces for the full year. This growth trajectory follows a successful 2025, during which the Segovia and Marmato operations produced approximately 257,000 ounces of gold.

A critical component of Aris Mining’s growth strategy is the expansion of the Marmato mine, where the construction of a new Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) plant is currently underway. Neil Woodyer, the company’s President and CEO, confirmed that the assembly of mill components is progressing well, with the first gold production from the facility scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new CIP plant is designed with a processing capacity of 5,000 tonnes per day (t/d) and is expected to reach full utilization by the end of 2027. This facility will work in tandem with the existing 1,000 t/d flotation plant already in operation at the site.

The long-term outlook for Aris Mining’s Colombian portfolio suggests a significant scaling of operations, with the combined output of Segovia and Marmato projected to reach approximately 500,000 ounces of gold per year once full capacity is achieved. These expansion efforts involve both prospecting and the extraction of mineral resources across underground and open-pit operations. The company reports that the new facility will also enable it to serve the beverage market in the Caribbean region, strengthen Bavaria’s operations, and facilitate exports. These developments are pivotal for the Colombian mining industry as Aris Mining transitions from its current production levels toward becoming a half-million-ounce annual producer.