Aris Mining Hits the Big Board with Ambitious South American Plans

NEW YORK, NY – February 19, 2026 – Aris Mining Corporation made a significant leap onto the global financial stage today, as its common shares began trading on the prestigious New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “ARIS”. The move, an uplisting from the NYSE American exchange, marks a pivotal moment for the rapidly growing, South America-focused gold producer.

To commemorate the milestone, members of the company's senior management participated in the iconic NYSE Closing Bell ceremony, signaling a new chapter of enhanced visibility and access to the world's largest capital market. The company’s shares will continue to trade concurrently on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), unifying its ticker symbol across both major North American exchanges.

A Golden Debut on Wall Street

The market's initial reception was solid, with the stock trading around $18.79 per share on its debut, placing the company's market capitalization at approximately $3.87 billion. This formal entry to the "Big Board" comes on the heels of a remarkable period of growth for the company. Investors who have been following Aris Mining have seen extraordinary returns, with its stock price soaring an impressive 360% over the past year.

In the three months leading up to the uplisting, shares climbed 56.8%, a performance that starkly outpaced the broader industry's 33.4% growth and handily beat established gold giants. For comparison, industry leader Newmont Corporation saw a 39.5% gain in the same period, while Agnico Eagle Mines rose 26.8%. This momentum is underpinned by strong financial results, including reported revenues of $770.17 million over the last twelve months and a robust gross profit margin of 51.53%.

Analysts are taking notice, with many suggesting the company may still be undervalued despite its recent run-up. Trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 6.46X, Aris Mining appears significantly cheaper than the industry average of 14.05X and its larger peers. This has led to a "strong buy" consensus among some analysts, with price targets ranging from $21.84 to as high as $30.15, indicating a belief in substantial upside potential.

The South American Growth Engine

At the heart of Aris Mining's compelling story is its operational execution and a clear, aggressive growth strategy centered on its South American assets. Founded just in September 2022, the company has quickly established itself as a significant producer, extracting approximately 257,000 ounces of gold in 2025 from its two underground mines in Colombia.

The Segovia Operations, the company’s flagship asset, was the primary driver of this output, producing 227,762 ounces. A critical expansion at Segovia, the completion of a second mill in June 2025, has been ramping up since and is set to significantly boost processing capacity. The Marmato mine contributed another 28,741 ounces, and it too is at the center of a major expansion. Construction is well underway on a new Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) plant at Marmato, with the company targeting the first gold pour from this new facility in the fourth quarter of 2026.

These two expansion projects are the cornerstones of Aris Mining's near-term goal: to double its output and achieve a target annual production rate of 500,000 ounces of gold. This strategy of combining steady, cash-flowing production with transformational growth projects is what sets the company's blueprint for value creation.

Charting a Path to One Million Ounces

Beyond the current operational expansions, Aris Mining has its sights set on an even more ambitious long-term target: becoming a one-million-ounce annual gold producer. This vision is supported by a rich development pipeline of large-scale projects that could transform the company's production profile in the coming years.

A key asset in this pipeline is the Toroparu gold project in Guyana. A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the project was completed in October 2025, and a more detailed Prefeasibility Study (PFS) is now in progress, moving the project closer to a construction decision. Toroparu represents a significant potential source of future growth outside of Colombia.

Back in Colombia, the company owns the high-grade Soto Norte gold project. A Prefeasibility Study completed in September 2025 outlined a project that balances significant scale and strong economics with leading environmental and social design. Aris Mining is now finalizing environmental studies for Soto Norte, which are scheduled for submission in the second quarter of 2026. This submission will officially kick off the critical environmental licensing process for the project. While these development projects carry inherent risks and timelines common to the mining industry, their successful advancement is crucial to the company's goal of joining the elite club of million-ounce producers.

From Upstart to Mainstay in Record Time

The uplisting to the NYSE is more than a financial maneuver; it is a statement of corporate maturity and global ambition. For a company founded less than four years ago, the journey to the main board of the NYSE is a testament to an experienced management team with a track record of operational excellence and disciplined growth. The move is expected to enhance trading liquidity and attract a broader and more diverse base of institutional and retail investors who may have been unable to invest previously.

This enhanced profile comes with greater regulatory scrutiny and higher standards for corporate governance, a challenge the company appears ready to meet. The move signals confidence from within the company about its growth trajectory and its ability to execute on its complex, multi-jurisdictional strategy.

Wall Street's optimism seems rooted in this combination of proven execution and future potential. Recent positive revisions to earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 reflect a growing belief that the company's financial performance will continue its upward trend. As Aris Mining steps into the spotlight of the world's premier stock exchange, it carries the momentum of past success and the weight of high expectations for its ambitious future in the South American gold fields.