Environmental leader Brigitte Baptiste joins Aris Mining board

VANCOUVER - Aris Mining Corporation (TSX:ARIS) (NYSE-A:ARMN) announced Thursday the appointment of Colombian environmental leader Brigitte Baptiste to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The gold producer, which has seen its shares surge over 158% year-to-date according to InvestingPro data, continues to strengthen its leadership team.

Baptiste, currently serving as Rector of Universidad Ean in Bogotá, brings expertise in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development to the gold mining company. She previously directed the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Research on Biological Resources, Colombia’s national biodiversity research center.

"Her deep expertise in environmental science, biodiversity management, and inclusive leadership will further strengthen Aris Mining’s commitment to responsible mining and sustainable growth in Colombia and Guyana," said Ian Telfer, Chair of the Aris Mining Board, in a press release statement.

Aris Mining operates two underground gold mines in Colombia - the Segovia Operations and the Marmato Complex - which together produced 210,955 ounces of gold in 2024. The company is targeting an annual production rate exceeding 500,000 ounces following ongoing expansions.

The company also operates the 51% owned Soto Norte joint venture in Colombia and owns the Toroparu gold project in Guyana.

Founded in September 2022, Aris Mining is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American exchange, focusing on gold mining operations across South America. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.89 billion and analysts maintaining a Strong Buy consensus, the company appears slightly undervalued according to InvestingPro Fair Value estimates. Investors should note that Aris Mining will report its next quarterly earnings on November 7, 2025.

In other recent news, Aris Water Solutions has completed its merger with Western Midstream Partners, resulting in Aris Water Solutions becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Midstream. Following this merger, Aris Water Solutions delisted from the NYSE, and S&P Global Ratings upgraded the company’s credit rating from ’B+’ to ’BBB-’. The transaction involved a mix of cash and Western Midstream common units, with a maximum cash payout of $415 million. Meanwhile, Aris Mining Corporation reported a 25% increase in gold production for the third quarter of 2025, with 73,236 ounces produced, keeping the company on track to meet its annual guidance. Additionally, Aris Mining completed the sale of its Juby Gold Project in Ontario to McFarlane Lake Mining Limited for $22 million. This sale included $13.2 million in cash and shares of McFarlane, representing 19.9% of McFarlane’s share capital. These developments highlight significant corporate actions and production achievements for both Aris Water Solutions and Aris Mining Corporation.

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