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Corporate PresentationInformation as of August 2014

TSX: ORA

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This presentation is subject to change without notice and does not purport to be comprehensive or contain all the information necessary to evaluate the subject matter discussed herein. Accordingly, this document should not form the basis of, and should not be relied upon in connection with, any investment in Aura Minerals Inc. (the “Company”). This document is provided for general informational purposes only.  The data included in this presentation regarding industry size, trends and prices are based on a variety of sources, third party studies and surveys, industry and general publications and our knowledge and experience in the industry in which we operate. While we believe such data to be accurate as of the date hereof, this information may prove to be inaccurate. As a result, you should be aware that industry data included in this presentation, and estimates and beliefs based on that data, may not be reliable. We have not independently verified the industry data included in this offering memorandum and cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness.

Forward-Looking Information. Certain information contained or incorporated by reference in this presentation, including any information as to our strategy, projects, plans or future financial or operating performance, constitutes "forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe”, "expect", “anticipate”, “contemplate”, “target”, “plan”, “intend”, “continue”, “budget”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “schedule” and similar expressions identify forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold and copper or certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel fuel and electricity); changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, expropriation or nationalization of property and political or economic developments in Canada and other jurisdictions in which the Company does or may carry on business in the future; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; increased costs, delays, suspensions and technical challenges associated with the construction of capital projects; the impact of global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future cash flows; the impact of inflation; fluctuations in the currency markets; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances; changes in U.S. dollar interest rates and other operating currencies; risks arising from holding derivative instruments; litigation; business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, the company; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or complete divestitures; employee relations; availability and increased costs associated with mining inputs and labor. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion, copper cathode or gold/copper concentrate losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All of the forward-looking statements made in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is made to the most recent Annual Information Form on file with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities for a discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Technical Information. Scientific or technical information contained herein was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), based on the technical reports set forth in Appendix I and other information filed by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, which include more detailed information with respect to the Company’s properties, including the dates of such reports and the estimates included therein, details of quality and grade of each mineral reserve or mineral resource, details of the key assumptions, methods and parameters used in the reserve and resource estimates and other economic projections and a general discussion of the extent to which the resource estimates and the other estimates and projections included in the reports may be materially affected by any known environmental, permitting, legal, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. For more detailed information regarding the Company and its mineral properties, you should refer to the Company’s independent technical reports set forth in Appendix I and other filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedar.com. Please see the appendix to this presentation for a NI 43-101 mineral resource and mineral reserve statement for the Company’s properties.

In this presentation, “A” refers to actual and “E” refers to estimated. This presentation contains non-GAAP measures. Please see Note 16 in the Company’s management discussion and analysis for the period ended June 30, 2014 for a discussion on non-GAAP performance measures.

Cautionary Notes

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• Canadian mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The Company’s producing assets include:

• Aranzazu: copper-gold-silver mine in Mexico• San Andres: gold mine in Honduras • Sao Francisco and Sao Vicente: gold mines in Brazil

• Strong Copper and Gold Resource Platform to Support Organic Growth• Positive Cash Flow Generation• Significant Operational Improvement at Existing Mines• Positioned to Execute Two Transformational Projects:

• Aranzazu capacity expansion from 2,600 tpd to 4,500 tpd (addresses scale, efficiency and profitability)

• Serrote Copper Project (Significantly De-Risked)• Value Maximization of Brazilian Gold Mines• World Class Management• Highly Undervalued Relative to Peers

Aura Minerals – Investment Highlights

TSX : ORA 42014 Outlook and 2013 ResultsOperation 2013 Q1/2014 Q2/2014 2014 GuidanceSan Andres Production (oz) 63,811 17,665 22,223 75,000 - 85,000 Cash Cost ($/oz) 1,131 764 683 800 - 950Sao Francisco Production (oz) 105,541 20,357 21,276 75,000 - 85,000 Cash Cost ($/oz) 1,144 1,328 966 900 - 1,050Sao Vicente Production (oz) 37,604 5,220 1,265 5,500 - 7,500 Cash Cost ($/oz) 1,288 1,098 2,296 525 - 675Total Gold Production (oz) 206,956 43,242 44,764 155,500 -177,500 Cash Cost ($/oz) 1,166 1,070 863 850 - 1,000Aranzazu Production (lbs) 13,623,000 3,715,688 3,800,257 18 M – 19.5 M Cash Cost ($/lb) 4.15(1) 2.78(2) 3.07(3) 2.60 - 3.15 Includes non-cash inventory write-down of (1)$0.74/lb, (2)$0.29/lb and (3)$0.28/lb.

TSX: ORA 5Aranzazu Overview and Outlook Achieved full production from mine and mill

throughput in 2012 and 2013 Expected higher production of primary sulphide ore

from underground production Operational improvement underway with production

capacity expansion and the installation of the roaster New block model and life of mine plan being

prepared NI 43-101 update planned for the second half of 2014

Location Zacatecas, Mexico

Ownership 100%

Project Type Open Pit-Under Ground, flotation

M&I Resources1 588 M lbs. Cu; 390Koz. Au

Capacity 2,600 tpd expanding to 4,500 tpd

2013 Results 13,616,000 lbs.

1H/2014 Results 7,516,000 lbs.

2014 Guidance 18M lbs. – 19.5M lbs.

Note: Please refer to the Company’s management discussion and analysis and audited consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2014, which are available on SEDAR, for financial and operating results1. Please see the Aranzazu Report and the appendix for the mineral resources statement. The Aranzazu Report is preliminary in nature. It includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the Aranzazu Report will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability

TSX: ORA 6Aranzazu: Expansion and Upgrade of Flagship Copper Asset Transformation of Aranzazu is ongoing, certain items are on hold pending completion of the financing

PEA published in August 2012 outlined key improvements Installation of roaster to reduce arsenic content in concentrate Increase capacity from 2,600 tpd to 4,000 tpd

Expansion capacity now fixed at 4,500 tpd by basic engineering (80% complete)

Roaster delivery is currently on hold pending completion of financing

$113mm in required capital expenditures: 36% allocated to mine development, 30% has been spent and tracking budgeted metrics 34% allocated to plant expansion of which 49% has been contracted at fixed price

Full benefit of these improvements will approximately double production to 30M lbs

Production (pending financing) Cash Costs (pending financing)

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TSX: ORA 7Aranzazu Capital Projects

PLANT EXPANSION, $39 million

Additional mill, paste-fill plant and tailings thickener expected to increase copper production to 35 million pounds per year by 2017

Expected to decrease cash cost per payable pound of copper produced by $0.75-$1.00

ROASTER, $33 million

Lower treatment, refining and penalties charges anticipated to decrease arsenic related charges and penalties by up to $1.00 per payable lb. of copper produced

Environmentally conscious and permitted

MINE DEVELOPMENT, $41 million

Intended to enable access to higher grade ore bodies, phasing out the open pit in 2014

Expected to decrease cash cost per payable pound of copper produced by $0.75-$1.00

Resources open on strike and at depth

Planned Capital Expenditures (Plant Expansion and Roaster pending financing)

Aranzazu’s Path to Lower Cash Costs

Please see the June 2013 Press Release and the Aranzazu Report

Note: On site average cash cost per pound of payable copper produced, net of gold and silver credits was $4.15 for the 2013 year inclusive of net realizable value write downs of $0.74‐ ‐

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2013 Cash Costs $/lbs Mine Development/ImprovedRecovery and Grades

Plant Expansion Roaster Pro Forma Cash Costs $/lbs

TSX: ORA 8San Andres Overview

Increase in Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources announced in May 2014 a 44% increase in total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves and a 1.7% increase in Measured and Indicated

Mineral Resources planned tonnage increase going forward to approximately 7 Mt of processed material per year current and anticipated reduction in operating costs

Location Honduras

Ownership 100%

Project Type Open Pit, Heap Leach

P&P Reserves1 1,129 Koz.

M&I Resources1 1,660 Koz. (includes Mineral Reserves)

Throughput 18,600 tpd

Life of Mine 10 years @ ~ 85,000 oz p.a.

2013 Results 63,811 oz.

1H/2014 Results 39,888 oz

2014 Guidance 75,000-85,000 oz.

Note: Average production, cash costs, and life of mine are projections only. Please refer to the Company’s management discussion and analysis and audited consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2014, which are available on SEDAR, for financial and operating results1. Please see the appendix for a complete Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Statement and the San Andres Technical Report.

TSX: ORA 9San Andres Key Operating Initiatives Generating increased sustainable cash flow

Crusher upgrade and debottlenecking Workforce restructuring Supply contract renegotiation Ongoing negotiations with local communities to enable enhanced mine development New block model and life of mine plan being prepared

Future Initiatives: Power cost reduction through the use of a combination of grid connection and solar to obtain flexibility and lower power costs

Projected Life of Mine cash cost of $900 per oz

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São Francisco Open pit, heap leach, gravity circuit Mining expected to continue to mid-2015 and processing to end 2015 Key initiatives:

Optimized mine plan to end of mine life Overall cost reduction program implemented Processing of tailings

2014 production guidance of 75,000 – 85,000oz (2013 production results of 105,541 ounces)

São Vicente Open-pit, heap leach, gravity circuit Ceased mining in November 2013, minimal production planned in 2014 Heap neutralization and shutdown activities scheduled 2014 production guidance of 5,500 – 7,500 ounces (2013 production results of 37,604 ounces)

The Company is investigating multiple options to maximize the closure value of the asses of the Brazilian Mines, including the disposal of the plant and equipment

Brazilian Mines

TSX: ORA 11Serrote Project Provides Valuable Long-Term Option A wholly-owned development-stage copper-gold project which is the Company’s core development asset Feasibility study completed with significant reserve position: ~1.0 B lbs. contained Cu (proven and probable)* Meaningfully increases copper exposure

Initial target production of 32M lbs. per year Average LOM production of 66M lbs. per year

The Company considering revised development and operating plan that would require lower capital expenditures and that features an earlier phased execution schedule

Project is substantially de-risked and developed under Equator Principles Permitted for construction Main engineering package awarded and major processing equipment bids received Access to roads, railway, ports, towns, power and water Community and government support with Resettlement plan initiated Off-take alternatives Advanced funding negotiations underway

Copper Production Expansion*

* Please see the Serrote Report and the appendix for the mineral reserve and resource statement. Reflects 100% ownership at Serrote. Serrote production estimates based on the Serrote Report

Operating Metrics*

Licensing Installation License Granted

Plant Capacity 7Mtpa Copper Concentrator (flotation)

LOM Production 831M lbs. Cu; 171Koz. Au Total / Avg. ~66M lbs. per year *

LOM 13 years

LOM Avg. Grade 0.52% Cu and 0.10 g/t Au (0.60% to 0.74% during first 4 years)

LOM Strip Ratio 2.7:1

After Tax NPV8% and IRR 191 million; 19.4%

Capex $420 million (net of recoverable taxes)

LOM Cash Costs $1.40 per lb.

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TSX: ORA 12Corporate Social Responsibility – Moving Forward Together

Aura’s corporate responsibility framework includes four core principles: Protect the environment and the health and safety of people Value honesty and integrity Promote open communication and transparency Strive to continuously improve corporate responsibility practices

Aura’s policy is to comply with municipal, state, and federal environmental legislation and work with regulatory authorities to identify and mitigate health, safety, and environmental issues

Aura works closely with local authorities, employees, and community members to identify corrective actions and preventative measures that best promote responsible health and safety practices

Aura is committed to sustainable development, safety, the preservation of the environment and the improvement of communities where the Company operates

Please see Aura’s Corporate Responsibility Report filed on its website and SEDAR for additional information

Appendix

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Scientific or technical information contained herein was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), based on the technical reports set forth below and other information filed by the Company with the Canadian securities regulators, which include more detailed information with respect to the Company’s properties, including the dates of such reports and the estimates included therein, details of quality and grade of each reserve or resource, details of the key assumptions, methods and parameters used in the reserve and resource estimates and other economic projections and a general discussion of the extent to which the resource estimates and the other estimates and projections included in the reports may be materially affected by any known environmental, permitting, legal, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. For more detailed information regarding the Company and its mineral properties, you should refer to the Company’s independent technical reports set forth below and other filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, information in this presentation:

• with respect to the Company’s Aranzazu mine assumes the successful financing and completion of the planned $113 million mine development, roaster installation and expansion of production capacity and includes information as set forth in the technical report dated August 31, 2012, with an effective date of July 12, 2012, and entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Expansion of the Aranzazu Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico” prepared for Aura Minerals by AMC Mining Consultants (Canada) Ltd. (the “Aranzazu Report”) and the Company’s press release dated June 6, 2013 (the “June 2013 Press Release” together with the Aranzazu Report, the “Aranzazu Expansion”)

The Aranzazu Report includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the Aranzazu Report will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

• with respect to the Company’s San Andres mine is based on information as set forth in the technical report dated July 2, 2014, with an effective date of December 31, 2013, and entitled “Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates on the San Andres Mine in the Municipality of La Union, in the Department of Copan, Honduras (the “San Andres Report”)

• with respect to the Company’s Sao Francisco mine is based on information as set forth in the technical report dated January 31, 2012, with an effective date of September 30, 2011, and entitled “Resource and Reserve Estimates on the Sao Francisco Mine in the Municipality of Vila Bela da Santissima Trindade, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil” prepared for Aura Minerals by Bruce Butcher, P.Eng., Vice President, Technical Services of Aura Minerals, J. Britt Reid, P.Eng., former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and, Chris Keech, P.Geo., former Manager, Geostatistics of Aura Minerals (currently Principal Geologist of CGK Consulting Services Inc.) (the “Sao Francisco Report”)

• with respect to the Company’s Sao Vicente mine is based on information as set forth in the technical report dated January 31, 2012, with an effective date of September 30, 2011, and entitled “Resource and Reserve Estimates on the Sao Vicente Mine in the Municipality of Nova Lacerda, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil” prepared for Aura Minerals by Bruce Butcher, P.Eng., Vice President, Technical Services of Aura Minerals, J. Britt Reid, P.Eng., former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and, Chris Keech, P.Geo., former Manager, Geostatistics of Aura Minerals (currently Principal Geologist of CGK Consulting Services Inc.) (the “Sao Vicente Report”)

• with respect to the Company’s Serrote project assumes the successful financing and completion of the planned $420 million mine development and the placing of this project into production by the second half of 2015 on a 100% ownership basis and includes information as set forth in the technical report dated October 15, 2012, with an effective date of September 4, 2012, and entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Feasibility Study for the Serrote da Laje Project, Alagoas State, Brazil” prepared by Micon International Limited under the guidance of SNC-Lavalin Inc. (the “Serrote Report”)

The Qualified Person for the Company is Bruce Butcher, P. Eng., Vice President, Technical Services, who has reviewed and approved this presentation.

NI 43-101 Technical Reports

TSX: ORA 15Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement

* Based on 0.8% copper cut-off grade. Numbers may not add due to rounding. For additional information on the mineral resource estimate, please consult the Aranzazu Report.

ARANZAZU (as of September 1, 2011)Mineral Resource Category Tonnes

(‘000)Copper

(%)Copper

(‘000 lbs)Gold(g/t)

Gold(‘000 oz.)

Silver(g/t)

Silver(‘000 oz)

Measured 8,338 1.36 250,215 0.82 219 14.06 3,768Indicated 9,432 1.63 338,523 0.56 171 21.45 6,504Measured and Indicated 17,770 1.50 588,738 0.68 390 17.98 10,272Inferred 5,808 1.40 178,902 0.58 94 17.64 3,295

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SAN ANDRES (as of December 31, 2013)

Mineral Reserve Category Tonnes (000)

Gold Grade(g/t)

Contained Gold Ounces (000)

Proven 14,714 0.50 237Probable 53,388 0.52 892

Proven and Probable 68,102 0.52 1,1291) The mineral reserve estimates are based on an optimized pit, which has been made operational, using $1,300/oz gold.2) The cut-off grade used was 0.28 g/t for oxide material and 0.37 g/t for mixed material.3) Contained metal figures may not add due to rounding.4) Surface topography as of December 31, 2013.

Mineral Resource CategoryMeasured 16,238 0.48 252Indicated 88,603 0.49 1,407

Measured & Indicated 104,841 0.49 1,660Inferred 4,348 0.49 69

1) The Mineral Resource estimate is based on an optimized shell using $1,600/oz gold.2) The cut-off grade used was 0.23 g/t for oxide material and 0.30 g/t for mixed material.3) Contained metal figures may not add due to rounding.4) Surface topography as of December 31, 2013, and a 200m river offset restriction have been imposed.5) Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. 6) The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, marketing, or other relevant issues. 7) The Mineral Resources in this news release were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves,

Definitions and Guidelines prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.

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SERROTE (for Sulphide material as of April 10, 2012)Classification1 Material t (x 1,000) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Magnetite (%) NSR $/t

Proven2, 4 50,805 0.54 0.10 7.09 25.26

Probable2, 3, 4 34,667 0.50 0.09 7.82 22.77

Total Mineral Reserves 85,471 0.52 0.10 7.38 24.25

The Measured and Indicated mineral resource was converted to mineral reserves based on $3.00/lb copper and $1,250/oz gold prices, 84% recovery for copper and 65% gold recovery within the ultimate pit design above an economic NSR cut-off of $7.45/t. The resources are factored by planned mining dilution and ore losses to define the reserves. 2. Above a NSR cut-off of $7.45 / tonne and inside the designed ultimate pit.3. Includes 1,745k tonnes of additional low grade material as dilution.4. Numbers may not add due to rounding.Although the Company believes the oxide and magnetite asset has potential economic value, it is not included in the reserve calculations.

Measured 63,319 0.51 718,771 0.11 220.5

Indicated 55,894 0.48 596,779 0.08 150.1

Total Measured and Indicated Resources 119,213 0.50 1,315,550 0.10 370.6

Inferred 5,024 0.35 38,633 0.06 9.

Based on 0.12% CU Cut-off.2. Numbers may not add due to rounding.3. Oxide material and the magnetite from the sulphide materialAlthough the Company believes the oxide and magnetite asset has potential economic value, it is not included in the resource calculations. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. For additional information on the Mineral Reserves and Resources, please consult the Serrote Report.

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Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement

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SAO FRANCISCO (as of December 31, 2013)Mineral Reserve Category Tonnes (000) Au (g/t) Contained Ounces (000)Proven 2,662 0.71 60.8Probable 1,107 0.72 25.6Total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves 3,772 0.71 86.4* The mineral reserve estimate is based on a cut-off grade of 0.41 g/t Au.

Mineral Resource CategoryMeasured 3,536 0.75 85.3 Indicated 1,747 0.79 44.7 Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources 5,284 0.77 130.0

Inferred Resources - - -

The mineral resource estimate is based on a cut-off grade of 0.34 g/t Au. Mineral resources are inclusive of mineral reserves. Numbers may not add due to rounding.For additional information on Mineral Reserves and Resources, please consult the Annual Information Form Published March 2014.

SAO VICENTE (as of December 31, 2013) Mineral Resource CategoryMeasured 2,287 1.03 75.8Indicated 2,390 0.66 50.8Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources 4,677 0.84 126.6Inferred Resources 464 0.48 7.2

* The mineral resource estimate is based on a cut-off grade of 0.26 g/t Au. For additional information on Mineral Reserves and Resources, please consult the Annual Information Report published March 2014

Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement

155 University Ave, Suite 1240Toronto, ONM5H 3B7Canada

Aura Minerals Inc. 155 University Avenue – Suite 1240

Toronto, Ontario CanadaPh: +1.416.649.1033Fax: +1.416.649.1044

Web: www.auraminerals.comEmail: [email protected]