Short Interest in Aura Minerals Inc. (OTCMKTS:ORAAF) Grows By 928.6%

Aura Minerals Inc. (OTCMKTS:ORAAF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 21,600 shares, an increase of 928.6% from the November 15th total of 2,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 14,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days.

Aura Minerals Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:ORAAF remained flat at $12.21 during trading on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $12.00 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $10.66. Aura Minerals has a 12 month low of $6.17 and a 12 month high of $12.86.

Aura Minerals Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 15th were issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.86%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 15th.

Aura Minerals Company Profile

Aura Minerals Inc, a gold and copper production company, focuses on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. It operates through Minosa Mine, Apoena Mines, The Aranzazu Mine, Corporate, Almas, and Projects segments. The company primarily explores for gold and copper in Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras.