Aura Minerals Inc. (OTCMKTS:ORAAF) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Aura Minerals Inc. (OTCMKTS:ORAAF) was the target of a large increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 600 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the July 15th total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Aura Minerals Price Performance

ORAAF remained flat at $9.56 during midday trading on Wednesday. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 300 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,544. The company’s 50-day moving average is $9.48 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.16. Aura Minerals has a 1-year low of $5.66 and a 1-year high of $10.64.

Aura Minerals Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 20th were issued a $0.35 dividend. This is a positive change from Aura Minerals’s previous dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 20th.

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.