MergerJul 9, 2026, 06:01 AM
Equinox Gold Q2 Production 176,836 oz; Advances Orla Merger
AI Summary
Equinox Gold Corp. announced Q2 2026 gold production of 176,836 ounces, with Canadian operations contributing 97,273 ounces and showing steady increases. The company highlighted operational improvements at Greenstone and Valentine, with both mines exceeding nameplate capacity on multiple days. Additionally, Equinox Gold is advancing a proposed business combination with Orla Mining, aiming to create a premier North American gold producer with 1.1 million ounces of expected annual production. The company also secured 20-year land access agreements for its Los Filos mine, initiating restart planning and optimizing operations for future growth.
Key Highlights
- Equinox Gold produced 176,836 oz of gold in Q2 2026.
- Canadian operations (Greenstone & Valentine) produced 97,273 oz of gold.
- Greenstone mining rates averaged over 199,000 tonnes per day.
- Greenstone mill throughput averaged 26,856 tonnes per day, exceeding 27,000 tpd 69% of days.
- Valentine process plant averaged 7,730 tpd, 113% of nameplate capacity.
- Proposed combination with Orla Mining expects 1.1 million oz annual gold production in 2026.
- Consolidated year-to-date gold production reached 374,464 oz.
- Shareholders to vote on issuing up to 421,770,377 common shares for Orla acquisition.
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