Equinox Gold Corp.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced that independent proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), have issued positive voting recommendations for its proposed business combination with Orla Mining Ltd. Both companies' boards unanimously recommend shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement, citing strategic benefits such as asset diversification, enhanced production potential, and a strong financial position. The Special Meeting of Shareholders to vote on the Share Issuance Resolution is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced that independent proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), have issued positive voting recommendations for its proposed business combination with Orla Mining Ltd. Both Equinox Gold and Orla's boards of directors and management unanimously recommend shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement. The merger is expected to create a senior North American gold producer with 1.1 million ounces of gold production and a growth profile to over 1.9 million ounces annually, alongside substantial free cash flow and liquidity.

Equinox Gold reported Q2 2026 gold production of 176,836 ounces, with Canadian operations showing sequential increases and strong performance indicators. The company is on track to meet its annual production guidance of 700,000 to 800,000 ounces. Additionally, Equinox Gold announced a proposed business combination with Orla Mining and secured 20-year land access agreements for its Los Filos mine, initiating restart activities.

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.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced the sale of 8,713,000 common shares of Versamet Royalties Corporation for aggregate gross proceeds of C$130 million. This transaction reduces Equinox Gold's beneficial ownership in Versamet from approximately 10.7% to 2.7%. As a result, Versamet's right of first offer for Equinox Gold's royalties will terminate, and the investor rights agreement will automatically terminate if Equinox Gold's ownership remains below 10% for a continuous 30-day period.

Equinox Gold announced it has secured 20-year land access agreements with all three communities hosting its Los Filos Mine in Mexico. These agreements enable the company to initiate activities for the gradual restart of heap leach operations and advance technical studies for potential expansion, including a carbon-in-leach processing facility. The Los Filos Mine holds significant mineral reserves and resources, and the company aims to optimize and grow the operation, though no Los Filos production is included in its 2026 guidance.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced a proposed business combination with Orla Mining Ltd., where Equinox Gold will acquire all outstanding Orla shares. Orla shareholders will receive 1.00 Equinox Gold Share and $0.0001 in cash for each Orla Share. The combined entity is projected to produce approximately 1.1 million ounces of gold in 2026 and aims for 1.9 million ounces annually through organic growth. The Equinox Gold Board unanimously recommends shareholders approve the share issuance for the transaction, which is expected to close in Q3 2026. Ross Beaty will step down as Chair, with Charles Jeannes taking over.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced the filing and mailing of meeting materials for a special shareholder meeting on July 22, 2026, to approve its proposed business combination with Orla Mining Ltd. The merger, which involves exchanging each Orla share for 1.00 Equinox Gold common share and US$0.0001 in cash, is expected to create North America's new senior gold producer with 1.1 million ounces of annual gold production and a combined free cash flow of approximately $1.4 billion in 2026. The company's board unanimously recommends voting for the arrangement, which has already received Canadian Competition Bureau approval and is expected to close in Q3 2026.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced a special shareholder meeting on July 22, 2026, to vote on the proposed acquisition of Orla Mining Ltd. Shareholders will consider a resolution to approve the issuance of up to 421,770,377 common shares for the acquisition, where each Orla share will be exchanged for 1.00 Equinox Gold common share and US$0.0001 in cash. The combined entity is expected to become North America's new senior gold producer with 1.1 million ounces of gold production and approximately 23 million ounces of mineral reserves, with an anticipated closing in Q3 2026.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing its performance and progress across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. The report highlights significant achievements including zero significant environmental incidents, a 60,113 metric tonne reduction in CO2e emissions, and zero fatalities. The company also distributed $2.1 billion in economic value and maintained 30% gender diversity on its Board of Directors.