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Equinox Gold Corp (EQX) news coverage tracks developments from this Canadian mid-tier gold producer with operations across North America. As a company that has grown through acquisitions while advancing organic development projects, Equinox Gold generates news flow spanning production milestones, strategic transactions, and project updates.
Gold mining companies produce distinct news patterns tied to their operational cycle. For Equinox Gold, this includes quarterly production reports detailing gold output from each mine, operational updates on development projects advancing toward production, and announcements related to exploration drilling and resource expansion. The company's multi-asset portfolio means news often covers developments across several properties simultaneously.
Strategic corporate news forms another key category. Equinox Gold has pursued growth through acquisitions and portfolio optimization, generating announcements about asset purchases, divestitures, and corporate transactions. These strategic moves directly impact the company's production profile and growth trajectory, making them material for investors tracking the stock.
Financial news includes quarterly and annual results, production guidance updates, and capital allocation decisions. As a producer with multiple operating mines, Equinox Gold reports consolidated financial metrics alongside individual mine performance, providing visibility into which assets drive overall results.
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Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) has received positive voting recommendations from proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis for its proposed business combination with Calibre Mining. The merger deadline for proxy voting is set for April 22, 2025, with the shareholder meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025.
The combination aims to create a major diversified gold producer in the Americas with:
- Potential for over 1.2 million ounces of annual gold production across five countries
- Second-largest gold producer in Canada through Greenstone and Valentine Gold mines, expected to produce 590,000 ounces annually at capacity
- Enhanced free cash flow generation at current high gold prices
- Growth opportunities through Valentine Gold Mine ramp-up and development projects
The combined company will be led by CEO Greg Smith, with Darren Hall serving as President and COO. The board will include six directors from Equinox Gold and four from Calibre, including Ross Beaty, Blayne Johnson, and Doug Forster.
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) has announced the indefinite suspension of operations at its Los Filos Mine in Guerrero, Mexico, following the expiration of its land access agreement with the Carrizalillo community on March 31, 2025.
While the company reached consensus on terms in January 2025 and secured new long-term agreements with the Mezcala and Xochipala communities, Carrizalillo has not signed a new agreement. These community agreements are important for continued operations and the planned construction of a new 10,000 tonnes-per-day carbon-in-leach processing plant intended to increase gold recoveries from higher-grade ore.
The company confirms it has not included any production from Los Filos Mine in its 2025 production guidance.
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) has announced its upcoming Annual & Special Meeting on April 24, 2025, where shareholders will vote on the proposed business combination with Calibre Mining Corp. Under the arrangement, Calibre shareholders will receive 0.31 Equinox Gold shares for each Calibre share, resulting in a 63%-37% ownership split between existing Equinox and Calibre shareholders.
The combined entity aims to become a major diversified gold producer in the Americas with potential for over 1.2 million ounces of annual gold production across five countries. The merger will create Canada's second-largest gold producer, with Greenstone Gold Mine and Valentine Gold Mine expected to collectively produce 590,000 ounces annually at capacity.
The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR the arrangement, citing benefits including substantial free cash flow generation, exceptional growth profile, and significant revaluation potential. Greg Smith will continue as CEO, while Calibre's CEO Darren Hall will serve as President and COO of the combined company.
Equinox Gold Corp (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) has announced the filing of its audited financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for both the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
The financial documents have been made available through multiple channels, including the company's website, SEDAR+, and EDGAR.
Equinox Gold (EQX) and Calibre Mining announced a merger to create New Equinox Gold, set to become Canada's second-largest gold producer. Under the agreement, Calibre shareholders will receive 0.31 Equinox shares for each Calibre share, with existing Equinox and Calibre shareholders owning 65% and 35% of the combined company respectively.
The merged entity will operate mines across five countries, anchored by two Canadian assets: the Greenstone Mine and Valentine Gold Mine, expected to collectively produce 590,000 ounces of gold annually at capacity. Total production is projected at 950,000 ounces in 2025, with potential to exceed 1.2 million ounces annually when both mines reach full capacity.
The transaction, valued at approximately C$7.7 billion in market capitalization, is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Concurrent with the merger announcement, Calibre secured US$75 million in convertible notes from various investors including Equinox.
Equinox Gold (EQX) reported record results for 2024, with 621,893 ounces of gold produced and 623,579 ounces sold at an average price of $2,423 per oz. The company achieved revenue of $1.5 billion and operating cash flow of $430.2 million.
Key highlights include the successful launch of Greenstone Mine with 111,700 ounces produced in its first partial year, and consolidation of 100% ownership through a $962.6 million acquisition. For 2025, EQX projects production of 635,000-750,000 ounces with cash costs of $1,075-$1,175 per oz.
The company faces uncertainty at Los Filos Mine, where operations depend on finalizing agreements with local communities. While two communities have signed new long-term agreements, one remains outstanding. EQX will suspend Los Filos operations indefinitely if all agreements aren't completed soon.
Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial and operating results, along with its 2025 production and cost guidance, on February 19, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on February 20, 2025, at 7:30 am PT (10:30 am ET). The webcast will remain accessible on Equinox Gold's website until August 20, 2025.
Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) has announced the filing of a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for its Fazenda Mine in Brazil. The report details the updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate, which was initially announced on January 7, 2025. The technical report is being made available through multiple channels, including Equinox Gold's website, SEDAR+, and EDGAR platforms.
Equinox Gold (EQX) achieved record-breaking performance in Q4 and full-year 2024, producing 213,960 ounces of gold in Q4 and 621,870 ounces for the full year. The company's Greenstone mine, now under 100% ownership, contributed 111,710 ounces in its first partial year of operations after achieving commercial production.
The company ended 2024 with approximately $240 million in cash and equivalents, plus $105 million available on its revolving credit facility and an additional $100 million undrawn accordion feature. During Q4, EQX reduced debt by $180 million, including a $40 million final payment to Orion Mine Finance for Greenstone ownership and $140 million in convertible notes converted to equity.
Equinox Gold has announced significant updates to its Fazenda Mine's Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates, extending the mine life to 2033. The mine, operating in Bahia State, Brazil since 1984, has seen a 142% increase in Mineral Reserves to 763,000 ounces of contained gold, and a 418% increase in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources to 1.524 million ounces.
The update incorporates 197,098 meters of drilling completed from January 2021 to December 2023, with improved connectivity between mineralized horizons. The mine plan includes nine open-pit and three underground mining areas. Reserve grades increased by 22% and Resource grades by 25%. The company has approved a 60,000-meter diamond drill program for 2025 focusing on Reserve replacement and near-mine resource growth.