Equinox Gold Stock Price, News & Analysis

Equinox Gold Corp. reported its Q2 2022 financial results, producing 120,813 ounces of gold with sales averaging $1,856 per ounce. Despite operational challenges, a net loss of $78.7 million was recorded, alongside a reduction in earnings from mine operations to $17 million, significantly down from $41.3 million a year prior. The company expects improved performance in H2 2022, bolstered by the Santa Luz plant achieving commercial production and ongoing developments at the Greenstone project, projected to yield over 200,000 ounces annually from 2024.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced on August 3, 2022, that Christian Milau will be leaving his position as CEO to pursue opportunities in the carbon finance sector. The Board of Directors appointed Greg Smith, previously President, as the new CEO effective September 1, 2022. Ross Beaty, Chair of Equinox Gold, praised Milau's leadership during significant company growth and expressed confidence in Smith's abilities to manage operations and advance the company’s long-term goals, including ongoing construction of Greenstone and expansion projects.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) announced a revised credit facility to strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity. Key changes include increasing the revolving facility limit from $400 million to $700 million, with $300 million drawn at the end of Q2 2022 and an additional $100 million drawn in July 2022. The facility eliminates principal payments until mid-2026 and adds a $100 million uncommitted accordion feature. Pricing for advances has been reduced, and the maturity date extended to July 2026. CFO Peter Hardie emphasized the benefits of this financial flexibility for the company's growth strategy.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) has announced that its Greenstone Project in Ontario, Canada, is on track for completion. As of July 22, 2022, the project is 35% complete, with a budget of $1.23 billion and $315 million expended. Independent assessments confirm that it remains on schedule to pour gold by mid-2024. Key developments include the delivery of haul trucks, with pre-production mining set to begin in Q4 2022. Overall, the project is on budget with no recorded lost-time injuries, allowing for sustained progress despite inflation and supply chain challenges.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) will release its unaudited financial and operational results for Q2 2022 on August 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow on August 4, 2022, at 7:30 AM PT (10:30 AM ET) for discussion of the results. Investors can access the call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-319-4610 or internationally at +1 604-638-5340. The webcast will be available for archival viewing on Equinox Gold's website until January 4, 2023.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) has received approval for the tailings storage facility (TSF) raise at its RDM Mine in Brazil, following its earlier announcement. The contractor is set to mobilize equipment in early June, aiming for full operational resumption by mid-July 2022. An update on RDM's guidance will be provided with Q2 2022 disclosures in the first week of August. The company warns that forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE: EQX) and Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE: SAND, TSX: SSL) announced the formation of Sandbox Royalties Corp., a new diversified metals royalty company. Rosedale Resources Ltd. will acquire royalties from Equinox Gold and Sandstorm for a total of $93.4 million. Sandbox will hold a diversified portfolio of 23 royalties across various metals, providing immediate cash flow and exposure to resource growth. Equinox and Sandstorm will retain significant ownership stake of 30% and 34%, respectively, in Sandbox, supporting future growth.