Van Eck boosts stake to 10.85% in Equinox Gold (EQX) common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Van Eck Associates Corporation has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant ownership stake in Equinox Gold Corp. common shares. As of the event date of 12/31/2025, Van Eck beneficially owns 85,201,939 common shares, representing 10.85% of the outstanding class.

Van Eck reports sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority. The firm states that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Equinox Gold.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

Equinox Gold Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

29446Y502

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 29446Y502

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 85,201,939.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 85,201,939.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

85,201,939.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

10.85 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Equinox Gold Corp.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 700 WEST PENDER ST., SUITE 1501, VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Van Eck Associates Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 666 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 29446Y502
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 85201939
(b)	Percent of class: 10.85 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 85201939
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 85201939
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Signature:	Ashley Sousa
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

How many Equinox Gold (EQX) shares does Van Eck Associates own?

Van Eck Associates beneficially owns 85,201,939 Equinox Gold common shares. This stake, disclosed in an amended Schedule 13G, reflects holdings over which Van Eck has sole voting and dispositive power as of December 31, 2025, indicating a large institutional position.

What percentage of Equinox Gold (EQX) does Van Eck Associates hold?

Van Eck Associates holds 10.85% of Equinox Gold’s common shares. This ownership level makes Van Eck a significant institutional shareholder, with influence through voting and dispositive power, although it certifies the stake is held in the ordinary course of business.

Does Van Eck Associates control voting rights for its Equinox Gold (EQX) shares?

Yes. Van Eck Associates reports sole voting power over 85,201,939 Equinox Gold common shares. It also has sole dispositive power over the same number of shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A filing.

Is Van Eck Associates seeking to influence control of Equinox Gold (EQX)?

Van Eck Associates certifies it did not acquire and does not hold the Equinox Gold shares for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business under passive investment intentions.

What type of filing did Van Eck make regarding Equinox Gold (EQX)?

Van Eck Associates filed an Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G for Equinox Gold. This form is used to report or update beneficial ownership of more than 5% of a class of equity securities, typically for passive institutional investors.

Who signed the Van Eck Associates Schedule 13G/A for Equinox Gold (EQX)?

The Schedule 13G/A for Equinox Gold was signed by Ashley Sousa, identified as Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation. The certification confirms, to the signer’s knowledge, that the ownership information and representations in the filing are true and complete.