[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Equinox Gold Corp. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Van Eck Associates Corporation filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G reporting a passive stake in Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX).

The firm reports beneficial ownership of 97,004,440 common shares, representing 12.77% of the class as of 09/30/2025. It has sole voting power over 96,660,652 shares and sole dispositive power over 97,004,440 shares. The filer is identified as an investment adviser and certifies the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course, not to change or influence control.

The filing notes that the VanEck Gold Miners ETF and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds for 41,320,069 and 42,135,117 of the reported shares, respectively.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Equinox Gold Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

29446Y502

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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 96,660,652.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 97,004,440.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

97,004,440.00

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)

12.77 %

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: 97,004,440
(b)	Percent of class: 12.77 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 96,660,652
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 97,004,440
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from the sale of 41,320,069 and 42,135,117 of the shares reported by Van Eck Associates Corp respectively
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:	11/12/2025

FAQ

What stake did VanEck report in Equinox Gold (EQX)?

VanEck reported beneficial ownership of 97,004,440 common shares, or 12.77% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

How much voting and dispositive power does VanEck have over EQX shares?

VanEck has sole voting power over 96,660,652 shares and sole dispositive power over 97,004,440 shares.

Is VanEck’s EQX position passive or for control purposes?

The filing certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Which ETFs are associated with the reported EQX shares?

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF have rights to dividends and sale proceeds for 41,320,069 and 42,135,117 shares, respectively.

What form did VanEck file for its EQX holdings?

VanEck filed a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 7) as an investment adviser.

What is the date of the event that required the EQX filing?

The event date is 09/30/2025.