Equinox Gold Corp. Announces Production Growth and Supports Merger with Orla Mining
Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) released a statement on 9 July 2026 detailing its production results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported a total of 176,836 ounces of gold, an 11 % increase from the previous quarter. The majority of this output, 97,273 ounces, came from its Canadian cornerstone operations: the Greenstone Gold Mine in Ontario and the Valentine Gold Mine in Newfoundland & Labrador. CEO Darren Hall highlighted that the ramp‑up of both long‑life mines continues to drive this sequential growth.
On 10 July 2026, Equinox Gold confirmed that independent proxy advisory firms—including Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)—issued positive voting recommendations for shareholders to approve a share issuance resolution related to the proposed business combination with Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA, NYSE American: ORLA). The company’s board and management, along with the board of Orla, unanimously urged shareholders to vote FOR the arrangement. Shareholders were directed to contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group for voting assistance.
Simultaneously, a second proxy advisory firm endorsed the arrangement resolution for Orla shareholders, reinforcing the cross‑company support for the merger.
The company’s share price closed at CAD 13.81 on 8 July 2026, while its 52‑week range spans CAD 8.27 to CAD 25.87. With a market capitalization of CAD 7.74 billion and a price‑earnings ratio of 29.83, Equinox Gold remains a significant player in the metals and mining sector of the Canadian market.
These developments underscore Equinox Gold’s focus on operational execution at its Canadian assets and its strategic pursuit of the proposed combination with Orla Mining.
