Equinox Gold Corp. - EQX STOCK NEWS

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) announced promising drill results from the Piaba Underground and Genipapo targets at its Aurizona Gold Mine in Brazil. The 2020 drill program yielded significant gold mineralization, with 96% of drill holes intersecting valuable deposits. A $7.3 million exploration program is planned for 2021 to expand resources. Highlights include 5.56 g/t Au over 24.0 m at Piaba and notable finds at Genipapo. The ongoing prefeasibility study aims to evaluate concurrent underground and open-pit mining operations.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced record gold production for 2020, exceeding revised guidance with 477,200 ounces produced. This includes 136,400 ounces in Q4, aided by ramp-up at Castle Mountain. The company expanded its operations from two to seven mines, with an eighth under construction and the acquisition of Premier Gold Mines underway. Equinox Gold holds $345 million in cash and plans to produce over one million ounces annually. Full financial results will be released in March 2021, alongside 2021 production guidance.

Equinox Gold Corp. has successfully resolved the blockade at its Los Filos Mine in Mexico, restoring access to the site. The mine is initiating a staged restart, with full operations anticipated by January. Workers will return following negative COVID-19 tests. The company is actively engaging with community leaders to finalize aspects of the Carrizalillo social collaboration agreement, enhancing local relations and operational stability.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) announced its acquisition of Premier Gold Mines Limited, solidifying its position as a key player in the Americas gold production sector. The agreement involves Premier spinning out a new US-focused gold company, i-80 Gold Corp., which will hold significant assets in Nevada. Equinox will gain a 50% interest in the Hardrock Project and the producing Mercedes Mine, enhancing its gold output. Shareholders will have a stake in both Equinox and i-80, with the transaction expected to close in Q1 2021 pending approvals.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) has filed a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report detailing the feasibility study and mineral reserve estimates for its Santa Luz Gold Mine in Bahia State, Brazil. The report follows the Board's approval of a $103 million construction budget with initial gold production targeted at 903,000 ounces over a 9.5-year mine life, based on a $1,500/oz gold price. The project has a projected after-tax NPV of $305 million and an IRR of 58%, with first gold pour expected in Q1 2022.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX; NYSE American: EQX) has achieved commercial production at its Castle Mountain Gold Mine in California. The company estimates production of 5,000 to 10,000 ounces of gold in 2020, with an average annual production of 40,000 ounces during the Phase 1 mine life. Equinox Gold is exploring a Phase 2 expansion potentially increasing production to 200,000 ounces per year, with a feasibility study due in Q1 2021. CEO Christian Milau emphasized the economic benefits for local communities and shareholders.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) announced the suspension of preparations to restart mining at its Los Filos Mine in Mexico due to a blockade by members of the Carrizalillo community. The company is actively communicating with the community to seek a long-term resolution that enables mining operations to resume and continue providing benefits to employees and local partners. The press release emphasizes that forward-looking statements regarding the blockade's duration and resolution should be approached with caution due to uncertainties.

Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX) has received Board approval to start full construction of the Santa Luz Gold Mine in Brazil, with a budget of $103 million. The project aims to produce 903,000 oz of gold over a 9.5-year mine life, generating $436 million in after-tax cash flow at a gold price of $1,500/oz. Key metrics include an after-tax NPV of $305 million and an IRR of 58%. Average annual production from 2022 to 2026 is expected to be 110,500 oz. First gold pour is targeted for Q1 2022, with significant additional cash flow anticipated within a year.

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) will announce its financial and operational results for Q3 2020 on November 9, 2020, before market open. The announcement will be followed by a live conference call at 8:00 am PT (11:00 am ET) for analysts and investors to engage with the executive team. Interested parties can participate via toll-free numbers or international lines. A webcast will also be available, archived on the Equinox Gold website until May 9, 2021.