Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Equinox Gold Shareholders Vote FOR Share Issuance Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Orla Mining

Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Equinox Gold Shareholders Vote FOR Share Issuance Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Orla Mining

Independent proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), have issued positive voting recommendations to shareholders of Equinox Gold for the proposed business combination (the “Arrangement”) with Orla Mining Ltd. (“Orla”).

The board of directors and management of both Equinox Gold and Orla unanimously recommend that shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement.

Shareholders with questions or requiring assistance in voting are asked to contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by calling 1-877-452-7184 (North America toll-free) or 1-416-304-0211 (international), by texting “INFO” to either 1-877-452-7184 or 1-416-304-0211, or by emailing [email protected].

ISS has recommended that Equinox Gold shareholders vote FOR the resolution to issue Equinox Gold common shares (“Share Issuance Resolution”) in connection with the business combination with Orla, as announced on May 13, 2026 (the “Arrangement”).

ISS noted in its report: “The acquisition appears to make strategic sense, as the transaction is expected to diversify the company's asset base, enhance strategic optionality, and improve long-term production potential”.

Darren Hall, CEO of Equinox Gold stated: “We are pleased that the leading independent proxy advisors have recognized the merits of the Arrangement and its strong strategic rationale. Both Equinox Gold and Orla’s Boards unanimously recommend...