Equinox Gold Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results; Increases 2026 Production Guidance Following Successful Completion of the Orla Mining Merger; Quarterly Dividend Increased by 50%

Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026 (“Q2 2026”). With completion of the business combination with Orla Mining on July 31, we enter the second half of 2026 as North America’s new senior gold producer, with meaningfully greater production and cash flow, and one of the industry’s strongest organic growth profiles. The financial benefits of the combination will begin to be reflected in our third quarter results, with our focus on disciplined integration, operational execution and delivering the long-term value this transformational combination has created. The second quarter reflected continued improvement across our Canadian operations, with higher production at both Greenstone and Valentine. At Valentine, high-grade reconciliation improved significantly compared to the first quarter as our operational initiatives gained traction, and that positive trend continued into July. The process plant continues to perform exceptionally well, consistently exceeding nameplate capacity, while ongoing gains in mining performance are supporting higher-grade mill feed. Together with Greenstone’s continued ramp-up and the addition of Musselwhite, we expect our Canadian portfolio to deliver higher production at lower unit costs through the second half of 2026. The new Company’s consolidated 2026 production guidance of 870,000 to 920,000 ounces of gold reflects 12 months of production from Equinox Gold’s existing portfolio and five months (August through December) from the assets acquired with Orla Mining. On a pro-forma basis, considering a full 12 months of production from both companies, annual production is expected to be approximately 1.1 million ounces of gold in 2026. The Board of Directors has approved construction of the Phase 2 expansion at Valentine, reflecting our confidence in the operation and our disciplined approach to investing in high-return organic growth. The expansion is expected to increase processing capacity to approximately 13,700 tonnes per day (5.0 Mtpa) and average annual gold production to approximately 223,000 ounces, unlocking the full long-term value of this cornerstone Canadian mine. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2028. With the merger complete, the Board of Directors has approved a 50% increase to our quarterly dividend, reflecting the strength of our balance sheet, our growing free cash flow generation, and our commitment to delivering meaningful shareholder returns while continuing to invest in high-return organic growth opportunities. Our focus is clear: achieve operational excellence, allocate capital with discipline and successfully execute our organic growth pipeline, creating long-term shareholder value as North America’s new senior gold producer. Q2 2026 Highlights Produced 176,836 ounces of gold, including 64,656 oz from Greenstone, 32,617 oz from Valentine, 18,572 oz from Mesquite, 59,476 oz from Nicara.