Equinox Gold Receives Positive Record of Decision for South Railroad; Significant Permitting Milestone Unlocks Next North American Growth Project

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Equinox Gold Receives Positive Record of Decision for South Railroad; Significant Permitting Milestone Unlocks Next North American Growth ProjectAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the United States Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) has issued a positive Record of Decision (“ROD”) for the South Railroad project in Nevada, USA (“South Railroad” or the “Project”), marking completion of federal permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountWith the ROD now issued, early works construction at South Railroad has begun. Applications for key state permits and water rights have also been submitted.Jason Simpson, President of Equinox Gold, commented: “Receiving the Record of Decision is a major milestone for the South Railroad project and advances our next phase of growth. The incremental production from South Railroad will be the first meaningful contributor towards our objective of adding 800,000 ounces of annual gold production from our organic development pipeline. Our Board of Directors had previously approved the start of construction, and with the Record of Decision now in hand, South Railroad is positioned for first gold production in 2028. We thank the Bureau of Land Management, Secretary of the Interior Burgum, the U.S. Administration, and the Permitting Council for their support of the Project, including its designation as a FAST-41 covered project, and for their commitment to responsible domestic mineral development.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againSouth Railroad will be an open-pit heap leach mine. Based on the 2026 feasibility study, the Project is expected to produce an average 130,000 ounces of gold annually over the first five years of operation, and more than 100,000 ounces annually over the initial 10-year mine life. Initial capital costs are estimated at $395 million, including $70-$80 million reflected in Equinox Gold’s updated 2026 Guidance. The Project is situated within a larger 25,000-hectare land package along Nevada’s prolific Carlin Trend, which provides opportunities for resource growth and new discoveries.Construction Milestones for Remainder of 2026Several key construction milestones targeted for completion this year include:Workforce ramp-up: As part of operational readiness, hiring and onboarding of site operations team are advancing through the second half of this year. Detailed engineering: Engineering is 55.2% complete.Ordering and procurement: Major contracts for power generation, process plant equipment, concrete and structural steel have been awarded.Construction acceleration: Early works commenced earlier this summer on the north access road outside of the BLM Plan of Operations in coordination with Elko County, Nevada. Earthworks and major civil construction activities have commenced following the receipt of the ROD.Equipment: Mining equipment will begin arriving on site at year-end, with initial mining activities scheduled to start in spring 2027.Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX, NYSE-A: EQX) is a Canadian mining company positioned as the new North American senior gold producer with a strong foundation of high-quality, long-life gold operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Guided by a seasoned leadership team with broad expertise, the Company is focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence and long-term value creation. Equinox Gold offers investors meaningful exposure to gold with a diversified portfolio and clear path to growth. Learn more at www.equinoxgold.com or contact ir@equinoxgold.com.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Etienne Morin, Chief Capital Markets OfficerE: etienne.morin@equinoxgold.comT: +1 604.260.0516Ingrid Rico, SVP Capital MarketsE: ingrid.rico@equinoxgold.comT: +1 604.260.0516Qualified Person and Technical InformationThe scientific and technical information contained in this news release was approved by Andrew Cormier, Chief Operating Officer for Equinox Gold and a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101.For additional information regarding the South Railroad Project, please refer to the technical report titled “South Railroad Project NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Update, Elko County, Nevada” dated February 27, 2026, with an effective date of September 30, 2025, which is available on the Company’s website at www.equinoxgold.com. CautionaryNotes&Forward-LookingStatementsThis news release includes forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws andmayincludefuture-orientedfinancialinformationorfinancialoutlookinformation(collectively“Forward-lookingInformation”).Actualresultsofoperations and the ensuing financial results may vary materially from the amounts set out in any Forward-looking Information. Forward-lookingInformation in this news release includes: timing and receipt of key state permits and water rights; the Company’s target of 800,000 ounces of additional annual gold production from its development portfolio; timing of first gold; estimates for annual production from South Railroad; initial capital costs for South Railroad; construction and mining milestones for South Railroad; and the prospectivity of the Company’s land package at South Railroad. Forward-looking Information is typically identified by words such as “believe”, “will”, “grow”, “plan”, “expect”,“estimate”, “advance”, “commence”, “continue” and similar terms, including variations like “may”, “could”, or “should”, or the negative connotation of suchterms. While the Company believes these expectations are reasonable, they are not guarantees and undue reliance should not be placed onthis Forward-Looking information. Forward-looking Information is based on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions, including: receipt and timing thereof of required state permits and water rights to commence South Railroad development; timing and progress of construction, engineering, and procurement;; achievement of exploration,production, cost and development objectives; stablegoldpricesandinputcosts in line with the assumptions utilized in the estimation of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources;;accuracyofMineralReserveandMineralResourceestimates; availability of funding; adherencetomineplansandschedules;expectedoregradesandrecoveries;absenceoflabourdisruptions, supply chain disruptions, regulatory delays, legal challenges,or otherunplanneddelays; productive relationships with workers, unions and communities; maintenance and timely receipt of permits and regulatory approvals;compliance with environmental and safety regulations; optimized operating assumptions and technical parameters, and constructive engagement with community partners.While theCompany considers these assumptions reasonable, they may prove incorrect.Forward-looking Information involves numerous risks,uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such Forward-looking Information. Such factors include certain risks and uncertainties described in the section “Risk Factors” in Equinox Gold’s Management Information Circular dated June 19, 2026, and in the section “Risks Related to the Business” in Equinox Gold’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, each of which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Forward-looking Information reflects management’s current expectations for future events and is subject to change. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any Forward-looking Information contained or incorporated by reference to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or other factors affecting Forward-looking Information. 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