Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX) Form 6-K — Aug 17, 2026
Equinox Gold received a positive Record of Decision from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for its South Railroad project in Nevada, completing federal permitting under NEPA. Early works construction has begun and key state permits and water rights applications have been submitted. Per the 2026 feasibility study, South Railroad is an open-pit heap leach mine expected to produce an average 130,000 ounces of gold annually over its first five years and more than 100,000 ounces annually over the initial 10-year mine life.
Key figures
- Mine type
- open-pit heap leach
- Initial mining start
- spring 2027
- Land package hectares
- 25000
- Engineering complete pct
- 55.2
- Initial capital cost usd
- $395 million
- First gold production target
- 2028
- Capex reflected in 2026 guidance
- $70-$80 million
- Organic production growth target
- 800,000 ounces of annual gold production
- Avg gold production first 5 years oz
- 130,000 ounces annually
- Avg gold production initial 10 year mine life oz
- more than 100,000 ounces annually
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