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

Equinox Gold (EQX) reported Q3 production results, citing its acquisition of Orla Mining as positioning it for a strong year-end. The company expects to meet its full-year production target, despite a 3.1% drop in its stock price on Tuesday.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks on inflation caused a sharp decline in precious metals mining stocks. First Majestic Silver (AG) led the drop, falling 5.09%, while other miners like AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Barrick Mining (B) also saw significant decreases. Warsh's comments pushed up interest-rate expectations, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold and silver.

Gold prices fell 1% to $4,649.10/oz after a hotter-than-expected US inflation report, retreating from a three-month high. Spot gold is still up 14% in August. Silver also declined. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge, PCE, rose 3.7% YoY in July, above forecasts. Investors await Fed Chair Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole for further rate guidance. Gold's recent rally was driven by US Treasury bond market intervention and ETF inflows. Miners like Agnico Eagle and AngloGold have seen significant gain

Simply Wall St says Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) received a positive Record of Decision for its South Railroad project in Nevada, completing federal permitting under NEPA and starting early construction, while filing state permits and water rights. The article also cites higher quarterly sales and net income and a 50% dividend increase, and includes 2029 forecasts of $3.3B revenue and $939.8M earnings.

Equinox Gold Corp. said the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a positive Record of Decision for its South Railroad gold project in Nevada, completing NEPA permitting. Early works construction has started. The open-pit heap leach mine targets first gold in 2028, with 130,000 oz/year (avg) for years 1-5, $395 million capex, and 55.2% engineering completion.

Equinox Gold (EQX) said the US Bureau of Land Management issued a positive record of decision for its South Railroad Nevada mine, completing the NEPA permitting process. Engineering is 55.2% complete. Equipment is expected by year end, with mining in spring 2027 and first gold in 2028. 2026 feasibility study forecasts 130,000 oz/year (first 5 years).