EQX's AISC Spike Signals Pressure, But H2 Offers Path to Cost Relief

Key Takeaways AISC of Equinox Gold rose 6% in Q1 despite a 76% revenue surge driven by higher gold prices. Higher costs in Brazil and unplanned winter maintenance at Greenstone led to the spike in costs. Los Filos suspension adds $35M in Q2 charges, though EQX sees lower costs as output may ramp in H2 2025.Equinox Gold Corp.’s (EQX) first-quarter results reveal a sharp increase in a critical metric — all-in-sustaining costs (AISC) — a key indicator of cost efficiency in mining. AISC climbed to $2,065 per ...