Equinox Gold(US:EQX) Newsfileยท2025-07-22 10:00Leadership Transition - Equinox Gold Corp. announces a leadership transition with Greg Smith stepping down as CEO and Director, and Darren Hall appointed as the new CEO and Director effective immediately [1][2] - Darren Hall has extensive mining experience, previously serving as President and CEO of Calibre Mining, where he significantly increased production and drove strong shareholder returns [2][3] Company Growth and Strategy - Greg Smith highlighted the company's evolution from a concept to a multi-asset, multi-billion-dollar gold producer, with a clear pathway to producing over one million ounces annually [2] - The company is transitioning from growth through acquisition to disciplined execution and operational excellence, focusing on optimizing its expanded portfolio [2][4] New Leadership Focus - Darren Hall emphasized the importance of disciplined execution and operational excellence as the company enters a new phase of growth and optimization [4] - David Schummer has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 35 years of mining experience and a focus on health and safety culture [4]