Equinox Gold Achieves First Gold Pour at Valentine Mine, Advances Toward Second-Largest Canadian Gold Producer Status

Core Insights - Equinox Gold Corp. has achieved its first gold pour at the Valentine Gold Mine earlier than expected, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][3] - The Valentine mine is projected to become Equinox Gold's second-largest mine and the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada, with an expected annual production of 175,000 to 200,000 ounces of gold for the first 12 years [3] Group 1 - The Valentine process plant's commissioning is progressing well, with mill throughput averaging 47% of nameplate capacity during the initial 15 days of operation [2] - Equinox Gold anticipates ramping up the Valentine mine to its full capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per year by Q2 2026 [2] - With the ramp-up of both the Valentine and Greenstone mines, Equinox Gold is positioned to become the second-largest producer of gold in Canada [2] Group 2 - Equinox Gold Corp. is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties in the Americas, primarily focusing on gold and silver deposits [4]