Mr. Etienne Morin reports

EQUINOX GOLD INCREASES CASH DIVIDEND BY 50%; DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF US$0.0225 PER COMMON SHARE

Equinox Gold Corp.'s board of directors has approved a 50-per-cent increase to the company's cash dividend, which will amount to nine U.S. cents per common share on an annualized basis.

The board of directors has also approved the company's quarterly dividend for the second quarter of 2026. The quarterly cash dividend of 2.25 U.S. cents per common share is payable on Sept. 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as at the close of business on Aug. 19, 2026.

The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

The declaration, amount and payment of future dividends remain subject to the discretion of the board, and will depend upon the company's financial results, capital requirements, business conditions, compliance with applicable legal and debt covenant requirements, and other factors considered relevant. The company will review its dividend policy on a continuing basis and may amend it at any time.

We seek Safe Harbor.