Mr. Greg Smith reports

EQUINOX GOLD REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 GOLD PRODUCTION OF 219,122 OUNCES

Equinox Gold Corp. has released production results for the three months (second quarter) ended June 30, 2025, and provided an update on construction and commissioning progress at its Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and ramp-up at its Greenstone gold mine in Ontario, Canada. All financial figures are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Greg Smith, chief executive officer of Equinox Gold, commented: "Equinox Gold is at an important inflection point following the successful completion of the business merger with Calibre Mining and the updating of 2025 guidance. The transaction with Calibre Mining added a second high-quality, long-life Canadian gold mine to our portfolio and strengthened the leadership team, with Darren Hall bringing his operational expertise as president and COO [chief operating officer]. Additionally, new senior executives add extensive operating, technical and capital markets knowledge to the Equinox Gold team, and four new directors bring decades of experience to our board.

"With Greenstone continuing to ramp up, we expect a strong second half of the year, and, with Valentine on track, that positive momentum will continue into 2026. With $406-million in cash and growing production from two new long-life Canadian gold mines, the company is well positioned to unlock significant long-term value."

Darren Hall, president and chief operating officer of Equinox Gold, commented: "Our updated 2025 consolidated guidance of 785,000 to 915,000 ounces provides a solid foundation to build market momentum as we focus on operational excellence and deliver into expectations. The integration of assets and personnel is well under way, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities and accountabilities across all functions.

"Total consolidated Q2 production delivered 219,122 ounces, including 51,274 ounces from Greenstone and 72,823 ounces from the Calibre Mining assets, consistent with expectations. We are implementing a comprehensive Greenstone improvement plan, commencing with the deployment of additional human capital. We are expecting continued improvements through the second half of the year.

"Valentine is progressing well, and we anticipate first ore through the mill during late August, with first gold approximately a month later. Given the seasoned construction and operating team who have significant commissioning experience, we anticipate an effective ramp-up through year-end and into Q1 2026."

Highlights:

• Completed the business combination with Calibre Mining, creating a major Americas-focused diversified gold producer anchored by two high-quality, long-life Canadian gold mines;
• Consolidated year-to-date gold production of 401,211 ounces, excluding Los Filos and Castle Mountain:
  • Q1: 182,089 ounces, including 44,449 ounces from Greenstone and 71,539 ounces from the Calibre assets;
  • Q2: 219,122 ounces, including 51,274 ounces from Greenstone and 72,823 ounces from the Calibre assets;
• Cash and equivalents of $406-million at June 30, 2025;
• Valentine on schedule and forecast for first ore through the mill during late August;
• Exploring across the portfolio with 250,000 metres of discovery and resource expansion drilling under way;
• Discovery drilling at the Valentine gold mine: drilling at the Frank zone has been traced over one kilometre along strike and 500 metres deep; results include: 2.43 grams per tonne gold over 172.8 metres estimated true width (ETW), including 3.84 grams per tonne gold over 90.1 metres ETW, 2.12 grams per tonne gold over 95.4 metres ETW, 2.26 grams per tonne gold over 78.3 metres ETW, 3.08 grams per tonne gold over 48.2 metres ETW and 1.94 grams per tonne gold over 36.4 metres ETW (see Calibre Mining's news release dated Feb. 11, 2025).

Valentine update:

• Final plant commissioning well under way;
• First ore through the plant by the end of August;
• All operations leadership positions fully staffed.

Q2 2025 conference call details

Equinox Gold will release its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results the following morning on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, commencing at 7:30 a.m. PT (10:30 a.m. ET). The webcast will be available for replay on Equinox Gold's website until Feb. 14, 2026.

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Qualified person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was approved by David Schonfeldt, PGeo, vice-president, mine geology, for Equinox Gold and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.

About Equinox Gold Corp.

Equinox Gold is a Canadian mining company positioned for growth with a strong foundation of high-quality, long-life gold operations in Canada and across the Americas and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Founded and chaired by renowned mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty and guided by a seasoned leadership team with broad expertise, the company is focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence and long-term value creation. Equinox Gold offers investors meaningful exposure to gold with a diversified portfolio and clear path to growth.

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