{
  "id": 14504864,
  "title": "Equinox gold output jumps 34% after Orla merger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/equinox-gold-output-jumps-34-after-orla-merger",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mining.com",
    "slug": "mining-com",
    "url": "https://www.mining.com/equinox-gold-output-jumps-34-after-orla-merger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Equinox Gold, the TSX and NYSE-listed company, saw a substantial increase of 34% in its third-quarter gold production after merging with Orla Mining. The production rose to 237,019 ounces from 176,836 ounces in the previous quarter, thanks to stronger performances in Canadian operations. These gains were from the Musselwhite mine in Canada and Camino Rojo in Mexico. Gold sales likewise increased by 39.6%, reaching 248,484 ounces from 177,959 ounces. Equinox president Jason Simpson stated that the merger was \"transformational\" as the combined company now aims to produce 1.1 million ounces annually, with potential for exceeding 1.9 million ounces. The merger, completed in late July, created a larger North American producer with three Canadian gold mines and a pipeline of development projects. Canadian operations are on track to meet the company's full-year guidance of 870,000 to 920,000 ounces, needing fourth-quarter output of 258,500 to 308,500 ounces, surpassing September's total. Operations at Valentine and Greenstone show significant improvements, with an average gold grade of over 1.8 grams per tonne at Valentine, projected to increase production through 2026 and 2027. The company also expanded its Nevada project, South Railroad, receiving federal approval and starting construction. Scheduled for 2028, this project could add another source of output as Equinox expands its North American portfolio, with operational improvements at Valentine and Greenstone crucial to meeting 2026 targets.",
  "summary": "Canadian mines boost quarterly production as the expanded North American miner targets a stronger finish to 2026.",
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}