Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Equinox Gold Shareholders Vote FOR Share Issuance Resolution in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Orla Mining

Independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, have recommended Equinox Gold shareholders vote in favor of the proposed business combination with Orla Mining. The merger is expected to create North America's new senior gold producer with 1.1 million ounces of annual gold production and a clear path to over 1.9 million ounces annually. Both companies' boards unanimously support the arrangement, with the shareholder vote scheduled for July 22, 2026.