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Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX)(“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) announces a leadership transition.

Greg Smith has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Darren Hall, current President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Director effective immediately.

Darren is a proven executive with a long history of mining industry experience who previously served as Calibre Mining’s President & Chief Executive Officer from 2021 through to the transaction with Equinox Gold. Concurrent with this transition, David Schummer, formerly Executive Vice President, Operations, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Equinox Gold.

Ross Beaty, Chair of Equinox Gold, commented:

“Greg is a founding executive and shareholder of Equinox Gold whose leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in growing the Company from concept into the multi-asset, multi-billion-dollar gold producer it is today.

 

I want to sincerely thank Greg personally, and on behalf of the Board of Directors, for his vision, dedication, and leadership.”

Darren Hall brings 40 years of global mining experience with a consistent track record of operational excellence and value creation.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Calibre Mining, he significantly increased production, lowered costs, and drove disciplined capital allocation, delivering strong free cash flow and exceptional shareholder returns. Under his leadership, Calibre transformed into a high-performing gold producer, culminating in its successful merger with Equinox Gold in June 2025.

Previously, Darren was Chief Operating Officer at both Kirkland Lake Gold and Newmarket Gold and earlier spent nearly three decades with Newmont Corporation in a series of progressively senior roles. Across all organizations, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to safety, cost discipline, and long-term business performance.

Darren Hall, Chief Executive Officer, added:

“I’m honoured to lead Equinox Gold at such a pivotal moment in the Company’s evolution and I’m excited to work alongside our talented team to unlock the full potential of Equinox Gold’s exceptional portfolio.

 

“Our focus will be on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and delivering consistent, reliable performance as we enter this next phase of growth and optimization, building on the solid foundations Greg and his team have established.

 

“This leadership transition marks Equinox Gold’s evolution from a high-growth consolidator to a top-tier global gold producer, anchored by Greenstone and Valentine, both high-quality, long-life assets.”