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Mining Review 17th May 2026

Mining Review 17th May 2026

The big news this week was the acquisition of Orla Mining by Equinox Gold, forming the second largest gold mining company in Canada.

London’s first mining conference of 2026 took place, 121 at Hounsditch. Attendance by companies and investors looked lower than in previous years. Continue reading

Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Combine to Become a Major Gold Producer

Equinox Gold and Orla Mining

Announced that the Companies have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement for an at-market combination to create a new North American senior gold producer with approximately 1.1 million ounces of expected annual gold production and an $18.5 billion implied market capitalization. Continue reading

Orla Mining Discovers High-Grade Zones at Musselwhite

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)

Reported continued exploration success at the Musselwhite Mine.

Directional drilling from surface has intersected additional high-grade gold mineralization on the extension of the Mine Trend, indicating the two distinct zones continue as stacked, continuous horizons for at least two kilometres. Continue reading

Orla Mining Files Updated Technical Report for South Railroad

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)

Announced that the Company has filed an updated independent technical report for South Railroad prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

The South Railroad Gold Project is located in Nevada, USA, and forms a part of the Company’s larger South Carlin Complex land package on the prolific Carlin Trend. Continue reading

Orla Mining Release Positive Camino Rojo Underground PEA

Orla Mining  (TSX: OLA)

Announced positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the underground project at its Camino Rojo Mine located in Zacatecas, Mexico.

The PEA evaluates the technical and economic potential of a stand-alone, underground development project beneath the existing Camino Rojo open pit operation. Continue reading

Orla Mining Achieves Record Quarterly Production of Gold

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)

Provided an operational update for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, as well as 2026 guidance. 

Orla exceeded its revised annual consolidated production guidance of 265,000 to 285,000 ounces of gold producing 300,620 oz in 2025. Continue reading

Orla Confirms 2 Km Gold Trend Extension at Musselwhite 

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)

Provided an update on continued exploration success at the Musselwhite Mine, with drilling confirming high grade gold mineralization extends two kilometers beyond current underground operations.

The Company’s recent aggressive, multifaceted drilling campaign has delivered consistent high-grade results across all priority zones, strengthening confidence in significant resource growth potential and extended mine life. Continue reading

Orla Mining Discovers High-Grade Oxide Gold at South Carlin

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)

Announced results from its 2025 exploration program at the South Carlin Complex in Nevada.

The 18,000-metre drilling campaign delivered significant oxide intercepts outside current pit designs and advanced multiple satellite targets, reinforcing resource growth potential. Continue reading