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    Why Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) Is Up 21.4% After Securing Federal Approval For South Railroad Construction

    Simply Wall St·08/26/2026 16:26:40
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    • Equinox Gold has received a positive Record of Decision for its South Railroad open-pit heap leach project in Nevada, completing federal permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act and allowing early construction works to begin, with initial capital costs estimated at US$395 million including US$70–US$80 million in its updated 2026 guidance.
    • The project, located within a 25,000-hectare land package on Nevada’s Carlin Trend and forecast to average 130,000 ounces of gold annually over its first five years, now advances through key milestones such as detailed engineering, major contract awards, and site earthworks, signaling meaningful progress in building out Equinox Gold’s future production base.
    • We’ll now examine how securing federal approval and starting early works at South Railroad may reshape Equinox Gold’s investment narrative.

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    Equinox Gold Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Equinox Gold, you need to believe in its ability to turn a growing portfolio of mines into durable, cash generative production while managing operational and jurisdictional risks. The South Railroad Record of Decision strengthens the near term growth story, but it also introduces execution and capital allocation risk, alongside ongoing grade concerns at Greenstone and community and restart uncertainties at Los Filos, which remain the key near term swing factors for the equity narrative.

    Among recent announcements, the Phase 2 expansion at Valentine stands out alongside South Railroad, as both projects anchor Equinox Gold’s growth pipeline. Valentine’s plan to lift processing capacity to about 5.0 Mtpa and target around 223,000 ounces of annual gold production highlights how incremental projects could compound with South Railroad’s expected 130,000 ounces per year, potentially reshaping future production mix and funding flexibility, if execution and costs stay within current feasibility expectations.

    But while South Railroad moves forward, investors should be aware of how persistent grade issues or further Los Filos delays could...

    Read the full narrative on Equinox Gold (it's free!)

    Equinox Gold's narrative projects $3.3 billion revenue and $939.8 million earnings by 2029. This requires 10.6% yearly revenue growth and about a $693 million earnings increase from $246.8 million today.

    Uncover how Equinox Gold's forecasts yield a CA$25.22 fair value, a 30% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Compared with consensus, the most pessimistic analysts were already assuming about US$4.7 billion of revenue and US$1.2 billion of earnings by 2029, yet still focused on risks like tightening ESG rules and long term gold demand pressures, highlighting how differently you can weigh South Railroad’s potential against these headwinds.

    Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Equinox Gold - why the stock might be worth 8% less than the current price!

    The Verdict Is Yours

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.