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title: "Equinox Gold wins US federal permit approval for South Railroad Nevada gold project"
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description: "Equinox Gold has secured US federal permit approval for its South Railroad Nevada gold project, completing NEPA permitting. Early construction has begun, with state permits and water rights applications filed. The feasibility study targets an open-pit heap leach mine producing 130,000 ounces annually in the first five years, exceeding 100,000 ounces over a 10-year life, with first gold production targeted for 2028. Initial capital costs are estimated at USD 395 million."
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# Equinox Gold wins US federal permit approval for South Railroad Nevada gold project

-   Equinox Gold secured a positive BLM Record of Decision for the South Railroad gold project in Nevada, completing federal NEPA permitting. \* Early works construction has started; applications for key state permits and water rights have been filed. \* Feasibility study outlines an open-pit heap leach mine targeting 130,000 ounces a year in the first five years. \* Output seen above 100,000 ounces a year over an initial 10-year mine life; first gold targeted in 2028. \* Initial capital cost estimated at USD 395 million, including USD 70-80 million already reflected in 2026 guidance. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Equinox Gold Corp. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608170600OMX\_\_\_\_\_CNEWS\_EN\_GNW9810915\_en) on August 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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