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Darren Hall

Darren Hall is chief executive officer of Equinox Gold, a TSX- and NYSE-listed, North America-focused gold producer. He has led the company through a period of major transformation, including the 2025 merger with Calibre Mining that created a Tier 1 North American gold producer anchored by two new long-life Canadian mines, Greenstone and Valentine. Under his leadership Equinox sold its Brazilian operations (Aurizona, RDM and the Bahia Complex) to CMOC Group for up to $1.015-billion, used the proceeds to cut net debt by more than $1.1-billion, and introduced the company's first dividend and share buyback programme. Hall oversaw the negotiation of 20-year land access agreements with communities hosting the Los Filos mine in Mexico, paving the way for a restart of operations there, and has championed exploration initiatives, including AI-supported discoveries at the Valentine mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. He led Equinox's all-stock acquisition of Orla Mining, completed in July 2026, which created North America's new senior gold producer with more than 1.1-million ounces of yearly gold production and a pathway to 1.9-million ounces. Following completion of that merger, Hall announced he would retire from the Equinox board at the end of October 2026, handing leadership to incoming CEO Jason Simpson, formerly of Orla Mining. He has consistently emphasised disciplined capital allocation, debt reduction and organic growth, including the approved Phase 2 expansion of the Valentine mine, as central to Equinox's strategy.

Darren Hall News


Castle Mountain mine
Equinox approves 50% quarterly dividend increase after Orla merger
6th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having successfully merged with Orla Mining at the end of July, TSX and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold expects to have consolidated production of between 870 000 oz and 920 000 oz for the full year.... 


Equinox Gold's Valentine plant in Canada
Equinox confirms new leadership as Orla merger finalises
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed miners Equinox Gold and Orla Mining have completed a merger to create North America's new senior gold producer, producing 1.1-million ounces of gold a year. The combined... 


Orla's Musselwhite mine, in Ontario
Orla shareholders overwhelmingly approve Equinox merger
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Orla Mining shareholders have unanimously approved a merger with fellow-listed Equinox Gold pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement whereby Equinox will acquire all of the... 


Valentine processing plant
Canadian operations driving production growth for Equinox Gold
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold delivered sequentially higher production at its Canadian operations in the quarter ended June 30, with 97 273 oz of combined gold production from the Greenstone... 


Los Filos mine
Equinox agrees land access with communities around Los Filos mine in Mexico
26th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold Corporation has signed 20-year land access agreements with three communities that host the company's Los Filos gold and silver mine, in Mexico. With these... 


Equinox Gold's Greenstone mine
Equinox Gold to acquire Orla Mining to create $18.5bn gold producer
13th May 2026 By: Reuters

Equinox Gold said on Wednesday it would acquire Orla Mining in an all-stock deal to create a North American gold producer worth about $18.5-billion. US-listed shares of Orla Mining rose 3.4% in... 


Greenstone mine, in Canada
Equinox quarterly output bolstered by Canadian ramp-ups, settles $990m in debt
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold Corporation has delivered strong first quarter production of 197 628 oz, which is poised to increase once the company ramps up its two Canadian assets. The two... 


Equinox launches dividend, share buyback after record year
19th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold producer Equinox Gold has declared its inaugural quarterly cash dividend and applied to implement a normal course issuer bid (NCIB), following what the company described as a... 


Equinox Gold reports AI-supported discovery at Valentine mine
3rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer Equinox Gold has announced a new, AI-supported gold discovery at its Valentine mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company confirmed Minotaur Zone, located 8 km north-west of the... 


The RDM mine
Equinox pays down more debt as it sells Brazil ops for $1bn
23rd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold will pay down a further $800-million in debt, reducing its net debt to about $150-million, significantly lowering its interest expense. This comes as the company... 


Equinox sells Brazil assets to Chinese group for $1bn
Equinox sells Brazil assets to Chinese group for $1bn
15th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Equinox Gold has agreed to sell its Brazil operations to a subsidiary of China’s CMOC Group for total consideration of $1.015-billion, sharpening its focus on near-term growth in North... 


Haul truck at the Valentine gold project
Valentine gold project, Canada – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has achieved commercial production. 


Equinox Gold declares commercial production at Valentine
Equinox Gold declares commercial production at Valentine
18th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold has achieved commercial production at its Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. CEO Darren Hall said the operation was performing ahead of... 


Equinox starts ore processing at Valentine
Equinox starts ore processing at Valentine
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Equinox Gold has begun processing ore at its Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, with first gold expected within the next month. “I am pleased to announce that our... 


Equinox Gold sees growth inflection as Calibre deal, mine startups boost output
Equinox Gold sees growth inflection as Calibre deal, mine startups boost output
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold said on Wednesday that its second-quarter results has put it on track for a stronger second half, with production set to accelerate as its Calibre acquisition... 


Equinox moves Castle Mountain project into FAST-41 permitting lane
Equinox moves Castle Mountain project into FAST-41 permitting lane
12th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold has announced that its Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 project in California has been accepted into the US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s FAST-41... 


Equinox Gold sells noncore Nevada assets to Minera Alamos for $115m
Equinox Gold sells noncore Nevada assets to Minera Alamos for $115m
7th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold has agreed to sell its 100% interest in the Pan mine, Gold Rock project, and Illipah project in Nevada to Minera Alamos in a $115-million transaction. The deal includes... 


Equinox Gold names new CEO
22nd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold said on Tuesday Greg Smith stepped down as CEO and director, with president and COO Darren Hall appointed to the top role, effective immediately. Smith, a founding... 


Equinox wins proxy support for Calibre deal
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Influential proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co have thrown their weight behind Equinox Gold’s proposed all-share business combination with Calibre... 


The Greenstone mine reached commercial production in November
Equinox and Calibre merge to form Canada's second biggest gold producer
24th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining companies Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining on Monday announced a definitive agreement for an at-market business combination that would create a new diversified gold producer in the Americas.... 


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