Equinox Gold wins US federal permit approval for South Railroad Nevada gold project
EQX•Federal permit approval for South Railroad
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.
The feasibility study outlines an open-pit heap leach mine targeting 130,000 ounces a year in the first five years.
Output is seen above 100,000 ounces a year over an initial 10-year mine life, with first gold targeted in 2028.
Initial capital cost is estimated at USD 395 million, including USD 70–80 million already reflected in 2026 guidance.
