Equinox Gold Corp. (“Equinox Gold”) and Leagold Mining Corporation (“Leagold”) have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an at-market merger (the “Transaction”), creating one of the world’s top gold producing companies operating entirely in the Americas. The combined entity will continue as Equinox Gold and be headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Board of Directors, led by Ross Beaty as Chairman, will have eight members with four from each company and experienced, integrated management team led by Neil Woodyer as CEO, Christian Milau as EVP Corporate, Attie Roux as COO and Peter Hardie as CFO.