Equinox Gold Announces Inaugural Quarterly Dividend of US$0.015 and Applies for Normal Course Issuer Bid

Equinox Gold announces its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 per share and applies for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5% of its issued and outstanding shares. The decision reflects the company's financial strength, long-term growth strategy, and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.