Equinox Gold and Leagold Mining entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an at-market merger of equals, creating one of the world’s top gold producing companies, operating entirely in the Americas. The combined company will have six producing mines, two development projects, two expansion projects and a strong balance sheet that fully funds internal growth plans. Combining the companies accelerates the shared vision of producing one million ounces of gold per year, providing improved scale, greater asset and country diversification and a lower risk profile for all shareholders.