Equinox Gold Completes C$1.5 Million "Ride to Greenstone" Fundraiser
Equinox Gold Completes C$1.5 Million "Ride
to Greenstone" Fundraiser
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2024) -
Equinox Gold Corp.
(TSX: EQX)
(NYSE American: EQX) is pleased to announce that after a remarkable journey of 3,634 kilometers from
Vancouver, BC to Geraldton, ON, the Equinox Gold cycling and support team will reach the Greenstone
Mine this morning to deliver a cheque for more than C$1.3 million to the Geraldton District Hospital.
Equinox Gold's Canadian team was joined by cyclists and medics from the Company's mine sites in
Brazil, Mexico and California, which organized a variety of physical activities with their workforces and
raised more than C$200,000 for charities in their local communities.
Ross Beaty, Chair of Equinox Gold, commented: "As we conclude this incredible journey, I reflect on the
dedication and unity of our team. The Ride to Greenstone symbolizes our commitment to teamwork and
community health and well-being, and we appreciate the generosity of our many stakeholders who
supported the ride with donations."
We invite everyone to watch a live stream of the cyclists arriving at the Greenstone Mine site and the
Ride to Greenstone celebrations today from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET, allowing our global community to
join in this historic celebration.
Watch live on the Greenstone Gold Mines YouTube page
. This event
precedes the grand opening of the Greenstone Mine on August 29th.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Gold Sponsors of the Ride to Greenstone - Sandstorm Gold
Royalties, Cloutier Contracting, Franco-Nevada, Orion Resource Partners, the World Gold Council and
Equinox Gold's Board of Directors - and to all the donors who are shown on the
Ride to Greenstone
website
. The funds raised for the Geraldton District Hospital will support vital healthcare services for a
2,767-km² region in Northern Ontario, including five Indigenous communities and the Greenstone Mine
workforce.
For more information and to follow the final moments of the ride, visit the
Ride to Greenstone website
or
view our updates on social media (
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Equinox Gold Contacts
Greg Smith, President & CEO
Rhylin Bailie, Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604-558-0560
Email:
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