en.Wedoany.com Reported - Equinox Gold Corp. has signed a 20-year strategic land access agreement with the communities of Carrizalillo, Mezcala, and Xochipala in Guerrero, Mexico, laying the foundation for the gradual restart and expansion technical studies of its Los Filos gold mine heap leach operations.

Equinox Gold CEO Darren Hall stated that cooperation with the local villages has been constructive, and the new agreement reflects the shared commitment of all parties to responsible operations and long-term sustainable benefits. With land access secured, the company will restart operational planning, exploration programs, and engineering studies to evaluate development options, with a key focus on constructing a Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) processing plant.

The Los Filos gold mine is considered a world-class deposit. Previous estimates indicate the mine holds 5.4 million ounces of mineral reserves, 7.9 million ounces of measured and indicated resources, and 3.2 million ounces of inferred resources. New technical work will focus on updating project economics under optimized metal parameters and prices, assessing the potential for increased capacity at the CIL plant compared to the 2022 plan. In addition to surface access, the parties have also agreed on general policies regarding local labor and service supply. The restart plan will immediately address environmental remediation, permit management, personnel rehiring and training, and contract negotiations. Equinox Gold, a member of the Mining Association of Canada, will continue to implement the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol. The company stated that potential production from the mine site has not yet been included in its 2026 global production forecast.

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