An USMCA investigation committee found serious human and worker rights violations at the Camino Rojo mine in Mexico, owned by Canadian company Orla Mining (being acquired by Equinox Gold). Workers were allegedly forced to leave their union and join a pro-employer alternative, while an alleged organized crime-linked subcontractor created a climate of fear with armed disruptions and death threats against union leaders. The Metallos union is calling on Canada's Attorney General to pursue criminal charges and demanding faster government action on a similar complaint filed in November 2024.

A CUSMA investigative panel found severe labour and human rights violations at the Canadian-owned Camino Rojo mine in Mexico, operated by Orla Mining (being acquired by Equinox Gold). Workers were pressured to disaffiliate from unions, and a contractor allegedly linked to organized crime created a climate of fear with armed disruptions and death threats. The USW is urging Canadian authorities to pursue criminal charges and criticizes the slow Canadian government response to complaints.

Equinox Gold held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026, with all director nominees elected and key resolutions approved. The company reported solid Q1 2026 production of 197,628 oz of gold, remains on track with guidance, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per share.

Equinox Gold Corp. announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per common share, payable on June 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026. The dividend is designated as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes. Future dividend declarations remain subject to the Board's discretion and will depend on financial results, capital requirements, and business conditions.

Skull Ridge Gold Corp. (formerly Carmanah Minerals Corp.) has commenced trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under ticker 'SKUL'. The company is focused on advancing its flagship Skull Island Project on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland, an underexplored epithermal and hydrothermal belt. The company is preparing for an upcoming drill program with drill contractor selection and crew availability currently being finalized.

U.S. large-cap stocks posted strong gains during the shortened week of March 30-April 2. VinFast Auto led with a 42.77% jump driven by strong EV momentum and Canadian rebates. Alcoa gained 24.12% on bullish commodities sentiment amid Middle East conflict resolution expectations. Other notable gainers included SBA Communications (23.22%), Equinox Gold (20.98%), and several precious metals miners, with gains ranging from 15-19%.

Eldorado Gold Corporation announced key leadership appointments to strengthen operations and project execution. Simon Hille was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global operations, projects, and exploration. Gordana Vicentijevic was appointed Senior Vice President of Projects, effective May 4, 2026, bringing extensive experience in large-scale project delivery from her previous role at Equinox Gold.

Gold is experiencing a structural shift in global demand with record ETF inflows and major banks raising price targets to $6,300/oz. High-margin gold producers are positioned to generate unprecedented free cash flow as industry costs remain flat while prices consolidate at record levels. Key players including Lake Victoria Gold, Equinox Gold, Coeur Mining, New Gold, and Aris Mining are capitalizing on this supercycle with strong production results and cash generation.

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of March 9-13, 2026. Fair Isaac Corporation led losses with a 21.59% drop following a $1 billion senior notes offering announcement. Other major decliners included Centene (20.85%), Ulta Beauty (16.04%), Paramount Skydance (15.4%), and Thomson Reuters (13.97%). Declines were attributed to factors including disappointing earnings guidance, analyst downgrades, and broader market pressures across healthcare, beauty, media, and aviation sectors.

Highlander Silver Corp. has successfully completed its acquisition of Bear Creek Mining Corporation through a plan of arrangement, with Bear Creek becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. Highlander paid US$6.2 million to Royal Gold and US$1.6 million to Equinox to settle debts, and repaid Wheaton Precious Metals. Bear Creek shares will be delisted from TSX Venture Exchange on or about March 2, 2026. The combined entity will focus on advancing the San Luis gold-silver project in Peru.

Equinox Gold announced its inaugural quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per share (US$0.06 annually) payable March 26, 2026, reflecting confidence in its strengthened balance sheet and financial position. The company also applied for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5% of outstanding shares. These capital return initiatives underscore the company's financial strength and commitment to shareholder value while advancing organic growth projects over the next five years.

Equinox Gold completed the sale of its Brazil operations (Aurizona Mine, RDM Mine, and Bahia Complex) to CMOC Group for $1.015 billion in total consideration. The company received $900 million in cash upfront and will receive up to $115 million in contingent payments. Equinox Gold used proceeds to pay down over $800 million in debt, reducing net debt to approximately $150 million. The company is now focused on North America operations with 2026 production guidance of 700,000-800,000 ounces of gold.