A Canadian gold mining company that pulls gold and silver from the ground in the Americas. Its flagship Camino Rojo open-pit mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, began producing in 2022, and in 2025 it added the Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario, Canada, bought from Newmont. The company started life in 2007 as Red Mile Minerals Corp. before renaming itself Orla Mining in 2015 — a nod to the Irish name "Orla," which means "golden princess."
Orla shareholders approve 99.91% business combination with Equinox Gold
At a special meeting on July 22, 2026, Orla Mining shareholders approved the plan of arrangement with Equinox Gold by 99.91% of votes cast (299,503,671 for; 263,709 against).
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Equinox Gold shareholders also voted to approve the arrangement at their special meeting held the same day.
Orla will seek a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at a hearing expected on July 28, 2026.
Canadian and Mexican competition authorizations, plus Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American approvals, have been received.
The arrangement is expected to close on or about July 31, 2026, subject to remaining customary conditions.
Proxy advisors recommend Orla shareholders vote FOR Equinox Gold arrangement
The special meeting of shareholders is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Vancouver time, in person at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP offices.
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ISS and other independent proxy advisory firms recommend Orla shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution approving the acquisition by Equinox Gold.
Orla's Board unanimously recommends shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.
The proxy voting deadline is July 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT.
Shareholders can vote online, by telephone, or by mail; assistance is available from Laurel Hill Advisory Group.
Orla Mining reports Q2 2026 gold production of 88,265 ounces, on track for full-year guidance
Produced 88,265 ounces of gold in Q2 2026 and 169,471 ounces in the first half, driven by outperformance at Musselwhite.
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Reaffirmed 2026 production guidance of 340,000–360,000 ounces of gold and AISC guidance of $1,550–$1,750 per ounce sold.
Camino Rojo operations returned to normal on June 5 after a brief labour stoppage; a productivity bonus agreement was ratified on June 24.
Net cash position was $318.7 million at June 30, 2026, after $35.0 million in debt repayments and $182.7 million of convertible debentures converted to equity.
Equinox Gold transaction remains on track to close in Q3 2026; special shareholder meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Orla Mining releases 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting ESG performance and community partnerships.
The company partnered with 24 First Nations and Wataynikaneyap Power to create a US$6.6 million education and skills development fund for Indigenous youth in Northwestern Ontario.
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Orla Mining published its 2025 Sustainability Report on June 29, 2026, detailing environmental, social, and governance performance.
Lost time injury frequency rate improved to 2.43 in 2025 from 2.59 in 2024.
GHG emissions intensity remained at 0.24 tonnes CO2e per ounce of gold produced, including the addition of Musselwhite.
20% of Orla's 2025 corporate goals were ESG-linked, all of which were achieved.
Orla Mining files meeting materials for July 22, 2026 special meeting to approve Equinox Gold arrangement.
Under the arrangement, each Orla share will be exchanged for 1.00 Equinox share and US$0.0001 cash; former Orla shareholders will own ~33% of the combined company.
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Orla Mining received an interim order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia and filed/mailed meeting materials for a special shareholder meeting on July 22, 2026.
The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR the arrangement resolution; directors, officers, and certain shareholders holding ~26.4% of shares have agreed to vote in favor.
The Canadian Competition Commissioner issued a no action letter on June 1, 2026, satisfying the competition approval condition.
The combined company is expected to produce 1.1 million ounces of gold annually from six North American mines, with ~23 million ounces of proven & probable reserves.