Equinox GoldEQX.TOBUYMay 13, 2024Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 04, 2026. Market Open.
Doesn't own this one, but 6-7 weeks ago he reduced his gold exposure after this wonderful rally. Thinks we're in for a period of some consolidation. We're in the very early stages of a long-term bull market, it's just taking a breath. Past gold markets have tended to move in 3 legs. The intermediate and small companies will have lots of opportunities in the next leg higher.
He has some Kinross and some AEM. He likes their jurisdictions, where he's comfortable with the risks.
They've had mixed results in past years. They are, though, ramping up an Ontario project to fill capacity, as they pay down their heavy debt. At $2,800 gold and at full capacity, the company expects to pay down all debt in 3 years. Stick with it. It's expected for gold to keep rising, some saying $3,000.
Recent projects that are not on time very disappointing (market turned out to be correct). Problems with operations elsewhere in the company also a concerned. Investors could see another equity issue - but isn't sure. Company has a lot of debt. Will continue to hold share - believes in management.
It is now completing financing which gives it full ownership of a key asset, Lion Mine, which will lower the average cost of production and is in a good jurisdiction. It will be worth 60% of the value of the whole company. The stock is down because of a miss on market expectations and a decrease in production but we can expect more production in the second half. The first gold should be poured this month at the Greenstone mine. National Bank is rating it a buy because their holdings are low risk, being in Ontario. With the rising gold price, gold stocks have a chance to run up.