11:36 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates shares.)

Equinox Gold ( EQX ) late on Wednesday said it its fourth-quarter gold gold production rose to a record.

The company said it produced 213,960 ounces of gold in the period to bring 2024 output to 621,870 ounces, the strongest quarterly and annual production result in the company's history.

The miner also met its 2024 annual production guidance of 590,000 to 675,000 ounces.

Equinox said the rise came as it consolidated 100% ownership of the Greenstone mine in Ontario, while several of its mines delivered their strongest fourth quarter in the company's history.

"As Greenstone ramps up to full capacity, we look forward to continued growth in 2025," said Greg Smith, Equinox's chief executive.

Equinox shares were last seen up $0.52 to $8.87 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Price: 8.88, Change: +0.53, Percent Change: +6.35