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Orla Mining Ltd

OLAToronto Stock Exchange

SectorMaterials

IndustryGold

Beta (adjusted)1.11

Intrinsic Value $11.09median of 3 methodsbased on filings through 31 Dec 2025

Market Price $9.44Price as of 30 Jul 2026

UndervaluedIntrinsic value is 17% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $3.5B

Enterprise Value $3.5B

Moat Rating Wide

Last ex-dividend26 May 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Orla Mining Ltd. represents a highly compelling intermediate gold producer transitioning into a senior North American powerhouse through its pending $5.1 billion merger with Equinox Gold. The transaction, announced on May 13, 2026, will create an $18.5 billion entity producing 1.1 million ounces of gold annually, anchored by three premier Canadian mines (Musselwhite, Greenstone, and Valentine). Orla's standalone operational execution remains stellar, highlighted by a strong Q1 2026 performance driven by the newly integrated Musselwhite mine and the resolution of the brief illegal blockade at Camino Rojo. Backed by legendary mining investor Pierre Lassonde and Fairfax Financial, the merger provides Orla shareholders with immediate scale, geographical diversification, and a robust organic growth pipeline to reach 1.9 million ounces of annual production.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$18.60

Mean target$18.60

High · most bullish analyst$18.60

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$18.60

The merger with Equinox Gold faces unexpected regulatory hurdles or fails to secure the required 66.67% Orla shareholder approval, leading to a termination of the agreement and payment of reciprocal break fees. Standalone operations face persistent inflationary pressures, pushing AISC above the $1,750/oz ceiling. Renewed labor or community disruptions at Camino Rojo in Mexico or permitting delays at South Railroad in Nevada stall organic growth projects.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$18.60

Matches the consensus mean

The Equinox Gold merger is approved by shareholders in July 2026 and closes in Q3 2026. Orla meets its standalone 2026 production guidance of 340,000-360,000 ounces of gold, with Musselwhite contributing 235,000 ounces and Camino Rojo recovering fully from the brief June blockade. All-in sustaining costs (AISC) remain within the guided range of $1,550-$1,750/oz. The combined company successfully integrates operations, maintaining its position as Canada's second-largest gold producer.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$18.60

The merger with Equinox Gold closes seamlessly in Q3 2026, triggering a significant valuation re-rate as institutional capital flows into the newly formed senior producer. Gold prices remain elevated above $2,300/oz, driving massive free cash flow from the combined 1.1 million-ounce portfolio. South Railroad receives its final Record of Decision ahead of schedule, and the Camino Rojo underground decline progresses rapidly, accelerating the combined company's path toward 1.9 million ounces of annual production.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Transformational Merger Scale: The pending combination with Equinox Gold creates an $18.5 billion senior producer with 1.1 million ounces of annual gold production, significantly improving liquidity and market multiples.
Premier Canadian Asset Base: The combined entity will control three world-class Canadian mines (Musselwhite, Greenstone, Valentine), producing nearly 700,000 ounces annually and making it the second-largest gold producer in Canada.
Strong Standalone Financials: Orla reported stellar Q1 2026 results with $378.9 million in revenue, $75.4 million in net income, and $427.3 million in cash, providing a robust balance sheet to self-fund growth.
High-Quality Strategic Backing: The merger is strongly supported by key insiders and major institutional shareholders, including Pierre Lassonde and Fairfax Financial, who collectively control approximately 20% of Orla's shares.

Key Investment Risks

Merger Integration and Execution Risk: Combining two mid-tier mining companies involves complex operational integration across multiple jurisdictions (Canada, US, Mexico, Nicaragua).
Rising Operating Costs: Standalone AISC rose to $1,668 per ounce in Q1 2026 due to higher underground mining costs at Musselwhite, exposing the company to margin compression if gold prices soften.
Geopolitical and Labor Vulnerabilities: The brief illegal blockade at Camino Rojo in Mexico in late May 2026 highlights the ongoing community and labor risks associated with Mexican operations.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to obtain the necessary two-thirds shareholder approval from Orla investors or regulatory clearances for the Equinox Gold merger.
A sustained drop in the price of gold below $1,800 per ounce, severely impacting the economics of the South Railroad and Camino Rojo underground development projects.
Prolonged operational shutdowns or community blockades at Camino Rojo that prevent the asset from meeting its annual production guidance.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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