B2Gold Completes the Sale of Burkina Faso Projects
News Release
B2Gold Completes the Sale of Burkina Faso Projects
Vancouver, BC, November 30, 2021 – B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX:
B2G)(“B2Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of its 81% interest in the Kiaka gold
project located in Burkina Faso (the “ Kiaka Project ”) to West African Resources Limited
(ASX:WAF)(“WAF”)(the “ Kiaka Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the Kiaka Transaction, on
closing B2Gold received a cash payment of US$22.5 million (in addition to the US$450,000 already
received), 22,190,508 ordinary shares of WAF (“WAF Shares”), and a 2.7% net smelter return (“ NSR”)
royalty interest on the first 2,500,000 ounces of gold produced at the Kiaka Project and thereafter a 0.45%
NSR royalty interest on the next 1,500,000 ounces of gold produced. B2Gold will also receive an additional
payment of US$ 45 million (the “Additional Payment”) payable on the earlier of (i) commencement of
construction at the Kiaka Project (provided s uch date will no earlier than April 25, 2022), (ii) completion
of a positive feasibility study at the Kiaka Project, and (iii) October 25, 2022. The Additional Payment will
be paid in cash or WAF Shares, at B2Gold’s option but subject to any required WAF shareholder approval
to issue the WAF Shares.
Concurrently with the closing of the Kiaka Project, B2Gold also completed the sale of its 90% interest in
the Toega gold project located in Burkina Faso (the “Toega Project”) to WAF (the “Toega Transaction”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Toega Transaction, on closing B2Gold received a cash payment of $9,000,000
(in addition to the US$9,000,000 already received), and a 2.7% NSR royalty interest on the first 1,500,000
ounces of gold produced at the Toega Project until such time as the royalty payments total US$22,500,000
and thereafter a 0.45% NSR royalty interest.
Clive Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold stated: “We are pleased to have completed
the sale of the Kiaka and Toega projects to West African Resources. West African Resources has a strong
reputation of being a solid operator in Burkina Faso and with its existing local infrastructure and operating
experience it is well positioned to move the Kiaka Project forward in a timely and cost -effective manner.
B2Gold, through the WAF Shares received as part of the consideration, together with the royalties granted
on both the Kiaka and Toega projects, will continue to benefit from the future development of the projects.”
About B2Gold Corp.
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in
2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous
exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali , Colombia, Finland and
Uzbekistan. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of betw een 1,015,000 and 1, 050,000
ounces in 2021.
ON BEHALF OF B2GOLD CORP.
“Clive T. Johnson”
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Production results and production guidance presented in this news release reflect total production at the mines
B2Gold operate s on a 100% project basis. Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2021 for a
discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates.
This news release includes certain "forward -looking information" and "forward -looking statement s" (collectively
forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation,
including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; and other statements regarding future or estimated
financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs
(sustaining and non -sustaining) and operating costs, and including, without limitation: total consolidated gold
production of between 1,015,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2021. All statements in this news release that address events
or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward -looking statements. Forward -looking statements
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Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions , risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond
B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the duration and extent of the COVID -19 pandemic,
the effectiveness of preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the C ompany to respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, social distancing, a non -essential travel ban, business continuity
plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions; escalation of travel restrictions on people or products a nd
reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's
common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the
uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production,
development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the
ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permi ts, consents or authorizations required for mining activities;
environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities;
climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral res erves and identify acquisition
opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new
acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, inc luding
potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash
flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those
associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippine and Colombia and including risks related to changes in
foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization
generally, including in response to the COVID -19 o utbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate
infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations;
shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulato ry, political and country risks,
including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and
joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which
owns the Masbate Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to
attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather
conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations,
including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners;
failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over
financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act; compliance with anti -
corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measure s; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting
Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity
interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors"
in B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40 -F Annual Report and B2Gold's other
filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), whic h
may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the
factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers
reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions
and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on cur rent
and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID -19 on our operations and workforce;
development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations,
including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections,
forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the
availability and cost of inputs; the price and market fo r outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation
levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the
ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the curr ent and future social, economic and
political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does
not assume any obligation to update forward -looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs,
expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward -looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can
be given that any events anticipated by the forward -looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do,
what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above , undue reliance should not
be placed on forward-looking statements.