B2Gold Corp.: Second Quarter and First-Half 2017 Results – Conference Call / Webcast
News Release
B2Gold Corp.: Second Quarter and First-Half 2017 Results – Conference Call / Webcast
Vancouver, July 21, 2017 – B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE MKT: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or
the “Company”) will release its second quarter and fi rst-half 2017 results before the North American
markets open on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
B2Gold executives will host a confer ence call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at
10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT . You may access the call by dialing the operator at +1 (647) 788-4919
(local or international) or toll free at +1 (877) 291-4570 prior to the scheduled start time or you may listen
to the call via webcast by clicking http://www.investorcalendar.com/event/18241. A playback version of
the call will be available for one week after the call at +1 416-621-4642 (local or international) or toll free
at +1 800-585-8367 (passcode 54297176).
About B2Gold Corp.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, B2Gold Corp . is one of the fastest-growing intermediate gold
producers in the world. Founded in 2007, today, the Company has four operating mines, one mine under
construction and numerous explor ation projects in various countries, including Nicaragua, the
Philippines, Namibia, Mali, Burkina Faso and Finla nd. Construction of the Company’s Fekola Mine in
southwest Mali is approximately th ree months ahead of schedule a nd on budget, and is projected to
commence production on October 1, 2017. As a result, the Company is well positioned to maintain its
low-cost structure and growth profile.
Based on current assumptions and updates to B2Gold’s current year guidance and long-term mine plans,
the Company is projecting consolidated gold pr oduction in 2017 of between 545,000 and 595,000 ounces
(including estimated pre-commercial production fro m the Fekola Mine of between 45,000 and 55,000
ounces); and in 2018 significantly increasing to betw een 900,000 and 950,000 ounces, with the inclusion
of the anticipated first full-year of commercial production at the Fekola Mine.
ON BEHALF OF B2GOLD CORP.
“Clive T. Johnson”
President and Chief Executive Officer
For more information on B2Gold please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
Ian MacLean Katie Bromley
Vice President, Investor Relations Manage r, Investor Relations & Public Relations
604-681-8371 604-681-8371
[email protected] [email protected]
The Toronto Stock Exchange neither approves nor disapproves the information contained in this news release.
This news release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively
“forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation,
including projections, estimates and other statements regarding future financial and operational performance,
events, mine life and production estim ates and guidance, including the Co mpany’s projected gold production of
between 545,000 to 595,000 ounces in 2017 and between 900,000 and 950,000 ounces in 2018; and statements
regarding anticipated development an d production from the Fekola Project commencing October 1, 2017, the
Fekola Project being approximately three months ahead of schedule and on budget and the Fekola Project being a
low-cost mine and its anticipated effect on the Company’ s gold production in 2018. 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 are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always,
identified by words such as “expect”, “plan”, “antici pate”, “project”, “target”, “potential”, “schedule”,
“forecast”, “budget”, “estimate”, “inten d” or “believe” and similar expression s or their negative connotations, or
that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” , “should” or “might” occur. All such forward-looking
statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptio ns, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond
B2Gold’s control, including risks associated with the volatility of metal prices and our common shares; risks and
dangers inherent in exp loration, development and mining activities; uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates;
risk of not achieving production, cost or other estimates; risk that actu al production, development plans and costs
differ materially from the estimates in our feasibility studies; risks related to hedging activities and ore purchase
commitments; the ability to obtain and maintain any nece ssary permits, consents or authorizations required for
mining activities; uncertainty about the outcome of nego tiations with the Government of Mali; risks related to
environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities;
the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify ac quisition opportunities; unknown liabilities of companies
acquired by B2Gold; ability to successf ully integrate new acquisitions; fluct uations in exchange ra tes; availability
of financing; risks relating to financing and debt; risks related to operations in foreign and developing countries
and compliance with foreign laws; risks related to 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; re gulatory, political and country risks; risks related to
reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; dependence
on key personnel and ability to attract a nd retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss;
adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; comp etition with other mining companies; changes in tax
laws; community support for our operations including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations
from time to time; risks related to conflict with small scale miners; risks related to failures of information systems or
information security threats; the ongoing audit by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources in
relation to our Masbate Project and the final outcome thereof; ability to maintain adequate internal control over
financial reporting as required by law; risks related to compliance with anti-corruption laws; 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 and B2Gold’s other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which 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 the Company’s forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that such statements will pro ve to be accurate, and actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from those expresse d 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. The Company’s forward-
looking statements reflect current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only
as of the date hereof and the Company 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. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.