B2Gold Reports Fatality at the Masbate Gold Project

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B2Gold Reports Fatality at the Masbate Gold Project

Vancouver, BC, August 28, 2026 – B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G)

(“B2Gold” or the “Company”) regrets to report that a fatality occurred at the Masbate Gold Project in the

Philippines on Friday, August 28, 2026. The employee was performing scheduled maintenance at the Water

Treatment Plant when a pipe burst, resulting in a fatal injury.

Mike Cinnamond, President and CEO of B2Gold, said, "We are all deeply saddened by this tragic incident.

Nothing is more important than the safety and well -being of our people, and our immediate focus is

supporting the individual’s family and colleagues while fully investigating the circumstances surrounding

the event. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected during this difficult time.”

The area of the incident has been secured and related work h as been stopped while the investigation

is completed. Mining and processing activities continue uninterrupted. T he Company will provide

additional information when appropriate.

About B2Gold Corp.

B2Gold is a responsible international gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007,

today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous

development and exploration projects in various countries.

ON BEHALF OF B2GOLD CORP.

“Mike Cinnamond”

President & Chief Executive Officer

For more information on B2Gold, please visit the Company’s website at www.b2gold.com or contact:

Rebecca Henare Cherry DeGeer

VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development Director, Corporate Communications

+1 604-681-8371 +1 604-681-8371

[email protected] [email protected]

[Source: B2Gold Corp.]