According
to B2Gold Corp. its quarterly consolidated gold production of 240,093 ounces, a
significant increase of 98% (or 118,645 ounces) over the same period last year
and 7% (or 16,308 ounces) above budget, due to the continued strong
performances of the Fekola Mine in Mali, Masbate Mine in the Philippines and
the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia
Consolidated
gold revenue of $285 million, a significant increase of 73% (or $121 million)
over the same period last year. Fekola Mine continued to operate above plan,
producing 112,644 ounces of gold in the quarter, 11% (or 11,225 ounces) above
budget, based on Fekola’s strong year-to-date performance, Fekola’s annual
production guidance has been revised higher to be between 420,000 to 430,000
ounces of gold (original guidance was between 400,000 to 410,000 ounces).