B2Gold’s strategic focus is to acquire interests in mineral properties with demonstrated potential for hosting gold deposits, to undertake exploration and drilling campaigns to define and develop resources on these properties and to develop, construct and operate mines on such properties.The Company is also capitalizing on its strong strategic position and balance sheet by evaluating further exploration and acquisition opportunities that fit within its strategic objective of building an intermediate gold company. One of the rewarding aspects of the mining industry is the positive socio-economic impact that developing new mines can have on the local populations in what are often remote and/or impoverished areas of the world.At B2Gold, we continue to recognize that responsible environmental stewardship and social responsibility are integral components of business in today’s world. We have recognized as corporate priorities, environmental management and the support of local communities, and we integrate environmental and social factors in the decision-making process for the Company and its subsidiaries. As we continue to develop and build on our existing exploration assets and pursue additional opportunities around the world, we will remain committed to maintaining the high standards of environmental stewardship and social responsibility that we have established.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, B2Gold Corp. is one of the fastest-growing intermediate gold producers in the world. Founded in 2007, B2Gold has evolved into an international gold mining company, with four operating mines, one mine under construction and numerous exploration projects across four continents in various countries, including Nicaragua, the Philippines, Namibia, Mali and Burkina Faso. Construction of B2Gold’s Fekola mine in southwest Mali is on schedule and on budget, and is projected to commence production at the end of 2017. As a result, B2Gold is well positioned to maintain its low-cost structure and growth profile.