High-Grade Gold Intercepts and Expanding Resource Potential Highlight Major Northern District Drill Campaign

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B2Gold Corp. (BTG:NYSE; BTO:TSX; B2G:NSX) announced positive exploration drilling results from its 2025 Back River Gold District exploration program in Nunavut, Canada, according to a company news release dated March 25, 2026. The company stated that results from the program confirm significant resource potential across the district, while also increasing deposit knowledge and supporting resource reclassification and mine planning.

At the Goose Mine Llama deposit, infill drilling confirmed the continuity of high-grade gold mineralization sufficient to upgrade portions of the resource previously classified as Inferred. Reported drill results included 41.95 grams per tonne gold over 13.70 meters from 218.25 meters in drill hole 25GSE-702, 17.95 g/t gold over 38.20 meters from 501.10 meters in drill hole 25GSE-715Z1, and 19.74 g/t gold over 18.80 meters from 513.60 meters in drill hole 25GSE-720Z1, among other intersections. The company reported that mining operations are ongoing at the Umwelt deposit, with Llama scheduled as the next deposit to be mined under the current Goose Mine life of mine plan.

The existing Indicated Mineral Resource estimate at Llama is reported as 3.04 million tonnes grading 7.72 g/t gold for 760,000 ounces, while the Inferred Mineral Resource estimate is 1.79 million tonnes grading 11.00 g/t gold for 637,000 ounces.

At the Nuvuyak deposit, drilling intersected high-grade mineralization 1,000 meters west and down plunge of the Goose Main deposit. Drill hole 25GSE700Z2 returned 6.65 g/t gold over 27.28 meters from 1,017.05 meters. The company stated in the news release that "results of the drilling program confirm the significant resource potential of the Back River Gold District, increase deposit knowledge, and support resource reclassification and overall mine planning." The drilling extended high-grade mineralization approximately 150 meters to the north-northwest, demonstrating continuity within the deposit. The existing Inferred Mineral Resource at Nuvuyak is 2.63 million tonnes grading 8.26 g/t gold for a total of 700,000 ounces.

The 2025 exploration program included a total of 28,599 meters of drilling across 140 diamond drill holes, supported by a total budget of US$32 million. Of this, 19,736 meters across 87 holes were completed at the Goose Mine and near-mine targets, supported by a US$21 million budget, while 8,863 meters across 53 holes were completed on regional targets with a US$11 million budget. The program prioritized tighter drill spacing at Llama to enable resource upgrades, drilling down plunge and in widely spaced areas at Llama, Umwelt, and Nuvuyak, and testing newly identified near-surface and underground targets.

Regional exploration drilling at properties including George and Boot returned additional gold intersections. At the George Project, drill hole 25GRL224 returned 10.42 g/t gold over 5.65 meters, while at the Boot Project, drill hole 25BTL049B returned 4.97 g/t gold over 4.40 meters. The company also completed an integrated surface exploration program that included mapping, geophysics, and sampling activities, which generated additional targets for further evaluation and drilling.

Safe-Haven Demand, Price Volatility, and Structural Drivers in Gold Markets

A March 29 report from Wells Fargo described the factors influencing gold's performance following recent price declines. The bank's analysts stated that "lower interest rates, central bank buying and geopolitics" had supported the metal's earlier rally, and noted that these drivers provided "structural support for gold that is durable and independent of short-term investment sentiments." The report also quoted Edward Lee as stating that "the prospect for lower short-term interest rates and the potential to hedge against accelerating policy surprises prompt us to raise our 2026 gold target," while projecting prices between US$6,100 and US$6,300 per ounce.

According to a March 30 report from Kitco News, gold and silver prices moved higher as market participants increased safe-haven buying amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The report stated that "traders and investors stepped up their safe-haven buying as the war in the Middle East is still running hot," and noted that "downticks in global government bond prices and higher crude oil prices today are also supportive for the two precious metals markets." It also reported that June gold futures were "last up US$44.10 at US$4,568.50."

Yahoo Finance reported on March 30 that gold prices remained elevated despite recent volatility, with June futures opening at US$4,520 per ounce and holding above US$4,500 in early trading. The report noted that "just one week ago, gold retreated to its lowest price of 2026," but added that "today, just seven days later, gold is up nearly 4%." It also stated that "the sustained rise in fuel prices threatens to spark broader inflation in the U.S. and globally," while noting that "higher interest rates reduce demand for gold since the yellow metal does not pay a coupon."

Third Party Commentary

Chen Lin of The What's Chen Buying? What's Chen Selling? Newsletter wrote on March 26 that "BTG released spectacular drilling results," and noted that "the share was up even in a down day today."

In a February 2026 earnings update, CIBC World Markets stated that "we are increasing our price target to US$7.50 from US$6.50 and maintaining our Neutral rating." The report noted that the updated valuation reflected adjustments to the company's 2026 outlook and asset-level modeling, including "minor fine-tuning to our 2026 outlook" and updates to life-of-mine assumptions.

The same February 2026 report indicated that "the company guided to consolidated 2026 production of 820k-970koz," and added that "Goose is expected to deliver 170k-230koz." It also stated that "Goose continues to experience throughput challenges, aiming to hit nameplate in H1/27," and that "the studies are expected to be completed in H1/26."

CIBC further wrote that "the company guided to production of 170k-230koz for 2026 at cash operating costs of US$1,610-US$1,810/oz and AISC of US$2,670-US$2,970/oz," while noting that "production is 65% H2/26 weighted as throughput is expected to increase Q/Q as the weather warms in addition to improved grade profile."

The report also stated that "we are reiterating our Neutral rating given risk associated with the ramp-up at Goose," and described the company as offering "a combination of a solid balance sheet, attractive all-in costs and solid exploration upside."

Operational and Development Milestones at Goose Mine and Back River District

The Goose Mine achieved commercial production on October 2, 2025, with first gold production recorded in 2025, as outlined in the investor presentation. The operation is designed as an open-pit and underground mine with a processing throughput of 1.5 million tonnes per annum and an estimated gold recovery of 92.5 percent. The company's investor presentation outlines estimated gold production of approximately 300,000 ounces per year beginning in 2027 and beyond.

For 2026, the Goose Mine has a stated gold production guidance range of 170,000 to 230,000 ounces, along with an all-in sustaining cost guidance range of US$2,670 to US$2,970.

The Back River Gold District exploration program included 28,599 meters of drilling across 140 holes during 2025, with exploration activities spanning both Goose Mine deposits and regional targets. These activities included 19,735 meters of drilling across 87 holes at Goose Mine targets and 8,863 meters across 53 holes at regional properties.

Exploration results from the Llama deposit, including drill hole 25GSE702 returning 41.95 g/t gold over approximately 13.80 meters and drill hole 25GSE715Z1 returning 17.95 g/t gold over 38.20 meters, were reported as contributing to orebody knowledge and informing further investigation of district-wide targets. 

At the Nuvuyak deposit, drill results including 6.65 g/t gold over 27.28 meters were reported to demonstrate continuity and extend high-grade mineralization approximately 150 meters to the north-northwest.

Regional exploration programs at the Back River Gold District included drilling across properties such as George, Wishbone, Malley, Needle, Del, Boot, Beech, Ailiruk, and Boulder. Results from the George Project, including 10.75 g/t gold over 5.65 meters, were reported as reaffirming the prospectivity of the region.

¹Ownership and Share Structure

0.79% of B2Gold is held by management and insiders. Institutions own 70.68%. Of them, Van Eck Associates holds the most with 7.80%. The rest is retail.

B2Gold has 1,337.36 million shares outstanding, a market cap of CA$5,670.21 million, and a 52-week range of CA$8.60 - CA$3.62.