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A PROFITABLE, GROWTH-ORIENTED,INTERMEDIATE GOLD PRODUCER
SEPTEMBER 2015
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Cautionary Statement
This presentation includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements relating to B2Gold’s future operating or financial performance, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “plans”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “budgets”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible” and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding perceived merit of properties; anticipated production; exploration results and budgets; mineral reserves and resource estimates; work programs; capital expenditures; timelines; strategic plans; completion of transactions; market price of precious base metals; or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include the uncertainties involving [risks of construction and mining projects such as accidents, equipment breakdowns, bad weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements, unanticipated variation in geological structures, ore grades or recovery rates; unexpected cost increases; fluctuations in metal prices and currency exchange rates; the need for additional financing to explore and develop properties and availability of financing in the debt and capital markets; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; the need for cooperation of government agencies in the development and operation of properties; the need to obtain permits and governmental approvals;] and other risk and uncertainties disclosed in reports and documents filed by B2Gold with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. The forward-looking statements made herein reflect our beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.
Tom Garagan, Senior Vice President of Exploration, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information concerning B2Gold Corp. discussed herein.
(All amounts in this presentation are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated).
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Growing, Profitable Gold Producer Four producing gold mines New Otjikoto Mine in Namibia commenced production in December 2014 ahead of schedule and on
budget, achieved commercial production in Q1 2015 Completed Fekola Feasibility Study June 2015
Strong Record of Operational Execution Strong Financial Position
Recent $350 million corporate facility Good Access to Capital Proven Management Team
Former management and technical teams of Bema Gold Strong teams in Nicaragua, the Philippines, Namibia, Mali and Burkina Faso Ability to discover, finance, build and operate profitable gold mines around the world
Demonstrated History of Accretive Acquisitions and Exploration Success
About B2Gold
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World Map
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Share Capital
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Ownership Breakdown Million Shares (1)
Total Shares Issued and Outstanding 926,662,317
Directors and Management30,722,840
Stock Options 61,036,743
Restricted Shares Units 1,785,691
Total Shares Fully Diluted 989,487,751
Market Capitalization (Basic) (2) $1,510,459,577
Market Capitalization (Fully Diluted)(3) $1,612,865,034
(1) Approximate figures are as of Sept. 2, 2015
(2) Based on the shares currently issued x the closing price of B2Gold shares of $1.63 per share on Sept. 2, 2015.
(3) Based on the fully diluted shares x the closing price of B2Gold shares of $1.63 per share on Sept. 2, 2015.
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2015 First Half Highlights
Record half-year consolidated gold production of 237,425 ounces (including 18,815 ounces of pre-commercial production from Otjikoto), an increase of 30% over the same period in 2014
Consolidated gold revenue of $275.4 million (or record half-year consolidated gold revenue of $298.5 million including $23.1 million of pre-commercial sales from Otjikoto)
Record half-year gold sales of 229,222 ounces (or 247,688 ounces including 18,466 ounces of pre-commercial sales from Otjikoto)
Consolidated cash operating costs of $688 per ounce, $62 per ounce or 8% below budget
All in Sustaining Costs of $1,072 per ounce, $148 per ounce or 12% below budget2015 Production Guidance Projected consolidated gold production of 500,000-540,000 ounces at an average
operating cash cost of $630-$660 per ounce Projected All in Sustaining Costs of approx. $950-$1,025 per ounce
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Gold ProductionMasbate, Philippines – Open pit mine2014 gold production was 186,195 ounces of gold, at an average cash operating cost of $724 per ounce goldQ-2 gold production was 41,236 ounces of gold at cash operating cost of $782 per ounce First half gold production was 87,477 ounces of gold at a cash operating cost of $725 per ounceFirst half All in Sustaining Costs of $1,029 per ounce goldIn 2015 Masbate is projected to produce 170,000-180,000 ounces of gold at operating cash costs of $740-$775 per ounce
Otjikoto, Namibia - Open pit mineQ-2 gold production was 36,963 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $485 per ounceFirst half gold production was 68,097 ounces at cash operating costs of $483 per ounce (1)
First half All in Sustaining Costs of $615 per ounce goldIn 2015 Otjikoto is projected to produce 140,000-150,000 ounces of gold at operating cash costs of $500-$525 per ounce
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(1) Includes 18,815 ounces of pre commercial production, cash operating costs are calculated from March 1st to June 30th as commercial production was achieved on February 28th
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Gold Production (Con’t)
La Libertad Mine, Nicaragua - Open pit mineTotal gold production for 2014 was a record 149,763 ounces at cash operating costs of $572 per ounce goldQ2 2015 production was 27,681 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $813 per ounceFirst half gold production was 53,007 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $826 per ounceFirst half All in Sustaining Costs of $1,164 per ounce gold In 2015 La Libertad is projected to produce 135,000-145,000 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $605-$635 per ounce
El Limon Mine, Nicaragua - Open pit and underground mineTotal gold production for 2014 was 48,045 at cash operating costs of $844 per ounce goldQ2 2015 gold production was 15,686 ounces at an average operating cash cost of $615 per ounceFirst half gold production was 28,844 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $671 per ounceFirst half All in Sustaining Costs of $1,259 per ounce gold In 2015 El Limon is projected to produce 55,000-65,000 ounces of gold at cash operating costs of $680-$710 per ounce
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Mining in Namibia
Population of 2.3 million (2011 World Bank estimate)
Strong history of mining
Mining plays vital role in the Namibian economy
Stable Government
Encourages foreign investment
Mining corporate tax rate 37.5%, NSR 3% Favourable tax treatment on capital expenditures
Good national infrastructure
Otjikoto Project infrastructure
3km from paved National Highway B1
Good water supply on site
Self generating power supply
Deep water port access (Walvis Bay)
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WALVIS BAY
ANGOLA
BO
TS
WA
NA
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Otjikoto Mine (1)
Commenced production on December 11, 2014, on budget and ahead of schedule
Otjikoto Preliminary Mine Plan Probable open pit mineral reserves for the main Otjikoto ore body are 26.5 million tonnes at 1.42 g/t gold
containing 1.21 million ounces of gold(2)
5 year average production of 180,000 ounces of gold per year at an average operating cash cost of $445 - $470 (3)
LOM average is 175,000 over 9 years at $550 - $575 per ounce gold (excludes last two years of processing stockpiled ore)
Commercial production achieved in Q1 2015 Continued excellent safety record
Updated Production Schedule Including Wolfshag Zone(3) Plant and supporting infrastructure has been built to provide for a plant expansion from initial design capacity of
2.5 million tonnes per annum to 3.0 million tonnes per annum by the third quarter of 2015 (on schedule). This will increase annual gold production to approximately 200,000 ounces in 2016 and 200,000 ounces in 2017,
including open pit mining from Wolfshag beginning in late 2016 Wolfshag zone has an inferred resource of 2.6 million tonnes at 8.14g/t gold containing 675,000 ounces gold
which could facilitate a further increase in annual gold production (2) (infill and exploration drilling ongoing) The measured and indicated resource is 1.035 million tonnes at 2.81 g/t containing 93,000 ounces of gold
• All figures based on a 100% basis, B2Gold 90% ownership • Calculated using $1,350 gold (3) Includes a portion of the Wolfshag Zone inferred resource which requires further drilling to move to reserve category 10
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Otjikoto Gold Mine
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Batch Plant
Office
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Otjikoto Project MapWolfshag Zone
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Africa’s 3rd largest gold producer– 8 mines operating in a 40+ Moz District includes
Fekola– Northern Mali conflict – no meaningful impact on
SW Mali operations 2013 democratic elections successfully concluded
– Widely praised for transparency – new government formed
Favourable fiscal regime– Government very supportive of mining – recent
mining conventions– No restrictions on foreign investment or capital
flows in and out of Mali New Mining Act 2012 being implemented
– Fekola Environmental permit granted May-13– Fekola Mining permit granted Feb-14
Teranga
AngloGold
Anglogold
Randgold
Endeavour
Sabodala
Randgold
Papillon
40+ Moz District
Mining In Mali
B2Gold
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Fekola Project, Mali
Merger with Papillon Resources completed on October 3, 2014 to acquire the Fekola Project and various exploration projects in Mali
B2Gold Preliminary Economic Assessment filed August 13, 2014
B2Gold Final Feasibility Study filed June 11, 2015
Significant, ongoing, resource growth and exploration potential; Mineralization open down plunge on
the main Fekola deposit
Additional targets on the property
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Fekola Feasibility Highlights(1)
Open pit gold mine with an initial production life of mine (“LOM”) of 12.5 years based on probable mineral reserves
Average annual gold production for years one through seven of 350,000 ounces per year at a $418 operating cash cost per ounce
Average annual LOM gold production of 276,000 ounces per year at an operating cash cost of $552 per ounce
New open pit probable mineral reserves of 49.2 million tonnes at a grade of 2.35 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold containing 3.72 million ounces of gold (2) at a stripping ratio of 4.5:1
Average LOM gold recovery of 92.8% resulting in a total of 3.45 million ounces produced over the 12.5 year life of mine
(1) 100% basis(2) Using $1,300 gold and an elevated cut off grade of 0.8 grams per tonne
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Fekola Feasibility Highlights(1)
(Cont.)
Estimated pre-production capital cost of $395 million plus $67 million for fleet and generator costs which are expected to be lease financed. This does not include approximately $30 million of early works which were completed June 30th 2015
Cumulative LOM net cash flow pre-tax of $1.67 billion at an assumed gold price of $1,300 per ounce
Net present value (“NPV”) pre-tax of $1.01 billion at a 5% discount rate generating a pre-tax internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 34%
Plant and supporting infrastructure will be built to a design throughput of 4.0 million tonnes per annum with a 25% design factor which allows for future throughput expansion with minimal additional capital outlay
Pre-construction activities have commenced at the Fekola Project and, based on current assumptions, commencement of production is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017
(1) 100% basis
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Fekola Project, MaliConstruction Update
Improving the existing access road between Kenieba and the site (complete)
Construction of a new site access road (materially complete)
Construction of an on-site airstrip designed to allow personnel to fly directly in and out of the site (90% complete)
Construction of the camp pad and commencement of excavations within the mill footprint well underway
Excavation and stockpiling of sand and gravel from the local river for construction purposes continues
All critical tasks have been completed to allow B2Gold to continue with the development of the project through the rainy season (June through September)
On schedule for gold production at the end of the fourth quarter 2017
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(1) Based on current assumptions (2) Actual(3) Does not include 7,159 ounces of pre-commercial production from Otjikoto Mine(4) Fekola commencing production late 2017 or early 2018, production based on average annual production over first 7 years
Projected Annualized Production Rate (koz)
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Projected Production
(4)
~350
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Kiaka Project (1)(2)
One of the largest undeveloped gold resources in West Africa Volta Prefeasibility Study based on 12 million tonnes per annum plant, producing 340,000 ounces of gold
per year for 10.3 years at an average operating cash cost $671 per ounce 124.1 million tonnes at 0.99 g/t gold for 3.9 million ounces in Measured and Indicated Category and 27.3 million tonnes at 0.93 g/t for 815,000 ounces in the Inferred Category (3)
Included in the Measured and Indicated resources are 54.0 million tonnes at 1.49 g/t for 2.58 million ounces in the Measured and Indicated Category (4)
Mostly contained in a single, potential large open pit containing a wide orebody leading to a low stripping ratio of 2.95:1
Projected gold recoveries of approximately 90% For Feasibility Study, smaller throughput cases with higher grade and lower capital costs will be reviewed Feasibility Study is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016, all permits expected by year end Multiple additional targets in similar structural settings located on the 183.8 km2 property
(1)Based on Volta Resources disclosure
(2)On a 100% basis, B2gold ownership 81%
(3) The mineral resource estimate for the Kiaka Project was prepared as of January 8, 2013 by Ben Parsons, MSc, MAusIMM (CP), Principal Consultant for SRK Consulting (UK) Limited, a Qualified Persons defined under NI 43-101. Attributable mineral resources are reported at 81% of the total mineral resource. Notwithstanding our current ownership percentage of the Kiaka Project is 90%, the attributable portion of the mineral resource has been reduced to 81% to reflect the expected reduction in our ownership percentage in the Kiaka Project upon commencement of construction and development and the 10% overall ownership percentage that will be attributable to the Burkina Faso government in accordance with applicable laws.
(4)Based on 1.0 gram per tonne cut off, 100% basis
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Gramalote Project, Colombia (1)
B2Gold (49%) / AngloGold (51%)
B2Gold completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment in March 2014
Measured and Indicated Resource of 132.7 million tonnes grading 0.63 g/t for 2.6 million ounces of gold
Inferred Resource of 239.7 million tonnes grading 0.44 g/t for 3.4 million ounces
16 million tonnes per year, 95% recoveries, 14 year mine life
Estimated average LOM gold production of 317,500 ounces per year at $664 direct cash cost per ounce
Estimated preproduction capital costs: $1.176 billion
Net present value (“NPV”) pre-tax of $714 million and after-tax of $398 million at a 5.06% discount rate and gold price of $1,351 per ounce generating an after-tax internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 11.5%
Positive economics at today’s gold prices, however not on B2Gold’s priority list to develop a Feasibility study at this time
Will continue, with partners, to advance the Environmental Impact Study (1) All figure on a 100% basis
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CSR ActivitiesStrong devotion to Corporate Social Responsibility •Recipient of National CSR Award under the category of "Economic Empowerment and Community Impact“ in Nicaragua
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Namibia
Nicaragua
Namibia
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Growth Strategy
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Focus on core assets Optimize production at existing mines
Cost control Brownfields exploration Potential expansion
Continue Fekloa Mine construction Scheduled for production late 2017
Advance development projects Kiaka Project- Feasibility stage Gramalote Project- Permitting
Maintain strong cash position Exploration initiatives
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Appendix
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Revolving Credit Facility
On May 20, 2015, the Company signed a credit agreement for a new $350 million Revolving Credit Facility (the “new RCF”) which, subsequently, closed June 11, 2015
4 year term maturing May 20, 2019
Allows for an accordion feature whereby the Facility may be increased to $450 million at any time prior to maturity
HSBC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner, will act as the Administrative Agent
Syndicate includes The Bank of Nova Scotia, Société Générale and ING Bank N.V, as Mandated Lead Arrangers
Interest on a sliding scale of between LIBOR plus 2.25% to 3.25% based on Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio
Commitment fees for undrawn portion will also be on a similar sliding scale basis of between 0.5% and 0.925%
Initial drawdown of $150 million used to repay the $150 million drawn down on existing $200 million facility
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Mining in Nicaragua
Long mining history with a strong Mining Law
Rated the safest country in Central America
Modern infrastructure and easily accessible
Democratic Republic since 1990. Government supportive of foreign investment
Tax regime – 3% NSR and 30% Net Profits Tax
Currency pegged to USD, no foreign currency risk
B2Gold is one of the major employers in Nicaragua with more than 2,000 employees and contractors
B2Gold is the largest exporter of gold in the country and the largest individual exporting company in the country
Major contributor to local and national economy, one of the largest tax payers
Strong commitment to social programs
MINING AND EXPLORATION
CALIBRE JV
EXPLORATION
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Cerro QuirozN-S vein targetEIA permit pending
Cerro QuirozN-S vein targetEIA permit pending
Surface Surface ExplorationExploration
Jabali Antenna E.-UG Drilling-Commenced
Jabali Antenna E.-UG Drilling-Commenced
High grade UG High grade UG drill programdrill program
Drill programsDrill programs
Chamarro - SocorroChamarro - Socorro
LA LIBERTAD 2015Current Exploration Targets
LA LIBERTAD 2015Current Exploration Targets
Jabali WestWaste pit
Completed
Jabali WestWaste pit
Completed
2015 Budget2015 Budget$ 5.04 million$ 5.04 million
13,100 m13,100 m
Los Angeles extensionsPhase 1 Complete
Los Angeles extensionsPhase 1 Complete
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Drill TargetDrill Target
EL LIMON 2015Current Exploration Targets
EL LIMON 2015Current Exploration Targets
Loma SolaLoma SolaVeta NuevaVeta Nueva
Generative Generative TargetTarget
Bonete ConcessionBonete Concession
Bonete - Limon ConcessionBonete - Limon Concession
SP1SP1Pozo #2 / #8Pozo #2 / #8
TecomapaTecomapa
Veta Larga / PortalVeta Larga / Portal
2015 Budget2015 Budget$ 4.18 million$ 4.18 million
9,400 m9,400 m
TalaveraTalavera AtravezadaAtravezada
Planned/Executed Drill TargetsPlanned/Executed Drill Targets
Aparejo - MercedesAparejo - Mercedes
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Long Mining History
Good Mining Investment Climate and Strong
Mineral Potential
Favourable Investment/Tax regime, 30%
corporate tax , 2% excise tax; income tax holiday
for B2Gold until June 2016, could be extended to
2017
Government has endorsed the B2Gold / CGA
merger as “A vote of confidence in the
Philippines.”
Masbate Mine is Largest Source of Masbate
Island GDP
Mining in The Philippines
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MasbateMasbateOverviewOverview
MasbateMasbateOverviewOverview
MontanaMontana
ColoradoColorado
South ZoneSouth Zone
Main VeinMain Vein
Pajo WestPajo West
PHRC1012.0 g/t Au / 7.1 m
PajoPajo
Pajo Mid
Pajo Mid
PHRC1125.82 g/t Au / 3.8m
Dabu VeinsDabu Veins
PHRC1191.82 g/t Au / 5.9 m
PHRC1140.99 g/t Au / 6.7m
PHRC1131.61 g/t Au / 12.2m
PHRC0791.71 g/t Au / 11 m
Pajo EastPajo East
Trench values to:1.29 g/t Au / 38 m
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Fekola 7 Stage Open Pit
• 9.5 year mine life at 32Mtpa mining rate including prestripping
• Initial 4 stages• 75% of reserves • Economic to $700/oz
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Kiaka Project
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Burkina Faso Properties
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Kiaka DepositKiaka Deposit
200m
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Exploration Budgets 2015
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Notes: (1) The Mineral Reserves reported herein are based on the CIM standards. Mineral Reserves have been rounded to reflect the accuracy of the estimate and numbers may not add due to rounding. Mineral Reserves reported herein are fully diluted. (2) The Mineral Reserve estimates for Limon and Masbate projects were compiled and verified as of December 31, 2014 under the supervision of Kevin Pemberton, P.E. (Florida, USA), Chief Mine Planning Engineer, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect the attributable Mineral Reserves based on our 95% interest in the Limon Mine. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between PGPRC and FRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Mine and as such, the Mineral Reserve estimates above reflect 100% of the estimated Mineral Reserves for the Masbate Mine. (3) The Mineral Reserve estimates for the Otjikoto Mine were prepared as of December 31, 2014 by Peter Montano, P.E. (Colorado, USA), Senior Project Engineer, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect the attributable Mineral Reserves based on our 90% interest in the Otjikoto Mine. (4) The Mineral Reserve estimates for La Libertad Mine were compiled and verified as of December 31, 2014 by Mr. Donald Hulse, VP of Mining for Gustavson Associates, LLC and a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect a 100% interest in La Libertad Mine.
Reserves Estimates(1)
As of December 31, 2014
Mineral Reserves Estimates (1)
Mine Tonnes Gold Grade (g/t) Contained Gold Ounces
La Libertad (4) 7,940,000 1.66 424,000
Masbate (2) 101,910,000 0.92 3,004,000
Otjikoto (3) 26,300,000 1.41 1,196,000
El Limon (2) 1,370,000 4.89 216,000
Total Probable Mineral Reserves 4,840,000
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Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimates(1)
As of December 31, 2014
Measured Mineral Resources (1)
Tonnes Grade (g/t) Contained Gold Ounces
Fekola(6) 53,060,000 1.89 3,224,000
Kiaka(7) 27,310,000 1.09 953,000
Gramalote(8) 14,210,000 0.79 359,000
Total Measured Mineral Resources 4,536,000
Indicated Mineral Resources (1)
Mine Tonnes Gold Grade (g/t) Contained Gold Ounces
Masbate(4) 131,240,000 0.92 3,893,000
La Libertad(2) 9,770,000 2.07 650,000
Otjikoto(5) 30,460,000 1.47 1,435,000
Fekola(6) 22,230,000 1.94 1,387,000
Kiaka(7) 96,830,000 0.96 2,986,000
Limon(3) 2,630,000 5.36 453,000
Gramalote(8) 50,830,000 0.59 960,000
Pavon(9) 290,000 5.82 55,000
Total Indicated Mineral Resources 11,817,000
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Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimates (1)
As of December 31, 2014
Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (1)
Mine Tonnes Gold Grade (g/t) Contained Gold Ounces
Masbate(4) 131,240,000 0.92 3,893,000
La Libertad(2) 9,770,000 2.07 650,000
Otjikoto(5) 30,460,000 1.47 1,435,000
Fekola(6) 75,290,000 1.9 4,611,000
Kiaka(7) 124,140,000 0.99 3,938,000
Limon(3) 2,630,000 5.36 453,000
Gramalote(8) 65,040,000 0.63 1,319,000
Pavon(9) 290,000 5.82 55,000
Total Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
16,353,000
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Inferred Mineral Resource Estimates (1)
As of December 31, 2014
Inferred Mineral Resources (1)
Mine Tonnes Gold Grade (g/t) Contained Gold Ounces
Masbate(4) 9,780,000 1.16 366,000
La Libertad(2) 6,120,000 2.59 510,000
Otjikoto(5) 4,520,000 4.65 676,000
Fekola(6) 6,180,000 1.69 336,000
Kiaka(7) 27,330,000 0.93 815,000
Limon(3) 1,580,000 4.73 241,000
Gramalote(8) 117,450,000 0.44 1,648,000
Pavon(9) 130,000 5.5 23,000
Total Inferred Mineral Resources 4,615,000
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Notes to Resource Estimates
Notes:
(1)Mineral Resources are estimated using best practices as defined by the CIM and reporting of Mineral Resources is compliant and in accordance with the disclosure requirements of NI 43-101. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Due to the uncertainty that may be attached to Inferred Mineral Resources, it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will be upgraded to an indicated or measured Mineral Resource as a result of continued exploration. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resource numbers have been rounded to reflect the accuracy of the estimate and numbers may not add due to rounding.
(2)The Mineral Resources estimates for La Libertad Mine were compiled and verified as of December 31, 2014 by Mr. Donald Hulse, VP of Mining for Gustavson Associates, LLC and a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect a 100% interest in La Libertad Mine.
(3)Mineral Resource estimates for the Limon Mine were compiled and verified as of December 31, 2014 under the supervision of Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President Geology and Technical Services, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect the attributable Mineral Resources based on our 95% interest in the Limon Mine.
(4)Mineral Resource estimates for the Masbate Mine have an effective date of December 31, 2014 and were prepared under the supervision of Tom Garagan, P.Geo., our Senior Vice President of Exploration, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between PGPRC and FRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Mine and as such, the Mineral Resources are reported at 100% interest.
(5)Mineral Resource estimates for the Otjikoto Mine and the Wolfshag Zone were prepared under the supervision of Mr. Tom Garagan, P.Geo., Senior Vice President of Exploration, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimates reflect the attributable Mineral Resources based on our 90% interest in the Otjikoto Mine. The Mineral Resource estimates for Otjikoto and Wolfshag are effective as of December 31, 2014.
(6)Mineral Resource estimates for the Fekola Project were prepared as of August 5, 2013 by Nic Johnson, MAIG, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. Notwithstanding our current 100% ownership of the Fekola Project, the attributable portion of the mineral resource has been reduced to 90% to reflect the expected reduction in our ownership percentage in the Fekola Project upon the creation of an exploitation company and the 10% overall ownership percentage that will be attributed to the Mali Government in accordance to applicable laws.
(7)The Mineral Resource estimate for the Kiaka Project was prepared as of January 8, 2013 by Ben Parsons, MSc, MAusIMM (CP), Principal Consultant for SRK Consulting (UK) Limited, a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. Attributable Mineral Resources are reported at 81% of the total Mineral Resource. Notwithstanding our current ownership percentage of the Kiaka Project is 90%, the attributable portion of the Mineral Resource has been reduced to 81% to reflect the expected reduction in our ownership percentage in the Kiaka Project upon commencement of construction and development and the 10% overall ownership percentage that will be attributable to the Burkina Faso government in accordance with applicable laws.
(8)The Mineral Resource estimate for the Gramalote Project (Gramalote Central, Trinidad and Monjas West) was prepared by Gramalote Colombia Limited personnel as of December 31, 2013 under the supervision of Mr. Vaughan Chamberlain, FAusIMM, Senior Vice President: Geology and Metallurgy for AngloGold and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimate reflects the attributable Mineral Resources based on our 49% interest in the Gramalote Project.
(9) Mineral Resource estimates for the Pavon project were prepared as of November 14, 2014 under the supervision of Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President Geology and Technical Services, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. The estimate reflects the attributable Mineral Resources based on our 100% interest in the project.
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B2Gold Corp.
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Vancouver BC V7X 1J1, Canada
Tel: +604 681 8371 Fax: +604 681 6209
Clive Johnson President, CEO+604 681 8371
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