B2Gold Strengthens Goose Mine Operations With Crushing Upgrades
BTG advances Goose mine crushing upgrades, targeting higher throughput while retaining its 2026 production guidance.
BTG advances Goose mine crushing upgrades, targeting higher throughput while retaining its 2026 production guidance.
B2Gold Corp. (TSE: BTO - Get Free Report) (NYSE: BTG) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Buy" by the eight ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have issued a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating on
B2Gold Corp (NYSEAMERICAN:BTG - Get Free Report) (TSE: BTO) has earned an average recommendation of "Buy" from the seven analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, five have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.
B2Gold NYSEAMERICAN: BTG President and CEO Mike Cinnamond outlined the gold miner's operating priorities, project updates and capital-allocation plans during a conference discussion, emphasizing execution at the Goose project, progress at the Fekola complex and potential growth from existing assets.
Shares of B2Gold Corp. (TSE: BTO - Get Free Report) (NYSE: BTG) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$6.46 and traded as high as C$7.66. B2Gold shares last traded at C$7.54, with a volume of 3,147,045 shares. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research
B2Gold is rated Buy, with a projected 20% annual return by 2030, driven by operational improvements and margin expansion. Key catalysts are Fekola Regional's permit, Goose ramping up to 4,000 tpd by H2 2027, and full resolution of prepay and hedge drag by 2027. Production is forecast to rise from 870 koz in 2024 to ~1,040 koz by 2028, with operating cash flow margin expanding from 19% to 41%.
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BTG's Otjikoto mine beats expectations, lifting the 2026 production guidance as underground resources and stockpiles support future output.
B2Gold is rated BUY due to strong margins, robust financial health, and favorable long-term EPS growth despite significant geopolitical risk in Mali. BTG trades at a notably low EV/EBITDA multiple (3.22) versus peers, despite a projected 5-year EPS growth of 37.18%, indicating a potentially excessive risk discount. The recent approval of a major permit in Mali is expected to boost production by 10%, with 97,500 ounces annually attributable to BTG.
B2Gold is rated a cautious Buy after a ~50% rally, with Mali expansion approval and hedges rolling off as key catalysts. Forward drivers include a cash flow inflection expected in H2 2027, robust shareholder returns (~7% floor), and improving AISC as new projects ramp. Valuation now sits near historical averages (~3.3x forward EBITDA), with sector discounts justified by West Africa exposure and production concentration.
B2Gold Corp. remains a 'Buy' as I see significant medium-term upside, driven by operational improvements and capital returns. BTG's restrictive gold prepay contract has ended, with full unhedged status expected by January 2027, positioning for higher realized prices and production ramp. Expanded buybacks and robust dividends led to a 98% YoY increase in capital returned to shareholders in 1H 2026.
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B2Gold's costs surged in the first half of 2026, but stronger production and lower cost guidance offer a brighter outlook for the miner.
B2Gold's Goose Mine ramp-up was disrupted by a Q2 crushing-circuit fire, but repairs and upgrades aim to support growth.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
BTG's Menankoto permit clears the way for Fekola Regional to ramp up, targeting more than 150,000 ounces annually from 2028.
Gold prices are rebounding, while Agnico Eagle and B2Gold face production and cost pressures as they advance growth projects.
Cetera Investment Advisers trimmed its position in shares of B2Gold Corp (NYSEAMERICAN:BTG) (TSE: BTO) by 55.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 131,575 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 160,656 shares during the quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers' holdings in
B2Gold Corp. (TSE: BTO - Get Free Report) (NYSE: BTG) Director Jerry Korpan sold 200,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$7.06, for a total transaction of C$1,412,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 2,280,000 shares
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BTG Pactual TIG and Conservation International reach 20,000 hectares of Cerrado under restoration, increasing biodiversity and social impacts.