B2Gold Corp.: Notice of 2017 Annual General Meeting - Conference Call / Webcast Details
June 08 2017 - 7:02AM
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO) (NYSE MKT:BTG) (NSX:B2G) (“B2Gold” or the
“Company”) will host its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of
Shareholders on
Friday, June 16, 2017, at 2:00pm PDT /
5:00pm EDT. The Company will also host a conference call
and webcast in conjunction with the meeting. Please see below for
details:
The AGM will be held at the Sutton Place Hotel,
845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Following the adjournment of the AGM, Clive
Johnson, President and CEO, and other B2Gold senior executives will
provide a review of 2016 and a general corporate update.
If you are unable to attend in person you may
access the AGM by dialing the operator prior to the scheduled start
time at +1 416-406-0743 (local), +1 800-806-5484 (Canada/US toll
free) or via international dial-in:
https://www.confsolutions.ca/ILT?oss=9P1R8008065484. The passcode
is 8414217#. You may also listen to the event via webcast:
http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=175978. A playback
version of the AGM will be available for one week after the event
by dialing +1 905-694-9451 (local) or 1-800-408-3053 (Canada/US
toll free). The passcode is 2484141#. These details are also
available on our website:
www.b2gold.com/investors/upcoming_events/.
About B2Gold Corp.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, B2Gold Corp.
is one of the fastest-growing intermediate gold producers in the
world. Founded in 2007, today, the Company has four operating
mines, one mine under construction and numerous exploration
projects in various countries, including Nicaragua, the
Philippines, Namibia, Mali, Burkina Faso and Finland. Construction
of the Company’s Fekola Mine in southwest Mali is approximately
three months ahead of schedule and on budget, and is projected to
commence production on October 1, 2017. As a result, the Company is
well positioned to maintain its low-cost structure and growth
profile.
Based on current assumptions and updates to
B2Gold’s current year guidance and long-term mine plans, the
Company is projecting consolidated gold production in 2017 of
between 545,000 and 595,000 ounces (including estimated
pre-commercial production from the Fekola Mine of between 45,000
and 55,000 ounces); and in 2018 significantly increasing to between
900,000 and 950,000 ounces, with the inclusion of the anticipated
first full-year of commercial production at the Fekola Mine.
On Behalf of B2GOLD
CORP.“Clive T. Johnson”President
and Chief Executive Officer
This news release includes certain
"forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements"
(collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of
applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation,
including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s
growth, production estimates and anticipated timing of construction
and production at Fekola. All statements in this news release that
address events or developments that we expect to occur in the
future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are statements that are not historical facts and are generally,
although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan",
"anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule",
"forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar
expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or
conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might"
occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the
opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements
are made. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve
assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond
B2Gold's control, including risks associated with the volatility of
metal prices and our common shares; risks and dangers inherent in
exploration, development and mining activities; uncertainty of
reserve and resource estimates; risk of not achieving production,
cost or other estimates; risk that actual production, development
plans and costs differ materially from the estimates in our
feasibility studies; risks related to hedging activities and ore
purchase commitments; the ability to obtain and maintain any
necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining
activities; uncertainty about the outcome of negotiations with the
Government of Mali; risks related to environmental regulations or
hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with
mining activities; the ability to replace mineral reserves and
identify acquisition opportunities; unknown liabilities of
companies acquired by B2Gold; ability to successfully integrate new
acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; availability of
financing and financing risks; risks related to operations in
foreign countries and compliance with foreign laws; risks related
to remote operations and the availability adequate infrastructure,
fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs
necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in
necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and
country risks; risks related to reliance upon contractors, third
parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface
rights; dependence on key personnel and ability to attract and
retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured
loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk;
competition with other mining companies; changes in tax laws;
community support for our operations including risks related to
strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; the
audit by the DENR in relation to our Masbate Gold Project and the
final outcome thereof; as well as other factors identified and as
described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in
B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form and B2Gold's other
filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Form 40-F, which
may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively. The
list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company's
forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results,
performance or achievements could differ materially from those
expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.
Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated
by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if
any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive
therefrom. The Company's forward-looking statements reflect current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and
speak only as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume
any obligation to update forward-looking statements if
circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions
should change other than as required by applicable law. For the
reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on
forward-looking statements.
For more information on B2Gold please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
Ian MacLean
Vice President, Investor Relations
604-681-8371
imaclean@b2gold.com
Katie Bromley
Manager, Investor Relations & Public Relations
604-681-8371
kbromley@b2gold.com