UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2022
Commission File Number: 001-35936
B2Gold Corp.
(Translation of registrant’s name
into English)
British Columbia, Canada
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Suite 3400, Park Place
666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2X8
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
[ ] Form 20-F |
[X] Form 40-F |
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in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b) (1): [ ]
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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
See the Exhibit Index hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date:
December 29, 2022 |
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Randall Chatwin |
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Randall
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
99.1

News Release
B2Gold Reports Two Fatalities from Off-Site Incident in
Mali
Vancouver, BC, December 29, 2022 - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO,
NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) deeply
regrets to report that two B2Gold employees have passed away as a
result of injuries sustained in an off-site robbery incident in
Mali earlier today. All reports have identified this tragic event
as the result of a robbery incident and not related to any
terrorist activity.
A local bus contractor, traveling under gendarme escort,
transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola Mine to Bamako was
involved in an incident when it encountered an ongoing armed
robbery approximately 75 kilometers west of Bamako. Security forces
accompanying the bus transport supported the safety of B2Gold
personnel, but unfortunately the incident resulted in the death of
two employees. Initial reports indicate all other employees on the
bus have been safely accounted for and are being transported to
Bamako for assistance.
B2Gold wants to first and foremost express its deepest condolences
to the families of the deceased employees. Our immediate concerns
are for the safety and well-being of the B2Gold employees and the
public and to minimise the impact on the surrounding area.
Mining and processing activities at the Fekola Mine remain
unaffected.
About B2Gold
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer
headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold
has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and
numerous exploration and development projects in various countries
including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan. B2Gold forecasts
total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000
ounces in 2022.
On Behalf of B2GOLD
CORP.
“Clive T. Johnson”
President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information on B2Gold, please visit the Company website at
www.b2gold.com or
contact:
Michael
McDonald |
Cherry
DeGeer |
VP, Investor
Relations & Corporate Development |
Director,
Corporate Communications |
+1
604-681-8371 |
+1
604-681-8371 |
investor@b2gold.com |
investor@b2gold.com
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The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve
nor disapprove the information contained in this news
release.
Production guidance presented in this news release reflect total
production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% project basis.
Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2022 for a
discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold
operates.
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: projections; outlook;
guidance; forecasts; estimates; statements regarding future or
estimated financial and operational performance, gold production
and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining
and non-sustaining) and operating costs, and including, without
limitation: total consolidated gold production of between 990,000
and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022. 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 or related to: the
duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of
preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the
Company to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not
limited to, social distancing, a non-essential travel ban, business
continuity plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions;
escalation of travel restrictions on people or products and
reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine
doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares;
changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration,
development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and
resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other
estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing
materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other
studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits,
consents or authorizations required for mining activities;
environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex
regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and
climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves
and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of
companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate
new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability
of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential
restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and
the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in
foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign
laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia,
the Philippine and Colombia and including risks related to changes
in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local
ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally,
including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations
and the availability of 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, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the
effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and
joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority
related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate
Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on
key personnel and the 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; community support for B2Gold's operations,
including risks related to strikes and the halting of such
operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners;
failures of information systems or information security threats;
the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial
reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and
sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's
reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value
of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of
our equity interest in Calibre; 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, B2Gold's current Form
40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian
securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and
www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not
exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking
statements
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable
assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the
date hereof, based on the information available to management at
such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not
limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to
carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and
effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development
and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and
economic viability of such operations, including any mineral
resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and
reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and
assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates,
projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the
price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange
rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals
or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the
ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when
required; the current and future social, economic and political
conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated
with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions
and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations
regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as
of the date hereof. B2Gold 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. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking 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. For the reasons set forth above, undue
reliance should not be placed on forward-looking
statements.
This regulatory filing also includes additional resources:
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