NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 12:52 EST — Regular session
- B2Gold shares jumped roughly 3.5% by midday, following a sharp rally in gold prices.
- Gold miners rallied across the board as spot gold surged past $5,100 an ounce.
- Attention turns to the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and B2Gold’s results and 2026 outlook set for Feb. 18.
B2Gold shares rose Monday, buoyed by record-high gold prices that boosted confidence throughout the sector.
Shares of the Canadian miner listed in the U.S. climbed 3.5% to $5.48 by midday, after hitting a session high of $5.59.
This matters because miners’ costs usually change gradually, but gold prices can leap in a single session. When bullion surges, traders typically push producers’ shares higher right away and deal with the details afterward.
Gold shot past $5,100 an ounce, hitting a record high as jitters over geopolitics and a softer dollar pushed investors toward safer bets. Kyle Rodda, senior market analyst at Capital.com, attributed the stampede to a “crisis of confidence” in U.S. policy. (Reuters)
Mining stocks jumped as well. Newmont and Barrick both climbed, with Societe Generale analysts predicting gold could hit $6,000 an ounce by the end of the year. On the other hand, City Index’s Fawad Razaqzada warned that profit-taking might be the key factor to “roll over” the rally. (Reuters)
B2Gold runs gold mines across Canada, Mali, Namibia, and the Philippines, tying its cash flow closely to bullion price swings. (B2Gold)
Attention turns to company-specific results hitting in mid-February. B2Gold plans to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings, along with 2026 guidance, after North American markets close on Feb. 18. A conference call is scheduled for Feb. 19. Investors will zero in on production figures and the cost outlook, especially all-in sustaining costs—a key industry measure covering the capital needed to maintain operations. (GlobeNewswire)
Deal chatter in the gold sector is heating up alongside rising prices. China’s Zijin Gold announced it will acquire Canada’s Allied Gold in a roughly $4 billion all-cash transaction, highlighting how stronger bullion is reshaping calculations for producers and buyers. (Reuters)
Macro remains a key factor. The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting on Jan. 27, wrapping up Jan. 28 with a press conference. (Federal Reserve)
Rates are likely to stay put, yet this meeting is under the microscope amid rising political pressure and fresh doubts about the Fed’s independence, Reuters reports. (Reuters)
Risks remain. Analysts warn gold might face steep drops if rate forecasts adjust or geopolitical tensions ease. B2Gold’s stake in Mali adds vulnerability, especially after the country’s crackdown on mining regulations shook the industry. (Reuters)
