B2Gold (BTG) Q3 2025: Goose Mine Hits Commercial Production, Dividend Declared, Guidance Reiterated — Nov 6, 2025

B2Gold (BTG) Q3 2025: Goose Mine Hits Commercial Production, Dividend Declared, Guidance Reiterated — Nov 6, 2025

B2Gold Corp. (NYSE American: BTG; TSX: BTO) entered Thursday with fresh third‑quarter results, confirmation that its flagship Fekola Complex in Mali continues to operate normally, a dividend declaration for Q4, and news that the Goose Mine in Nunavut achieved commercial production on October 2. The company kept full‑year production guidance for its core assets intact while trimming 2025 guidance at Goose as the ramp‑up progresses. [1]


Key takeaways

  • Q3 2025 performance: Gold revenue of $782.9 million, adjusted EPS of $0.14, and total production of 254,369 ounces (including pre‑commercial output from Goose). All‑in sustaining costs (AISC) were $1,479/oz. [2]
  • Goose Mine milestone:Commercial production achieved on Oct 2, 2025; 2025 Goose guidance adjusted to 50,000–80,000 oz as higher‑grade Umwelt underground ore comes online. [3]
  • Fekola operating normally: Operations in Mali remain unimpeded; permits and licenses are in good standing despite wider sector scrutiny in the country. Guidance for the Fekola Complex (Mali) reiterated at 515,000–550,000 oz for 2025. [4]
  • Dividend:$0.02/share Q4 2025 dividend declared, payable Dec 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on Dec 2, 2025. [5]
  • Earnings call: Management’s results call is scheduled today, Thursday, Nov 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT). [6]

What the numbers say

B2Gold’s third‑quarter update highlights continued strength across its three operating mines (Fekola in Mali, Otjikoto in Namibia, and Masbate in the Philippines), supplemented by first ounces from Canada’s Goose Mine ahead of a fuller ramp‑up. The company reported adjusted net income of $180 million (or $0.14 per share) and AISC of $1,479/oz, aligning with internal expectations while reflecting higher royalty burdens in a strong gold price environment. [7]

On costs and guidance, B2Gold maintained 2025 consolidated production guidance of 890,000–965,000 oz for Fekola, Masbate and Otjikoto, and revised Goose’s 2025 range to 50,000–80,000 oz to reflect earlier crushing‑plant constraints and timing of access to higher‑grade underground ore. The company also flagged that consolidated AISC for the core trio is tracking toward the upper end of the $1,460–$1,520/oz guidance range given higher gold‑price‑linked royalties. [8]

B2Gold finished Q3 with $367 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35 million of working capital, having drawn $200 million on its revolving credit facility during the quarter (and repaid $50 million on Oct 3). It also repurchased 2 million shares for $10 million under its normal course issuer bid. [9]


Operations update: Mali steady, Goose ramps, Namibia/Philippines deliver

  • Mali (Fekola Complex): The company reiterated that milling and mining are at full capacity, and permits remain valid—a noteworthy data point given recent permit revocations in the country unrelated to Fekola. 2025 Fekola Complex production guidance is unchanged at 515,000–550,000 oz. [10]
  • Canada (Goose Mine): Commercial production commenced Oct 2, and higher‑grade Umwelt ore began feeding the mill in late October as the ramp‑up continues. Goose’s longer‑term outlook remains intact, with the company reiterating production forecasts of roughly 250,000 oz in 2026 and an average ~300,000 oz/y for 2026–2031 based on current reserves. [11]
  • Namibia (Otjikoto) & Philippines (Masbate): Both mines exceeded expectations in Q3. B2Gold continues to advance the Antelope underground at Otjikoto—now targeting pre‑production capex reduced to ~$105 million—with potential to lift Otjikoto’s output to ~110,000 oz/y over Antelope’s life. [12]

Independent trade press on Thursday underscored the theme: production momentum continues and Q4 is positioned to be the strongest quarter of the year. [13]


Strategy & near‑term catalysts

  • Q4 production cadence: Management expects Q4 2025 to be the strongest production quarter of the year as Goose ramps and core assets maintain throughput. [14]
  • Fekola Regional & underground: The company is targeting the Fekola Regional exploitation permit by year‑end 2025, with first production expected in early 2026 and ~180,000 oz/y additional output in the first four years (2026–2030). Fekola underground is set to ramp materially in 2026. [15]
  • Capital allocation: The $0.02/share quarterly dividend was affirmed, alongside selective buybacks under the NCIB and continued investment in high‑return underground growth (Antelope, Fekola). [16]

Why Mali headlines matter—but didn’t touch Fekola

Mali’s evolving mining framework and permit actions have been a key macro risk for gold miners in 2025. B2Gold’s statement this week—and reiterated again in the Q3 release—clarifies that Fekola’s permits are unaffected and operations remain uninterrupted. This matters because the asset underpins more than half of B2Gold’s consolidated production outlook. [17]


Earnings call details (today)

  • When:Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT
  • Where: Company webcast/teleconference (details in the Oct 8 call notice). [18]

By the numbers (Q3 2025)

  • Gold revenue:$782.9 million
  • Adjusted EPS:$0.14
  • Gold production:254,369 oz (incl. pre‑commercial Goose)
  • AISC:$1,479/oz
  • Cash & cash equivalents:$367 million
  • Share buybacks:2 million shares for $10 million in Q3
  • Q4 dividend:$0.02/share, payable Dec 15; record date Dec 2
    Source: B2Gold Q3 2025 news release. [19]

Outlook for investors and stakeholders

For today, watch for commentary on: (1) the pace of Goose’s underground ramp‑up, (2) royalty and cost sensitivity into year‑end, (3) any updates on Fekola Regional permitting, and (4) how capital will be balanced between dividends, buybacks, and growth projects. Third‑party coverage early Thursday echoed B2Gold’s view that the production trajectory remains constructive heading into Q4. [20]


Sources

  • B2Gold Q3 2025 results news release (Nov 5, 2025), including operations, guidance, costs, liquidity, buybacks, and dividend details. [21]
  • B2Gold: Operations at Fekola Complex in Mali Continue Unimpeded (Nov 3, 2025). [22]
  • Earnings call notice (Oct 8, 2025) — call scheduled for Nov 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. [23]
  • MiningWeekly update (Nov 6, 2025) summarizing production momentum and Q4 setup.

Disclosure: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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