New York, Jan 24, 2026, 09:21 (EST) — Market closed
- B2Gold shares climbed 1.6% on Friday, closing at $5.29 and pushing their two-day rally further.
- The miner scheduled its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, plus 2026 guidance, for Feb. 18.
- Gold surged close to $5,000 an ounce, while silver climbed above $100 an ounce, boosting sentiment among gold-related stocks.
B2Gold Corp shares climbed on Friday, buoyed by a renewed rally in precious metals and a company filing confirming the upcoming earnings date. (Yahoo Finance)
With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, BTG’s short-term trajectory depends on two key factors: if gold stays close to record highs come Monday, and whether investors continue to focus on the company’s February results and outlook. (Reuters)
B2Gold finished at $5.29 on Jan. 23, edging up from $5.20 the previous day following a strong rally on Jan. 22. Trading volumes have remained elevated in recent sessions. (Yahoo Finance)
Late Thursday, the Vancouver-based miner announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after North American markets close on Feb. 18. The company plans to provide 2026 guidance — covering output, costs, and spending — during a conference call the following morning. (Securities and Exchange Commission)
Timing is key as miners have been moving more like a macro play than just individual stocks. On Friday, gold surged to a record intraday peak of $4,988 an ounce, while silver jumped past $100 an ounce, drawing increased capital into the sector. (Reuters)
“Silver is caught up in a self-driven frenzy,” StoneX analyst Rhona O’Connell said, cautioning that the rapid gains leave scant room for any setbacks. (Reuters)
BofA strategist Michael Widmer pegged a “fundamentally justified” silver price near $60, while BNP Paribas’ David Wilson warned that profit-taking might come “sooner rather than later” following the late-2025 surge. Such cautionary comments can quickly weigh on the market if bullion starts to falter. (Reuters)
Country risk is also a factor. Mali’s president moved this week to tighten direct control over the mining sector, underscoring how quickly regulatory shifts can hit operators there — including B2Gold, which counts Mali among its operating regions. (Reuters)
Traders are set to focus on the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting scheduled for Jan. 27-28, along with the Jan. 28 press conference. Markets will be looking for clues that could move the dollar or influence rate expectations—two critical factors for gold prices. (Federal Reserve)
BTG won’t face another major catalyst until mid-February, yet Monday’s open will reveal whether the recent gains stem from metal-driven momentum or from traders positioning ahead of B2Gold’s upcoming earnings and 2026 guidance. (Securities and Exchange Commission)
