B2Gold(US:BTG) ZACKS·2025-07-01 14:51Group 1 - B2Gold Corp. announced the first gold pour at its Goose Mine, marking a significant advancement in its global portfolio with high-quality assets [1] - The Goose Mine, located in Nunavut, Canada, is B2Gold's fourth producing mine and its first operating asset in Canada [2] - Ore processing at the Goose Mine commenced on June 24, 2025, with the mill operating at approximately 50% of its nameplate capacity, aiming for full capacity by Q3 2025 [3] Group 2 - B2Gold projects gold production of 120,000 to 150,000 ounces for 2025, with an average annual production of 300,000 ounces expected from 2026 to 2031 [3] - The company has allocated $32 million of its $61 million corporate exploration budget for 2025 to the Back River Gold District, indicating significant exploration potential [4] Group 3 - In Q1 2025, B2Gold reported adjusted earnings per share of 9 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 8 cents, with revenues of $532 million compared to $461 million in the prior year [5] - Consolidated gold production for the March-end quarter was 192,752 ounces, a decrease of 10.1% year over year, but higher than the company's expectations [5] Group 4 - B2Gold's stock has increased by 39.4% over the past year, while the industry has seen a growth of 49.9% [6]