B2Gold Reports Total Gold Production for Q4 2022 of 367,870 oz, a Quarterly Record for B2Gold; Total Gold Production for FY 2022 of 1,027,874 oz, at the Upper Half of 2022 Guidance; 2023 Total Gold Production Guidance of 1,000,000 to 1,080,000 oz; Capital
The Fekola Complex's total 2023 gold production is anticipated to be similar to 2022.
- The Fekola Complex's total 2023 gold production is anticipated to be similar to 2022.
- Saprolite production from the Bantako permit is expected to contribute approximately 18,000 ounces of gold in 2023 with production levels continuing to ramp-up through 2024.
- The expected increase in Fekola's AISC for 2023 reflects, predominantly, higher sustaining capital expenditures.
- For 2023, Masbate is expected to process 7.8 million tonnes of ore at an average grade of 0.96 g/t with a process gold recovery of 74.5%.