B2Gold cuts cost forecast as Goose faces crunch - The Northern Miner

AI desk brief

B2Gold cut 2026 all-in sustaining cost guidance about 6% at the midpoint to $2,230–$2,410/oz., keeping production guidance at 820,000–920,000 oz. The reduction reflects other operations, while Goose’s cost guidance remains $2,670–$2,970/oz., with results expected near the upper end. Goose needs roughly 74,000 oz. in the fourth quarter—86% above the third—to reach its annual minimum, making sustained winter operation of the repaired crusher critical. Fekola Regional’s first ore is expected early next year, subject to a toll-milling agreement. These developments primarily affect company execution and cash flow; the source establishes no material near-term bullion-price effect.