# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001429937
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-056982
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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**Document Hash:** 4d56247fb9843a16ccf60b2b2781b83b
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-056982.hdr.sgml**: 20250606

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-056982

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SD

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 17

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250606

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250605

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** B2GOLD CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001429937
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SD
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35936
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251028709

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PARK PLACE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 3400 - 666 BURRARD STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 2X8
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (604) 601-2962

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PARK PLACE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 3400 - 666 BURRARD STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 2X8

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM SD**

**SPECIALIZED DISCLOSURE REPORT**

**B2Gold Corp.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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|:---|:---|
| **British Columbia, Canada** | 001-35936 |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** |
| Suite 3400, Park Place,<br>666 Burrard Street<br>Vancouver, British Columbia | V6C 2X8 |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip code)** |

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Randall Chatwin

(604)-681-8371

**(Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)**

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed.

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

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**SECTION 1 – CONFLICT MINERALS DISCLOSURE**

**Item 1.01 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Report**

Not applicable

**Item 1.02 - Exhibit**

Not applicable

**SECTION 2** – **RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE**

**Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report**

B2Gold Corp. (the "Company") is subject to Canada's Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act ("ESTMA"). The Company is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its ESTMA report for the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01. The Company's ESTMA report is available on the Company's website at https://s204.q4cdn.com/324791784/files/doc_downloads/estma/2024-ESTMA-Report-FINAL.pdf or on the Government of Canada's website at http://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/services-mining-industry/extractive-sector-transparency/links-estma-reports. The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

**SECTION 3** – **EXHIBITS**

**Item 3.01. Exhibits**

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| 2.01 | [Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act – Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024](btg-20250605xex2d01.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** | **B2GOLD CORP.** |
|  | <br> (Date) |
| By:  | /s/ Randall Chatwin |
| Name:  | Randall Chatwin |
| Title:  | Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Communications |

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## Exhibit 2.01

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**Exhibit 2.01**

UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| **Reporting Year** | **From** | 1/1/2024 | **To:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2024 | **Date submitted** | 5/29/2025 | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| **Reporting Entity** **ESTMA** **Identification Number** | <br>E750687 | <br>E750687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01002.jpg) Original Submission<br>![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01003.jpg) Amended Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01002.jpg) Original Submission<br>![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01003.jpg) Amended Report |  |  | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| **Other Subsidiaries Included**<br>(optional field) |  |  |  |  |  |  | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
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| **For Consolidated Reports - Subsidiary**<br>**Reporting Entities Included in Report:** | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
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| <br>**Not Substituted** |  |  |  |  |  |  | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
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| **Attestation by Reporting Entity** |  |  |  |  |  |  | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | <br>*In accordance with the requirements of the ESTMA, and in particular section 9 thereof, I attest I have reviewed the information contained in the ESTMA report for the entity(ies) listed above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, the information in the ESTMA report is true, accurate and complete in all material respects for the purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.* | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
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| **Full Name of Director or Officer of Reporting Entity** | **Michael Cinnamond** | **Michael Cinnamond** | **Michael Cinnamond** | **Michael Cinnamond** | <br>**Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>*5/29/2025* | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |
| **Position Title** | **SVP Finance and CFO** | **SVP Finance and CFO** | **SVP Finance and CFO** | **SVP Finance and CFO** | <br>**Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>*5/29/2025* | ![Graphic](btg-20250605xex2d01001.jpg) |

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UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | 1/1/2024 | **To:** | 12/31/2024 |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | B2Gold Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | USD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMAIdentification Number** | E750687 | E750687 | E750687 | E750687 |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities (if necessary)** | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 |  |  |

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| **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** | **Payments by Payee** |
| **Country** | **Payee Name**<sup>1</sup> | **Departments, Agency, etc… within Payeethat Received Payments**<sup>2</sup> | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **Infrastructure Improvement Payments** | **Total Amount paid to Payee** | **Notes**<sup>34</sup> |
| Canada | Government of Canada |  |  |  | 200000 |  |  |  |  | **200000**  |  |
| Canada | Government of Nunavut |  |  |  | 5630000 |  |  |  |  | **5630000**  |  |
| Colombia | Community of San Roque |  | 120000 |  |  |  |  |  | 3640000 | **3760000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $1,620,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost mainly for resettlement costs around<br>the Community |
| Colombia | Government of Colombia | Environmental National Fund |  |  | 120000 |  |  |  |  | **120000**  |  |
| Colombia | Government of Colombia | National Police |  |  |  |  |  |  | 340000 | **340000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $340,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost |
| Mali | Community of Kenieba |  |  |  | 390000 |  |  |  | 770000 | **1160000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $770,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Mali | Government of Mali | Customs Department |  |  | 72060000 |  |  |  |  | **72060000**  |  |
| Mali | Government of Mali | Land Department |  | 40390000 |  |  |  | 37940000 |  | **78330000**  |  |
| Mali | Government of Mali | Tax Department of Major Enterprises | 193770000 | 34240000 | 22720000 |  |  | 107590000 |  | **358320000**  |  |
| Mali | Government of Mali | Trade Department |  |  | 330000 |  |  |  |  | **330000**  |  |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Mines and Energy |  | 13700000 |  |  |  |  |  | **13700000**  |  |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Finance Customs & Excise |  | 4660000 | 270000 |  |  |  |  | **4930000**  |  |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Finance Receiver of Revenue | 103160000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | **103160000**  |  |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture |  |  |  |  |  |  | 250000 | **250000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $250,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Health and Social Services |  |  |  |  |  |  | 320000 | **320000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $320,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Namibia | Government of Namibia | Ministry of Urban and Rural Development |  |  |  |  |  |  | 280000 | **280000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $280,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Philippines | Government of Philippines | Department of Environment and Natural Resources<br>Mines and Geosciences Bureau |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3410000 | **3410000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $3,410,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Social Development and Management Program ("SDMP") expenditures for various community programs |
| Philippines | Puro Barangay |  | 120000 |  |  |  |  |  | 440000 | **560000**  | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $440,000 of in-kind contributions valued at cost related to Social Development and Management Program ("SDMP") expenditures for various community programs.<br>Barangay is the smallest unit of administrative division in the Philippines, the closest approximate translation of Barangay in English would be neighbourhood, or community or village.  |
| Philippines | Municipality of Aroroy | Municipal Treasurer of Aroroy | 3110000 |  | 10000 |  |  |  |  | **3120000**  |  |
| Philippines | City of Makati | City Treasury of Makati | 140000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | **140000**  |  |
| Philippines | Government of Philippines | Bureau of Customs | 620000 |  | 90000 |  |  |  |  | **710000**  |  |
| Philippines | Government of Philippines | Bureau of Internal Revenue | 29350000 | 17570000 | 540000 |  |  |  |  | **47460000**  |  |
| Philippines | Province of Masbate | Provincial Treasurer of Masbate | 870000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | **870000**  |  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Additional Notes:** | General Notes:<br>Note 1:<br>All payments have been reported in B2Gold's Reporting Currency which is in US dollars. Payments denominated in currencies other than USD are translated at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction with the following exchange rate ranges:<br>• Canada: translated at exchange rates between CAD/USD 0.6928385 and 0.7580235<br>• Colombia: translated at exchange rates between COP/USD 0.0002230 and 0.0002656<br>• Namibia: translated at exchange rates between NAD/USD 0.0517431 and 0.0584843<br>• Mali: translated at exchange rates between CFA/USD 0.0015779 and 0.0017057<br>• Philippines: translated at exchange rates between PHP/USD 0.0169210 and 0.0180636<br>Note 2:<br>Payments under the 'Fees' column mostly relate to Import Fees and Duties paid for the importation of goods used for mining. |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** | **Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act - Annual Report** |
| **Reporting Year** | **From:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2024 | **To:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2024 |  |  |
| **Reporting Entity Name** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Corp. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Corp. | **Currency of the Report** | USD |
| **Reporting Entity ESTMAIdentification Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E750687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E750687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E750687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E750687 |  |  |
| **Subsidiary Reporting Entities(if necessary)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2Gold Back River Corp. E687109 |  |  |
| **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** | **Payments by Project** |

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| | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Country** | **Project Name**<sup>1</sup> | **Taxes** | **Royalties** | **Fees** | **Production Entitlements** | **Bonuses** | **Dividends** | **InfrastructureImprovement Payments** | **Total Amount paid byProject** | **Notes**<sup>23</sup> |
| Canada | Back River | - | - | 5830000 | - | - | - | - | **5830000** |  |
| Colombia | Gramalote | 120000 | - | 120000 | - | - | - | 3980000 | **4220000** | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $1,960,000 of in- kind contributions valued at cost mainly for resettlement costs around the Community |
| Mali | Fekola | 193430000 | 74630000 | 94220000 | - | - | 145530000 | 770000 | **508580000** | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $770,000 of in- kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Mali | Fekola Regional | 340000 | - | 1280000 | - | - | - | - | **1620000** |  |
| Namibia | Otjikoto | 103160000 | 18360000 | 270000 | - | - | - | 850000 | **122640000** | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $850,000 of in- kind contributions valued at cost related to Community Development Program expenditures for various community programs |
| Philippines | Masbate | 34210000 | 17570000 | 640000 | - | - | - | 3850000 | **56270000** | Infrastructure Improvement Payments includes $3,850,000 of in- kind contributions valued at cost related to Social Development and Management Program ("SDMP") expenditures for various community programs |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Additional Notes**<sup>3</sup>**:** | General Notes:<br>Note 1:<br>All payments have been reported in B2Gold's Reporting Currency which is in US dollars. Payments denominated in currencies other than USD are translated at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction with the following exchange rate ranges:<br>• Canada: translated at exchange rates between CAD/USD 0.6928385 and 0.7580235<br>• Colombia: translated at exchange rates between COP/USD 0.0002230 and 0.0002656<br>• Namibia: translated at exchange rates between NAD/USD 0.0517431 and 0.0584843<br>• Mali: translated at exchange rates between CFA/USD 0.0015779 and 0.0017057<br>• Philippines: translated at exchange rates between PHP/USD 0.0169210 and 0.0180636<br>Note 2:<br>Payments under the 'Fees' column mostly relate to Import Fees and Duties paid for the importation of goods used for mining. |

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