# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001429937
**File Stem:** 0001062993-23-007087
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001062993-23-007087

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 40-F

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 136

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230316

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230316

**FILER**: 

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-F
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35936
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23739914

**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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**U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>**

**FORM 40-F**

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

or

☒&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended: **<u>December 31, 2022</u>** Commission File Number: **<u>001-35936</u>**

**B2Gold Corp.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **British Columbia**<br>(Province or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | **1040**<br>(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code) | **Not Applicable**<br>(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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**Park Place**

**Suite 3400 - 666 Burrard Street**

**Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2X8**

**(604) 681-8371**

(Address and telephone number of registrant's principal executive offices)

**DL Services Inc.**<br>**Columbia Center**<br>**701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100**<br>**Seattle, WA 98104-7043** <br>**(206) 903-8800**<br>(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone number (including area code) of agent for service in the United States)<br>

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| <u>Title of Each Class:</u> | <u>Trading Symbol(s):</u> | <u>Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered:</u> |
| **Common Shares, no par value** | **BTG** | **NYSE American LLC** |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: **None**

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: **None**

For annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this form:

☒ Annual Information Form&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☒ Audited Annual Financial Statements

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the registrant's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: **As of December 31, 2022, there were 1,074,694,856 common shares outstanding.**

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. &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; ☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.<sup>(1)</sup> ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to § 240.10D-1(b).<sup>(1)</sup> ☐

<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Check boxes are blank until we are required to have a recovery policy under the applicable NYSE American listing standard.

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**EXPLANATORY NOTE**

B2Gold Corp. ("we", "us", "our" or the "Company") is a Canadian corporation that is permitted, under a multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the United States, to prepare this Annual Report on Form 40-F ("Annual Report") pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), in accordance with disclosure requirements in effect in Canada, which are different from those of the United States.

**FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS**

This Annual Report and the Exhibits incorporated by reference herein contain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws, respectively, which may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to possible events, conditions, acquisitions, or results of operations that are based on assumptions about future conditions and courses of action and include future oriented financial information with respect to prospective results of operations, financial position or cash flows that is presented either as a forecast or a projection, and also include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to our future financial and operating performance and estimates of reserves and resources. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "proposes", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "projects", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. As a result, actual actions, events or results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, and there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended including, without limitation, those referred to in our Annual Information Form (incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report) under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere.

Although forward-looking statements contained in the Exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report are based upon what our management believes are reasonable assumptions, we cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements contained in the Exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report are made as of the respective dates set forth in such Exhibits. In preparing this Annual Report, we have not updated such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in circumstances or in management's beliefs, expectations or opinions that may have occurred prior to the date hereof, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

**RESOURCE AND RESERVE ESTIMATES** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unless otherwise indicated, all resource and reserve estimates and other scientific and technical information included in the documents incorporated by reference into this Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification System. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian securities administrators, which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the

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"SEC"). Accordingly, resource and reserve information and other scientific and technical information contained in the documents incorporated by reference into this Annual Report may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by United States companies subject to the SEC's reporting and disclosure requirements.

**DIFFERENCES IN UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN REPORTING PRACTICES** 

We prepare our financial statements, which are filed with this report on Form 40-F, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to financial statements of the United States companies.

**NYSE AMERICAN STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DIFFERENCES** 

As a Canadian corporation listed on the NYSE American LLC (the "NYSE American") and a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we are permitted to follow our home country practice in lieu of certain NYSE American corporate governance standards. In order to claim these exemptions, Section 110 of the NYSE American Company Guide requires us to provide to the NYSE American written certification from independent Canadian counsel that the non-complying practice is not prohibited by Canadian law. In addition, we must disclose the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and those U.S. domestic issuers are required to follow under the NYSE American corporate governance standards. Except as set forth below, we are in compliance with NYSE American corporate governance standards.

Section 123 of the NYSE American Company Guide recommends that the minimum quorum requirement for a meeting of shareholders is 33 1/3 % of the outstanding common shares. In addition, Section 123 requires that an issuer listed on NYSE American state its quorum requirement in its bylaws. We follow Canadian laws with respect to quorum requirements. Our quorum requirement is set forth in our articles, which provide that a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of shareholders is two shareholders present in person or represented by proxy who hold at least 5% of the issued common shares entitled to vote at the meeting.

The NYSE American Company Guide requires that the solicitation of proxies and delivery of proxy statements for all shareholder meetings be solicited pursuant to a proxy statement that conforms to the proxy rules of the SEC. We solicit proxies in accordance with the British Columbia Business Corporations Act, applicable Canadian securities laws, including National Instrument 54-101 and National Instrument 51-102, and the rules and policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange, which may differ in certain respects from the proxy rules of the SEC.

The NYSE American Company Guide generally requires a company's compensation committee to consist solely of independent directors. We may from time to time appoint to our compensation committee one or more directors that are not independent, in compliance with applicable Canadian securities regulations and the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The NYSE American Company Guide requires a listed company to obtain the approval of its shareholders for certain types of securities issuances, including private placements that may result in the issuance of common shares (or securities convertible into common shares) equal to 20% or more of presently outstanding shares for less than the greater of book or market value of the shares. Under Canadian laws and applicable Toronto Stock Exchange rules, shareholder approval is required for certain transactions including private placements or acquisitions where more than 25% of presently outstanding shares are issued or issuable, where securities issued or issuable to insiders exceed 10% in the context of an acquisition, where the transaction results in a change of control or certain related party transactions. We will seek a waiver from NYSE American's shareholder approval requirements in circumstances where the securities issuance does not trigger such a requirement under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act, applicable Canadian securities regulations or the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE** 

The following documents, or the portions thereof indicated below, that are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report, are incorporated herein by reference.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Annual Information Form of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 and notes thereto, together with the report of auditors thereon.

**CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES** 

Information regarding our disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting and changes in internal control over financial reporting is included in the Management Discussion and Analysis incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.3, under the heading "Disclosure Controls and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting."

Our independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PCAOB ID No 271) has audited our management's assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's report is located with our Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements, which are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2.

**NOTICES PURSUANT TO REGULATION BTR** 

There were no notices required by Rule 104 of Regulation BTR that the Company sent during the year ended December 31, 2022 concerning any equity security subject to a blackout period under Rule 101 of Regulation BTR.

**AUDIT COMMITTEE AND AUDITOR INFORMATION** 

We have a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The following information is included in the "Audit Committee", "Audit Committee—Composition of the Audit Committee", "Audit Committee—Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures" and "Audit Committee—External Auditor Service Fees" sections of our Annual Information Form, which are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Information regarding our Audit Committee composition, independence, audit committee financial expert and pre-approval policies and procedures; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Information regarding fees billed by our principal accountants for each of the last two fiscal years.

**CODE OF ETHICS** 

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company did not make any amendments to the code of business conduct and ethics, nor did the Company grant any waiver or implicit waiver of the code to the Company's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code of business conduct and ethics, as amended, was previously filed with the SEC and is posted on our website at *<u>http://www.b2gold.com/corporate/governance/</u>.* 

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**OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS** 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

**CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS** 

Information regarding our contractual and other obligations is included in the Management Discussion and Analysis incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.3, under the heading "Liquidity and Capital Resources".

**MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE**

We do not operate any mine in the United States and have no mine safety incidents to report for the year ended December 31, 2022.

**DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable

**UNDERTAKINGS** 

We undertake to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the SEC staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the SEC staff, information relating to the securities registered pursuant to Form 40-F; the securities in relation to which the obligation to file an annual report on Form 40-F arises; or transactions in said securities.

**CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS** 

We have previously filed with the SEC a written consent to service of process and power of attorney on Form F-X. Any change to the name or address of our agent for service shall be communicated promptly to the SEC by amendment to the Form F-X referencing our file number.

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 40-F and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| | **B2GOLD CORP.**  |
| | */s/ Clive Johnson* |
| | Name: Clive Johnson |
| | Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Date: March 16, 2023 | |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

The following documents are being filed with the SEC as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 40-F.

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| **<u>Exhibit</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| <u>[99.1](exhibit99-1.htm)</u> | <u>[Annual Information Form of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022](exhibit99-1.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.2](exhibit99-2.htm)</u> | <u>[Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and notes thereto, together with the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon](exhibit99-2.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.3](exhibit99-3.htm)</u> | <u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022](exhibit99-3.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.4](exhibit99-4.htm)</u> | <u>[Certifications by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit99-4.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.5](exhibit99-5.htm)</u> | <u>[Certifications by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit99-5.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.6](exhibit99-6.htm)</u> | <u>[Certifications by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit99-6.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.7](exhibit99-7.htm)</u> | <u>[Certifications by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit99-7.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.8](exhibit99-8.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP](exhibit99-8.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.9](exhibit99-9.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of Ken Jones](exhibit99-9.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.10](exhibit99-10.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of Thomas Garagan](exhibit99-10.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.11](exhibit99-11.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of William Lytle](exhibit99-11.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.12](exhibit99-12.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of Peter Montano](exhibit99-12.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.13](exhibit99-13.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of Kevin Pemberton](exhibit99-13.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.14](exhibit99-14.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of](exhibit99-14.htm)[Brian Sco](exhibit99-14.htm)[tt](exhibit99-14.htm)</u> |
| <u>[99.15](exhibit99-15.htm)</u> | <u>[Consent of John Rajala](exhibit99-15.htm)</u> |
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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![](exhibit99-1x001.jpg)

**ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM**

of

**B2GOLD CORP.**<br>

March 16, 2023

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  | Page |
| [INTRODUCTORY NOTES](#page_4) | [3](#page_4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Date of Information](#page_4) | [3](#page_4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information](#page_4) | [3](#page_4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Currency and Exchange Rate Information](#page_5) | [4](#page_5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Production Results, Technical Information and Cautionary Note for United States Readers](#page_6) | [5](#page_6) |
| [CORPORATE STRUCTURE](#page_7) | [6](#page_7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Name, Address and Incorporation](#page_7) | [6](#page_7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Intercorporate Relationships](#page_8) | [7](#page_8) |
| [GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS](#page_9) | [8](#page_9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Three Year History](#page_9) | [8](#page_9) |
| [DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[General](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Principal Product](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Special Skills and Knowledge](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Competitive Conditions](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Cycles](#page_13) | [12](#page_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Employees](#page_14) | [13](#page_14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[International Operations](#page_14) | [13](#page_14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Environmental Protection](#page_14) | [13](#page_14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Social and Regulatory](#page_15) | [14](#page_15) |
| [PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES STATEMENT](#page_18) | [17](#page_18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Indicated Mineral Resource Statement](#page_19) | [18](#page_19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Inferred Mineral Resource Statement](#page_20) | [19](#page_20) |
| [MATERIAL PROPERTIES](#page_21) | [20](#page_21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Fekola Mine](#page_21) | [20](#page_21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Masbate Gold Project](#page_39) | [38](#page_39) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Otjikoto Mine](#page_49) | [48](#page_49) |
| [OTHER PROPERTIES](#page_59) | [58](#page_59) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Gramalote Project](#page_59) | [58](#page_59) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Calibre Operations](#page_61) | [60](#page_61) |
| [RISK FACTORS](#page_61) | [60](#page_61) |
| [DIVIDENDS](#page_80) | [79](#page_80) |
| [DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE](#page_81) | [80](#page_81) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Common Shares](#page_81) | [80](#page_81) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Preferred Shares](#page_81) | [80](#page_81) |
| [MARKET FOR SECURITIES](#page_82) | [81](#page_82) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Trading Price and Volume](#page_82) | [81](#page_82) |
| [DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS](#page_83) | [82](#page_83) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Shareholdings of Directors and Executive Officers](#page_84) | [83](#page_84) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Cease Trade Orders or Bankruptcies](#page_84) | [83](#page_84) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Penalties or Sanctions](#page_85) | [84](#page_85) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Conflicts of Interest](#page_85) | [84](#page_85) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Code of Ethics](#page_86) | [85](#page_86) |
| [AUDIT COMMITTEE](#page_86) | [85](#page_86) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Composition of the Audit Committee](#page_86) | [85](#page_86) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Audit Committee Oversight](#page_87) | [86](#page_87) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Reliance on Certain Exemptions](#page_87) | [86](#page_87) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures](#page_87) | [86](#page_87) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[External Auditor Service Fees](#page_88) | [87](#page_88) |
| [LEGAL PROCEEDINGS](#page_88) | [87](#page_88) |
| [INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS](#page_88) | [87](#page_88) |
| [TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR](#page_88) | [87](#page_88) |
| [MATERIAL CONTRACTS](#page_88) | [87](#page_88) |
| [INTEREST OF EXPERTS](#page_89) | [88](#page_89) |

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| [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#page_89) | [88](#page_89) |
| [SCHEDULE A AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER](#page_90) | [A-1](#page_90) |

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**B2GOLD CORP.**<br>**ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM**

**INTRODUCTORY NOTES**

**Date of Information**

In this Annual Information Form ("**Annual Information Form**"), B2Gold Corp., together with its subsidiaries, as the context requires, is referred to as "**we**", "**our**", "**us**", the "**Company**" or "**B2Gold**". All information contained in this Annual Information Form is as at December 31, 2022, unless otherwise stated, being the date of our most recently completed financial year, and the use of the present tense and of the words "is", "are", "current", "currently", "presently", "now" and similar expressions in this Annual Information Form is to be construed as referring to information given as of that date. Readers are also encouraged to review our annual financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022.

**Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information** 

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Cautionary Note have the meaning given to them in this Annual Information Form.

This Annual Information Form includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including, but not limited to: objectives, strategies, intentions and expectations; projections; forecasts; estimates; outlook; guidance; schedules; plans; designs; and other statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs; budgets on a consolidated and mine by mine basis; closure and reclamation costs; our planned capital and exploration expenditures; future or estimated mine life, metal price assumptions, ore grades or sources, gold recovery and mining rates, stripping ratios, throughput, ore processing; statements regarding anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction, permitting and other activities or achievements of B2Gold; and including, but not limited to: the impact of the Fekola Solar Plant on the Fekola Mine's HFO consumption and carbon dioxide emissions; the sale of the Gramalote Project and the timing and terms thereof; the performance and results of any environmental audits and impact studies at our mines; further implementation and integration of the Management System at the Fekola Mine; ongoing updates to the Strategic Plan; the development of the operation on the Bantako Nord Permit; construction of a second TSF and expanded Fekola Solar Plant at the Fekola Mine commencing in 2023; the expanded Fekola Solar Plant being operational by Q3, 2024; saprolite production from the Bantako Nord Permit commencing in 2023; the results of the Fekola Regional engineering study being expected in the second quarter of 2023; the combined Fekola Mine and Fekola Regional processing facilities potentially producing more than 800,000 ounces of gold per year from the Fekola Complex commencing as early as 2026; the further advancement of our pipeline of development and exploration projects; an additional HFO generator being installed at the Masbate Project; the projected source, volume and timing of gold production, including Fekola's annualized throughput rate averaging 9.0 million tonnes per annum ("**Mtpa**") over the long-term, gold production at the Fekola mill of between 580,000 and 610,000 ounces in 2023, gold production at the Masbate Gold Project of between 170,000 and 190,000 ounces in 2023, and gold production at the Otjikoto Mine of between 190,000 and 210,000 ounces in 2023; Mineral Reserves being mined from the Otjikoto pit for two years and from the Wolfshag deposit for approximately four years; the potential payment of future dividends, including the timing and amount of any such dividends, and the expectation that quarterly dividends will be maintained at the same level; the availability of our revolving credit facility for future draw downs; our attributable share of Calibre's production; the ability of the Company and Sabina to complete the Sabina Transaction on the contemplated terms of the Sabina Arrangement Agreement; the consummation of the Sabina Transaction and the anticipated timing thereof; the special meeting of shareholders of Sabina to be held in connection with the Sabina Transaction and the anticipated timing thereof; the ownership by the Company of Sabina's business and properties, including the Back River Gold District, following the anticipated completion of the Sabina Transaction; the Company's intentions with respect to the development of the Goose Project following the anticipated completion of the Sabina Transaction, including in respect of relationships with Indigenous communities and long-term socio-economic benefits in connection with the Goose Project and the expected impact of any tax or regulatory changes in the countries in which we operate, including Mali, the Philippines and Namibia. Estimates of mineral resources and reserves are also forward-looking statements because they constitute projections regarding the amount of minerals that may be encountered in the future and/or the anticipated economics of production, should a production decision be made. All statements in this Annual Information Form that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.

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Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control, that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks include, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors referred to in this Annual Information Form including under "*Risk Factors*" and elsewhere herein.

Forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to our ability to carry on current and future operations, including: development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments, including geotechnical, mining and metallurgical recovery assumptions and interpretations of mineralization geometry and grade continuity; stockpiling assumptions, including the amount and grade of stockpile material; our ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; laws and regulations applicable to our operations, including our continued ability to retain mineral and surface rights titles; the continued health, availability and cost of labour; the continued availability and use of infrastructure; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; the continued ability to access our sites; the ability to maintain the social license to operate; the ability of the Company and Sabina to satisfy the terms and conditions precedent of the Sabina Arrangement Agreement in order to consummate the Sabina Transaction; our ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, including stock exchange approvals, in connection with the Sabina Transaction in a timely manner or at all; the ability of Sabina to obtain all necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including court and stock exchange approvals, in connection with the Sabina Transaction in a timely manner or at all**;** and other assumptions and factors described herein or that are generally associated with the mining industry.

Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of our management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance. We do not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from those which are anticipated, estimated, or intended. **There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities we will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.** All the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Information Form are qualified by these cautionary statements.

**Currency and Exchange Rate Information**

Our financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. All dollar amounts referenced in this Annual Information Form, unless otherwise indicated, are expressed in U.S. dollars. A reference in this Annual Information Form to:

* "**A$**" is to the lawful currency of Australia;

* **"C$**" or "**Canadian dollar**" is to the lawful currency of Canada;

* "**N$**" or "**Namibian dollar**" is to the lawful currency of Namibia;

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* "**Philippine peso**" is to the lawful currency of the Philippines;

* "**West African CFA franc**" is to the lawful currency of Mali;

* "**Euro**" is to the lawful currency of the European Union; and

* "**$**", "**US$**" or "**U.S. dollar**" is to the lawful currency of the United States.

The high, low, average and closing exchange rates for Canadian dollars in terms of U.S. dollars, as quoted by the Bank of Canada, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, were as follows:

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fiscal Year Ended December 31,** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fiscal Year Ended December 31,** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fiscal Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2020** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2021** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2022** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Highest rate during period | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7863 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.8306 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.8031 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lowest rate during period | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.6898 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7727 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7217 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Average rate during period | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7461 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7980 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7692 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Rate at the end of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7854 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7888 | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$0.7383 |

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On March 15, 2023, the daily average rate of exchange for one Canadian dollar in U.S. dollars, as quoted by the Bank of Canada, was C$1.00 = US$0.7258.

**Production Results, Technical Information and Cautionary Note for United States Readers**

Actual and projected production results presented in this Annual Information Form reflect total production at the mines we operate on a 100% project basis. As further discussed in this Annual Information Form, a wholly-owned B2Gold subsidiary has a direct ownership interest of 80% in the Fekola Mine, 90% in the Otjikoto Mine and the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project (each mine and project are as defined herein). In respect of the Calibre Mining Corp. ("**Calibre**") operations, production is presented on an approximately 25% basis, reflecting our approximate equity interest in Calibre (subject to reduction if our interest in Calibre dilutes further).

The disclosure included in this Annual Information Form uses Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates are made in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("**CIM**") Council - Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves adopted by CIM Council on May 19, 2014 (the "**CIM Standards**"), which were adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators' (the "**CSA**") National Instrument 43-101 *Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects* ("**NI 43-101**"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the CSA that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. The following definitions are reproduced from the CIM Standards:

A***Modifying Factor*** or ***Modifying Factors*** are considerations used to convert Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves. These include, but are not restricted to, mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors.

A ***Mineral Resource*** is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the earth's crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade or quality, continuity and other geological characteristics of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling. Mineral Resources are sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories.

An ***Inferred Mineral Resource*** is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity. An Inferred Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.

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An ***Indicated Mineral Resource*** is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of Modifying Factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to assume geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. An Indicated Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to a Measured Mineral Resource and may only be converted to a Probable Mineral Reserve.

A ***Measured Mineral Resource*** is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape, and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of Modifying Factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to confirm geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. A Measured Mineral Resource has a higher level of confidence than that applying to either an Indicated Mineral Resource or an Inferred Mineral Resource. It may be converted to a Proven Mineral Reserve or to a Probable Mineral Reserve.

A ***Mineral Reserve*** is the economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined by studies at pre-feasibility or feasibility level as appropriate that include application of Modifying Factors. Such studies demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified. The reference point at which Mineral Reserves are defined, usually the point where the ore is delivered to the processing plant, must be stated. It is important that, in all situations where the reference point is different, such as for a saleable product, a clarifying statement is included to ensure that the reader is fully informed as to what is being reported. The public disclosure of a Mineral Reserve must be demonstrated by a pre-feasibility study or feasibility study.

A ***Probable Mineral Reserve*** is the economically mineable part of an Indicated, and in some circumstances, a Measured Mineral Resource. The confidence in the Modifying Factors applying to a Probable Mineral Reserve is lower than that applying to a Proven Mineral Reserve.

A ***Proven Mineral Reserve*** is the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. A Proven Mineral Reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the Modifying Factors.

Unless otherwise indicated, the scientific and technical disclosure in this Annual Information Form was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, which differs significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**SEC**"). Accordingly, mineral resource and mineral reserve information and other scientific and technical information contained or referenced in this Annual Information Form may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by public companies subject to the technical disclosure requirements of the SEC.

The term "Qualified Person" as used in this Annual Information Form means a Qualified Person as that term is defined in NI 43-101. Except where otherwise disclosed:

* William Lytle, P.E., Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of B2Gold, a Qualified Person, has approved the scientific and technical information related to operations matters contained in this Annual Information Form.

* Brian Scott, P. Geo., Vice President, Geology & Technical Services, of B2Gold, a Qualified Person, has approved the scientific and technical information regarding exploration matters contained in this Annual Information Form.

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**CORPORATE STRUCTURE**

**Name, Address and Incorporation**

We were incorporated under the *Business Corporations Act* (British Columbia) (the "**BCBCA**") on November 30, 2006. Our head office is located at Suite 3400, Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2X8 and our registered office is located at Suite 1600 - 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3L2.

**Intercorporate Relationships**

A significant portion of our business is carried on through our subsidiaries. The chart below includes the name and jurisdiction of incorporation of our material subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries holding an interest in mineral projects that we consider significant as described in this Annual Information Form.

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) All ownership of subsidiaries is 100% unless otherwise indicated. Certain subsidiaries are indirectly owned by us through wholly-owned subsidiaries not reflected above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Subject to completion of the Sabina Transaction (as defined herein). See below "*General Development of the Business - Three Year History - Developments Subsequent to December 31, 2022*" for a discussion of the Sabina Transaction, including the conditions that must be satisfied for the Sabina Transaction to be completed.

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**GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS**

We are an international, responsible senior gold producer based in Vancouver, Canada with three operating mines (one mine in each of Mali, Namibia and the Philippines). In addition, we have a portfolio of other development and exploration projects in several countries including Mali, Finland and Uzbekistan. Our material properties consist of the following three mines:

* Fekola mine (80% ownership), an open pit gold mine located approximately 40 kilometres ("**km**") south of the city of Kéniéba, Mali (the "**Fekola Mine**");

* Otjikoto mine (90% ownership), an open pit mine and underground gold mine located approximately 300 km north of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (the "**Otjikoto Mine**"); and

* Masbate gold project (ownership as described under "*Material Properties - Masbate Gold Project*" below), an open pit gold mine, located near the northern tip of the island of Masbate, 360 km southeast of Manila, the capital of the Philippines (the "**Masbate Gold Project**").

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On February 12, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreement with Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. ("**Sabina**"), the 100% owner of the Back River Gold District located in Nunavut, Canada, comprised of five mineral claims blocks along an 80 km belt (the "**Back River Gold District**") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina through a court-approved plan of arrangement for consideration representing a total equity value for Sabina of approximately C$1.1 billion based on the closing price of B2Gold on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("**TSX**") as of February 10, 2023. See "*General Development of the Business - Three Year History - Developments Subsequent to December 31, 2022*". The acquisition of Sabina is anticipated to be completed in late April 2023.

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**Three Year History**

Over the three most recently completed financial years, the significant events described below contributed to the development of our business.

*2020 Developments*

On January 1, 2020, we assumed the role of operator of the Gramalote project, a gold development project located 230 km northwest of Bogota, the capital of Colombia (the "**Gramalote Project**"). Under the terms of an amended and restated shareholders agreement (the "**Shareholders' Agreement**") with AngloGold Ashanti Limited ("**AngloGold**") dated December 23, 2019, we sole-funded the first $13.9 million of expenditures in 2020 on the Gramalote Project, and as a result now hold a 50% ownership interest in the Gramalote Project.

Effective January 1, 2020, Ms. Liane Kelly was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company (the "**Board**").

On January 16, 2020, we announced an updated Fekola Mineral Resource estimate, including a substantial increase in Indicated Mineral Resources at the Fekola Mine following a successful infill drill program in 2019. The updated Fekola Indicated Mineral Resource estimate as at December 31, 2019 provided the basis for an updated design pit and new Fekola Probable Mineral Reserve estimate.

On January 21, 2020, we announced positive results from the updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Gramalote Ridge deposit at the Gramalote Project (the "**Gramalote PEA**"). See "*Other Properties - Gramalote Project*" below for additional details on the Gramalote Project.

For the second quarter of 2020 dividend, we increased our dividend rate by 100%, and we again raised our dividend rate by another 100% in the third quarter of 2020.

On September 10, 2020, we announced the successful commissioning of the Fekola mill expansion to 7.5 Mtpa (an increase of 1.5 Mtpa from an assumed base rate of 6 Mtpa). Commissioning included completion of all major construction activities associated with the expansion, as well as the successful execution of a five-day mill performance test. In 2021, Fekola Mine fleet expansion equipment became operational and the overall Fekola Mine expansion was completed.

On September 29, 2020, we entered into a new term equipment facility (the "**New Equipment Facility**") with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for an aggregate principal amount of up to $40 million. The New Equipment Facility is available to our majority-owned subsidiary, Fekola S.A., to finance or refinance up to 75% of the cost of mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Fekola Mine. On October 26, 2020, Fekola S.A. drew down the entire amount under the New Equipment Facility. Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date is five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 4.25%. A commitment fee of 0.85% per annum on the undrawn balance on the New Equipment Facility for the term of the facility is also due, payable quarterly commencing 12 months from the date of the agreement. B2Gold and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mali Mining Investments Limited, have guaranteed the New Equipment Facility and security is given over the equipment of Fekola S.A.

*2021 Developments*

In 2021, we commenced the Gramalote feasibility study (the "**Gramalote Feasibility Study**") to evaluate recovery of gold from an open pit mining operation with an 11.0 Mtpa processing plant that includes crushing, grinding, flotation and a carbon-in-pulp recovery process to produce doré bullion.

In July 2021, the heavy fuel oil ("**HFO**") hybrid-solar plant at the Fekola Mine (the "**Fekola Solar Plant**") reached full production capacity. The Fekola Solar Plant is expected to reduce the Fekola Mine's HFO consumption by over 13 million litres per year and lower carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 39,000 tonnes per year. During 2021, 14.6% of total electricity on site at the Fekola Mine was produced by the Fekola Solar Plant, reducing fuel consumption by over 10 million litres and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 31,500 tonnes.

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On November 30, 2021, we completed the sale to West African Resources Limited ("**WAF**") of our 81% interest in the Kiaka gold project located in Burkina Faso (the "**Kiaka Project**"). On closing, we received a cash payment of US$22.5 million (in addition to the US$450,000 already received), 22,190,508 ordinary shares of WAF, and a 2.7% net smelter return ("**NSR**") royalty interest on the first 2,500,000 ounces of gold produced at the Kiaka Project and thereafter a 0.45% NSR royalty interest on the next 1,500,000 ounces of gold produced. We received an additional payment of US$45 million in cash in September 2022.

Concurrently with the sale of the Kiaka Project, we also completed the sale to WAF of our 90% interest in the Toega gold project located in Burkina Faso (the "**Toega Project**"). On closing, we received a cash payment of US$9 million (in addition to the US$9 million already received), and a 2.7% NSR royalty interest on the first 1,500,000 ounces of gold produced at the Toega Project until such time as the royalty payments total US$22.5 million and thereafter a 0.45% NSR royalty interest.

On December 16, 2021, we amended and restated our revolving credit facility (the "**Credit Facility**") with our existing syndicate of banks to extend the maturity date to December 16, 2025. The maximum available for drawdown under the Credit Facility remains $600 million with an accordion feature, available on the receipt of additional binding commitments, for a further $200 million. The interest rates and commitment fees have been reduced. The Credit Facility now bears interest on a sliding scale of between LIBOR plus 2.0 % to 2.50% based on our consolidated net leverage ratio. Commitment fees for the undrawn portion of the facility are also on a similar sliding scale basis of between 0.45% and 0.563%. The Credit Facility provides for the transition from LIBOR to a new benchmark rate prior to its replacement effective July 1, 2023. The new benchmark rate is based the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus a term credit spread adjustment in addition to the existing sliding scale premium of between 2.00% to 2.50%. The Credit Facility continues to be secured by a general security interest over our assets and pledges creating a charge over the shares of certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries. In connection with the Credit Facility, we must also maintain certain ratios for leverage and interest coverage. As at the date of this Annual Information Form, the full amount of the Credit Facility was undrawn and available.

In December 2021, we reached an agreement in principle with the Government of Mali, pursuant to which the Government agreed that it would grant a new exploration permit covering the same perimeter as the Menankoto exploration permit (the "**Menankoto Permit**") to a new Malian subsidiary of B2Gold, and we would withdraw the international arbitration proceedings that our Malian subsidiary Menankoto SARL ("**Menankoto**") had previously commenced.

*2022 Developments*

On February 2, 2022, we announced that a Malian subsidiary of B2Gold had received the new Menankoto Permit, issued by the Government in compliance with the procedures and requirements set out under the 2019 Mining Code (Mali) (the "**2019 Mining Code**") (the previous permit had been issued under the 2012 Mining Code (Mali) (the "**2012 Mining Code**")), which provides for an initial term of three years and is renewable for two additional three year periods. Menankoto subsequently withdrew the related international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Mali.

On February 2, 2022, we announced an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal zone, which is a conventional open pit owner-operated mine located within 500 m of the Fekola Mine open pit and includes the Cardinal and FMZ deposits (the "**Cardinal Zone**"). The updated resource estimate included, as at December 31, 2021, an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 8,000,000 tonnes at 1.67 grams per tonne ("**g/t**") gold for 430,000 ounces of gold, and an updated Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 19,000,000 tonnes at 1.21 g/t gold for 740,000 ounces of gold, constrained within a conceptual pit run at US$1,800 per ounce gold.

In March 2022, we released an updated and significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate (including initial estimates for oxide Indicated Mineral Resources and sulphide Inferred Mineral Resources) for the Anaconda area, comprised of the Menankoto Permit and the Bantako Nord exploration permit (the "**Bantako Nord Permit**"), located approximately 20 km north of the Fekola Mine (the "**Anaconda Area**"). The updated and significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate (as at January 11, 2022) constrained within a conceptual pit shell at a gold price of US$1,800 per ounce includes an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 32,400,000 tonnes at 1.08 g/t gold for a total 1,130,000 ounces of gold, and Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 63,700,000 tonnes at 1.12 g/t gold for 2,280,000 ounces of gold. The Mineral Resource estimate includes first time reporting of 1,130,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and an increase of 1,510,000 ounces (196% increase) of Inferred Mineral Resources since the initial Inferred Mineral Resource estimate in 2017 (21,590,000 tonnes at 1.11 g/t gold, for 767,000 ounces).

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On April 5, 2022, we announced the publishing of B2Gold's inaugural Climate Strategy Report and Water Risk Statement, both of which are available to view or download on B2Gold's website at <u>www.b2gold.com</u>. We recognize that climate change is a critical global challenge and understand that we must act accordingly. We have completed the Climate Strategy Report describing our progress against implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and to outline our climate risk management strategy, governance, risk management approach and prioritized risks, and performance data. The Water Risk Statement outlines the Company's approach to identifying and managing the water risks at each of its operations.

On April 21, 2022, we completed the acquisition of the Bakolobi Research Permit (PR21/1140) in Mali from a local Malian company (the **Bakolobi Permit**"). The Bakolobi Permit has an area of 100 square kilometers ("**km<sup>2</sup>**") and is held by our subsidiary Malican Exploration SARL. It occupies the gap between the northern boundary of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence (as defined below) and the southern boundary of the Menankoto Permit. The acquisition of the Bakolobi Permit results in the ownership by the Company of four contiguous exploration and/or exploitation permits covering 237 km<sup>2</sup>, extending from the northwestern end of the Bantako Nord Permit and the north-east of the Menankoto Permit, southwest of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence (which hosts the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone) to the southeast end of the Bakolobi Permit.

On September 20, 2022, we completed the acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited ("**Oklo**"). We acquired 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares of Oklo (the "**Oklo Shares**") in consideration for 0.0206 of a B2Gold common share (each whole share, a "**Common Share**") and A$0.0525 in cash for each Oklo Share held. On closing, we issued 10,742,814 Common Shares to Oklo shareholders, representing approximately 1% of the Common Shares on an undiluted basis, and paid aggregate cash consideration of approximately A$27.4 million to Oklo shareholders. The acquisition of Oklo provides us with additional landholding covering highly prospective greenstone belts in Mali, West Africa, including the 100 km<sup>2</sup> Dandoko Exploration Permit (the "**Dandoko Permit**"). The Dandoko Permit is located on a subparallel, north-trending structure east of the prolific Senegal-Mali Shear Zone, approximately 25 km from the Fekola Mine and approximately 25 km from the Anaconda Area.

On November 1, 2022, we announced that we would not be proceeding with the development of the Gramalote Project and would be commencing a joint sales process with our partner AngloGold. The sales process formally commenced in the first quarter of 2023.

*Developments Subsequent to December 31, 2022*

Effective January 1, 2023, Ms. Lisa Pankratz was appointed to our Board.

On February 12, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreement (the "**Sabina Arrangement Agreement**") with Sabina and our wholly-owned subsidiary, 1400437 B.C. Ltd., pursuant to which we agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the BCBCA (the "**Sabina Transaction**"). If the Sabina Transaction is completed, (a) B2Gold will issue 0.3867 of a Common Share for each Sabina common share ("**Sabina Share**") held, representing consideration of C$1.87 per Sabina Share on a fully-diluted basis and a total equity value for Sabina of approximately C$1.1 billion based on the closing price of B2Gold on the TSX as of February 10, 2023, and (b) all outstanding Sabina stock options will be exchanged for B2Gold stock options based on the exchange ratio. Our Board has unanimously approved the Sabina Transaction.

If the Sabina Transaction is completed, Sabina will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of B2Gold and will amalgamate with 1400437 B.C. Ltd. to form a new company, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of B2Gold. Upon closing the existing Common Shareholders and former Sabina shareholders will own approximately 83% and 17%, respectively, of the outstanding Common Shares. The implementation of the Sabina Transaction will require approval by 66 2/3% of the votes cast by Sabina shareholders at a special meeting expected to be held in mid-April 2023. In addition, the Sabina Transaction is subject to normal course regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Sabina Transaction is anticipated to close in late April 2023. If the Sabina Transaction is completed, it will result in B2Gold acquiring the Back River Gold District.

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The Back River Gold District is located in southwestern Nunavut, Canada, approximately 520 km northeast of Yellowknife. The district comprises mining leases and claims covering approximately 58,374 hectares. There are five mineral claim blocks on the 80 km belt. The most advanced is the fully permitted, construction ready Goose project (the "**Goose Project**"). The second most advanced is the George project, situated approximately 60 km northwest from the Goose Project. There are three other claim blocks named Boot, Boulder, and Del. Significant infrastructure exists at the Goose Project site along with the port facility at Bathurst Inlet. A Framework Agreement was signed with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association ("KIA") outlining renewable 20-year benefit and land tenure agreements. B2Gold recognizes that respect and collaboration with the KIA is central to the license to operate in the district and will continue to prioritize developing the project in a manner that recognizes Indigenous input and concerns and brings long-term socio-economic benefits to the area.

**DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS**

**General**

We are an international, responsible, senior gold producer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a strategic focus on acquiring and developing interests in mineral properties with demonstrated potential for hosting economic mineral deposits, with gold deposits as the primary focus. We conduct gold mining operations and exploration and drilling campaigns to define and develop Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves on our properties with an intention of developing, constructing and operating mines on such properties.

Our corporate objective is to continue to maximize profitable production from our mines, grow as a profitable and responsible gold producer through further advancement of our pipeline of development and exploration projects, evaluate new exploration, development and production opportunities, make accretive acquisitions, irrespective of the gold price, and continue to pay an industry leading dividend yield.

**Principal Product**

Our principal product is gold, with gold sales from production forming all our revenues. There is a global market into which we sell our gold and, as a result, we are not dependent on any one purchaser with respect to the sale of the gold produced.

**Special Skills and Knowledge**

Various aspects of our business require specialized skills and knowledge, certain of which are in high demand and in limited supply. Such skills and knowledge include the areas of permitting, engineering, geology, metallurgy, logistical planning, implementation of exploration programs, mine construction and development, mine operation, as well as legal compliance, finance, accounting, risk management, safety and security, community relations and human resources. We have highly qualified management personnel and staff, an active recruitment program, and believe that persons having the necessary skills are generally available. We have found that we can locate and retain competent employees and consultants in such fields and have maintained a high retention rate of highly skilled employees. We do not anticipate having significant difficulty in recruiting other personnel as needed. Training programs are in place for workers that are recruited locally.

**Competitive Conditions**

The gold exploration and mining business is a competitive business. We compete with numerous other companies (including, as a senior gold producer, some of the largest mining companies in the world) and individuals in the search for and the acquisition of quality gold properties, mineral claims, permits, concessions and other mineral interests, as well as recruiting and retaining qualified employees. Our ability to acquire and develop gold properties in the future will depend not only on our ability to develop and operate our present properties, but also on our ability to select and acquire suitable producing properties or prospects for development or mineral exploration.

**Cycles**

The mineral exploration, development and production business is subject to mineral and commodity price cycles. The marketability of minerals is also affected by worldwide economic cycles.

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**Employees**

Our business is administered principally from our head office in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We also have offices in Bamako, Mali; Manila, Philippines; Windhoek, Namibia; and Medellin, Colombia. As at December 31, 2022, we, including our subsidiaries, employ a total of 4,050 permanent employees and 945 fixed-term (temporary) employees for a total of 4,995 employees.

Production at our mining operations is dependent upon the efforts of our employees and our relations with our unionized and non-unionized employees. Some of our employees are represented by labour unions under various collective labour agreements. The collective bargaining agreement covering the workers at the Otjikoto Mine has historically been negotiated annually, however, the current collective bargaining agreement is valid for a two-year term, which expires on February 28, 2024. In addition, our employees at the Fekola Mine are part of a union that governs the entire mining industry in Mali and the Fekola delegates have created an executive office, affiliated with the Section of Trade, Mines and Industry in Mali and the National Workers Union in Mali. Currently, all labour discussions are managed through union delegates that are elected during site-wide elections. Labour relations are currently positive at the Otjikoto Mine and the Fekola Mine.

**International Operations**

Our principal operations and assets are located in Mali, Namibia, the Philippines and Colombia. In addition, we have an approximate 25% indirect ownership interest in Calibre's assets in Nicaragua and the United States through our equity interest in Calibre. Our operations are exposed to various levels of political, economic and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties vary from country to country and include, but are not limited to, government regulations (or changes to such regulations) with respect to restrictions on production, export controls, income taxes, royalties, excise and other taxes, expropriation of property, repatriation of profits, environmental legislation, land use, water use, local ownership requirements and land claims of local people, regional and national instability and security, mine safety, corruption and sanctions. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted. See "*Risk Factors*" below.

**Environmental Protection**

Our activities are subject to extensive laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment, natural resources and human health. These laws address, among other things: emissions into the air; discharges into water; management of waste and hazardous substances; protection of natural resources, cultural heritage and endangered species; and reclamation of lands disturbed by mining operations. We are required to obtain governmental permits and, in some instances, provide bonding requirements under federal, state, or provincial air, water quality, and mine reclamation rules and permits. Violations of environmental and health and safety laws are subject to civil sanctions and, in some cases, criminal sanctions, including the suspension or revocation of permits. The failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations or liabilities related to hazardous substance contamination could result in project development delays, material financial impacts or other material impacts to our projects and activities, fines, penalties, lawsuits by the government or private parties, or material capital expenditures.

Additionally, environmental laws in some of the countries in which we operate, as well as certain organizations that we are members of, require that we periodically perform environmental audits and impact studies at our mines. These studies could reveal presently unknown environmental impacts that would require us to make significant capital outlays or cause material changes or delays in our intended activities.

Our current estimated aggregate closure and reclamation cost at the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine is approximately $121 million on an undiscounted basis. These estimates are generally based on conceptual level engineering and will be updated periodically to reflect changes in site conditions and the life of mine ("**LoM**") plans. See "*Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Social and Regulatory*" below and the disclosure regarding environmental matters under the respective descriptions of our material properties for further details regarding environmental matters.

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**Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Social and Regulatory** 

Our Board has a Health, Safety, Environment, Social and Security Committee (the "**HSESS Committee**") that assists the Board in overseeing our health, safety, environmental, corporate social responsibility and security policies and programs, and our health, safety, environmental, corporate social responsibility and security risk management and performance, including cybersecurity. The HSESS Committee, comprised of five directors, four of which are independent directors, meets quarterly with management to review current and emerging issues, evaluate performance and risk management, and to evaluate and update policies and procedures.

*HSE Management Systems*

We have implemented an integrated Health, Safety and Environmental ("**HSE**") Management System ("**Management System**") and a set of stand-alone Performance Standards for operational health and safety ("**OHS**") and environment ("**Performance Standards**") that identify, define and prescribe the requirements for the development, implementation and administration of HSE activities at corporate and operational site locations. The Management System and Performance Standards are based on compliance with in-country regulatory requirements and conditions, and are further supported by international standards in circumstances where national regulations are not sufficiently stringent (for example, OSHA, NEBOSH and the International Organization for Standardization ("**ISO**") guidelines, and other international and industry best practices such as the Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining, International Council on Mining and Metals (the "**ICMM**") and the International Cyanide Management Code).

Consistent application of the Management System and Performance Standards enables us to identify, mitigate and manage risk, and control health, safety and environmental impacts to our operations and the communities in which we operate. Management, supervisors and employees are held accountable for HSE performance and for effective implementation [of the Management System and Performance Standards] at the site level. External third parties are engaged to conduct regularly scheduled verification audits of the Management System and Performance Standards to ensure alignment and functionality.

Audits of the Management System and Performance Standards were held in abeyance during the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed at the end of 2021 at the Fekola and Otjikoto Mines, and continued in 2022 with completion at the Masbate Project. Otjikoto and Masbate have been confirmed by third party auditor verification as having HSE Management Systems and supporting processes in alignment with Company standards and are appropriately managing requirements through ongoing improvement initiatives. The Fekola Mine, as confirmed by third party auditor verification, has not effectively implemented all the Management System and Performance Standards requirements despite having shown improvement from the previous audit in 2019. The Fekola Mine has developed action plans to further improve implementation and integration of their HSE Management System and site processes that are not currently in alignment with requirements or deemed fully functional by the auditor.

*Environmental* 

We comprehensively updated our Environmental and Biodiversity Standards in 2018 and our Environmental and Biodiversity Policy in 2021 to incorporate recent developments and improvements in industry standards, as well as our growth. In 2022, we updated our 2020-2022 Environmental Strategic Plan and expanded it to include Corporate Social Responsibility aspects as part of our Sustainability Strategic Plan (July 2022) ("**Strategic Plan**"). This Strategic Plan identifies key environmental and social aspects and defines specific objectives and targets for our operations, providing a road map for improved environmental and social risk management and performance in line with our overall company strategy. The Strategic Plan currently identifies strategic priorities and system and performance objectives through 2025 but will be extended and updated at regular intervals. Environmental aspects within the Strategic Plan are:

* Climate risk;

* Water;

* Tailings and waste;

* Biodiversity; and

* Integrated closure planning.

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*Community* 

Our Social Responsibility and Human Rights Policy defines our commitment to facilitate a positive and sustainable legacy by understanding and managing the social and economic impacts and opportunities resulting from our presence. We are committed to open and respectful engagement with our stakeholders. We respect community rights, interests and culture, and where Indigenous Peoples are identified we work to obtain their free, prior and informed consent. We recognize human rights, as defined in the International Bill of Human Rights, and align our approach to human rights risk management with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (the "**UNGPs**") and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (the "**VPSHR**").

We have also adopted a set of Social Performance Standards at the corporate level to provide minimum requirements for the social practices and performance of our operations. Our Social Performance Standards align with international best practices, including those of the IFC, the ICMM and the UNGPs. Our Social Performance Standards manage key issues including stakeholder engagement, grievance management, community investment, land acquisition and resettlement, local content, human rights, artisanal and small-scale mining ("**ASM**"), social closure, security and human rights, social baseline and impact assessment and management, and Indigenous Peoples and cultural heritage.

We conduct audits of our Social Performance Standards with independent experts. In 2021, we conducted third-party audits of at our Fekola and Otjikoto Mines. We completed the audit at the Masbate Gold Project in 2022. With the support of external experts, we also conduct human rights assessments and security risk assessments in accordance with the VPSHR. These assessments, including recommendations to address salient human rights risks and impacts, are discussed and confirmed with our executives and reported to the HSESS Committee. In 2021, we carried out a VPSHR risk assessment at the Fekola Mine and Masbate Gold Project and conducted a VPSHR risk assessment and a human rights impact assessment at our Gramalote Project.

Our Strategic Plan (July 2022), described above, includes the following social aspects:

* Stakeholder engagement;

* Livelihood restoration;

* Local content;

* Community development and investment; and

* Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Heritage.

We have also implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct as part of our commitment to human rights and ongoing efforts to improve supplier management. It outlines our expectations that suppliers act in accordance with our corporate commitments in their management of health and safety, labour and human rights, the environment, business conduct and ethics, and socio-economic development.

Our Community Investment Standard, which aligns with the IFC Performance Standards and ICMM guidance on community development, defines how we focus on sustainable contributions to the communities where we operate. The following is a brief summary of our community development efforts in 2022:

* Fekola Mine: Fekola implements its social investment activities under the framework of the Fekola Community Development Plan (the "**CDP**"). The CDP has a three-year cycle and projects are selected by community members and approved by a steering committee led by the Sub-prefect of Kéniéba. Projects focus on water and sanitation, education and health access, and livelihood restoration. B2Gold, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, is also supporting the FEMA Project (*Femmes et Enfants des communautés Minières Artisanales*), which aims to improve conditions for women and children living in ASM communities within the Fekola Mine's area of influence. The project is being implemented by Cowater International in association with Canadian NGOs Right to Play and IMPACT, and the Federation of Women in Mining of Mali.

* Masbate Gold Project: Philippine regulations mandate that a social development expenditure equal to 1.5% of the annual operational costs is invested in support of socio-economic development in the areas impacted by a mining operation, resulting in a significant community investment budget managed separately by Filminera Resources Corporation ("**Filminera**") and Philippine Gold Processing & Refining Corp. ("**PGPRC**") in consultation with local stakeholders through an annual Social Development and Management Program (the "**SDMP**"). Projects are identified and implemented in coordination with multi-stakeholder committees and town councils, and support education, infrastructure, health services, and livelihood development.

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* Otjikoto Mine: Namibia, through its Community Social Investment Strategy, targets health, education, culture, environment, and small business development as community investment initiatives. Investment is carried out not only within the Otjikoto Mine area of influence but also in Windhoek and other vulnerable localities in the country. In 2022, the Company supported programs in early childhood development, primary and secondary schools, vocational training and small-scale enterprise.

* Gramalote Project: In Colombia, community investment initiatives targeted education, health, livelihoods, arts and culture activities in the San Roque District. Projects in 2022 included support of a local training and skills development centre and the provision of community education programs. The Company continues its formalization programs for artisanal mining and has agreed to invest resources with the miners of La Maria to pilot a mining improved infrastructure project.

* Vancouver, Canada: As a Canadian company, we are also committed to supporting community initiatives at home through our More Than Mining Fund. The fund invests in programs to support people living with challenges associated with poverty, mental health, addiction, violence, and abuse. The fund partners with local charity organizations that deliver complex social services to the most vulnerable and at-risk people. In 2022, the Company provided financial support of approximately C$1 million to community organizations in Canada.

*Diversity and Inclusion* 

In 2020, we implemented a three-year Equitable, Diversity and Inclusivity ("**EDI**") Strategy. As part of this work, in late 2021, the EDI Workplace Policy was implemented, as well as a new Diversity Policy for Board and Management-level positions.

In 2022, our regional teams delivered many of our EDI actions, including a review of policies and procedural barriers, awareness and training initiatives, and the continued collection of EDI data to increase transparency around hiring, promotions, and compensation. Workplace committees are now in place at the Corporate office and mining operations to provide a stronger mechanism for engagement on EDI topics.

2022 was also the last of the three-year Corporate-designed EDI Strategy. We remain focused on increasing the number of women in our workforce through recruitment, talent development, promotion and retention, and continue development of practices that support EDI, the development of our global talent pipeline, training initiatives, and continued implementation of employment practices that attract and retain people from diverse backgrounds. Given the diverse nature of the locations in which we operate, each operation will develop EDI action plans in order to address EDI challenges and opportunities relevant to their location.

In our EDI Workplace Policy, we recognize the value of diversity and strive to eliminate employment barriers that interfere with the establishment of equal opportunities. We are dedicated to equitable treatment of all persons, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion and sexual orientation, as well as reasonable and safe accommodation of people with disabilities. We promote diversity through: global and regional leadership that is active, committed and accountable; strategies and plans to identify and remove barriers; policies that are fair, call for equal access and treatment, and inform principled decision-making and behaviour, including with respect to pay equity; training and development that support growth in the Company, providing career advancement opportunities and building talent pipelines; engagement that stimulates dialogue, awareness, education and collaboration; change by way of actionable measures that is informed by and assessed through metrics; and grievance mechanisms with remedial action in cases of proven discrimination and harassment.

Our Diversity Policy defines our approach to diversity with respect to Board and Management positions, including the identification, nomination and appointment of Board members, as well as our succession plan. "Management" is defined as appointed directors, officers, heads of department and other managers who support the Executive in carrying out our strategy and plans, assist in managing governance and risk, oversee people and/or resources and ensure our standards are implemented, maintained and reported on. This includes engineering and mining departments, but also legal, governance, sustainability, external relations, human resources, health and safety, environment, finance and accounting, information technology ("**IT**") and other essential business functions. The Diversity Policy sets a minimum threshold of 30% for female representation on our Board, which was achieved with the appointment of Lisa Pankratz in January 2023, and a target of 30% in Management-level positions.

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Our annual Responsible Mining Report, a copy of which is available on our website at www.b2gold.com, provides an expanded discussion of our environmental, social and governance risk management and performance.

**SUMMARY OF MINERAL RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES** 

Mineral Reserves are reported from pit designs and underground stope designs based on Indicated Mineral Resources. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been converted to Mineral Reserves.

Economic parameters such as mining costs, processing costs, metallurgical recoveries and geotechnical considerations have been applied to determine economic viability of the Mineral Reserves based on a gold price of US$1,500 per ounce ("**/oz**") (unless otherwise stated). Mineral Reserves contained in stockpiles that meet the project-specific Mineral Reserve cut-off grades are also included for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine.

Mineral Resources amenable to open pit mining are constrained with conceptual pit shells defined by economic parameters and using a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources amenable to underground mining methods are reported above cut-off grades defined by site operating costs and using a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources contained in stockpiles that meet the project-specific cut-off grades are also included for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine. Gold grades are expressed in grams per tonne of gold ("**g/t Au**").

Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates for our operating mines have been updated to account for mining depletion, using topographic surfaces as of December 31, 2022. These Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates are reported by project/mine on both a 100% project basis reflecting the total Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the applicable project/mine specific attributable basis reflecting our ownership interest (details in table footnotes below).

<u>**Probable Mineral Reserves Statement**</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine (including Cardinal Zone and stockpiles) | &nbsp;&nbsp;55300 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.73 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3080 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional (Bantako Nord Permit) | &nbsp;&nbsp;1430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**56730** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.74** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3170** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2550** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | &nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Gold Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;66700 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1650 | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1650 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | &nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;7930 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;480 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;440 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves (includes stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves (includes stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves (includes stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves (includes stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;5300 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;4630 |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Reserves have been classified using the CIM Standards. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Fekola Mine: Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali. The Mineral Reserves have an effective date of December 31, 2022 and have been prepared by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves of the Fekola Mine are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.95/t mined, average processing cost of US$15.58/t processed, and site general costs of US$7.22/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for Fekola was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.65 g/t cut-off grade there is a 0.3% increase in tonnes, a 1.3% reduction in grade, and 1.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.65 g/t Au. Mineral Reserves of the Cardinal Zone are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs ranging from US$10.84/t processed for saprolite to US$15.58/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$0.44/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Cardinal Zone was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.40g /t cut-off grade there is a 26% increase in tonnes, a -24% reduction in grade, and 5.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model. Mineral Reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.65 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Fekola Regional: Mineral Reserves for the Bantako Nord Permit are reported on an 90% attributable basis. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Reserves of the Bantako Nord Permit are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$139.13/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs ranging from US$11.87/t processed for saprolite to US$16.61/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$1.75/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Bantako Nord Permit was applied to whole block resource model using 1 m edge dilution to the grade domain contacts such that at a 0.65 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 1.7% increase in tonnes, a 6.1% reduction in grade, and 4.2% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Masbate Gold Project: Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom Mineral Holdings Inc. ("**Zoom**"), a Philippine shareholder company. Please see "*Material Properties - Masbate Gold Project*" below for a further discussion of the foregoing. The Mineral Reserves have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average LoM metallurgical recoveries by pit that range from 64% to 89%), and average base operating cost estimates of US$1.92-$2.26/t mined (mining), US$13.62-14.55/t processed (processing) and US$2.17-3.62/t processed (general and administrative). Dilution and ore loss were applied through whole block averaging such that at a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au, there is a 5.8% increase in tonnes, a 5.5% reduction in grade and 0.1% increase in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves are reported at cut-off grades that range from 0.37-0.39 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Otjikoto Mine: Otjikoto Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI Mining (Proprietary) Ltd. ("**EVI**"), a Namibian empowerment company. The Otjikoto Mine Mineral Reserves within the open pits and stockpiles have an effective date of December 31, 2022 and have been prepared by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves to be mined using open pit methods or in stockpiles are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz Au including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$2.78/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.80/t processed, and site general costs of US$3.75/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.45 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 2.3% decrease in tonnes, a 2.2% reduction in grade, and a 4.4% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves to be mined using open pit methods or in stockpiles are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods at Wolfshag have an effective date of December 31, 2022, and have been reviewed by Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods are based on a modified transverse longhole stoping mining method, gold price of US$1,350/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$84.83/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.06/t processed, general costs of US$3.07/t processed, 10% dilution, and 90% mining recovery. Mineral Reserves to be mined using underground methods are reported above a cut-off grade of 2.68 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Stockpiles: Mineral Reserves in stockpiled material are reported in the totals for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine, and were prepared by mine site personnel at each operation. Ore stockpile balances are derived from mining truck movements to individual stockpiles or detailed surveys, with grade estimated from routine grade control ("**GC**") methods. Stockpile cut-off grades vary by deposit, from 0.40-0.65 g/t Au.

**Indicated Mineral Resource Statement**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold<br>Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;99420 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3520 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cardinal Zone | &nbsp;&nbsp;7600 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;410 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Mine** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **107020** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.40** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **4810** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **3850** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anaconda Area | &nbsp;&nbsp;32400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1130 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko Permit | &nbsp;&nbsp;8190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;390 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Regional** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **40580** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.17** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1520** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1370** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **147600** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.33** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **6330** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **5220** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | &nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Gold Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;108350 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2850 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | &nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;43540 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1200 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | &nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;193080 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4220 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **14600** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **11260** |

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**Inferred Mineral Resource Statement**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Mine or Project** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold<br>Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;6800 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;200 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cardinal Zone | &nbsp;&nbsp;13720 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;550 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;440 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Mine** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **20520** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.15** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **760** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **610** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anaconda Area | &nbsp;&nbsp;63680 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2060 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko Permit | &nbsp;&nbsp;1300 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Regional** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **64980** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.11** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **2320** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **2090** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **85510** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1.12** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **3070** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **2690** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | &nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Gold Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;21130 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.87 | &nbsp;&nbsp;590 | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;590 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | &nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit and Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;3290 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.99 | &nbsp;&nbsp;320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;280 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | &nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project | &nbsp;&nbsp;86160 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1480 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;740 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources (includes Stockpiles)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**5460** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**4310** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Fekola Mine: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.13/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.57/t mined) plus US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$8.61-US$15.02/t processed (processing), average processing cost of US$13.91/t processed, and site general costs of US$5.41/t processed. Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Cardinal Zone: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali (as part of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence). Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating cost estimates of US$2.06-US$2.57/t mined (mining) plus a sinking rate of US$0.03 per 10 metres ("**m**") depth, and US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$9.60-US$13.91/t processed (processing), US$0.50/t processed (haulage), and US$5.41/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au for oxide and 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Anaconda Area (as defined below): Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 90% attributable basis for the Menankoto Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources are reported on an 90% attributable basis for the Bantako Nord Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources have an effective date of January 11, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$0.97-US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth, US$8.37-US$13.11/t processed (processing), US$3.50/t processed (haulage), and US$2.33/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Dandoko Permit: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 90% attributable basis for the Dandoko Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources have an effective date of February 17, 2023. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$1.25-US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth and US$0.45/t mined (general and administrative), US$8.61-US$15.02/t processed (processing), US$5.00/t processed (haulage), and US$1.67/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30-0.35 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au for sulphide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Masbate Gold Project: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom, a Philippine shareholder company. Please see "*Material Properties - Masbate Gold Project*" below for a further discussion of the foregoing. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average metallurgical recoveries by resource area that range from 60% to 88%), and operating cost estimates of US$1.58-US$2.03/t mined (mining), US$14.45/t processed (processing) and US$2.26-US$3.77/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at an average cut-off grade of 0.41 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Otjikoto Mine: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI, a Namibian empowerment company. Mineral Resources have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects. Mineral Resource estimates that are amenable to open pit mining methods are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$75.49/oz including royalties and levies, and operating cost estimates of US$2.78/t mined (mining), US$12.73/t processed (processing) and US$3.75/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources that are amenable to open pit mining are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.28 g/t Au. Mineral Resources that are amenable to underground mining are reported at cut-off grades of 1.5, 2.25 or 3.25 g/t Au and a minimum thickness of 1.5 m.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Gramalote Project: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 50% attributable basis, the remaining 50% interest is held by a subsidiary of AngloGold. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services. Mineral Resources assume an open pit mining method and are reported within a conceptual pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 81.7-84% for oxide and 90.9- 97.6% for sulphide, selling costs of US$60.12/oz including royalties and levies, and operating cost estimates of US$2.23-US$2.55/t mined (average mining cost), US$5.03-US$5.13 for oxide, US$7.69-US$7.79/t for sulphide processed (processing) and US$2.10/t processed (general and administrative). Mineral Resources are reported at cut-off grades of 0.15 g/t Au for oxide and 0.19 g/t Au for sulphide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Stockpiles: Mineral Resources in stockpiled material are reported in the totals for the Fekola Mine, the Masbate Gold Project and the Otjikoto Mine and were prepared by mine site personnel at each operation. Ore stockpile balances are derived from mining truck movements to individual stockpiles or detailed surveys, with grade estimated from routine GC methods.

**MATERIAL PROPERTIES**

**Fekola Complex**

Certain portions of the following information are derived from and based on the technical report entitled "Fekola Gold Mine, Mali, NI 43-101 Technical Report" that has an effective date of December 31, 2019, and was prepared by Tom Garagan, P.Geo., Peter Montano, P.E., John Rajala, P.E., our Vice President, Metallurgy, and Ken Jones, P.E., our Director, Sustainability (the "**Fekola Report**"), and is based on the assumptions, qualifications and procedures set out therein. For a more detailed overview of the Fekola Mine, please refer to the Fekola Report, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Information that post-dates the Fekola Report is provided by B2Gold.

Unless the context otherwise requires, where used herein: "**Fekola Mine**" means the Médinandi Exploitation Licence (as defined below), which hosts the Fekola open pit, the Fekola underground deposit and the Cardinal Zone; "**Fekola Regional**" means the Anaconda Area, the Dandoko Permit and the Bakolobi Permit; and "**Fekola Complex**" means the Fekola Mine and Fekola Regional.

*Property Description, Location, and Access* 

The Fekola Mine is located in southwestern Mali on the border between Mali and Senegal, about 210 km south of Kayes and approximately 40 km south of the city of Kéniéba. The Fekola Mine is accessible by road from Dakar or by road or air from Bamako. From Bamako to Kéniéba, it is approximately 480 km along the Millennium Highway, then 40 km on unsealed roads to the mine site. The main access to the mine is by air. We constructed a gravel airstrip adjacent to the mine and operate regularly scheduled flights from Bamako to the mine site.

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Permit number 2014/0070 PM-RM (the "**Médinandi Exploitation Licence**"), which has an area of 75 km<sup>2</sup> was granted on February 13, 2014, and is valid to February 13, 2044, a 30-year term, which is renewable by successive periods of 10 years until the exhaustion of the Mineral Reserves. The Médinandi Exploitation Licence hosts the Fekola Mine and the Cardinal Zone.

The Médinandi Exploitation Licence was initially held in the name of Songhoi Resources SARL ("**Songhoi**"). In October 2014, we acquired a 90% interest in Songhoi through the acquisition of Papillon Resources Pty. Ltd. ("**Papillon**"), and in January 2015 we purchased the remaining 10% non-controlling interest in Songhoi held by Mani SARL.

Fekola S.A., our Malian exploitation company, was incorporated on March 17, 2016 and merged with Songhoi in December 2016 to become the holder of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence. As required under the 2012 Mining Code, we contributed a 10% free carried non-dilutable interest in Fekola S.A. to the State of Mali, and the State of Mali also had the option to purchase an additional 10% participating interest in Fekola S.A., which it exercised as described below. As a result, the State of Mali holds a 20% interest in Fekola S.A., and we hold the remaining 80% interest.

Subsequently we entered into a mining convention with the State of Mali in the form required under the 2012 Mining Code that relates to, among other things, the ownership, permitting, reclamation bond requirements, development, operation, and taxation applicable to the Fekola Mine (as amended, the "**Fekola Convention**"). In August 2017, we finalized certain additional agreements with the State of Mali including a shareholders agreement (the "**Fekola Shareholders Agreement**"), the share purchase agreement pursuant to which the State of Mali exercised its right to acquire its additional 10% ownership interest in Fekola S.A. (the "**Share Purchase Agreement**") and an amendment to the Fekola Convention to address and clarify certain issues under the 2012 Mining Code. The Fekola Convention governs the procedural and economic parameters under which we operate the Fekola Mine. In August 2017, the Fekola Shareholders Agreement and the Share Purchase Agreement were signed by the relevant Malian government ministers. In August 2018, the participation of the State of Mali in Fekola S.A. for a total of 20% was approved by the Malian Council of Ministers, through an ordinance and a decree of the Council of Ministers and signed by the President of Mali. In light of such approval, we transferred ownership of 20% of Fekola S.A. to the State of Mali. The first non-participating 10% of the State of Mali's ownership entitles it to an annual priority dividend equivalent to 10% of calendar net income of Fekola S.A. The second fully participating 10% of the State of Mali's interest entitles it to ordinary dividends payable on the same basis as any ordinary dividends declared and payable to us.

In September 2019, the 2019 Mining Code was enacted. The 2019 Mining Code expressly states that mining titles that are valid at the time the 2019 Mining Code came into force remain valid for their term and for the substance for which they have been issued. In addition, the mining conventions in force at the date of the 2019 Mining Code, including the Fekola Convention, remain valid for their term and benefit from the stabilization of their tax and customs regime provided under such conventions. As a result of the Fekola Convention, the tax regime applicable to the Fekola Mine is not changed as a result of the 2019 Mining Code.

The State of Mali owns all surface rights in the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone area, and no surface rights have been registered to a private entity. Land has been designated for exclusive surface use by the Fekola Mine through the establishment of "No-Go Zones". These areas are established by formal, regulatory decision according to Malian law. An initial "No-Go Zone" was established for the construction and operation of the Fekola Mine (the "**Médinandi No-Go Zone**"). The Médinandi No-Go Zone was expanded in 2021 to include land required for the mining of the Cardinal Zone.

In June 2019, we completed the relocation of the Fadougou village. While the village relocation was not a requirement in the construction permit, after extensive stakeholder engagement with the local population, we decided to proceed with relocation due to the near proximity of the village to the mine site. There are no expected future payments or liabilities associated with the completed relocation effort.

We hold six additional exploration licences in the Fekola area.

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The Anaconda Area, which is comprised of the Menankoto Permit and the Bantako Nord exploration permit (the "**Bantako Nord Permit**"), is located approximately 20 to 25 km to the north of the Fekola Mine, and hosts the Anaconda, Adder, Cobra, Cascabel, Mamba and Boomslang zones.

On February 2, 2022, we announced that our new Malian subsidiary had received the new Menankoto Permit, issued by the Government of Mali in compliance with the procedures and requirements set out under the 2019 Mining Code, which provides for an initial term of three years and is renewable for two additional three year periods. The Menankoto Permit is held by B2Gold Mali Resources SARL, our wholly-owned subsidiary. A Malian company had previously held a 5% interest in B2Gold Mali Resources SARL, however, in January 2023 we entered into a purchase agreement with the Malian company to acquire the remaining 5%, and as a result we now hold 100% of B2Gold Mali Resources SARL.

The Bantako Nord Permit is held by Dampan Ressources, our wholly-owned subsidiary. A Malian company, Dioula Ressources SARL, previously held a 10% interest; however, in February 2023 we entered into a purchase agreement with Dioula Ressources SARL to acquire the remaining 10%, and as a result we now hold 100% of Dampan Ressources. The Bantako Nord Permit has an area of 10 km<sup>2</sup> and was renewed in late 2021 under the 2019 Mining Code for a term of three years. The Bantako Nord Permit will be renewable for one additional three-year period.

The Bakolobi Permit has an area of 100 km<sup>2</sup> and is held by our wholly-owned subsidiary Malican Exploration SARL. It occupies the gap between the northern boundary of the Médinandi Exploitation Licence and the southern boundary of the Menankoto Permit. The Bakolobi Permit was issued by the Government of Mali in compliance with the procedures and requirements set out under the 2019 Mining Code, which provides for an initial term of three years and is renewable for two additional three-year periods.

The Kolomba exploration licence (62 km<sup>2</sup>) (the "**Kolomba Exploration Licence**") and the Batale exploration licence (35 km<sup>2</sup>) (the "**Batale Exploration Licence**") are located 22 km northeast of the Fekola Mine.

The Dandoko Permit (100 km<sup>2</sup>), which is located 25 km from the Fekola Mine and approximately 25 km from the Anaconda Area, is held by Africa Mining SARL, our wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in October 2022 in connection with the Oklo transaction. The Dandoko Permit was issued / renewed by the Government of Mali in compliance with the procedures and requirements set out under the applicable Mining Code. The Dandoko Permit was granted on August 10, 2017 for an initial three-year period, renewed for an additional three-year period as from August 10, 2020, and renewable for one additional three-year period.

Priority dividends are based on 10% of the Fekola Mine's annual net income each year and are accounted for as an income tax. Priority dividend payments are due and payable in the second quarter following the year in which the obligation was generated. In addition to the priority dividends payable annually to the State of Mali, the second 10% tranche of the State's interest in the Fekola Mine also attracts ordinary dividends for which the first distribution commenced in December 2020. Ordinary dividends are now expected to be declared at least annually and will be based on free cash flows generated from the Fekola Mine's operations after funding its capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Ordinary dividends will be allocated 8/9ths to our account and 1/9th to the State of Mali based on the Company's and the State's respective ordinary shareholdings. Ordinary dividend distributions are subject to a 10% withholding tax.

A 1.65% NSR royalty on production from the Fekola Mine is payable to a local Malian company.

The 2012 Mining Code introduced an ad valorem tax applicable to all substances, the taxable basis of which is the square-mine value of extracted substances, exported or not, minus intermediary fees and expenses. The tax rate is based on specified mining groups. Gold and other precious metals are levied at a 3% royalty rate. Value-added tax ("**VAT**") is also payable in Mali**.** The Industrial and Commercial Profits tax or company tax is 30%.

Under the 2012 Mining Code, for exploitation licence holders, there is a 15-year period from the start of production where the corporate income tax is reduced to 25%. Holders of an exploitation licence that produce, in one year, more than 10% of the expected quantity fixed in the annual production program approved by their shareholders' general assembly are liable for additional taxes. This consists of standard taxes and rights applying to operations and results relating to overproduction.

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In addition, a special tax on certain products (Impôt Spécial sur Certains Produits or "**ISCP**"), calculated on the basis of turnover exclusive of VAT, applies and is based on the specified mining group assignment. Under the Fekola Convention, the applicable ISCP rate is 3%. Fekola S.A. is also subject to a stamp duty of 0.6% of its revenue.

To the extent known, there are no other significant factors or risks that might affect access or title to, or the right or ability to perform work on, the Fekola Mine, including permitting and environmental liabilities which the Fekola Mine is subject to, that have not been discussed in this Annual Information Form.

*History*

A number of companies have completed exploration activities in the general Fekola area, including Société Nationale de Recherches et d'Exploitation des Ressources Minières de Mali, Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, the Guefest Company, Western African Gold and Exploration S.A., Randgold Resources Ltd., Central African Gold plc and Papillon.

The work programs included geological reconnaissance, interpretation of Landsat and aeromagnetic data, regional geological and regolith mapping, ground induced polarization ("**IP**") geophysical surveys, airborne magnetic and electromagnetic surveys, soil, rock, and termite geochemical sampling, trenching, auger, rotary air blast ("**RAB**"), air core ("**AC**"), reverse circulation ("**RC**") and core drilling, Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates and updates to those estimates, environmental studies to support environmental permit applications, geotechnical and hydrological surveys and water sampling, topographic surveys, metallurgical sampling, upgrading of access roads and the accommodation camp, and mining and technical studies. There are no historical estimates that are relevant to the current Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

Using assumptions and allowances in the 2004 Australasian JORC Code, Papillon completed a scoping-level study on the Fekola deposit in 2012, and a pre-feasibility study in 2013; both studies indicated positive project economics. We completed the Fekola feasibility study in 2015 (the "**2015 Feasibility Study**"), and subsequently commenced mine development activities.

Fekola Mine construction was successfully completed in late September 2017, and the mine achieved commercial production on November 30, 2017. The plant throughput was expanded from the 4 Mtpa envisaged in the 2015 Feasibility Study to a nameplate 5 Mtpa as constructed. In 2018, as a result of comminution studies, the throughput rate was expanded, with no plant modifications, to 5.5 Mtpa and the plant was confirmed to be able to process 6 Mtpa with no modifications to existing plant and equipment. The Expansion Study Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Fekola Mine completed in March 2019 indicated that a further plant expansion to 7.5 Mtpa would have positive economics. The plant expansion commenced in late 2019 and was commissioned several weeks ahead of schedule in September 2020.

Mineral Resources for the Cardinal Zone were initially reported as at December 31, 2020, with the additional exploration and close spaced drilling, the Mineral Resource estimate was updated in late 2021. Approximately 60,000 ounces of oxide mineralization from Cardinal Zone is scheduled to be delivered to the Fekola mill in 2023.

We discovered the Anaconda Area in 2014, announced an initial Mineral Resource estimate for the zone in 2017, and updated the Mineral Resource estimate in 2022. Saprolite production from the Bantako Nord Permit is expected to contribute approximately 18,000 ounces of production in 2023, pending receipt of all required permits and approvals.

There are known zones of artisanal mining activity within the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone areas, as well as the Anaconda Area.

Although Oklo had initially identified the smaller Disse and Diabarou prospects on the Dandoko Permit area, following a strategic review in 2016, Oklo undertook a systematic program of auger drilling over the entire licence area in 2017 that resulted in the discovery of the three main Seko anomalies (Seko 1, Seko 2 and Seko 3). Subsequent continuous programs of AC, RC and core drilling encountered significant structurally-controlled gold mineralisation within these zones. Oklo announced an initial JORC compliant Mineral Resource estimate on the Dandoko Permit in 2021. Following our acquisition of Oklo, we completed an updated Mineral Resource estimate on the Dandoko Permit in February 2023.

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*Geological Setting, Mineralization, and Deposit Types*

The Fekola deposit, Cardinal Zone and Anaconda Area are hosted in Birimian Supergroup rocks within the eastern portion of the Paleo-Proterozoic Kédougou-Kéniéba inlier, which covers eastern Senegal and western Mali. They are considered examples of orogenic-style gold deposits.

The Fekola deposit is hosted by a moderate to steeply west dipping, folded sequence of marine meta-sediments of the Kofi group. The deposit has been subjected to greenschist facies metamorphism. Gold mineralization is associated with fine-grained disseminated pyrite and local pyrite veinlets. The Fekola deposit, including the Fekola North Extension, has been outlined along strike for approximately 3.5 km, up to 200 m in width and extending, based on current drilling, to at least 600 m in depth. The greatest continuity is observed within a high-grade ("**HG**") shoot (>2 **g/t Au**) which plunges approximately 14° to the north-northwest in the south end of the Fekola deposit, flattening to about 5º around the Fekola North Extension area. The deposit remains open along strike and down plunge.

The Cardinal Zone is hosted in southwest-striking mudstones, siltstones, and diorite intrusions with bedding dipping 35-50°to the west. The host stratigraphy is intruded by late feldspar-porphyritic dykes. All rocks are metamorphosed to greenschist facies. Mineralization is hosted in a series of west-dipping, brittle-ductile shears that are moderately to strongly discordant to lithology contacts. A halo of pervasive silicification locally accompanies these veins within the mineralized portion of the shear zone. Gold is spatially associated with the quartz-carbonate veins and is strongly associated with the coarse grained pyrite (± pyrrhotite in mudstone host) in the wallrock to veins. Rare visible gold has been noted within the quartz-carbonate veins. Gold mineralization at the Cardinal Zone extends over 3.5 km along strike and up to 350 m vertically below surface, with the northern portion of the Cardinal Zone passing within 500 m of the Fekola resource pit. Mineralization is open at depth and along strike.

The Anaconda Area is hosted by both deeply weathered and unweathered Kofi group meta-sediments. Mineralized zones within saprolite and saprock can locally be traced into bedrock. Anaconda, Mamba, Boomslang and Cobra Zones have sulfide mineralization potential at depth. The Anaconda-Adder saprolite/saprock zone extends over 7,000 m along strike and up to 700 m wide at Anaconda and up to 275 m wide at Adder, with thickness ranging from 2 to >40 m thick, averaging 25 m true thickness. Saprolite/saprock mineralization at the Mamba Main and Mamba North zones extend 3,200 m along strike, up to 200 m wide and ranging from 20 to >120 m in thickness and averaging approximately 45 m true thickness.

The Seko, Koko, Disse and Diabarou deposits within the Dandoko Permit are examples of orogenic gold deposits. Mineralization is controlled by polyphase hydrothermal fluids that migrated along reactivated northeast-orientated shears. Dilation sites along either intersections with early north-northeast shears or along rheological contrasts control the high grade shoots. Gold is associated with albite, silica, sericite, ankerite-pyrite with minor tourmaline, chalcopyrite, and pyrite alteration assemblages within fresh rock. Gold mineralization at Seko 1 extends 1,400 m along strike, up to 65 m in width and extending based on current drilling up to 350 m in depth. Gold mineralization at Seko 2 extends 900 m along strike, up to 80 m in width and extending based on current drilling up to 330 m in depth. Gold mineralization at Seko 3 extends 1,460 m along strike, up to 60 m in width and extending based on current drilling up to 260 m in depth.

*Exploration*

Exploration activities include: a light detection and ranging survey; regolith and geological mapping; geochemical soil, termite mound, rock chip and grab sampling; ground geophysical surveys (IP, gradient, resistivity, pole-dipole, gravimetric); airborne geophysical surveys (aeromagnetic); and pitting and trenching.

Geochemical sampling was used as a first-pass tool to define areas of gold anomalism. Geophysical data have been used to develop the broad lithological and structural framework for the project area.

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In addition to the Fekola deposit and Anaconda Area, exploration activities undertaken to date have identified the following targets:

* The Anaconda, Mamba, Boomslang, and Cobra Zones have sulphide mineralization potential at depth under known saprolite-hosted zones;

* The Bantako Nord Permit hosts strike extensions of the Adder and Mamba structures;

* The Bakolobi Permit hosts the (southern) strike extension of the Cobra, Boomslang, and Anaconda South Zones. Potential exists for additional saprolite and sulphide mineralisation.

The Kolomba and Batale Exploration Licences are located 22 km northeast of the Fekola Mine. Geological mapping has identified numerous artisanal gold workings. Auger and limited AC drilling have identified mineralised saprolite zones requiring follow up exploration.

On the Dandoko Permit, exploration drilling is in progress along strike of the Seko 1, 2, and 3 deposits.

Our current and planned exploration activities are discussed under the heading "*Production, Development, and Exploration*" below*.*

*Drilling*

Drilling has been completed in support of exploration evaluations, Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, mine planning, geotechnical and hydrogeological evaluations, and infrastructure site sterilization (condemnation drilling).

Drilling includes auger, RAB, AC, RC, and core drilling methods. Drilling completed as of December 31, 2022 on the licences in Mali includes 2,954 auger drill holes (29,523 m), 1,166 RAB drill holes (24,064 m), 3,661 AC drill holes (150,904 m), 3,329 RC drill holes (405,058 m), 386 holes pre-collared with RC and completed with a core tail drill holes (122,820 m), and 779 core drill holes (230,426 m) for a total of 12,275 drill holes (962,795 m).

Drilling that supports the Fekola Mine Mineral Resource estimate was completed from February 2008 to August 2022. There is a total of 1,275 drill holes (285,534 m) including 307 core holes (104,589 m), 767 RC holes (102,561m), and 201 holes that are RC pre-collared and completed with core (78,384 m) used in the Mineral Resource estimate.

The exploration drill data cut-off for the Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal Zone was December 31, 2021 and the drill data cut-off date for RC drilled by the Fekola Mine was December 18, 2021. A total of 1,193 drill holes (130,794 m) were used in the estimate including 146 core holes (37,577 m), 415 exploration RC holes (49,988 m), 33 holes (10,074 m) that are pre-collared with RC and completed with core, and 599 RC holes (33,155 m) drilled by the Fekola Mine.

The drill data cut-off date of the Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda Area was January 11, 2022. Drilling includes 302 core drill holes (60,565 m), 1,435 RC holes (178,147 m) and 2,769 AC holes (120,524 m) for a total of 4,506 drill holes (359,236 m).

The drill data cut-off date of the Mineral Resource estimate for the Dandoko Permit was January 27, 2023. Drilling includes 42 core drill holes (5,426 m), 352 RC holes (41,269 m), 802 AC holes (58,115 m) and 102 RD holes (22,571 m) that are pre-collared with RC and completed with core, for a total of 1,298 drill holes (127,381 m).

Drill core is photographed, logged and recoveries are recorded. For RC and AC samples, moisture content and sample weight are recorded to ensure adherence to optimum drill recovery practices. Drill hole collar locations are surveyed using global positioning system ("**GPS**") instruments. Down-hole surveys are performed at regular down-hole intervals using Reflex instrumentation. Most of the drill holes at the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone are drilled at -50º to -55º to the east (N90 E) which intersects the main mineralized zone at a high angle. In general, true thicknesses are 70% to 80% of the sampled length. Anaconda Area drilling is mostly drilled at -60º (to the east) to -90º which intersects higher-grade mineralization at a high angle. In general, true thicknesses are 80-100% of the sampled length. In the Dandoko Permit, most of the drill holes at Seko 1 are drilled at -55° to -60° to the west and northwest, which intersects the main mineralized zone at high angles. Most of the drill holes are drilled at -55° to -60° towards the west or east at Seko 2 and Seko 3, respectively, which intersects the main mineralized zones at moderate to high angles. In general, true thicknesses of sampled length are 90-100% for Seko 1 and 60-75% for Seko 2 and Seko 3.

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Current and planned drilling is summarized under the heading "– *Production, Development, and Exploration*" below.

*Sampling, Analysis, and Data Verification*

RC and AC samples are collected at 1 m intervals in plastic bags using a cyclone, and split using a cone or riffle splitter and a three-tier split. Core is typically sampled on 1 m intervals with breaks at lithological contacts and alteration boundaries. Following cutting with a diamond saw, core samples are organized into shipments. The primary laboratory takes possession of the samples at site and transports them to Bamako for preparation and analysis.

The primary assay laboratories for exploration samples were SGS Laboratories in Bamako, Mali, and the Fekola Mine laboratory. Samples from RC drilling completed by the Fekola Mine geology department are assayed at the Fekola Mine laboratory. SGS Bamako is accredited by the South African National Accreditation System under ISO/IEC17025 for selected analytical techniques and is independent from B2Gold. The Fekola Mine laboratory is not independent and does not hold accreditations. The check laboratory for the Dandoko Permit was Bureau Veritas in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Bureau Veritas is accredited by the under ISO/IEC17025 for selected analytical techniques and is independent from B2Gold.

Samples are dried, crushed to 75% passing 2 millimetres ("**mm**"), and pulverized to 85% passing 75 micrometers ("**µm**"). Gold analysis consists of a 50 gram fire assay with an atomic absorption spectrometer ("**AAS**") and/or gravimetric finish, a method which is within industry norms.

Density determinations are performed by site personnel on dried whole core samples, using the water displacement method.

Quality assurance and quality control ("**QA/QC**") measures include regular insertion of certified reference standards, field duplicate and blank sample materials prior to submission of samples to the laboratory to monitor laboratory accuracy, precision, and sample sequencing. Data imported into the project database is subject to validation, which includes checks on surveys, collar coordinates, lithology data and assay data. The checks are appropriate and consistent with industry norms.

Sample security measures practiced include moving RC samples and core from the drill site to either the Fekola or Dandoko camp yards at the end of each drill shift, and tracking sample shipments using industry-standard procedures. We are of the opinion that the core storage is secure because the camps are remote, access is strictly controlled and a Company representative has always been present in the camps.

No material issues with the project database including sampling protocols, flowsheets, check analysis program or data storage have been identified to date from the checks performed. The project database is acceptable for use in Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimation and can be used to support mine planning.

*Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing* 

Metallurgical test work in support of plant design was completed as part of the 2015 Feasibility Study primarily by SGS Canada in Lakefield, Ontario ("**SGS Lakefield**"), with support from Jenike & Johanson, Metso, SGS Beckley, Dawson Metallurgical Laboratory, Process Research Ortech, and FLSmidth.

Test work comprised mineralogy, comminution, gravity concentration, grind/recovery, preg-robbing assessment, whole ore leach optimisation, whole ore cyanidation of variability samples at optimized leach conditions, bulk cyanidation, cyanide destruction, oxygen uptake, carbon modelling, slurry rheology, thickening and flocculation, and materials handling.

Based on analysis of results from the 2015 Feasibility Study, the following conclusions can be drawn from the metallurgical and comminution test work programs:

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* The Fekola deposit is classified as hard to very hard competency with above average grinding energy requirements and is moderate to highly abrasive. The ore is amenable to primary crushing followed by a semi-autogenous grind ("**SAG**") mill and ball mill grinding circuit with pebble crushing ("**SABC**").

* Fekola ore is predominantly free milling, not preg robbing and is amenable to gold extraction by conventional cyanidation.

* A gravity separation circuit is not warranted for the Fekola deposit. Instead, a carbon column adsorption circuit was included to recover dissolved gold leached in the grinding circuit to facilitate early recovery of gold, particularly during high gold head grade periods.

* The optimum leaching conditions identified are 24-hour cyanidation with 350 parts per million ("**ppm**") sodium cyanide ("**NaCN**"), initial lead nitrate addition of 100 g/t, pH 10.3-10.5, dissolved oxygen levels of approximately 15 ppm and a pulp density of 45% solids. The addition of lead nitrate and dissolved oxygen levels of 15 ppm is found to be beneficial in leach kinetics and overall recovery. Anticipated lime and cyanide addition rates are moderate.

* The ore typically yields good recoveries (87% to 97%). Test work results show a logarithmic relationship between the measured gold head grade and resulting gold extraction under optimised leach conditions at a grind size of 75 µm. A grind optimisation study was updated to evaluate the effect of grind size on project economics. The evaluation compared gold revenue against operating and capital expenditure for the grind sizes considered. A grind size (P80) of 75 µm is considered to be the economic optimum for the Fekola Mine.

* Based on the absence of any preg robbing characteristics and very good adsorption properties, a whole ore leach/carbon-in-pulp ("**CIP**") circuit has been selected for the Fekola process flowsheet. There were no deleterious elements in any of the Fekola samples evaluated in the metallurgical test program which negatively affect gold recovery.

* The cyanidation tailings responded well to cyanide destruction treatment using the SO<sub>2</sub>/air process.

In 2018, similar test work to that conducted for the 2015 Feasibility Study was completed on selected Fekola North Extension drill core samples at SGS Lakefield. Fekola North Extension test work showed the existing Fekola comminution and leaching circuits are suitable for the Fekola North Extension area mineralization.

Based on the metallurgical test work, at a gold head grade of 2.50 g/t Au, the estimated gold extraction for the Fekola deposit is 93.7%. After predicting the gold residue grade for a gold head grade of 2.50 g/t Au, the estimated gold extraction is 93.6% for the Fekola North Extension material.

SGS Lakefield performed leach optimization and recovery test work on mineralization from the Anaconda Area. These tests indicate an average gold recovery of 95.3% can be achieved using conventional leach/CIP technology. SO<sub>2</sub>/air cyanide destruction was also evaluated in the Anaconda metallurgical test program. The cyanide destruction product would be thickened in a similar manner to that used at the Fekola Mine prior to disposal in a lined storage impoundment.

In August 2018, three composite samples from the Anaconda Area, totaling about 450 kilograms ("**kg**") each, were collected from RC sample splitter rejects for agglomeration testing at McClelland Laboratories, Nevada, USA ("**McClelland**"). The test work at McClelland showed that very high cement additions, in the range of 15-20 kg per tonne ("**kg/t**"), were required for optimum agglomeration in two of the three samples. Agglomerated column testing on a master composite prepared from the original three composites produced a gold recovery of 92.2% after a 62-day leach/rinse cycle. Results of additional testing on the Anaconda saprolite composite samples at SGS Lakefield in 2019 indicated gold recoveries of approximately 90% to 96% were achievable using conventional carbon-in-leach ("CIL") processing and a 12-hour residence time.

In 2020, three master composites and five variability samples from the Cardinal deposit were submitted to SGS Lakefield for metallurgical testing confirming the samples were amenable to the Fekola plant operating conditions. The average gold extraction under these conditions was approximately 93%. The average cyanide and lime consumptions were 0.50 kg/t NaCN and 0.89 kg/t calcium oxide. The results were in line with previous test work and plant results.

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Early-stage 24-hour bottle roll cyanidation tests were performed by Bureau Veritas, Ivory Coast, on behalf of Oklo, on samples from Seko 1, 2 and 3 in 2018. Gold recoveries averaged 98.2% in oxide mineralization. Initial gravity separation, bond abrasion and mill work indices, leach kinetics, basic grind size variability, and initial flotation test work was completed by ALS Metallurgy in Perth, Australia, on three composite samples collected from Seko 2 in 2020. Cyanide leach gold recoveries were approximately 94% for oxide. Ball mill work indices from the 2020 preliminary test program ranged from 10.2-16.0 kilowatt hours per tonne, which is comparable to other gold operations in the region. Abrasion indices were moderate. Preliminary low total and organic carbon results indicated that preg-robbing should not be an issue in the oxide zone mineralisation. We completed a drill program to provide samples for a metallurgical test work program in late 2022. Test work is currently underway at SGS Lakefield.

There are no known deleterious elements that incur penalties in the doré. There are also no known elements in the material to be treated that may cause plant processing issues.

*Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates*

(a) Mineral Resources

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Fekola Deposit

The Mineral Resource estimate for the Fekola Mine was built using implicitly modeled mineralization domains set at three nominal grade thresholds. The overall interpretation and dimensions of the mineralization domains were controlled by the lithology model, regional folding, faulting, and shear zones. Assays were capped by mineralization and regolith domains (fresh rock or saprolite) prior to compositing to 2 m downhole intervals. Average density by mineralization domain, overburden type and weathering domain were used for tonnage estimates.

Regolith surfaces for base of overburden and base of saprolite (includes laterite and saprock) were also modeled. Most (>99%) of the Mineral Resource is hosted in fresh rock.

Gold grades were estimated using ordinary kriging ("**OK**") with hard boundaries for each mineralization domain. Block grade estimates were validated by visual comparison to composite grades, comparison of global block statistics to the nearest-neighbour ("**NN**") model, swath plots to check for local bias, and reconciliation to GC models.

Indicated Mineral Resource classification is supported by an approximate drill spacing of 55 x 55 m and Inferred Mineral Resource classification is supported by an approximate drill spacing of 100 x 100 m. Stockpiles are classified as Indicated Mineral Resources.

Mineral Resources are confined within pit shells that used a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for the Fekola Mine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Cardinal Zone

Lithology in the Cardinal Zone area is dominantly interbedded mudstones, siltstones, and diorite intrusions, with bedding dipping 35-50° to the west. Shear zones associated with mineralization at the main Cardinal deposit trend north-northeast, dipping moderately to the west; shear zones associated with FMZ structures trend north-northeast, with most dipping steeply to the west. Three-dimensional mineralization domain models used to control gold grade estimates, are supported by pyrite content, alteration, stratigraphy, and shear zone structures. There are 23 mineralization domains modeled. Laterite, saprolite and saprock surfaces were also modeled.

Assays were capped by mineralization domain, or groups of domains with capping levels ranging from 3 g/t to 30 g/t Au. Capping was applied prior to compositing to 2 m lengths. Gold grades were estimated into the block model using OK with searches dynamically controlled along mineralization zone directions.

More than 10,000 bulk density measurements using the water-displacement method on air-dried core samples were used to assign density in the Cardinal Zone area. Density was assigned to the block model based on averages by mineralization domain and regolith.

Nominal targeted drill hole spacing for Indicated Mineral Resources is 40 x 40 m, and 80 x 80 m for Inferred Mineral Resources.

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The block model estimates were validated by visual comparison to composite grades, comparison of global block statistics to declustered composites, swath plots by domain and comparison to change of support distributions.

Mineral Resources are confined within pit shells that used a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au for oxide (saprolite and saprock) and 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Anaconda Area

The Mineral Resource estimate is based on mineralization and weathering domains modeled in three-dimensions with mineralization domains used to control estimation of gold grades. Laterite, saprolite and saprock were modeled using logged weathering and lithology codes. Mineralization within the weathered profile is interpreted as an extension to underlying sulphide mineralization. The main controls on sulphide mineralization are west-dipping shear zones with an underlying lithological and alteration component.

Assays were capped by mineralization domain, then composited to 2 m. Grades were estimated into the block models using OK with searches dynamically controlled along main mineralization zone directions. Density was assigned to the block model based on 14,255 water immersion bulk density tests and averaged and assigned by weathering domain.

Indicated Mineral Resources within saprolite and saprock material is nominally 40 x 40 m with an added criterion requiring an RC or diamond drill hole within 80 x 80 m to provide higher confidence in defining regolith boundaries. Inferred mineral resources are defined by an 80 x 80 m drill spacing in sulphide material.

The block model estimates were validated by visual comparison to composite grades, comparison of global block statistics to declustered composite distributions and swath plots by domain.

Mineral Resources are confined within pit shells that used a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Anaconda Area Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au for oxide and 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Dandoko Permit

The Mineral Resource estimate is based on mineralization and weathering domains modeled in three-dimensions with mineralization domains used to control estimation of gold grades. Laterite, upper and lower saprolites and saprock were modeled using logged weathering and lithology codes. Mineralization within the weathered profile is interpreted as an extension to underlying sulphide mineralization. Shallow dipping non-mineralized dolerite sills (dikes) were modelled that cross cut mineralization.

Assays were capped by mineralization domain, then composited to 2 m. Grades were estimated into the block models using inverse distance interpolation to the second power ("**ID2**") with searches dynamically controlled along main mineralization zone directions. Density was assigned to the block model based on averages by weathering domain.

The block model estimates were validated by visual comparison to composite grades, comparison of global block statistics to declustered composites and swath plots by domain.

Nominal targeted drill hole spacing for Indicated Mineral Resources is 20 x 40 m, and 80 x 80 m for Inferred Mineral Resources.

Mineral Resources are confined within pit shells that used a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Dandoko Permit Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.3-0.35 g/t Au for oxide and a 0.45 g/t Au cut-off grade for sulphide.

(b) Mineral Resource Statements

Mineral Resource estimates for the Fekola deposit, Cardinal Zone, the Anaconda Area and the Dandoko Permit are reported from our Mineral Resource models within economically constrained pit shells. The Mineral Resource estimates for the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone account for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022 and have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda Area was prepared in early 2022 and has an effective date of January 11, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Dandoko Permit has an effective date of February 17, 2023.

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Factors that may affect the Mineral Resource estimates include changes to or in: metal price assumptions; assumptions used to generate the gold grade cut-off grade; local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity of mineralized zones; geological and mineralization shape and geological and grade continuity assumptions; density and domain assignments; geotechnical, mining and metallurgical recovery assumptions; the input and design parameter assumptions that pertain to the conceptual pit constraining the estimates; and our assumptions as to the continued ability to access the site, retain mineral and surface rights titles, and maintain the social license to operate.

**Fekola Complex Indicated Mineral Resources Statement**

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|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Region** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade<br>(g/t)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces<br>(x1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable<br>(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;84060 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3980 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Stockpile | &nbsp;&nbsp;15440 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;420 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cardinal Zone | &nbsp;&nbsp;7510 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;410 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Mine** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Sub-Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**107020** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.40** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**4810** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**80** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3850** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional | &nbsp;&nbsp;Anaconda Area | &nbsp;&nbsp;32400 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1130 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional | &nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko | &nbsp;&nbsp;8190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp;390 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Regional** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Sub-Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**40580** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.17** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1520** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**90** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1370** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**147600** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.33** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**6330** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**5220** |

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**Fekola Complex Inferred Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Region** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade<br>(g/t)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces<br>(x1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable<br>(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained** <br>**Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;6800 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;200 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cardinal Zone | &nbsp;&nbsp;13720 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;550 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;440 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Mine** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Sub-Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**20520** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.15** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**760** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**80** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**610** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional | &nbsp;&nbsp;Anaconda Area | &nbsp;&nbsp;63680 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2060 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional | &nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko | &nbsp;&nbsp;1300 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Fekola Regional** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Sub-Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**64980** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.11** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2320** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**90** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2090** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**85510** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.12** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3070** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2690** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Resources at the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. For the Anaconda Area: Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and an 90% attributable basis for the Menankoto Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date). Mineral Resources are reported on an 90% attributable basis for the Bantako Nord Permit. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Mineral Resources for the Dandoko Permit are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. The Mineral Resource estimates for the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone account for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022 and have an effective date of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda Area was prepared in early 2022 and has an effective date of January 11, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Dandoko Permit has an effective date of February 17, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The Mineral Resource estimates for the Fekola Mine, Cardinal Zone, Anaconda Area and Dandoko Permit assume an open pit mining method.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. For the Fekola Mine, a gold price of $1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.13/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.57/t mined based on a sinking rate of $0.03/10m at 0 RL) plus US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$13.91/t processed, and site general costs of US$5.41/t processed were used for pit shell generation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. For the Cardinal Zone, a gold price of $1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating cost estimates of US$2.06-US$2.57/t mined (mining) plus a sinking rate of US$0.03 per 10 m depth, and US$0.21/t mined (general and administrative), US$9.60-US$13.91/t processed (processing), US$0.50/t processed (haulage), and US$5.41/t processed (general and administrative) were used for pit shell generation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. For the Anaconda Area, a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$0.97-US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth, US$8.37-US$13.11/t processed (processing), US$3.50/t processed (haulage), and US$2.33/t processed (general and administrative) were used for pit shell generation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. For the Dandoko Permit, a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$151.00/oz including royalties, and operating costs of US$1.25-US$2.00/t mined (mining at surface) plus a sinking rate of US$0.035 per 10 m depth and US$0.45/t mined (general and administrative), US$8.61-US$15.02/t processed (processing), US$5.00/t processed (haulage), and US$1.67/t processed (general and administrative). \

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for the Fekola Mine, at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide for the Cardinal Zone, at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au for oxide and a cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au for sulphide for the Anaconda Area, and a 0.3-0.35 g/t Au cut-off grade for oxide and a 0.45 g/t Au cut-off grade for sulphide for the Dandoko Permit.

(c) Mineral Reserves

Indicated Mineral Resources at the Fekola Mine were converted to Probable Mineral Reserves based on the November 2019 resource model, Indicated Mineral Resources at the Cardinal Zone were converted to Probable Mineral Reserves based on the December 2021 resource model, and Indicated Mineral Resources at the Bantako Nord Permit were converted to Probable Mineral Reserves based on the February 2022 resource model with consideration of the following Modifying Factors.

The mining cost estimates include GC drilling and sampling costs to achieve sufficient data resolution for the delineation of the ore outlines. The owner mining cost estimates were derived from the initial mining equipment productivity and cost estimates, then adjusted based on actual Fekola Mine operating costs and longer-term cost data for similar B2Gold projects.

The ultimate pit and internal phase designs are based on the optimum shells and are constrained by geotechnical parameters, minimum mining widths, and other operational parameters. Mineral Reserves include stockpiled ore as accounted for by mine staff and are based on GC estimations and surveyed stockpile volumes.

The Mineral Reserve estimates for the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone account for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022, and costs based on the 2022 LoM plan and 2023 budgeted costs. The Mineral Reserve estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022 and has been modified from the Indicated Mineral Resources. No Proven Mineral Reserves have been reported.

Factors that may affect the Mineral Reserve estimates include changes to: gold price, pit slope and geotechnical, hydrogeological and pit dewatering assumptions; inputs to capital and operating cost estimates; operating cost assumptions used in the constraining pit shell; pit designs from those currently envisaged; modifying factor assumptions, including environmental, permitting and social licence to operate; and stockpiling assumptions as to the amount and grade of stockpile material.

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**Fekola Complex Probable Mineral Reserves Statement**

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|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Region** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold<br>Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold<br>Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;43910 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cardinal Zone | &nbsp;&nbsp;1390 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fekola Mine** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Sub-Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**45300** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.90** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2760** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2200** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fekola Regional** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bantako Nord Permit | &nbsp;&nbsp;1430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Stockpiles | &nbsp;&nbsp;10000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.99 | &nbsp;&nbsp;320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fekola Complex** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**56730** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.74** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3170** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2550** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Reserves have been classified using the CIM Standards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Reserves for the Médinandi Exploitation Licence (which hosts the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone) are reported on a 100% project and an 80% attributable basis, the remaining 20% interest is held by the State of Mali. Mineral Reserves for the Bantako Nord Permit are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by the State of Mali. Under the applicable Malian mining legislation, the State of Mali has a 10% free-carried interest with an option to acquire an additional 10% participating interest (which option has not been exercised to date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the reserve estimate is Peter Montano, P.E., our Vice President, Projects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Mineral Reserves for the Fekola Mine are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, average mining cost of US$2.95/t mined, average processing cost of US$15.58/t processed, and site general costs of US$7.22/t processed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Mineral Reserves for the Cardinal Zone are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$126.38/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs ranging from US$10.84/t processed for saprolite to US$15.58/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$0.44/t processed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Mineral Reserves for the Bantako Nord Permit are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 94%, selling costs of US$139.13/oz including royalties, mining costs ranging from US$1.90/t mined for saprolite to US$2.40 for fresh rock, processing costs (including haulage to Fekola) ranging from US$11.87/t processed for saprolite to US$16.61/t processed for fresh rock, and site general costs of US$1.75/t processed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Reserve model dilution and ore loss was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.65 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 0.3% increase in tonnes, a 1.3% reduction in grade, and 1.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Cardinal Zone was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.40g/t cut-off grade there is a 26% increase in tonnes, a -24% reduction in grade, and 5.0% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model. Reserve model dilution and ore loss for the Bantako Nord Permit was applied to whole block resource model using 1 m edge dilution to the grade domain contacts such that at a 0.65 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 1.7% increase in tonnes, a 6.1% reduction in grade, and 4.2% reduction in ounces when compared to the subcell model.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Mineral Reserves are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.65 g/t Au.

*Mining Operations*

The Fekola Mine is a conventional open pit owner-operated mine and plant. Higher-grade material is sent to the plant and lower-grade material is stockpiled which will be processed later in the mine life. The project plan assumes seven years of mining and nine years of processing, including 2023. The ultimate pit is planned for development in a sequence of nine pit phases. The ultimate pit will be approximately 2.7 km long, 1.0 km wide and 430 m deep, with an overall strip ratio (waste to ore) of 9 to 1. Overall pit slopes vary by geotechnical domain, between 22-34º in saprolite and transition zones near surface, and between 41-47º in fresh rock.

The Cardinal Zone is a conventional open pit operation located within 500 m of the Fekola open pit. Long term planning studies of the Cardinal Zone are ongoing. Preliminary studies indicate the potential to add approximately 60,000 ounces per year over the next six to eight years, providing an ore supplement to the Fekola mill, based on existing Mineral Resources. Operating and design practices at the Cardinal Zone are expected to be similar to the Fekola Mine. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The Cardinal Zone as currently defined is approximately 3.5 km long, and 0.6 km wide, and the current Mineral Reserve estimate is contained within a single small pit, approximately 900 m long and 300 m wide.

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Production from the Bantako Nord Permit is expected to be a conventional open pit operation located approximately 20 km north of the Fekola mill. Long term planning studies of the Fekola Regional permits, including the Bantako Nord Permit and Menankoto Permit, are ongoing. Operating and design practices from the Fekola Regional permits is expected to be similar to the Fekola Mine. Preliminary studies indicate the potential to produce 80,000 to 100,000 ounces per year over the next six to eight years, hauled to and processed at the Fekola mill, based on existing Mineral Resources. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

The base case mine production schedule includes combined Fekola Mine, Cardinal Zone, and Anaconda Area mining up to a combined capacity of 115 Mtpa, tapering down as the pre-stripping of the last pit stages is completed. The Bakalobi Permit and Dandoko Permit are not currently included in our base case production schedules. HG, medium-grade and low-grade ("**LG**") ore from the pits will be blended throughout the mine life, with high- and medium-grade ore being prioritized to increase produced ounces and project value. The processed grade over the last years of the mine life is slightly lower than the mined grade due to blending with the LG stockpiles. Our base case mine life estimate is based on the current Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone Mineral Reserves, with the addition of Cardinal Zone Mineral Resources and Anaconda Area Mineral Resources. Cardinal Zone Mineral Resources in the base case plan include up to 140,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and up to 140,000 ounces of Inferred Mineral Resources. Anaconda Area Mineral Resources in the base case plan include up to 420,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and up to 310,000 ounces of Inferred Mineral Resources Mining and processing these non-Reserve sources is contingent upon economic viability demonstrated at the time of mining and processing. The mine life estimate, to the extent that it includes Inferred Mineral Resources, is preliminary in nature, as it includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that such estimate will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. We conduct ongoing exploration and drilling with the objective of identifying new Mineral Resources and converting Mineral Resources into additional Mineral Reserves. If and to the extent that we are successful in identifying new Mineral Reserves, our mine life estimate may be updated.

Mining operations are scheduled to work 365 days a year with reduced productivity during the rainy season, although it is assumed that mining operations will take place under wet conditions with borehole and in-pit de-watering programs in place. The equipment fleet is conventional for the industry (90 t and 180 t capacity rigid haul trucks and 150 t, 180 t, and 400 t class excavators) and provides relative flexibility as up to three pit stages will be mined simultaneously to mine waste and ore at different levels. Ore is transported from open pits to the run-of-mine ("**ROM**") pad for direct tipping or stockpiling.

There are three waste rock storage facilities ("**WRSF**") at the Fekola Mine, two located to the west and east of the open pit, and one located to the northwest of the Fekola pit, north of the existing tailings storage facility ("**TSF**"). Suitable mine waste is used for raises on the TSF which is located to the northeast of the pit. Construction of a second TSF will commence in 2023. Location considerations for WRSF and the TSFs were based on minimising haulage costs, sustainability impacts, surface water drainage, and area availability. An overall slope angle of 18° was used in the design of the WRSF faces, with 30 m berms located at 15 m vertical intervals.

*Processing and Recovery Operations*

Design assumptions were based on the metallurgical test work described under "*Fekola Mine - Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing*" above.

The optimum leaching conditions identified were 24-hour cyanidation with 350 ppm NaCN, initial lead nitrate addition of 100 g/t, pH 10.3-10.5, dissolved oxygen levels of approximately 15 ppm and a pulp density of 45% solids (weight by weight). The addition of lead nitrate and dissolved oxygen levels of 15 ppm was found to be beneficial in leach kinetics and overall recovery.

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The mill uses a conventional flowsheet, consisting of: single-stage primary crushing; a SABC grinding circuit; leach feed thickening with thickener overflow treated through a carbon in column circuit; leaching followed by CIP adsorption; elution and gold recovery to doré; and cyanide destruction, tailings thickening and disposal circuits. The primary gyratory crusher and SABC grinding circuit include a ball mill in closed circuit with cyclones to achieve the final product size. The cyclone overflow stream flows by gravity to three linear trash screens operating in parallel ahead of a leach thickener. NaCN and lead nitrate are added to the SAG mill feed to start the gold leaching process. The leach thickener overflow solution is pumped to carbon columns to recover gold already dissolved in the grinding circuit. The thickened slurry is pumped to a leach circuit and then additional NaCN along with lead nitrate and oxygen are added for further gold leaching. A CIP circuit will adsorb dissolved gold onto activated carbon. A pressure Zadra elution circuit is used to recover gold from loaded carbon to produce doré. A cyanide destruction circuit using SO<sub>2</sub> and air reduces the weak acid dissociable cyanide level in the tailings stream to an environmentally acceptable level. The tailings stream is thickened to recover water before being pumped to the TSF. Key consumables include reagents, water, and air services.

The LoM plans are based on a nominal plant throughput rate of 7.5 Mtpa, which can support a planned throughput rate of 9.0 Mtpa, including saprolite processing, and up to 9.2 Mtpa with detailed planning and optimization. For 2022, mill throughput capacity was 9.38 Mtpa.

No market studies are currently relevant as the Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone mine are operating and producing a readily saleable commodity in the form of doré. Doré produced is exported to Metalor Refining in Switzerland.

*Infrastructure, Permitting, and Compliance Activities*

Infrastructure constructed on site includes the process plant, TSF, accommodation camp, roads, airstrip, mine services area, open pit, ore stockpiles and WRSFs.

Power supply to the site is from a combination heavy fuel oil ("**HFO**") and diesel-fueled power station that is located adjacent to the process plant. The power station has a total installed power capacity of 64 MW, sufficient to handle the plant expansion which has an estimated power demand of approximately 40 MW. In July 2021, the Fekola Solar Plant reached full production capacity. The Fekola Solar Plant reduced processing costs by 10% in 2022. In January 2023, B2Gold announced an expansion of the solar plant by an additional 22 MW, commencing construction in the third quarter of 2023, with the expanded plant planned to be in operation by the third quarter of 2024.

The TSF is located to the north of the process plant and pit, and adjacent to the eastern WRSF. As designed, the TSF will store a total of 58-62 million tonnes ("**Mt**") of tailings, depending on final achievable tailings densities. The final stage 4 raise has been completed, and construction of a second TSF with initial capacity of 55 Mt and ultimate capacity of up to 125 Mt commenced in the fourth quarter of 2022. In addition to the Mineral Reserves of 57.0 Mt, the mine plan may require additional storage if non-Reserve stockpile materials are processed in the future. Such non-Reserve stockpiles, currently classified as Indicated Mineral Resources but not converted to Mineral Reserves, may be fed to the process plant if supported by gold price and costs at the time of processing. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

The Fekola pit footprint is in an existing natural drainage course, with an upstream catchment of 9 km<sup>2</sup>, which is diverted around the pit. Water for the Fekola Mine is sourced from pit groundwater, surface water (direct precipitation and rainfall runoff) storage, dedicated bore holes for potable water use at both the process plant and the accommodation camp, and water pumps at the Falémé River in the event that site water quantity or quality requirements are not met as anticipated by the pit dewatering bore holes and surface water (direct precipitation and run-off) storage.

An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("**ESIA**") was completed for the Fekola Mine in 2013 and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation on April 29, 2013 (the "**2013 ESIA**"). As part of the 2013 ESIA update, a detailed assessment of potential environmental and social impacts from the development of the Fekola Mine was conducted. Following the implementation of proposed mitigation measures and under normal operating conditions, identified potential impacts are not estimated to cause significant long-term, adverse impacts on receptors or the receiving environment. Subsequent to the completion of the 2015 Feasibility Study, the 2013 ESIA was updated to fill gaps identified in the previous 2013 ESIA, to reflect improvements and modifications to the Fekola Mine design and to align the assessment with international standards (the "**2015 ESIA Update**"). The 2015 ESIA Update was submitted to regulators in early 2019 and approval of the 2015 ESIA Update was received in November 2019. The 2015 ESIA Update now serves as the documentation of record for the Fekola Mine.

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An update to the Malian Feasibility Study and a subsequent related Rehabilitation and Mine Closure Plan were submitted to the Direction Nationale de la Géologie et des Mines ("**DNGM**") in early 2022. The updated Malian Feasibility Study reflected the up to date mine plans and mineral reserves (including the Cardinal Zone) for the Fekola Mine. The Rehabilitation and Mine Closure Plan was approved on October 18, 2022. A formal acknowledgement letter of the updated Malian Feasibility Study was received from the DNGM on November 25, 2022.

In 2022, the Fekola Mine submitted an Environmental and Social Notice to develop an underground down ramp to facilitate exploration drilling. The approval of the Environmental and Social Notice was received from the Direction Nationale de l'Assainissement du Contrôle des Pollutions et des Nuisances on November 7, 2022. We currently have all required approvals and permits to operate the Fekola Mine.

Closure and reclamation costs are estimated and updated annually. Closure and reclamation costs as at the end of 2022 were estimated at US$46.3 million on an undiscounted basis. In this regard, we have entered into an escrow agreement with the Malian Government pursuant to which an escrow account is being funded by Fekola S.A. on a unit of production basis to be used for reclamation and closure purposes of the Fekola Mine. Under the terms of the agreement, the funds will be released from escrow from time to time for Fekola Mine rehabilitation and closure purposes, in accordance with the Fekola Convention and the mine closure plan.

*Capital and Operating Costs* 

<u>Capital Costs</u>

Capital costs are based on operational experience, feasibility study results, and LoM projections. The table below presents the 2023 budgeted costs and estimated costs for the LoM, excluding 2023

**Capital Cost Estimate**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget** <br>**(US$ million)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost** <br>**excluding 2023**<br>**(US$ million)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Site General and Infrastructure | &nbsp;&nbsp;67.7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;32.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mining and Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;142.9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;422.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land Purchase and TSF Related | &nbsp;&nbsp;35.4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;79.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closure and Rehabilitation | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;44.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**248.1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**579** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The projected LoM for the Fekola Mine is approximately seven years of mining and nine years of processing, including 2023.

Capital cost estimates include mining fleet replacement, major rebuilds TSF construction, and development of roads and infrastructure for the Anaconda Area. Deferred stripping costs are excluded from capital cost estimates.

<u>Operating Costs</u>

Budgeted 2023 and estimated LoM operating costs, excluding 2023, are provided in the table below.

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**Operating Cost Forecast**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Units** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget**<br>**(US$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost**<br>**excluding 2023**<br>**(US$)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mining | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t mined | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;14.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;14.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Site General | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;8.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;9.37 |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The projected LoM for the Fekola Mine is approximately seven years of mining and nine years of processing, including 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. LoM mining costs include open pit mining at the Fekola Mine, Cardinal Zone, and Anaconda Area, as well as underground mining at the Fekola Mine.

Operating costs include all mining, processing and general and administration costs including pre-stripping.

The cost estimates are based on our current budget and LoM plans for the Fekola Mine, using the assumptions listed above. Costs in subsequent years may vary significantly from the 2023 budget and LoM cost estimates as a result of current or future year non-recurring expenditures, changes to input cost and exchange rates, and changes to our current operations and/or production plans. Our current LoM plan is based on existing Mineral Reserves. We conduct ongoing exploration and analysis at our operating mines to improve project value, which may change the capital and operating costs in the future.

*Production, Development, and Exploration*

In 2022, the Fekola Mine produced 598,661 ounces of gold, within its guidance range of between 570,000 and 600,000 ounces. The Fekola Mine has produced 2.8 million ounces ("**Moz**") of gold since mining started in September 2017.

Mill throughput for 2022 was 9.38 Mt at an average gold grade of 2.14 g/t Au with an average gold recovery of 92.9%, as compared to mill throughput in 2021 of 9.14 Mt at an average grade of 2.05 g/t Au, with an average recovery of 94.2%. Throughout 2022, Fekola's processing facilities continued to significantly outperform (following the successful completion of the Fekola mill expansion in September 2020) resulting in record annual throughput of 9.38 Mt for 2022 and recorded quarterly throughput of 2.47 Mt in the fourth quarter of 2021. The higher than budgeted mill throughput for 2022 was due to favourable ore fragmentation and hardness, as well as optimization of the grinding circuit. Fekola's annualized throughput rate is expected to average approximately 9.0 Mtpa (over the long-term), based on an ore blend including fresh rock and oxide material (saprolite).

Based on the updated Anaconda Area Mineral Resource estimate and our preliminary planning, we have demonstrated that the Anaconda Area (Bantako Nord Permit and Menankoto Permit) could provide selective higher grade saprolite material (average grade of 2.2 g/t gold) to be trucked approximately 20 kilometres and fed into the Fekola mill at a rate of up to 1.5 Mtpa. Trucking of selective higher grade saprolite material from the Anaconda Area to the Fekola mill will increase the ore processed and has the potential to generate approximately 80,000 to 100,000 ounces of initial gold production per year from Fekola Regional annual production (Fekola Regional Phase I). Initial saprolite production is expected to commence from the Bantako Nord Permit in the third quarter of 2023 and is expected to contribute approximately 18,000 ounces of gold in 2023 with Fekola Regional production levels continuing to ramp-up through 2024.

In 2022, we invested $26 million for the development of Fekola Regional (Anaconda Area) saprolite mining including road construction, mine infrastructure, and mining equipment. The construction mobile equipment fleet is now in operation, and we broke ground on roads and mining infrastructure construction in the fourth quarter of 2022. Engineering and procurement of the mine workshop and mobile equipment is on schedule to support saprolite production from the Bantako Nord Permit area as early as the third quarter of 2023. Production from the Bantako Nord Permit is contingent upon receipt of all necessary permits. We continue to focus on optimizing long-term Fekola Complex project value from all of the various oxide and sulphide material sources including the Fekola pit, the Fekola underground, the Cardinal Zone, and the Bantako Nord, Menankoto, Dandoko and Bakolobi Permits.

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Preliminary results of a Fekola Complex optimization study, coupled with 2022 exploration drilling results, indicate that there is a significant opportunity to increase gold production and resource utilization with the addition of oxide processing capacity. We have therefore commenced a study of a Fekola Regional stand-alone mill and oxide processing facilities (expected to be located on the Anaconda Area). Construction of a stand-alone oxide mill will be Phase II of the Fekola Regional Development Plan. The engineering study will be based on processing at least 4 Mtpa of saprolite and transitional (oxide) resources, with an option to add fresh rock (sulphide) capabilities in the future. Results of this study are expected in the second quarter of 2023. Conceptual analysis indicates that the combined Fekola and Fekola Regional processing facilities could have the potential to produce more than 800,000 ounces of gold per year from the Fekola Complex commencing as early as 2026, subject to delineation of additional mineral resources and development, completion of feasibility studies, and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and permits. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The conceptual analysis, to the extent that it includes Inferred Mineral Resources, is preliminary in nature, as it includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that such estimate will be realized.

For 2023, the Fekola Mine is budgeted to process a total of 9 Mt of ore, at an average grade of 2.20 g/t Au and process gold recovery of 93.4%. Ore is scheduled to be mined from Phase 7 of the Fekola Mine pit and the Cardinal Zone, together with existing stockpiles. Fekola mill production guidance is between 580,000 and 610,000 ounces of gold. Ore will continue to be mined from the Fekola and Cardinal pits and initial saprolite production will commence from the Bantako Nord Permit in the Fekola Regional area starting in the third quarter of 2023. Saprolite production from the Bantako Nord Permit is expected to contribute approximately 18,000 ounces of gold in 2023 with production levels continuing to ramp-up through 2024.

Capital expenditures in 2023 at Fekola are expected to total approximately $352 million, of which approximately $214 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $138 million is classified as growth capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include, amongst other items: $101 million for capitalized stripping; $51 million for new and replacement Fekola mining equipment, including capitalized rebuilds; and $35 million for construction of a new TSF. Growth capital expenditures are anticipated to include: $63 million to develop and equip the Anaconda Area and Dandoko Permit; $54 million for underground mine development; the commencement of Fekola underground production anticipated to commence in the second half of 2025; and $16 million for haul road construction to the Anaconda Area and Dandoko Permit.

Drilling in the Fekola Mine area during 2022 was focused on the Fekola North area, to provide support for ongoing evaluation of underground development of the deepest portions of the Fekola Mine deposit. The mineralized structures identified at the Fekola Mine track northward onto the Bakolobi Permit and onward onto the Anaconda Area.

In the Anaconda Area, drilling at the Mamba Zone continues to focus on expanding the known sulphide mineralization. Drilling is targeting up to three plunging bodies of sulphide mineralization (one originating at Mamba Main Zone, one originating at Mamba West, and one potentially originating at Mamba North). Mineralization remains open at depth. At the Cobra Zone, the mineralized footprint expanded south, and confirms that significant intervals of both saprolite and sulphide mineralization are also present on the Bakolobi Permit portion of the Cobra Zone. Exploration drilling on the Boomslang Zone within the Bakolobi Permit intercepted saprolite mineralization. Additional core and RC drilling is underway to follow up on saprolite intercepts and test for the presence of underlying sulphide mineralization.

In 2023, a total of approximately $35 million is budgeted for exploration in Mali with an ongoing focus on the Anaconda Area (including the Bantako Nord Permit and the Menankoto Permit). The extensions of known prospective structures in the Anaconda Area and on the Fekola Mine are also being targeted in the area between them on the newly acquired and relatively underexplored Bakolobi Permit. A total of 127,000 m of core and RC drilling is planned for Mali in 2023.

In the Anaconda Area, drilling will be directed at increasing the existing saprolite Indicated Mineral Resource and expanding the Inferred Mineral Resource. This will feed into and support the ongoing engineering study of stand-alone mill and oxide processing facilities at the Anaconda area. The success of the drilling campaigns pursuing sulphide material beneath the saprolite mineralisation will continue on the Mamba, Cobra and Adder zones in the Anaconda area.

Drilling undertaken in 2022 has already identified significant mineralisation on the southward extensions of the Cobra and Adder zones. Drilling will continue to advance these zones of gold mineralization, which are contiguous from saprolite to fresh rock.

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Following the acquisition of Oklo, our exploration focus will be on the Dandoko Permit where exploration drilling is in progress along strike from the Seko 1, 2, & 3 deposits. Other prospective zones at Koko, Disse, and Diabarou will also be evaluated for mineralisation potential.

Geological mapping, geochemical sampling (auger drilling), and follow up drilling will continue on the Kolomba and Batale Exploration Licences. A total of $2 million is included in the Mali budget to pursue multiple grassroots targets on other permits held in West Mali.

**Masbate Gold Project**

Certain portions of the following information are derived from and based on the technical report entitled "Masbate Gold Operation, Republic of the Philippines, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Operations" that has an effective date of December 31, 2016, and was prepared by Tom Garagan, P. Geo., Kevin Pemberton, P.E., John Rajala, P.E. and Ken Jones, P.E. (the "**Masbate Report**") and is based on the assumptions, qualifications and procedures set out therein. For a more detailed overview of the Masbate Gold Project, please refer to the Masbate Report, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Information that post-dates the Masbate Report is provided by B2Gold.

*Property Description, Location, and Access* 

The Masbate Gold Project is located on Masbate Island in the Republic of the Philippines. The mine is situated about 360 km southeast of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, within the municipality of Aroroy, Masbate Province, Region V. The mine site can be accessed by a commercial airline service, which flies daily to Masbate City, after which it is a 70 km drive on a partially sealed road to the mine site. The mine is equipped with a barge loading jetty where heavy equipment and consumables are delivered and offloaded.

We hold our interest in the Masbate Gold Project through indirectly owned subsidiaries. We have a 40% interest in Filminera and a 100% interest in PGPRC. The remaining 60% interest in Filminera is held by a Philippines-registered company, Zoom, which is owned by a Philippine shareholder company. Filminera owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements and is responsible for the mining, environmental, social and community relations on the Masbate Gold Project site. PGPRC developed and owns the process plant on the island of Masbate and is responsible for the sale of all gold. PGPRC and Filminera have a contractual relationship, which includes PGPRC purchasing all of the ore production from Filminera at a price equal to the cost for the ore plus a predetermined percentage, while maintaining joint financial and legal liability for the social and environmental obligations under Philippine laws.

At the start of 2022, Filminera had three mineral production sharing agreements ("**MPSA**s") and three exploration permit ("**EP**") applications, with the MPSA applications covering approximately 1,356 hectares ("**ha**") and the EP applications an additional 7,484 ha. Following a review by the Philippines Mines and Geosciences Bureau ("**MGB**") one of the EP applications (EP Application 67), in which the MGB identified areas of no-go zones, the EP application area was reduced from approximately 4,630 ha to approximately 1,588 ha. In addition, as a results of the moratorium on new mining agreements being lifted, the MPSA applications were required to be converted to EP applications. As a result, by end of 2022, Filminera had six EP applications with a total area of approximately 5,582 ha. Vicar Mining Corporation ("**VMC**"), a B2Gold subsidiary, has one EP application with the MGB with an area of approximately 919 ha. However, grant of these EP applications may be subject to delays in the administration of the Philippine permitting process.

On February 17, 2022, Filminera secured from the Secretary of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (the "**DENR**") the renewal of MPSA 95-97-V for another 25 years (until November 20, 2047). That MPSA covers portions of the Main Vein Pit and a substantial portion of the Blue Quartz vein system.

At the end of 2022, Filminera held 29 patented mineral claims, three MPSAs, including one MPSA assigned by VMC to Filminera on January 29, 2018 and approved on June 22, 2019. On November 14, 2019, the DENR approved the consolidation of the three MPSAs and one EP of Filminera, which resulted in an increase of the contract area by about 3,938 ha. Notwithstanding the assignment of the MPSA, the Operating Agreement between VMC and Filminera continues to be in effect, along with the royalty entitlement of VMC. Collectively, these patented claims and MPSAs cover an area of about 6,098 ha. Most of the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are within the patented mineral claims that have perpetual rights with no expiry date.

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Filminera holds the surface rights to all current open pits, WRSFs and stockpiles, the Masbate Gold Project process plant, TSF and associated infrastructure facilities, such as the causeway, port, airstrip, and housing areas. Additional surface rights will need to be acquired in the areas where the satellite pits are planned.

There is no royalty payable to the Philippines government on the Masbate Gold Project; however, a 4% excise tax on gross gold and silver sales is payable on a quarterly basis to the Philippine government under the MPSA regulatory framework. A further 1.5% tax is payable on operating costs as a required expenditure for the social development of host communities. Additionally, on January 1, 2018, an excise tax on petroleum purchases came into effect, which charges excise tax on diesel fuel and bunker fuel. See "*Risk Factors*" below for a discussion regarding recent and potential tax amendments in the Philippines.

Filminera has an interest in the Pajo property through the Operating Agreement with VMC, which holds an approved MPSA that covers an area of approximately 786 ha and expires in 2030. Filminera has the right, at its expense, to explore and, if warranted, develop and operate any mine in the Pajo property. VMC would receive a royalty share equivalent to 2% of the gross receipts (less certain expenses) of the mineral products realized from the MPSA.

To the extent known, there are no other significant factors or risks that might affect access or title to, or the right or ability to perform work on, the Masbate Gold Project, including permitting and environmental liabilities which the Masbate Gold Project is subject to, that have not been discussed in this Annual Information Form.

*History*

Several companies have completed exploration activities in the general Masbate area prior to Filminera, including Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corporation ("**Atlas**"), Philippines Gold PLC (formerly London Fiduciary Trust), Thistle Mining Inc. and CGA Mining Limited ("**CGA**"). In 1997, Filminera became the in-country operating entity for the Masbate Gold Project.

Work programs completed have included geological mapping, mapping of artisanal workings, geochemical sampling (stream sediment, rock chip, grab, channel and trench, and soil auger), helicopter geophysical surveys (magnetics and radiometrics), an orientation IP survey, core and RC drilling, metallurgical test work, environmental studies, and mining and technical studies.

Early mining activity was halted by the advent of World War II. Atlas undertook open pit and underground mining operations from 1980 to 1994, and reportedly produced about 1.4 Moz of gold. CGA recommenced mining from open pit sources in 2009, and open pit mining is ongoing.

Artisanal miners have also been active in the Masbate Gold Project area however production from these sources is unknown.

*Geological Setting, Mineralization, and Deposit Types*

Masbate is considered to be an example of a low sulphidation epithermal deposit. The Masbate gold deposits that are currently being mined are centred on a 5-7 km wide northwest- to southeast-oriented mineralised volcanic block which is bounded by two interpreted northwest-trending fault zones. The mineralizing system being mined in the open pit operations has a strike length of about 10 km, from Balete in the south to Pajo in the north. Mineralization has been tested to about 400 m depth.

The principal host rock to the gold mineralisation is a fractured andesitic-dacitic, tuffaceous agglomerate. Mineralisation occurs within quartz veins and associated altered and quartz-stockwork wall rocks and breccias. Gold is typically hosted in grey to white crystalline to chalcedonic quartz and is frequently associated with pyrite, marcasite, and minor amounts of chalcopyrite and sphalerite. HG veins are generally narrow (<1 m) but some may reach 20 m in width; sheeted stockwork zones can be up to 75 m in width.

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*Exploration*

Exploration activities completed by B2Gold/Filminera have included: geological mapping; pit mapping; and stream sediment, rock chip, grab, channel, trench, and soil auger sampling. The mapping programs identified alteration zones, fault traces, and quartz veins and quartz breccia zones. Geochemical sampling is used as a first-pass tool to define areas of gold anomalism and has identified several prospects considered to warrant follow-up exploration activity. Geophysical data have been used to develop the broad lithological and structural framework for the project area. In many examples of known mineralization, magnetic lows are located along the margins of magnetic highs interpreted as unaltered rocks of andesitic composition.

Our current and planned exploration activities are discussed under the heading "– *Production, Development, and Exploration*" below*.*

*Drilling*

The exploration drill hole database, as of December 31, 2022, contains 4,236 core and RC drill holes totalling 533,248.94 m. Drilling completed in 2022 consisted of 62 core holes (13,548.60 m).

The Mineral Resource estimate is based on data from RC and core exploration surface and underground drill holes, exploration trenches, and RC GC drill holes. The Masbate Mineral Resource was partially updated in 2022 for three southern areas, Old Lady, Blue Quartz, and Dabu. All other areas remain unchanged from the mid-year 2020 update. The exploration drill hole database cut-off date for the 2020 Mineral Resource estimate was May 1, 2020 and the GC database cut-off was April 18, 2020. The exploration drill hole database cut-off date for the 2022 Mineral Resource update was April 30, 2022 and the GC database was May 16, 2022. Data used for the 2020 update include a total of 3,424 core and RC drill holes (430,039 m) and 1,008 trenches (24,334 m) from the exploration database and 93,733 drill holes (2,023,323 m) from the GC RC drilling database. Data used for the 2022 update include a total of 3,524 core and RC drill holes (447,095 m) and 1,015 trenches (24,684 m) from the exploration database and 106,412 drill holes (2,444,971 m) from the GC RC drilling database.

All core to date has been photographed as a record. RC chips and core are logged for geological and geotechnical information. Geological information collected includes lithologies, alteration types, vein percentages, sulphides and sulphide content, and structure. Geotechnical information collected includes weathering condition, type of structures, joint spacing, joint condition, and type of joint filling (e.g., gouge, mylonite, breccia, or vein). Core recoveries are recorded.

Methods used to survey drill hole collar locations have included theodolite, total station, and GPS instruments. Down-hole surveys have been performed at regular down-hole intervals using a number of different instrument types, including Tropari, Ausmine, Eastman, Proshot and Reflex instrumentation.

Due to the subvertical dip of most mineralized zones, the majority of the drill holes intersected them at low angles. As a result, the mineralized thickness observed in drill holes does not correspond to the true thickness, which should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Current and planned drilling is summarized under the heading "– *Production, Development, and Exploration*" below.

*Sampling, Analysis, and Data Verification*

Depending on the drill program and drill type, sample lengths have varied from 1-1.5 m. Current sampling is typically conducted on 1 m intervals for RC, core, and GC drilling. Core is cut in half using a rock saw. RC and GC samples are riffle split and sampled using a rig-mounted Metzke cone splitter.

Sample preparation has used crush and pulverization criteria that were in line with industry norms at the time. Current protocols are crushing to 75% passing -2 mm and pulverising to 85% passing 75 µm.

Sample preparation and analytical laboratories used have included the following independent laboratories: McPhar Laboratories (accredited to ISO 9001:2000 for selected techniques), SGS Philippines (unknown), SGS Taiwan (ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025), SGS Masbate (not accredited), Intertek, Manila (ISO/IEC 17025), and ACME/Bureau Veritas Vancouver (ISO/IEC 17025). The early sampling campaigns used the Atlas laboratory in Cebu and the Masbate onsite mine laboratory, neither of which were accredited or independent.

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Gold assay methods have included AAS and fire assays, and these methods are still in use. All the 2022 primary assays were performed by SGS Masbate with Bureau Veritas Vancouver used for umpire assays.

In total, the exploration department has collected density measurements using a range of techniques, including water immersion, waxed-sample water immersion, direct measurement of whole core and direct measurement of half core.

Modern QA/QC programs have been in place since at least 2000, and include submission of blank, standard reference and duplicate materials. Current insertion rates are approximately one standard, one duplicate, and one blank for each 39 samples submitted.

Data imported into the project database are subject to validation, which includes checks on surveys, collar co-ordinates, lithology data, and assay data. The checks are considered to be appropriate, and consistent with industry norms.

Sample security practices were in line with industry norms prevailing at the time the sample was collected. Samples are currently stored in a secure facility prior to being shipped to the preparation and analytical laboratories.

A reasonable level of verification has been completed during the work conducted to date, and no material issues were identified from the verification programs undertaken. No problems with the database, sampling protocols, flowsheets, check analysis program, or data storage were identified that were sufficient to preclude the use of the database for estimation purposes.

*Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing*

Metallurgical test work was performed by Atlas prior to commencing operations, and in support of feasibility studies that were undertaken in 1998 and 2006 respectively. These studies supported that the Masbate ores were amenable to conventional cyanidation processes.

At our request, SGS Minerals Services, which is independent from B2Gold, undertook a metallurgical variability test program from 2013-2015 to examine the response of samples from a number of mineralized zones to cyanide leaching using the CIL process. Additional test work was conducted to sufficiently characterize ores to be processed through the plant for the LoM. The metallurgical test work completed to date is based on samples that adequately represent the variability of the proposed mine plan.

Average LoM gold recoveries are based on a metallurgical model generated from metallurgical test work, gold grade, material type, and other parameters. Recovery forecasts within the Mineral Reserve pits range from 64% to 89%. Stockpiled materials are assigned an average metallurgical recovery of 75% for mine planning purposes.

There are no known deleterious elements that incur penalties in the doré. There are also no known elements in the material to be treated that may cause plant processing issues.

*Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates*

(a) Mineral Resources

Mineralization domains including vein and halo (stockwork), voids and backfilled historic mining shapes, oxidation surfaces, metallurgical recovery domains, and topographic surfaces were modeled as 3D solids or surfaces as appropriate and applied to the block model.

Grade capping, ranging from 1-30 g/t Au was applied by domain prior to compositing to 3 m intervals.

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Average densities based on measurements done at site were applied to the block for in situ zones by oxidation state. Assumed densities were applied to historically mined-out workings, eluvial/alluvial deposits, and modern and historic dumps.

Estimation is completed for five types of domains: vein; halo (stockwork); surficial (eluvial/alluvial); dump; and mined-out/void/backfilled stopes. For each domain type, estimation is completed using OK with inverse distance weighting to the second power and NN interpolation methods used for model checking. For the halo domains, an indicator kriged ("**IK**") estimate, consisting of a single indicator at 0.35 g/t Au, is used for reporting.

Block model grades were validated by visual comparison to composite grades, swath plots to check for local bias and global domain checks comparing NN estimates at a zero gold cut-off grade, comparison to change-of-support distributions and reconciliation to GC models. Overall, the block grade estimates reasonably match the input data.

For vein-coded blocks, Indicated Mineral Resources are supported by an approximate drill spacing of 40-50 m and Inferred Mineral Resources are supported by an approximate drill spacing of 80-100 m. For stockwork/halo zones, the Indicated drill hole spacing is approximately 35 x 35 m, and for Inferred it is approximately 80 x 80 m. All stockpiles are classified as Indicated, and surficial deposits (eluvial/alluvial) are assigned the Inferred confidence category.

Mineral Resources are confined within pit shells that used a gold price of US$1,800/oz and reported above an average gold cut-off grade of 0.31 g/t Au.

The Mineral Resource estimate for the Masbate Gold Project accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. No Measured Mineral Resources were estimated.

Factors that may affect the Mineral Resource estimates include changes to or in: metal price assumptions; assumptions used to generate the gold grade cut-off grade; local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity of mineralized zones; geological and mineralization shape and geological and grade continuity assumptions; density and domain assignments; geotechnical, mining and metallurgical recovery assumptions; the input and design parameter assumptions that pertain to the conceptual pit constraining the estimates; and our assumptions as to the continued ability to access the site, retain mineral and surface rights titles, and maintain the social license to operate.

**Masbate Indicated Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North | &nbsp;&nbsp;14420 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;360 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South | &nbsp;&nbsp;58360 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1830 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockpiles | &nbsp;&nbsp;35560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**108350** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0.82** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2850** |

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**Masbate Inferred Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North | &nbsp;&nbsp;4190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South | &nbsp;&nbsp;16940 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.88 | &nbsp;&nbsp;480 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;21130 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.87 | &nbsp;&nbsp;590 |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom, a Philippine shareholder company. Please see heading "– *Property Description, Location, and Access*" above for a further discussion of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimate is Peter Montano, our Vice President, Projects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Masbate Gold Project accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Mineral Resource estimates assume an open pit mining method.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Mineral Resources are reported within a conceptual open pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average metallurgical recoveries by resource area that range from 60% to 88%), and operating cost estimates of US$1.58-US$2.03/t mined (mining), US$14.45/t processed (processing) and US$2.26-US$3.77/t processed (general and administrative).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Mineral Resources are reported at an average cut-off grade of 0.41 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. North and South designations refer to locations north and south of the Guinobatan River, respectively.

(b) Mineral Reserves

An economic analysis was completed on the Mineral Resource block model to establish an estimate of economically extractable Mineral Reserves. Dilution, ore loss and metallurgical recovery factors were applied to the Mineral Resource model to create a diluted Mineral Reserve model which includes "recoverable" grade estimates.

Open pit optimization was completed on the recoverable grade estimates in the Mineral Reserve block model using commercially-available optimization software using physical and economic parameters including geotechnical characteristics, pit wall and ramp designs, pit access elevations, mining, processing, general and administrative, and sustaining capital costs. Only blocks classified as Indicated Mineral Resources were included in the pit optimizations. The economic parameters used for open pit optimization were used to create cut-off grades for reporting of Mineral Reserves. Final pit designs were completed by personnel at the mine site.

Mineral Reserves include stockpiled ore which is derived by mine staff from detailed survey pickup for volume calculation of individual stockpiles, with grade estimated from GC. Mineral Reserves are contained within five main open pits with the Main Vein pit being the largest.

The Mineral Reserve estimate for the Masbate Gold Project accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022 and costs based on the LoM plan and 2023 budget. The Mineral Reserve estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. Mineral Reserve estimates for the Masbate Gold Project have been modified from the Indicated Mineral Resources. No Proven Mineral Reserves have been reported.

Factors that may affect the Mineral Reserve estimates include changes to: gold price, pit slope and geotechnical, hydrogeological and pit dewatering assumptions; inputs to capital and operating cost estimates; operating cost assumptions used in the constraining pit shell; pit designs from those currently envisaged; modifying factor assumptions, including environmental, permitting and social licence to operate; and stockpiling assumptions as to the amount and grade of stockpile material.

**Masbate Probable Mineral Reserves Statement**

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained** <br>**Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;North | &nbsp;&nbsp;5250 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;South | &nbsp;&nbsp;25890 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp;840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Stockpiles | &nbsp;&nbsp;35560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**66700** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0.77** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1650** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Reserves have been classified using the CIM Standards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and attributable basis. Pursuant to the ore sales and purchase agreement between Filminera and PGPRC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PGPRC has the right to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project. We have a 40% interest in Filminera, which owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements, and the remaining 60% is owned by Zoom, a Philippine shareholder company. Please see heading "– *Property Description, Location, and Access*" above for a further discussion of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the reserve estimate is Peter Montano, our Vice President, Projects, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Mineral Reserves are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, modeled metallurgical recovery (resulting in average LoM metallurgical recoveries by pit that range from 64% to 89%), and average base operating cost estimates of US$1.92-US$2.26/t mined (mining), US$13.62-14.55/t processed (processing) and US$2.17-3.62/t processed (general and administrative).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Dilution and ore loss were applied through whole block averaging such that at a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au, there is a 5.8% increase in tonnes, a 5.5% reduction in grade and 0.1% increase in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves are reported at cut-off grades that range from 0.37-0.39 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. North and South designations refer to locations north and south of the Guinobatan River, respectively.

*Mining Operations*

The mine is a conventional open pit operation. Based on the current LoM, mining activities are expected to end in 2028 while Mineral Reserve stockpile processing is expected to continue into 2033. The mine plan assumes that all necessary permits will be granted in support of the mining operations, and that all the required surface rights can be obtained. The open pit mining sequence involves: GC drilling; drill and blast operations; and excavation and hauling of materials to the process plant ROM pad, temporary LG ore stockpiles, or WRSF. Mining operations are conducted under an owner-operator model, and activities are scheduled on a 24-hour, seven days per week basis. Our mine life estimate is based on current Mineral Reserves, with the addition of non-Reserve mining from planned larger pits if supported by mining costs and gold prices at the time. These larger pits contain approximately 360,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and 160,000 ounces of Inferred Mineral Resources that have not been converted to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources in LG stockpiles may be processed at the end of mine life, or when higher grade tonnage is not available, depending on current costs and gold prices. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Information derived from geotechnical and exploration drilling carried out at the various deposits, together with hydrogeological assessments (where available) and subsequent wall stability analyses and assessments, have been used to prepare "base case" wall design parameters at the feasibility level, which are considered suitable for use for mining purposes. The pit slope design recommendations were provided for the operation by third-party consultants George, Orr and Associates.

Hydrogeological assessments have been performed for the Main Vein and Montana open pits. Water management practices envisage use of depressurization holes where necessary, and the potential use of vibrating wire piezometers. No hydrogeological information is currently available for the areas of the satellite pits, and the projected mine plans for these areas should allow for wall depressurisation drilling.

An average of 34 Mtpa of ore and waste will be mined from seven different open pits. Production in 2022 was mostly from the Main Vein and Montana pits. The primary ore sources in 2023 will be from the Main Vein pit and low-grade stockpiles.

The mining and support equipment fleet was expanded in 2017 and is currently capable of annual total movement of 35 Mtpa, to meet the rate proposed in the LoM plan.

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*Processing and Recovery Operations*

Design assumptions were based on the metallurgical test work described under the heading "– *Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing*" above.

The process plant is a conventional CIL type facility consisting of: primary crushing, two-stage SAG/ball mill grinding with pebble crushing, leaching, carbon adsorption; elution, electrowinning and smelting gold recovery stages; and a cyanide detoxification stage treating process plant tails before disposal in a TSF. Material is ground to 150 µm, and the leach residence time is 27 hours at the 8.0 Mtpa throughput rate.

Materials handling within the plant consists of 13 conveyor belts that are used to transport ore from the primary and supplementary crushing plants to the grinding and classification area. A 2.1 km long, 630 mm diameter high-density polyethylene tailings line runs from the process plant to the TSF.

The plant underwent an upgrade to 8.0 Mtpa in 2019. Currently, using the hardest ore types, the plant can treat 8.0 Mtpa consistently for the LoM. This expansion primarily consisted of adding a third ball mill and upgrading the existing crushing circuit.

No market studies are currently relevant as the Masbate Gold Project is an operating mine producing a readily saleable commodity in the form of doré. Doré produced by PGPRC typically contains 60% gold and 40% silver and is exported to Switzerland.

*Infrastructure, Permitting, and Compliance Activities*

The mine area is fully serviced with roads that currently connect the open pit mines, process plant area, and accommodations areas. The mine airstrip is suitable for daylight operations and is used to transport critical personnel and spare parts. The causeway at Port Barrera is used for barge transport of heavy equipment, reagents (lime, cyanide), bulk materials, spare parts, and other oversized items. A 30 MW HFO- and diesel-fueled power plant provides power to the operations. An additional 9.4 MW HFO generator is being installed at the power plant and will be commissioned in Q2 2023.

The TSF was formed by cross-valley type earth-fill embankments. The Stage 12 lift to 63 mRL was completed in 2022. Construction to a final height of 71 mRL will be achieved by a continuation of progressive uplifts (Stages 13 and 14) and will include an additional saddle dam. Water storage and water management is currently performed through construction and progressive improvement of sediment ponds, silt traps, silt fence, drainage systems, re-vegetation works and appropriate bund walls along haul/access roads, and operations of a number of water storage weirs.

Filminera's environmental protection and management programs have been carried out since the commencement of operations. This was guided by the conditions stipulated in the issued Environmental Compliance Certificate ("**ECC**") and outlined/described in the approved Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program ("**EPEP**"), including the Environmental Impact Assessment ("**EIA**") documents of the Masbate Gold Project to meet all the necessary regulatory and company standards. PGPRC has its own EPEP pursuant to its Mineral Processing Permit, based on conditions stipulated in the same ECC and related documents of the Masbate Gold Project. On January 22, 2019, the Environment Management Bureau approved the amendment to the ECC for the implementation of the Montana expansion project. On December 18, 2019, the Environmental Management Bureau approved further amendment to the ECC to expand the capacity of the gold processing plant to 9 Mtpa.

Environmental risk assessments, together with a formal environmental audit and review of ECC conditions are also performed periodically through initiatives by Filminera. Independent consultants have also been used to externally validate environmental compliance and program implementation.

Filminera has maintained ISO14001 certification since 2016, and has implemented various environmental monitoring programs, construction/installation of environmental control measures and other initiatives. ISO certification status is maintained on an ongoing basis.

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PGPRC holds a Mineral Processing Permit granted by the DENR. The current MPP No. 010-2007-W (third renewal) was issued on December 13, 2021, along with an approved Five-Year Development/Utilization Work Program.

Filminera maintains a comprehensive listing of permitting requirements and key operational documents. The key permits are the MPSAs. Two additional permits, a Special Forest Land Use Permit and Special Land Use Permit, were granted for infrastructure construction and operation outside the MPSA areas, including the TSF, WRSFs and airstrip. Additional permits will be required in support of mining operations at the planned satellite open pits.

Filminera has secured the DENR approval for the consolidation of its and VMC's MPSAs to qualify the planned and future satellite pits as expansion areas for the Masbate Gold Project. All the necessary permits from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau for the Montana area were also secured and mining activities commenced in mid-February 2020.

Renewal of permitting and operational documents is an ongoing process, depending on the circumstances of the operation and individual permit requirements. The Masbate Gold Project is also subject to periodic audit by the DENR.

The community relations group is responsible for the establishment and strengthening of relationships with the various stakeholders to obtain and maintain social acceptability of the operations in the area. Stakeholders include the residents of the host and neighboring communities, local government units (provincial, municipal and barangays), national and regional government agencies, media groups, various churches, non-governmental organisations ("**NGOs**"), educational institutions, and the Philippine National Police and Military.

Closure and reclamation costs, including a 10-year post-closure monitoring program, are estimated and updated annually. These costs are revised annually as part of our mine restoration provision. Closure and reclamation costs as at the end of 2022 were estimated at US$38.4 million on an undiscounted basis.

*Capital and Operating Costs*

<u>Capital Costs</u>

Capital costs are based on operational experience and LoM projections. The table below presents the 2023 budgeted costs and the estimated capital costs for the LoM, excluding 2023.

**Capital Cost Estimate**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget** <br>**(US$ million)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost**<br>**excluding 2023** <br>**(US$ million)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Site General and Infrastructure | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mining and Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;26.6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;125.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Closure and Rehabilitation | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;37.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Land Acquisition | &nbsp;&nbsp;6.4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;11.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**35.6** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**180.2** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The projected LoM for the Masbate Gold Project is approximately six years of mining and approximately 11 years of processing, including 2023.

The capital cost estimates include tailings dam expansions, power plant expansion, mining fleet additions, and standard sustaining costs for mining, processing, and general and administration costs. Deferred stripping costs are excluded from the capital cost estimates.

<u>Operating Costs</u>

Budgeted 2023, and estimated LoM operating costs, excluding 2023, are provided in the table below.

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**Operating Cost Forecast**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Units** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget** <br>**(US$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost**<br>**excluding 2023** <br>**(US$)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mining | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t mined | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;14.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;12.36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Site General | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.46 |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Costs are variable depending on whether ore is classified as LG or HG, and whether the mill feed is classified as oxide or fresh (primary). Costs are based on whether the material being processed is stockpiled or in situ material.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The processing costs include the ore load and haul costs and some road maintenance costs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The cut-off grade calculations and optimizations for these costs are not included with the process costs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The projected LoM for the Masbate Gold Project is approximately six years of mining and approximately 11 years of processing, including 2023.

Operating costs include all mining, processing and general and administration costs including pre-stripping.

The capital cost estimates and operating cost estimates in the tables above are based on our current estimates and mine plan for the Masbate Gold Project. Costs in subsequent years may vary significantly from our 2023 and LoM cost estimates as a result of, among other things, current or future non-recurring expenditures, changes to input costs and exchange rates and changes to our current mining operations or mine plan. The current mine plan for the Masbate Gold Project is based on existing Mineral Reserves plus larger pits which add approximately five years of mining and at least two years of processing to the previous mine plan. Ongoing exploration and analyses at operating mines are conducted with a view to identifying new Mineral Resources and upgrading existing Mineral Resources to higher confidence levels and potentially into new Mineral Reserves. If new Mineral Reserves are successfully identified it may alter the current mine plan and potentially extend the mine life.

*Production, Development, and Exploration*

The Masbate Gold Project produced 212,728 ounces of gold in 2022, just lower than its revised guidance range of between 215,000 and 225,000 ounces, but at the upper end of the original guidance range of 205,000 to 215,000 ounces. Masbate Gold Project's 2022 annual gold production was 4.3% (9,499 ounces) lower compared to 2021, mainly due to lower gold recovery.

For full-year 2022, mill feed grade was 1.11 g/t Au compared to the budget grades of 1.09 g/t Au and 1.11 g/t Au in 2021; mill throughput was 7.93 Mt compared to budget of 7.68 Mt and 7.60 Mt in 2021; and gold recovery averaged 74.9% compared to budget of 77.4% and 81.6% in 2021. Average gold recoveries were lower than budget in 2022 due to a higher percentage of fresh ore processed than anticipated. Masbate's mill throughput was above budget in 2022.

Gold production at the Masbate Gold Project in 2023 is expected to be between 170,000 and 190,000 ounces. For 2023, Masbate is budgeted to process a total of 7.84 Mt of ore at an average grade of 0.96 g/t Au with process gold recovery of 74.5%. Mill feed will be a blend of mined fresh ore sourced from the Main Vein pit and low-grade ore stockpiles.

Capital expenditures for 2023 at Masbate are expected to total $44 million, of which approximately $38 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $6 million is classified as growth capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include, amongst other items: $9 million for capitalized stripping; $18 million for mining equipment replacement and rebuilds; and $4 million for TSF development and equipment. Growth capital expenditures are anticipated to include $5 million for land acquisition and development.

The total exploration budget for the Philippines in 2023 is $6 million, of which the Masbate exploration budget is approximately $4 million, including approximately 8,000 m of drilling. The 2023 exploration program will continue to focus on converting Inferred Mineral Resource areas below existing design pits to higher confidence categories, with the aim of potentially expanding the existing open pits. Several grassroot greenfield targets will also be tested. A total of approximately $1 million will be applied to targeting new regional projects in highly prospective areas in the Philippines, leveraging off our presence and operational experience in the country.

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**Otjikoto Mine**

Certain portions of the following information is derived from and based on the technical report entitled "Otjikoto Gold Mine, Namibia, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2018, prepared by the following Qualified Persons: Tom Garagan, P. Geo., Peter Montano, P.E., John Rajala, P.E. and Ken Jones, P.E. (the "**Otjikoto Report**") and is based on the assumptions, qualifications and procedures set out therein. For a more detailed overview of the Otjikoto Mine, please refer to the Otjikoto Report, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Information that post-dates the Otjikoto Report is provided by B2Gold.

*Property Description, Location, and Access* 

The Otjikoto Mine is located in the north-central part of the Republic of Namibia. It is situated approximately 300 km north of Windhoek, the country's capital, within the Otjozondjupa Region. The Otjikoto Mine can be accessed off the main B1 road, a primary paved road, from the towns of Otjiwarongo or Otavi located approximately 70 km to the southwest and 50 km to the northeast of the Otjikoto Mine, respectively.

Mining Licence 169 ("**ML169**"), covering an area of 6,933.99 ha, was granted for a 20-year term, expiring in December 2032, and renewable for further periods, each term not exceeding 15 years. Maintaining ML169 requires payment of an annual fee of N$25,000 and filing of bi-annual environmental reports with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ("**MEFT**"), development of a work program, environmental compliance, commitment to seek local suppliers for fuel and lubricants, approval of the product take-off agreement, and payment of taxes by permanent employees in Namibia. Exploration reports must be submitted every two years to the relevant regulatory authority.

Surrounding ML169 is Exclusive Prospecting Licence 2410 ("**EPL 2410**") with a total area of 35,662.71 ha, which remains valid until May 5, 2023. A renewal report for the period February 2021 to February 2023 for EPL 2410 was submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Energy ("**MME**") in early February 2023. In conjunction with the renewal, the licence area was reduced by 25% to 26,717 ha. Maintaining EPL 2410 requires payment of an annual fee, based on the reduced licence area, of N$15,000, filing of quarterly and annual exploration reports with the MME, and filing of bi-annual environmental reports with the MEFT.

Exploration on ML169 is conducted under the terms of an Environmental Clearance Certificate that is issued by the MEFT. A renewal application has been submitted and is pending regulatory approval. Exploration on EPL 2410 is conducted under the terms of an Environmental Clearance Certificate issued by the MEFT on September 20, 2022, which remains valid for three years to July 26, 2025. The application for renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate will be submitted at the beginning of June 2025.

B2Gold Namibia Property (Proprietary) Limited ("**B2Gold Namibia**"), the holder of ML169 and operator of the Otjikoto Mine, is 90% owned, indirectly, by us and 10% by EVI, a Namibian empowerment company.

In addition, we have purchased and consolidated a number of farms into B2Gold Namibia, including the Wolfshag, Otjikoto, Gerhardshausen, Felsenquelle, and Erhardtshof farms. We hold the surface rights through these farms, and all mine infrastructure and the Otjikoto Mine itself are situated within property owned by B2Gold Namibia. No additional surface rights are required to support our mining operations.

The *Agricultural and Commercial Land Reform Act* (Namibia) levies a land tax, with the rates of such tax determined by reference to the nationality, size of the farm, classifications of the land for agricultural use, activities, and number of farms by a particular owner, as determined by the Ministry of Land Reform. Where exploration activities are conducted on private land owned by third parties, we typically enter into compensation agreements (within the meaning of section 52 of the *Namibian Minerals Act* (Namibia)) for any land disturbance or inconvenience with such owner.

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We hold water permit #10971, allowing for 4.0 million cubic millimetres per annum water extraction from selected groundwater wells subject to certain monitoring and reporting conditions, which has been renewed until February 2026.

The *Namibian Minerals Act* (Namibia) levies a royalty of 3% on the net sales of gold and silver. A VAT of 15% applies to domestic goods and services and 16.5% to imported goods and services. A refund on the 15% VAT on domestic goods and services is available. The *Income Tax Amendment Act, 2015* (Namibia), which inserted a section 35B into the *Income Tax Act, 1981* (Namibia), has introduced a 10% withholding tax on interest payable to non-resident lenders.

The *Export Levy Act* (Namibia) levies an export levy of 1% on the commercial value of the invoice for gold bullion exported.

To the extent known, there are no other significant factors or risks that might affect access or title to, or the right or ability to perform work on, the Otjikoto Mine, including permitting and environmental liabilities which the Otjikoto Mine is subject to, that have not been discussed in this Annual Information Form.

*History*

All of the early exploration activity from the 1960s to the late 1990s focused on base metals. Companies involved included Kennecott Exploration Company, Falconbridge Ltd., Tsumeb Corporation, Anglo American plc, and Gold Fields Prospecting. However, only a limited portion of the current licences were held and explored by these companies.

Due to the thickness of cover material, the primary exploration tool was geophysics. Completed surveys included ground magnetics, IP, time domain EM, controlled source audio magnetotellurics, natural source audio magnetotellurics, and frequency domain EM.

During 1998-1999, Avdale Namibia (Proprietary) Limited, which was originally incorporated as a subsidiary of Anglo American plc, and was subsequently purchased by B2Gold Namibia, drill tested an intense 9 km long linear magnetic feature centered on the Otjikoto farm, and observed visible gold at the base of some RAB drill holes.

There is no known gold or base metals production prior to our development of the mine. Several small-scale amethyst quarries are present on the property but not in the immediate area of the main deposit. There are no historical estimates that are relevant to the current Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

*Geological Setting, Mineralization, and Deposit Types*

The Otjikoto deposit is located within the Damara Mobile Belt, within the northern portion of the northeasterly-striking "Intracratonic Branch" of the belt and is an example of an orogenic-style gold deposit.

The Otjikoto area is predominantly underlain by lithologies belonging to the Neoproterozoic Swakop Group. The Okonguarri Formation hosts the gold mineralization and is overlain and underlain by glacial diamictite horizons of the Ghaub and Chuos Formations, respectively. The Okonguarri Formation consists primarily of thick units of dark grey carbonaceous marble, biotite-schist, graphitic schist, and calc-silicate horizons. The schist units are derived from semi-pelitic, pelitic, marl and psammitic units in a turbiditic sedimentary package. The rocks in the Otjikoto area have experienced at least three phases of moderate to tight folding and some thrust faulting. They have also been affected by extensive metasomatism, followed by prograde regional metamorphism that has reached upper greenschist to lower amphibolite facies.

Mineralization in the main Otjikoto deposit is hosted by a north-northeast striking sheeted sulphide (+ magnetite)-quartz + carbonate vein system that has a strike length of about 2.6 km and extends at depth to at least 475 m below surface. The gold occurs in a series of thin (commonly <10 cm) sheeted veins in the Upper and Middle Okonguarri Formation. The veins and associated mineralization form a series of en-echelon zones oriented at approximately 010-020° north-northeast and plunging at 10-15° (average 12°) to the south-southwest. Vein concentrations range from one to 30 veins per metre, with a higher vein concentration within the Central and West shoots. Gold occurs within the vein system as coarse native gold particles that can vary from 5-400 µm, averaging about 100 µm in size. Mineralization remains open down plunge as presently tested.

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Mineralization in the adjacent Wolfshag deposit occurs as a series of south-southwest-plunging shoots of mineralization coincident with the hinge zones of the tight folding of several marble and metasedimentary horizons. Mineralization is associated with generally concordant (bedding parallel) vein zones that are principally hosted within an altered meta-sandstone unit. The mineralized zone is about 2.1 km long and has been followed with drilling for about 2,000 m down plunge to a depth of 750 m below surface. The deposit consists of a series of fold-duplicated mineralized zones alphabetically subdivided from WA to WE into either west-northwest or east-southeast-verging fold closure zones. HG shoots within the mineralised zones are associated with parasitic folds occurring within the larger fold structure. The shoots plunge at 15° to 20° to the south-southwest, sub-parallel to the Otjikoto deposit shoots.

Gold mineralization can be vein-hosted or represent replacement or disseminated styles. Mineralization at both Otjikoto and Wolfshag zones remains open at depth down plunge to the southwest.

The OTG shoot was identified as a down dip extension of the Otjikoto OTC Zone, which hosts the Otjikoto deposit. The geometry, continuity, and grade potential of the OTG shoot was tested with several core drill holes in 2021. Gold is associated with pyrrhotite, pyrite and magnetite and hosted in chlorite- and garnet-bearing quartz-carbonate veins. The geometry is similar to that of the high-grade shoots of Otjikoto and Wolfshag and is associated with parasitic folds. Continuity was proven over 800 m strike length. The shoot occurs within 150 m of the Wolfshag underground development. The OTG shoot plunges at 15-20° to the south-southwest, sub-parallel to the Wolfshag ore shoots.

*Exploration*

Exploration activities completed by us include geological mapping, geochemical soil sampling, airborne geophysical surveys (Aster satellite imagery, electromagnetics, magnetics and radiometrics), and ground geophysical surveys (magnetics, IP).

Regional exploration work is ongoing with geophysics used as the principal tool to define targets under the extensive calcrete cover. Exploration programs proximal to the Otjikoto Mine are focused on the Okonguarri Formation, where it is situated between the Footwall Marble and Karibib Formation marble.

Our current and planned exploration activities are discussed under the heading "*– Production, Development, and Exploration*" below*.*

*Drilling*

Drilling has been completed in support of exploration evaluations, Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, mine planning, geotechnical and hydrogeological evaluations, and infrastructure site sterilization (condemnation drilling). Drilling as of December 31, 2022 near the Otjikoto Mine consists of 3,626 core, RC, and RAB drill holes (415,089 m).

Drilling used to support the August 2021 update of the Otjikoto Mineral Resource model includes 1,219 core holes (281,064 m) and 456 RC holes (38,654 m). Drilling used to support the Wolfshag Mineral Resource model (built in 2018) includes 447 core holes (121,248 m) and 24 RC holes (1,596 m). No RAB drilling is used in estimation.

Sieved RAB samples, RC chips, and core are logged. Core is photographed, and recoveries are recorded. Drill hole collar locations are surveyed by a contract professional land surveyor. Down-hole surveys are performed at regular down-hole intervals using Reflex Ez-shot instrumentation.

Current and planned drilling is summarized under the heading "– *Production, Development, and Exploration*" below.

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*Sampling, Analysis, and Data Verification*

RC samples are collected at 1 m intervals in plastic bags using a cyclone and split at the drill site using a riffle splitter. The split samples are transported to the core yard, where they are further split to produce an assay sample, a field duplicate, and a reference sample. RC GC samples are collected on 2 m intervals. The majority of the sampling on the project was done at 1 m sample intervals.

For current exploration programs, ALS Minerals Okahandja, Namibia or ALS Johannesburg are used for sample preparation, ALS Johannesburg for primary analysis and the Otjikoto Mine laboratory or ALS Chemex in Vancouver, Canada as the check laboratories. All laboratories except the mine laboratory have accreditations for selected analytical techniques and are independent from B2Gold. The ALS Minerals sample preparation laboratory in Okahandja is visited about once a month to confirm samples are being prepared to the set specifications. The ALS Johannesburg laboratory is annually audited by an external consultant.

Early sample preparation consisted of drying, crushing to -2 mm, and pulverizing to 106 μm. The protocol was modified due to the nuggety nature of the gold mineralization to capture both the +106 μm and -106 μm fractions for analysis. Gold grades are determined using a screen fire assay methodology with either an atomic absorption (<10ppm gold) or gravimetric finish (>10 ppm gold). In addition to gold assays, a multi-element suite of 22 elements can be requested for exploration assays. Sulphur and carbon are also assayed for, using either a LECO or similar carbon and sulphur analyzer.

Density determinations are regularly performed by site personnel on whole core samples using the water displacement method. Very early in the project, specific gravity measurements were made by pycnometer testing; these measurements are not used for tonnage reporting.

QA/QC measures include regular insertion of certified reference materials, field duplicates, and blank sample materials prior to submission of samples to the laboratory to monitor laboratory accuracy, precision, and sample sequencing. QA/QC sample insertion rates are typically at the rate of 1:20 but can be at 1:38 for selected sample types. QA/QC data are reviewed on a continuous basis.

Sample security measures practiced included moving RC and core samples from the drill site to our secure core yard in Otjiwarongo. Sample shipments are tracked using industry-standard procedures. We are of the opinion that the core storage is secure because access to the Otjiwarongo core yard is strictly controlled and a B2Gold representative has always been present in the core yard. Much of the core is now stored in an open-sided shed built on the mine property.

Data imported into the project database are subject to validation, which includes checks on surveys, collar co-ordinates, lithology data, and assay data. The checks are appropriate, and consistent with industry norms. No material issues with the project database including sampling protocols, flowsheets, check analysis program or data storage have been identified to date from the checks performed. The project database is acceptable for use in Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimation and can be used to support mine planning.

*Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing*

Metallurgical test work for the Otjikoto deposit has been primarily performed by SGS Lakefield. Additional testing facilities included Jenike & Johanson (materials handling), Rocklab (unconfined compressive strength tests), CANMET (leach optimization), FLS-Knelson (gravity concentration and intensive leach tests). Laboratories performing test work on the Wolfshag deposit include SGS Lakefield (gravity/leaching recovery, comminution, mineralogy/gold deportment, rheology, cyanide destruction, tailings characterization), SGS Beckley (unconfined compressive strength tests), and FLSmidth (Bond low-energy impact test).

Completed test work included materials handling, comminution, grind circuit modelling, unconfined compressive strength tests, bulk mineralogy, chemical composition and mineralogy, leach and gravity tests, leach optimization, leach variability tests, carbon adsorption test work and modelling, cyanide destruction test work, gravity concentration and intensive leach test work, sedimentation and rheological tests, tailings characterization, bench scale sedimentation tests, and environmental and geotechnical testing.

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Samples selected for metallurgical testing were representative of the various types and styles of mineralization within the different zones. Average LoM gold recoveries were initially estimated to be 95.6%. During operations, the process plant has been optimized, and is reliably achieving recoveries >98%. The Wolfshag and Otjikoto ores are therefore expected to support average LoM gold metallurgical recoveries of 98%.

There are no known deleterious elements that incur penalties in the doré. There are also no known elements in the material to be treated that may cause plant processing issues.

*Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates*

<u>Mineral Resources</u>

Mineral Resource estimates are reported from two block models, the combined Otjikoto and Wolfshag open pit model and the Wolfshag underground model. The Otjikoto and Wolfshag open pit models were built in 2021 and 2018, respectively, and combined into one model for Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve pit shell runs and reporting.

*Otjikoto Model*

For the Otjikoto deposit, mineralized zones were created using lithology, vein percent, sulphide abundance and gold grade at a nominal 0.2 g/t Au cut-off. Mineralized zone wireframes were identified by stratigraphic unit in which they occur. Using logged rock type and oxidation from exploration drill holes, surfaces were created for the base of calcrete, transition, oxide and mixed. The bottom of calcrete surface was used as a top to the mineralized zone wireframes. Metallurgical domains are defined by oxidation state and dominant sulphide composition (pyrite/pyrrhotite). Bulk densities applied to the Otjikoto block model vary by lithology, mineralization, and oxidation state, ranging from 2.43 in hardpan to 2.84 in sulphide-mineralized albitite.

For the Otjikoto mineralized domains, capping ranged from 4-25 g/t Au. Down-hole composites were set at 2 m lengths. Otjikoto gold grade were estimated using OK. Model validation was performed using visual and statistical checks and reconciliation to GC models. No Measured Mineral Resources were classified. For Otjikoto, drill spacing for Indicated Mineral Resources is nominally 25 x 50 m and for Inferred Mineral Resources is up to 100 x 100 m.

*Wolfshag Model*

For the Wolfshag deposit, two nested shells were created based on a combination of grade and vein intensity. These were a LG domain at a nominal 0.2 g/t Au, and a HG domain at a nominal 1 g/t Au. For the open pit model, only the LG domain was used as a boundary in the gold grade estimate. A stratigraphic/structural model was created based on all available geological data. Within each of the modeled stratigraphic units, lithology was assigned by interpolating indicators for each major rock type. Weathering and oxidation surfaces were created from simplified drill logs. Metallurgical domains are defined by oxidation state and dominant sulphide composition. For Wolfshag, densities were interpolated where sufficient data was available. Bulk densities range from 1.9 in soil to 2.98 in some of the Wolfshag HG zones.

For Wolfshag, capping values ranged from 1 g/t Au in marble/waste, 5-16g/t in LG zone, and 12-50 g/t Au in HG zones. Down-hole composites were set at 2 m lengths. Wolfshag grades for the open pit model were estimated using OK. Model validation was performed using visual and statistical checks and reconciliation to GC models. No Measured Mineral Resources were classified. For Wolfshag, drill spacing for Indicated Mineral Resources is generally 25 x 25 m (with some 25 x 50m spacing) and for Inferred Mineral Resources drill spacing is generally 50 x 100m

*Combined Otjikoto and Wolfshag Open Pit Model*

The Otjikoto and Wolfshag open pit sub-cell models were combined into one sub-celled model which was reblocked to a single block size of 6 x 12 x 3.3333 m using whole-block averaging. The combined re-blocked model was used for pit generation and mine planning work.

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*Wolfshag Underground Model*

The down-plunge extension of Wolfshag mineralization is the area from which underground Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are reported. The model uses the HG and LG domains as recorded for the Wolfshag open pit model. Gold grades were estimated using inverse distance weighting to the third power with the HG and LG domains used as hard boundaries for grade estimation. Block model checks included visual review of block grades relative to composite grades, comparison of block model grades to the declustered composites and swath plots. No Measured Mineral Resources are reported. Indicated Mineral Resources were classified based on a maximum drill spacing of 25 x 25 m and Inferred Mineral Resources were classified based on a maximum drill spacing of 50 x 100 m.

*Otjikoto and Wolfshag Reporting*

Mineral Resources considered potentially amenable to open pit mining methods were constrained within a conceptual pit shell and are stated above a cut-off of 0.28 g/t Au. Mineral Resources are reported above a cut-off grade that is supported by estimated LoM cost data and a higher gold price assumption (US$1,800/oz).

Mineral Resources considered amenable to underground mining methods are located outside the pits used for reporting open pit Mineral Reserves, and any block above a cut-off of 1.5 g/t Au that is within the underground design for material considered amenable to long-hole stoping. Additional underground resources are reported from blocks outside the underground design within the WA zone and above a cut-off grade of 2.25 g/t Au or within the other mineralized zones and above a cut-off grade of 3.25 g/t Au. The cut-off grades are based on underground engineering and cost studies.

The Mineral Resource estimate for Otjikoto accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. No Measured Mineral Resources were estimated.

Factors that may affect the Mineral Resource estimates include changes to or in: metal price assumptions; assumptions used to generate the gold grade cut-off grade; local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity of mineralized zones; geological and mineralization shape and geological and grade continuity assumptions; density and domain assignments; geotechnical, mining and metallurgical recovery assumptions; the input and design parameter assumptions that pertain to the conceptual pit constraining the estimates; and our assumptions as to the continued ability to access the site, retain mineral and surface rights titles, and maintain the social license to operate.

**Otjikoto Indicated Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold<br>Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;22380 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;620 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;560 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;1250 | &nbsp;&nbsp;7.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LG Stockpile | &nbsp;&nbsp;18850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;250 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ROM Stockpile | &nbsp;&nbsp;1060 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**43540** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0.86** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1200** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1080** |

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**Otjikoto Inferred Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;2150 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;290 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;1130 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**3290** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.99** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**320** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**280** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI, a Namibian empowerment company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Qualified Person for the stockpile estimates is Peter Montano, our Vice President, Projects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Mineral Resource estimate for Otjikoto accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Mineral Resource estimates that are amenable to open pit mining methods are reported within a conceptual open pit shell based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$75.49/oz including royalties and levies, and operating cost estimates of US$2.78/t mined (mining), US$12.73/t processed (processing) and US$3.75/t processed (general and administrative).

Mineral Resources that are potentially amenable to open pit mining are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.28 g/t Au. Mineral Resources that are potentially amenable to underground mining are reported at cut-off grades of 1.5, 2.25 or 3.25 g/t Au and a minimum thickness of 1.5 m.

<u>Mineral Reserves</u>

Indicated Mineral Resources were converted to Probable Mineral Reserves following consideration of relevant Modifying Factors. Mineral Reserve estimation was based on the LoM pit, underground mine, and WRSF designs and mine and mill production schedules.

The Mineral Reserve estimate for Otjikoto accounts for mining depletion as of December 31, 2022 and costs based on the LoM plan and 2023 budget. The Mineral Reserve estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. Mineral Reserve estimates for the Otjikoto Mine have been modified from the Indicated Mineral Resources. No Proven Mineral Reserves have been reported.

Factors that may affect the Mineral Reserve estimates include changes to: gold price, pit slope and geotechnical, hydrogeological and pit dewatering assumptions; inputs to capital and operating cost estimates; operating cost assumptions used in the constraining pit shell; pit designs from those currently envisaged; modifying factor assumptions, including environmental, permitting and social licence to operate; and stockpiling assumptions as to the amount and grade of stockpile material.

**Otjikoto Probable Mineral Reserves Statement**

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Open Pit | &nbsp;&nbsp;5740 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;220 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wolfshag Underground | &nbsp;&nbsp;1140 | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;200 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ROM Stockpiles | &nbsp;&nbsp;1060 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Probable Mineral Reserves** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**7930** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.90** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**480** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**440** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Reserves have been classified using the CIM Standards and have an effective date of December 31, 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Reserves are reported on a 100% project and a 90% attributable basis, the remaining 10% interest is held by EVI, a Namibian empowerment company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the Mineral Reserve estimate within open pits, underground mining, and stockpiles is Peter Montano, our Vice President, Projects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Mineral Reserves to be mined using open pit methods or in stockpiles are based on a conventional open pit mining method, gold price of US$1,500/oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$2.78/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.80/t processed, and site general costs of US$3.75/t processed. Reserve model dilution and ore loss was applied through whole block averaging such that at a 0.45 g/t Au cut-off grade there is a 2.3% decrease in tonnes, a 2.2% reduction in grade, and a 4.4% reduction in ounces when compared to the Mineral Resource model. Mineral Reserves that will be mined by open pit methods or are in stockpiles are reported above a cut-off grade of 0.45 g/t Au.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Mineral Reserves that will be mined by underground methods assume a modified transverse longhole stoping mining method, gold price of US$1,350**/**oz, metallurgical recovery of 98%, selling costs of US$63.49/oz including royalties and levies, average mining cost of US$84.83/t mined, average processing cost of US$12.06/t processed, general costs of US$3.07/t processed, 10% dilution, and 90% mining recovery. Mineral Reserves that will be mined by underground methods are reported above a cut-off grade of 2.68 g/t Au.

<br>*Mining Operations*

The Otjikoto Mine is currently an owner-operated conventional open pit operation. Development of the Wolfshag underground mine commenced in late 2020, and ore production commenced in the second half of 2022. Mining is based on a phased approach with stockpiling to bring HG material forward and provide operational flexibility.

Open pit Mineral Reserves will be mined from the Otjikoto pit for two years, including 2023. The current underground mine plan projects that Mineral Reserves will be mined from the Wolfshag deposit for approximately four years starting in late 2022. Mill production is scheduled for a total of four years, including 2023. Development is based on the Otjikoto deposit being mined in four or five phases and underground mining at the Wolfshag deposit. The ultimate pit will be 2.8-3.0 km in length and will have separate pit bottoms for the Otjikoto and Wolfshag deposits. Our mine life estimate is based on current Mineral Reserves, with the addition of non-Reserve mining from a planned fifth phase of the Otjikoto pit if supported by mining costs and gold prices at the time. This fifth phase contains approximately 90,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources that have not been converted to Mineral Reserves, which would be mined and processed at the end of the two-year mine life. Mineral Resources in LG stockpiles may be processed at the end of mine life, or when higher-grade tonnage is not available, depending on current costs and gold prices. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Pit slopes vary by geotechnical domain, with inter-ramp slope angles ranging from 30-60º. Bench heights also vary by geotechnical domain, from 10-20 m. Reserve model dilution and ore loss were applied through whole block averaging such that both dilution and ore losses are variable. A nominal ramp and road width of 27 m, including drainage and safety windrow, was used for dual lane truck operation in the mine design. Ramp widths were reduced to 20 m in the lower levels of the phase designs to allow for single lane haulage on the final benches. Ramp grades were designed to a maximum of 10%.

The Wolfshag underground mine is accessed via a single 930 m long decline at a maximum gradient of 15%, that was collared from the east wall of the Otjikoto pit in the third quarter of 2020. The ventilation system relies on a 4.0 m diameter raise bored ventilation raise and surface fans to supply 175 m<sup>3</sup>/s of fresh air to the underground workings. The mining method is modified transverse longhole stoping with cemented rock fill and uncemented rock fill. Planned stope dimensions are 18 m and 14 m wide by 16-25 m high by 15-35 m long, depending on orebody geometry and geotechnical conditions. Underground dewatering is be accomplished using both surface dewatering borehole(s) and underground pumping infrastructure.

Initial development was completed in 2022 before underground stoping production commenced in the second half of 2022, with a producing life of approximately four years thereafter, based on Mineral Reserves. Steady-state underground production of 1,100 stope ore tonnes per day will be achieved in the first half of 2023. Mine production will rely on conventional mechanized trackless mining equipment. Haul trucks will be used for material transport and used to transport mine backfill on the back-haul. Waste dilution is estimated at 10% with a mining recovery of 90%.

The base case open pit mine production schedule involves movement of up to 36 Mtpa of material to sustain processing of 3.4 Mtpa for the period from 2021 to 2025. The current LoM plan assumes processing of up to 19.6 Mt from the Indicated Mineral Resource LG stockpile when higher-grade feed is not available, with an average gold grade of 0.42 g/t Au. This stockpile has similar grades to the break-even processing cut-off grade, so processing of this stockpile will be determined when processing capacity is available. The LG stockpile has been classified as Indicated Mineral Resources but has not been converted to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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The mining operations are scheduled to work 365 days a year, with reduced production rates during the rainy season. The open pit equipment fleet is based on 90 t capacity haul trucks that are conventional for the industry, providing relative flexibility in the utilisation as several pit stages will be mined simultaneously to mine waste and ore at different levels. The mill feed ore is transported from open pits to the ROM pad for direct tipping or stockpiling. It is assumed that up to 75% of the ROM feed will be stockpiled to regulate the mine production and crusher feed rates.

A large WRSF is located west of the Otjikoto and Wolfshag open pits. Location considerations were based on minimizing haulage, surface water drainage and area availability. The facility is being progressively rehabilitated to the extent practical during operations, with lower bench perimeter slopes being constructed to their final, closure configuration. The overall slope design of the WRSF consists of a concave slope with a slope angle of 14° for the bottom half and a slope angle of 18° for the upper half of the overall slope.

*Processing and Recovery Operations*

Design assumptions were based on the metallurgical test work described under the heading "*– Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing*" above.

The mill uses a conventional flowsheet whereby gold is recovered by gravity concentration/intensive leaching and by a cyanide leach/CIP process for treatment of gravity tailings. The process flowsheet consists of: crushing; grinding; gravity concentration and intensive cyanidation; cyanide leaching of gravity tailings; CIP; cyanide destruction; tailings disposal; acid wash and elution; electrowinning and gold room; carbon regeneration; reagents make-up and distribution; and air services and plant water services.

No market studies are currently relevant as the Otjikoto Mine is an operating mine producing a readily saleable commodity in the form of doré. Doré produced is exported to the Rand Refinery in South Africa.

*Infrastructure, Permitting, and Compliance Activities*

The infrastructure established at the Otjikoto Mine is described in the Otjikoto Report, and includes the process plant, TSF, accommodation camp, roads, airstrip, mine services area, open pits, stockpiles, and WRSFs.

Tailings are deposited in the TSF using the upstream method. The TSF was originally designed to contain at least 36 Mt of tailings at a deposition rate of 3.0 Mtpa. Subsequent analysis and design have expanded the capacity of the TSF to approximately 50 Mt, which will support operations to the end of mine life.

All water falling directly on the industrial areas (contact water) or otherwise in contact with the mining operations (water within the open pit, water return, and storm water from the TSF) is captured, stored, and used in the mining and processing facilities. The storm water dam is designed to hold all water falling on the processing facility terrace during a 24-hour, 1:50 year rainfall event. Two water storage dams have been constructed. One is the reclaim process water dam, which receives water from the TSF and supplies this water to the process plant; the second is the pit dewatering dam that provides water for dust suppression and the process plant.

Site power is primarily supplied through the public Namibian grid. In addition, power is produced on site by the 6 MW Otjikoto solar plant (the "**Otjikoto Solar Plant**"). If needed, on site HFO generators may supply 15 MW (plus backup units and load balancing capability) of electricity.

Materials and consumables are transported to site via the B1 national highway. Within the mine, gravel or dirt roads are used for internal site access.

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An ESIA that included an Environmental Management Plan ("**EMP**") and Mine Closure Framework was completed for the Otjikoto Mine. A draft Mine Closure Plan ("**MCP**") was developed in 2018 and submitted to regulatory authorities. The MCP was subsequently approved on August 2, 2019. B2Gold Namibia received environmental clearance for the Wolfshag open pit operations on January 26, 2015, based on an EIA. The Otjikoto Mine's ECC was renewed in July 2022 and is valid until July 2025. A consolidated EMP (EMP-2021) of all existing activities and associated impacts related to the operational and decommissioning phases of the Otjikoto Mine operations has been submitted with the 2021 ECC renewal application. The EMP and its supporting individual Management Plans are "living documents" that will continue to be amended periodically throughout the life of the project to reflect changes in parameters such as procedures, practices, and project phases.

We hold all required permits to conduct the open pit operations. A mining Accessory Works permit was granted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy on March 24, 2020 to include underground operations on the area of the ML169. ECC and approval for underground mining operations was granted by the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Forestry on July 24, 2020, and the underground project commenced thereafter.

Closure and reclamation costs are estimated and updated annually. Closure and reclamation costs at the end of 2022 were estimated at US$35.9 million on an undiscounted basis.

*Capital and Operating Costs*

<u>Capital Costs</u>

Capital costs are based on operational experience and LoM projections. The table below presents the 2023 budgeted costs and the estimated capital costs for the LoM, excluding 2023.

**Capital Cost Estimate**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget** <br>**(US$ million)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost**<br>**excluding 2023**<br>**(US$ million)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Site General and Infrastructure | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mining and Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Closure and Rehabilitation | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;33.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**6.1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**38.8** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The projected LoM for the Otjikoto Mine is two years of open pit mining, three years of underground mining, and four years of processing, including 2023.

Capital cost estimates include mining fleet replacement and rebuilds, closure costs, and standard rebuild and other capital projects for mining, processing, and site general costs. Deferred stripping costs are excluded from capital cost estimates.

<u>Operating Costs</u>

Budgeted 2023 and estimated LoM operating costs, excluding 2023, are provided in the table below.

**Operating Cost Forecast**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Units** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Budget**<br>**(US$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**LoM Estimated Cost**<br>**excluding 2023**<br>**(US$)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mining (Open Pit) | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t mined | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mining (Underground) | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t ore mined | &nbsp;&nbsp;82.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;69.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Processing | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;13.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;12.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Site General | &nbsp;&nbsp;US$/t processed | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.16 |

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Note:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The projected LoM for the Otjikoto Mine is two years of open pit mining, three years of underground mining, and four years of processing, including 2023.

Operating costs include all mining, processing and site general costs including pre-stripping and development.

We conduct ongoing exploration and analyses at our operating mines with a view to identifying new Mineral Resources and upgrading existing Mineral Resources to higher confidence levels and potentially into new Mineral Reserves. If new Mineral Reserves are successfully identified it may alter the current mine plan and potentially extend the mine life.

The capital cost estimates and operating cost estimates in the tables above under the heading " – *Capital and Operating Costs*" are based on our current estimates and mine plan for the Otjikoto Mine. Our costs in subsequent years may vary significantly from our 2023 and LoM cost estimates as a result of, among other things, current or future non-recurring expenditures, changes to input costs and exchange rates and changes to our current mining operations or mine plan.

*Production, Development, and Exploration*

The Otjikoto Mine produced 161,614 ounces of gold in 2022, just below its revised guidance range of between 165,000 and 175,000 ounces. In December 2022, Otjikoto achieved a monthly record of 30,493 ounces of gold produced.

Mill throughput for 2022 was 3.41 Mt at an average grade of 1.50 g/t Au, with an average gold recovery of 98.5%, compared to production in 2021 of 3.54 Mt at an average grade of 1.76 g/t Au and an average gold recovery of 98.6%.

The Otjikoto Mine is forecast to produce between 190,000 and 210,000 ounces of gold in 2023 from the Otjikoto pit, and the Wolfshag underground mine. For 2023, the Otjikoto Mine is budgeted to process a total of 3.4 Mt of ore at an average grade of 1.87 g/t Au with process gold recovery of 98%. In the first half of 2023, processed ore will be sourced from the Otjikoto pit and the Wolfshag underground mine, supplemented by existing medium and high-grade ore stockpiles. Otjikoto's gold production is expected to be weighted approximately 60% to the second half of 2023 due to the timing of high-grade ore mining from the Otjikoto pit and increased ore volumes from the Wolfshag underground mine.

Capital expenditures in 2023 at Otjikoto are expected to total $77 million, of which approximately $74 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $3 million is classified as growth capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include, amongst other items: $71 million for capitalized stripping and capitalized development; and $3 million for mobile equipment rebuilds.

The total exploration budget for Namibia in 2023 is approximately $3 million. Exploration in 2023 will include 16,320 m of core and RC drilling and 3,400 m of RAB drilling at the Otjikoto Mine. Much of the core drilling will target the southern extension of the Otjikoto structure, as well as several regional targets.

**OTHER PROPERTIES**

**Gramalote Project** 

On December 23, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated agreement with AngloGold with respect to the Gramalote Project, and on January 1, 2020, we assumed the role of the operator of the project. The in-country operating entity is Gramalote Colombia Limited ("**Gramalote Colombia**"). Each of B2Gold and AngloGold holds a 50% interest in the Gramalote Project and funds its share of expenditures pro rata, with equal representation on the Gramalote Project management committee.

The Gramalote Project is located approximately 230 km northwest of the Colombian capital of Bogota and approximately 120 km northeast of Medellin, the regional capital of the Department of Antioquia. Gramalote Colombia Limited holds 11,013.50 ha in two registered concession contracts, namely integrated mining permit 14292, totalling 8,720.71 ha (referred to as the Gramalote Ridge permit), and concession title 4894, totalling 2,292.81 ha (referred to as the Trinidad permit). In addition, there are three applications for mineral title, LJC-0812, QHQ-16081, and SF9-09031, which collectively total 11,845.03 ha. Once in production, state royalties on the gold and silver will be payable at approximately 3.2% of the gross metal value at the plant site.

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The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022. No Measured Mineral Resources were estimated.

**Gramalote Project Indicated Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold<br>Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Ridge | &nbsp;&nbsp;193080 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4220 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Indicated Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**193080** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0.68** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**4220** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**50** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**2110** |

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**Gramalote Project Inferred Mineral Resources Statement** 

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**100% Project Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable Ownership Basis** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Area** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tonnes**<br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gold Grade**<br>**(g/t Au)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained<br>Gold**<br>**Ounces** <br>**(x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Attributable**<br>**(%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Contained Gold<br>Ounces**<br>**(x 1,000)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Ridge | &nbsp;&nbsp;12340 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp;190 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Monjas West | &nbsp;&nbsp;21710 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.64 | &nbsp;&nbsp;450 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;220 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trinidad | &nbsp;&nbsp;52110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;850 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Inferred Mineral Resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**86160** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**0.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**1480** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**50** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**740** |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Mineral Resources have been classified using the CIM Standards. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of those Mineral Resources that have been modified to Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. All tonnage, grade and contained metal content estimates have been rounded; rounding may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade, and contained metal content.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Mineral Resources are reported on a 100% project and a 50% attributable basis, the remaining 50% interest is held by a subsidiary of AngloGold.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Qualified Person for the resource estimate is Brian Scott, P.Geo., our Vice President, Geology & Technical Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Mineral Resources assume an open pit mining method.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Mineral Resource estimates are reported within a conceptual pit based on a gold price of US$1,800/oz, metallurgical recovery of 81.7-84% for oxide and 90.9-97.6% for sulphide, operating cost estimates of US$2.23-US$2.55/t mined (average mining cost), US$5.03-US$5.13 for oxide, US$7.69-US$7.79/t for sulphide processed (processing) and US$2.10/t processed (general and administrative), and selling costs of US$/60.12/oz including royalties and levies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Mineral Resources are reported at cut-off grades of 0.15 g/t Au for oxide and 0.19 g/t Au for sulphide.

<br>The Gramalote Feasibility Study has now been completed, and both B2Gold and AngloGold have determined that the project does not meet their investment thresholds for development of the project. The Gramalote Project continues to benefit from government support as well as continuing support from local communities. During 2022, B2Gold and AngloGold completed a comprehensive review of the alternatives relating to the Gramalote Project and consider that the interests of all stakeholders would be best served by finding a buyer for the Project. The partners commenced a joint sales process for the Gramalote Project in the first quarter of 2023.

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**Calibre Operations**

On October 15, 2019, we completed the sale of the El Limon and La Libertad gold mines, the Pavon gold project and additional mineral concessions in Nicaragua to Calibre, pursuant to which we acquired an approximate 33% equity interest in Calibre (the "**Calibre Transaction**"). As at the date of this Annual Information Form, we hold approximately 25% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre ("**Calibre Shares**"). In connection with the Calibre Transaction, B2Gold and Calibre entered into an Investor Rights Agreement pursuant to which, provided we hold 5% or more of the issued and outstanding Calibre Shares, we are entitled to designate one individual to serve as a director of Calibre. In addition, provided we hold 10% or more of the issued and outstanding Calibre Shares, we have the right to participate in any equity or convertible debt financings by Calibre, in order to maintain our pro rata ownership in Calibre at the time of any such financing, and we have pro rata top up rights in the event Calibre issues Calibre Shares in connection with a transaction, other than an equity financing, which would result in the dilution of our holdings by more than 1%.

Based on our equity interest in Calibre, in 2022 our attributable share of gold production from Calibre's operations was 54,871 ounces.

In 2023, we estimate that, based on maintaining a 25% equity interest in Calibre, we would have an attributable share of Calibre's projected gold production of between 60,000 and 70,000 ounces.

**RISK FACTORS**

**Risks Related to the** Comp**any**

The exploration, development and mining of natural resources are highly speculative in nature and are subject to significant risks. The following risk factors could materially adversely affect our future business, operations and financial condition, and could cause actual events to differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements. The risks factors noted below do not necessarily comprise all risks faced by us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business, operations and future prospects. If any such risks actually occur, our business may be harmed, and our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.

Mining is inherently dangerous and subject to conditions or events beyond our control, including problems related to weather and climate in remote areas in which certain of our operations are located, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Mining operations generally involve a high degree of risk. Our operations are subject to all the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of gold, including: unusual and unexpected geologic formations; seismic activity; rock bursts; cave-ins or slides; flooding; pit wall failure; periodic interruption due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions; and other conditions involved in the drilling and removal of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, personal injury or death, damage to property, environmental damage and possible legal liability. Milling operations are subject to hazards such as fire, flooding, equipment failure or failure of retaining dams around tailings disposal areas, which may result in environmental pollution and consequent liability. The occurrence of any of these events could result in a prolonged interruption of our operations, affect the profitability of our operations, lead to a loss of licences, damage community relations and affect our reputation.

Certain of our operations are located in remote areas and are affected by severe weather events and climate issues, resulting in technical challenges for conducting both geological exploration and mining operations. Although we benefit from modern mining technology, we may sometimes be unable to overcome problems related to weather and climate, either expeditiously or at a commercially reasonable cost, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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*Changes in the price of gold and other metals in the world markets, which can fluctuate widely, significantly affect the profitability of our operations, our financial condition and our ability to develop new mines.*

The profitability of our operations is significantly affected by changes in the market price of gold and other mineral commodities. Mineral prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond our control, including: interest rates; the rate and anticipated rate of inflation; world supply of mineral commodities; consumption patterns; purchases and sales of gold by central banks; forward sales by producers; production costs; demand from the jewelry industry; speculative activities; stability of exchange rates; the relative strength of the U.S. dollar and other currencies; changes in international investment patterns; monetary systems; and political and economic events.

Although the price of gold remained relatively consistent over the most recently completed fiscal year, from $1,809.05/oz on January 4, 2022 to $1,812.35/oz on December 30, 2022<sup>1</sup>,future price declines could cause commercial production or the development of new mines to be impracticable or unpredictable. If gold prices decline significantly, or decline for an extended period of time, we may be unable to continue our operations, develop our properties, fulfill our obligations under our permits and licences or under our agreements with our partners, or continue to pay dividends at the current rate or at all. As a result, we could be forced to discontinue our operations or development activities, or to abandon or sell our interest in some or all of our properties, which could have a negative effect on our profitability and cash flow.

*Our failure to achieve production, cost and other estimates could have a material adverse effect on our future cash flows, profitability, results of operations and financial condition.*

This Annual Information Form and our other public disclosure contain guidance and estimates of future production, operating costs, capital costs and other economic and financial measures with respect to our existing mines and certain of our exploration and development stage projects. The estimates can change, or we may be unable to achieve them. Actual production, costs, returns and other economic and financial performance may vary from the estimates depending on a variety of factors, many of which are not within our control. These factors include, but are not limited to: actual ore mined varying from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution, and metallurgical and other characteristics; short-term operating factors such as the need for sequential development of ore bodies and the processing of new or different ore grades from those planned; mine failures, slope failures or equipment failures; accidents; natural phenomena such as inclement weather conditions, floods, droughts, rock slides and earthquakes; encountering unusual or unexpected geological conditions; regional epidemic or pandemic of disease, including the spread of COVID-19; changes in power costs and potential power shortages; exchange rate and commodity price fluctuations; price changes or shortages of principal supplies needed for operations, including explosives, fuels, water and equipment parts; labour shortages or strikes; litigation; regional or national instability, imposition of sanctions, insurrection, war or acts of terrorism; suspensions or closures imposed by governmental authorities; civil disobedience and protests; failure to comply with applicable regulations, or new restrictions or regulations, imposed by governmental or regulatory authorities; permitting or licensing issues; difficulties in resettlement processes, when required; claims by landowners; overlapping with other activities declared as activities for the public benefit; issues arising from the presence of illegal miners; obstacles and requisites imposed by local financial entities; shipping interruptions or delays; or other risks described herein.

*Our operations across several different countries subject us to various political, economic and other risks that could negatively impact our operations and financial condition.* 

Our exploration, development and production activities are conducted in various countries, including the Philippines, Namibia, Mali, Colombia, Uzbekistan and Finland (and, if the Sabina Transaction is completed, Canada). As a result, our operations are exposed to various levels of political, economic and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties vary from country to country and include, but are not limited to: the existence or possibility of political or economic instability; conflict; terrorism; hostage taking; military repression; extreme fluctuations in currency exchange rates; high rates of inflation; labour unrest; war or civil unrest; expropriation and nationalization; governmental legislation and regulations relating to foreign investment and the mining industry; changes in taxation laws or policies or changes in the interpretation of such taxation laws or policies; uncertainty as to the outcome of any litigation in foreign jurisdictions; uncertainty as to enforcement of local laws; environmental controls and permitting; restrictions on the use of land and natural resources; renegotiation or nullification of existing concessions, licences, permits and contracts; illegal mining; imposition of sanctions; restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation; corruption; unstable legal systems; changing political conditions; changes in mining and social policies; social unrest on account of poverty or unequal income distribution; economic empowerment or local ownership legislation; disease; currency controls and governmental regulations that favor or require the awarding of contracts to local contractors or require foreign contractors to employ citizens of, or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction or require equity participation by local citizens; and other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty issues.

_____________________________________<br><sup>1</sup> Source: London Bullion Market Association (http://www.lbma.org.uk/precious-metal-prices#/).

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We have interests in exploration and development properties that are located in developing countries, including Mali, the Philippines, Namibia and Colombia, and our mineral exploration and mining activities may be affected to varying degrees by political instability and governmental legislation and regulations relating to foreign investment and the mining industry. Many of these countries have experienced, or are currently experiencing, varying degrees of civil unrest and instability. Changes, if any, in mining or investment laws or policies, political attitude or the level of stability in such countries may adversely affect our operations or profitability.

Moreover, governments throughout the world are continuing to target the mining and metals sector to raise government revenue. Numerous countries, including certain of those in which we operate, have introduced changes to their respective mining regimes that reflect increased government control or participation in the mining sector, including, but not limited to: changes of laws or governmental regulations affecting foreign ownership; mandatory state participation; citizenship participation in decisions related to mining activities; delegating to municipal authorities to determine the use of soil; taxation and royalties; exchange controls; permitting and licensing of exploration, development and production; land use restrictions; price controls, export controls, and export and import duties; restrictions on repatriation of income or return of capital; requirements for local processing of mineral products; environmental protection; requirements for employment of local staff or contractors; and requirements for contributions to infrastructure and social support systems. The impact of resource nationalization can have a material adverse effect on us, our business and our operations.

There can be no assurance that the countries in which we operate that have yet to adopt resource nationalization frameworks or regimes will not do so in the future. There can also be no assurance that the terms and obligations of resource nationalization regimes to which our operations are subject will not increase or become more onerous. Government policy is beyond our control, may change without warning, and could have the effect of discouraging further investment in our operations or limit the economic value we may derive therefrom.

Furthermore, there can be no assurance that our assets will not be subject to specific nationalization or expropriation measures, whether legitimate or not, by any authority or body, whether state sanctioned or otherwise. While there are often frameworks and mechanisms to seek compensation and reimbursement for losses in these kinds of circumstances, there is no assurance that such measures will effectively or sufficiently compensate us (and our investors), nor is there any assurance that such compensation would occur in a timely fashion.

Our operations in the following jurisdictions are subject to certain additional risks including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Mali

In September 2019, the Government of Mali enacted the 2019 Mining Code, which was published in the Official Gazette on October 20, 2019. The 2019 Mining Code amended a number of critical provisions of the former 2012 Mining Code, including the term of the exploitation licence and tax stabilization, which it limited to 12 years, and the taxes and tax rates applicable to future projects. We continue to believe that these changes will not affect our operations at the Fekola Mine area as the 2019 Mining Code expressly states that mining titles that are valid at the time the 2019 Mining Code came into force, including the Médinandi Exploitation Licence, remain valid for their term and for the substance for which they have been issued. In addition, the mining conventions in force at the date of the 2019 Mining Code, including the Fekola Convention, remain valid for their term and benefit from the stabilization of their tax and customs regime provided under such conventions. As a result, we do not expect that the tax regime applicable to the Fekola Mine will be changed as a result of the 2019 Mining Code. We expect that the exploitation license issued as part of the Fekola Oklo regional development plan will be governed by the 2019 Mining Code.

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In 2022, Mali experienced continued deterioration of the socio-political and security context. Insecurity continued to challenge the restoration of the State authority with terrorist groups gaining grounds and operating throughout all Regions of Mali. In addition to tensions with France, Economic Community of West African States ("**ECOWAS**"), G5 Sahel, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire, and Mali faced internal turbulences due to inflation and the rise in basic commodities prices. The authorities submitted a draft constitution introducing several elements of concern to various stakeholders. In this context of high risk and uncertainty, several countries have announced the withdrawal of their troops from MINUSMA, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali including France, Egypt, Germany, Benin, England and Côte d'Ivoire with an ongoing diplomatic struggle with the latter since the detention of 49 Ivorian soldiers for nearly six months. The future of MINUSMA is uncertain with recurrent demand from the population to leave the country. On June 29, 2022, the Security Council extended the mandate for one year.

The all-military approach with the "Wagner option" have produced biased results. Mali is praising a rise in its armed forces and a regained sovereignty with a win-win partnership with Russia. On the contrary, the international community is pointing out to the country's isolation from its traditional partners and immediate neighbors, serious human rights violations, ethnic-community conflation and the massacres of civilians, which are all making the situation worse than before.

However, Malian authorities made sustained efforts to maintain the momentum generated following the agreement with ECOWAS to extend the transition until March 2024 and the lifting of economic and financial sanctions that lasted over six months until July 3, 2022). The Malian authorities have taken steps to implement the reforms and recommendations that resulted from the national dialogue held in December 2021 and continue to make efforts to implement the Peace and Reconciliation Treaty signed with the Northern Groups. ECOWAS and its member States, the African Union as well as the United Nations are commanding the various parties to an inclusive dialogue with an appropriate framework but have noted with satisfaction the course of the transition and preparation of the upcoming elections. The international community remained committed to support and mobilize the necessary resources to help meet the transition deadline for a return to constitutional order. Ongoing instability in Mali and changes to the political and security situation there could have unforeseen and potentially material and negative impacts on our business, operations, financial condition and assets.

In November 2022, the Government of Mali, through the Ministry of Economy and Finances, initiated a general audit of mining exploitation companies with the aim of improving revenues and increasing its visibility on mining resources. The results of the audit are expected to be public in the near future. Any amendments resulting from the audit would be subject to prior consultation with stakeholders, including mining companies.

On November 28, 2022, the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water suspended the issuance of mining permits until further notice. The notice was later clarified by DNGM to concern only new permits issuance and would not be applicable to permits in process of renewal or transfer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Namibia

Namibia is a member of the Southern African Customs Union ("**SACU**"), which provides for a common external tariff and guarantees free movement of goods between its member states. A high proportion of Namibia's trade is conducted with SACU members. The Namibian Government is highly dependent on SACU revenue, but Namibia's share of the SACU revenue is expected to decline in the foreseeable future, and as a result the Namibian government may introduce additional taxes or increase current tax rates, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business.

In 2015/2016, Namibia released two versions of the Namibia Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework bill (the "**NEEEF Bill**"), a controversial bill which proposed, in effect, the forced transfer of 25% of the shares or economic interest in any business enterprise conducting business in Namibia to certain designated persons, being persons of colour, women and disabled persons ("**Designated Persons**"). While the NEEEF Bill contained various controversial provisions, which may ultimately render it unconstitutional, it caused considerable uncertainty in the Namibian business community and the investor community, and as a result it remains under discussion and revision. During March 2018, the President of Namibia, in his State of the Nation Address, announced that the controversial 25% ownership pillar would be abolished. In February 2020, the latest version of the NEEEF Bill was presented to the Cabinet Committee on Legislation (the "**2020 NEEEF Bill**"). While the 2020 NEEEF Bill removed many of the controversial provisions contained in the previous versions, it creates additional uncertainty in that its application appears to be dependant on the promulgation of what is referred to as "Standards" by the Minister who administers the 2020 NEEEF Bill, and the ambit of such "Standards" has not been set. The 2020 NEEEF Bill may likewise be unconstitutional. It is not clear whether there will be a further round of consultation on the bill, and regulations and "Standards" would need to be promulgated before the bill, in whatever revised form, becomes operative. While the 2020 NEEEF Bill is not publicly available, there is a document in circulation which has been referred to in a recent speech by the Prime Minister as the *National Equitable Economic Empowerment Act, 2021*, which appears to contain the substantive principles of the 2020 NEEEF Bill. At the date of this Annual Information Form, no further drafts of the NEEEF Bill have been circulated to the public.

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In 2016, the Namibian parliament passed a new investment law termed the *Namibia Investment Promotion Act, 2016* (Namibia) (the "**Namibia Investment Promotion Act**"), which has not yet come into force. If it were to come into force, the Namibia Investment Promotion Act would materially change the legal basis upon which foreign investments are to be made, maintained and withdrawn from Namibia. The law provides for reservation of certain businesses to Namibians and requires approval of the Minister of Trade and Industrialisation, on essentially a discretionary basis, in connection with making an investment, expanding an investment and disinvesting. The law would also abolish the recourse of foreign investors to international tribunals by insisting that any disputes be exclusively dealt with under Namibian law and by Namibian courts. Further, the Namibia Investment Promotion Act may have a negative effect on investor security and new investments into Namibia. In the absence of regulations or guidelines with respect to the approval process, it is entirely at the discretion of the Minister to determine what type of foreign investments, changes to current investments or disinvestments will be allowed, and it is difficult at this stage to anticipate the extent to which the Namibia Investment Promotion Act would affect the Otjikoto Mine in practice. Towards the end of 2021, the Minister of Trade and Industrialisation re-introduced a further version of the Namibia Investment Promotion Act, which version, following public outcry, was quickly withdrawn on November 30, 2021 and is currently not before parliament. Any such legislation, upon becoming operative, would introduce changes to the foreign investment regime which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Philippines

The Philippines has and continues to experience certain degrees of instability due to terrorism. Although security in certain areas of the country has improved, there can be no assurance that the security situation in the Philippines will not deteriorate further, or that terrorist activities in the country will not increase, thereby disrupting the ability of the Masbate Gold Project to continue its gold production. Any such impact on our operations in the Philippines could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.

The Constitution of the Philippines provides that all natural resources are owned by the State, which may enter into a coproduction, joint venture or production sharing agreement with citizens of the Philippines, corporations or associations whose capital is at least 60% owned by Philippine citizens. *Commonwealth Act* No. 108, as amended (the "**Anti-Dummy Act**") provides penalties for, among others, (i) Filipinos who permit aliens to use them as nominees or dummies so that the aliens could enjoy privileges otherwise reserved for Filipinos or Filipino corporations, and (ii) aliens or foreigners who profit from the adoption of these dummy relationships. It also penalizes the act of falsely simulating the existence of minimum stock or capital as owned by citizens of the Philippines or any other country in cases in which a constitutional or legal provision requires that before a corporation or association may exercise or enjoy a right, franchise or privilege, not less than a certain percentage of its capital must be owned by such citizens. The Anti-Dummy Act likewise prohibits aliens from intervening in the management, operation, administration or control of nationalized businesses or enterprises, whether as officers, employees or labourers, with or without remuneration, except that aliens may take part in technical aspects only, provided (y) no Filipino can do such technical work, and (z) it is with express authority from the Secretary of Justice. The Anti-Dummy Act also allows the election of aliens as members of the boards of directors or the governing bodies of corporations or associations engaged in partially nationalised activities in proportion to their allowable participation or share in the capital of such entities. There is the risk that, given the limited precedents to date in the country, the structure through which we hold the Masbate Gold Project could be challenged or require changes. The imposition of, or a failure to comply with, Philippine regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Colombia

While security conditions have improved in Colombia, security issues persist, and the peace agreement signed with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the largest and oldest rebel group, has created other security issues and has helped to strengthen criminal gangs and other small rebel groups. The potential for security conditions to deteriorate and the development of new types of terrorism remains a risk with respect to our exploration and development at and potential sale of the Gramalote Project.

In addition, Colombia has a history of corruption, drug trafficking and illegal exploitation of minerals. Antioquia department, where the Gramalote Project is located, has been reported as the department that has the most concentrated illegal gold mining activities in Colombia. These circumstances could negatively impact our operations if they are not adequately addressed by authorities.

While Colombia has a steady legal system and independent judges and courts, inconsistencies in legal interpretation of laws applicable to mining, and sudden changes of the judges' and courts' positions, create risks and uncertainties for mining companies in Colombia. Further, judges and courts in Colombia are highly influenced by the opinions of NGOs, academics and communities, which are frequently openly opposed to large-scale mining as they consider it to be a threat to the environment and to social organization. Social movements have also had a significant impact in legal decisions aimed to protect the environment, the Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, and the people of areas affected by extractive projects. It is likely that social movements will continue as an influential factor with respect to Colombian political and legal decisions related to the mining industry. Such decisions can be unpredictable and could cause us to incur additional expense and affect the exploration, development and value of the Gramalote Project.

*Fluctuations in the price and availability of infrastructure and energy and other commodities could impact our profitability and development of projects.* 

Mining, processing, development and exploration activities depend on adequate infrastructure. Reliable roads, bridges, power sources and water supply are important determinants which affect capital and operating costs. Our inability to secure adequate water and power resources as well as other events outside of our control, such as unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, terrorism, community or government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure, or failure to maintain or extend such infrastructure, could adversely affect our operations, financial condition and results of operations.

Profitability is affected by the market prices and availability of commodities that we use or consume for our operations and development projects. Prices for commodities like HFO, diesel fuel, electricity, steel, concrete, and chemicals (including cyanide) can be volatile, and in certain circumstances may be fixed by governments, and changes can be material, occur over short periods of time and be affected by factors beyond our control, including war or civil unrest. Our operations use a significant amount of energy and depend on suppliers to meet those needs. Higher costs for such required commodities and construction materials, including as a result of increased taxes on such commodities or construction materials or tighter supplies thereof, can affect the timing and cost of our development projects, and we may decide that it is not economically feasible to continue some or all of our commercial production and development activities, which could have an adverse effect on our profitability.

Higher worldwide demand for critical resources like input commodities, drilling equipment, tires and skilled labour could affect our ability to acquire them and lead to delays in delivery and unanticipated cost increases, which in turn could have an effect on our operating costs, capital expenditures and production schedules.

*We are subject to taxation in several different jurisdictions, and adverse changes to the taxation laws of such jurisdictions or unanticipated tax consequences of corporate reorganizations could have a material adverse effect on our performance and profitability.* 

We are subject to the taxation laws of several different jurisdictions. These taxation laws are complicated and subject to change, review and assessment in the ordinary course. Any changes in taxation law, as well as reviews or assessments, could result in us paying higher taxes, which in turn could adversely affect our performance and profitability. Taxes may also adversely affect our ability to repatriate earnings and otherwise deploy our assets.

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As noted above, governments have used new or increased taxes, including taxes specific to the mining industry, such as income taxes, excise taxes and royalties to raise government revenue.

While we have implemented initiatives to assess the impact of new and potential tax changes or reforms on our business and operations, we have no control over the adoption or implementation of such proposed legislative amendments, or the final form of any such tax changes which may or may not be as anticipated. In addition, governments have proposed tax amendments in the past and ultimately not followed through with them or adopted significant amendments. Accordingly, the timing and impact of any tax changes or reforms (including those described above), if adopted, and the extent to which they may have an impact on us, which may be material and adverse, is not presently known. Further, there can be no assurance that we will be able to undertake steps to mitigate the effects of such tax changes to preserve or promote our economic performance.

We may complete intercorporate transactions, corporate reorganizations and reorganizations of the entities holding our projects. If such transactions and/or reorganizations result in the imposition of an unanticipated tax or penalty, it may have a material adverse effect on our business. We are also subject to ongoing tax audits from time to time. Adverse results of such tax audits may have a negative effect on our business.

*Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.*

Our principal assets and operations are located in Canada, Mali, the Philippines and Namibia. As a result, we have foreign currency exposure with respect to items not denominated in U.S. dollars. The three main types of foreign exchange risk we face can be categorized as follows:

* Transaction exposure: our operations sell commodities and incur costs in different currencies. This creates exposure at the operational level, which may affect our profitability as exchange rates fluctuate;

* Exposure to currency risk: we are exposed to currency risk through a portion of the following assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar: cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade, income tax and other payables, equipment loan facilities, reclamation and closure costs obligations, warrants and gross balance exposure; and

* Translation exposure: our functional and reporting currency of all consolidated entities is U.S. dollars. Our other operations may have assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, with translation foreign exchange gains and losses included from these balances in the determination of profit or loss. Therefore, as the exchange rates between the Canadian dollar, Philippine peso, Namibian dollar, West African CFA franc (which is pegged to the Euro) and the Euro fluctuate against the U.S. dollar, we will experience foreign exchange gains and losses, which can have a significant impact on our consolidated operating results. 

As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates could significantly affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

*Our operations are subject to stringent laws and regulations, which could significantly limit our ability to conduct our business.* 

Our activities are subject to stringent laws and regulations governing, among other things: prospecting, development and production; imports and exports; taxes; labour standards and occupational health and mine safety; mineral tenure, land title and land use; environmental protection, including protection of endangered and protected species; social legislation; and other matters. Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in enforcement actions or other liabilities, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities suspending or curtailing operations, or requiring corrective measures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions, any of which could result in significant expenditures, loss of permits, reduced or suspended production and damage to our reputation. There can be no assurance that we have been or will be at all times in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, that compliance will not be challenged, or that the costs of complying with current and future laws and regulations will not materially or adversely affect our business, operations or results. New laws and regulations, amendments to existing laws and regulations, administrative interpretation, or more stringent enforcement of existing laws and regulations, whether in response to changes in the political or social environment we operate in or otherwise, could have a material and adverse effect on our ability to operate successfully, including our ability to continue our operations, results of operations, future cash flow and financial condition.

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*Mineral rights or surface rights to our properties may be subject to renewal or extension requirements which may not be granted or such rights could be challenged, and, if a renewal or extension is not granted or a challenge is successful, it could have a material adverse effect on our production and results of operations.*

Our ability to carry out successful mineral exploration, development activities and mining operations will depend on several factors including compliance with our obligations with respect to acquiring and maintaining title to our interest in certain properties. The acquisition of title to mineral properties is a very detailed and time-consuming process. No guarantee can be given that we will be able to comply with all such conditions and obligations, or to require third parties to comply with their obligations with respect to such properties. Furthermore, while it is common practice that permits and licences may be renewed, extended or transferred into other forms of licences appropriate for ongoing operations, no guarantee can be given that a renewal, extension or transfer will be granted to us or, if they are granted, that we will be in a position to comply with all conditions that are imposed. Several of our interests are the subject of pending applications to register assignments, extend the term, and increase the area, or to convert licences to concession contracts or exploitation permits, and there is no assurance that such applications will be approved as submitted.

Further, the interests in our properties may not be free from defects, and the contracts between us and the entities owned or controlled by a foreign government may be unilaterally altered or revoked. There can be no assurances that our rights and title interests will not be significantly challenged, altered or revoked, whether by state authorities, third parties or otherwise, to our detriment. Our interests in properties may be subject to prior unregistered liens, agreements, claims or transfers and title may be affected by, among other things, undetected defects or governmental actions.

*Undue reliance should not be placed on estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, since these estimates are subject to numerous uncertainties. Our actual Mineral Reserves could be lower than Mineral Reserve estimates and Mineral Resources may never be converted into Mineral Reserves, which could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.*

We must continually replace and expand our Mineral Reserves and any necessary associated surface rights as our mines produce gold. The LoM estimate for each of our operating mines is based on our best estimate in respect of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources given the information available to us.

Actual ore mined may vary from estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution and metallurgical and other characteristics, and there is no assurance that the indicated level of recovery will be realized or that Mineral Reserves could be mined or processed profitably. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, including many factors beyond our control. Such estimation is a subjective process, and the accuracy of any Mineral Reserve or Mineral Resource estimate is a function of the quantity and quality of available data and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation. Short-term operating factors relating to the Mineral Reserves, such as the need for orderly development of the ore bodies or the processing of new or different ore grades, may cause the mining operation to be unprofitable in any particular accounting period. In addition, there can be no assurance that gold recoveries in small scale laboratory tests will be duplicated in larger scale tests under on-site conditions or during production.

In addition, fluctuation in gold prices, results of drilling, metallurgical testing and production, increases in capital and operating costs, including the cost of labour, equipment, fuel and other required inputs and the evaluation of mine plans after the date of any estimate may require revision of such estimate. Any material reductions in estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, or of our ability to extract these Mineral Reserves, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Our LoM estimates and production schedule at the Otjikoto Mine assumes blending production from low-grade stockpile material that has been classified as Indicated Mineral Resources and not Mineral Reserves. Our LoM estimates at Fekola also include Mineral Resources that have not been classified as Mineral Reserves**.** Although we have been successful in converting Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves in the past, there is no certainty of converting Mineral Resources to Mineral Reserves and it may not be successful in the future. Due to uncertainty that may attach to Inferred Mineral Resources, there is no certainty that Inferred Mineral Resources will be upgraded to Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources or Proven and Probable Reserves as a result of continued exploration.

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*We require licences, permits and approvals from various governmental authorities to conduct our operations, the failure to obtain or loss of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.*

Our mining operations in Mali, the Philippines and Namibia, and our various exploration and development projects, are subject to receiving and maintaining licences, permits and approvals from appropriate governmental authorities. Although our mining operations currently have all required licences, permits and approvals that we believe are necessary for operations as currently conducted, no assurance can be provided that we will be able to maintain and renew such permits or obtain any other permits that may be required.

In Namibia, certain new mineral licences or renewals of existing mineral licences may be subject to certain terms and conditions relating to "Namibianisation", that is, transferring a portion (commonly 5%) of the shareholding in the respective licence holder to Namibian citizens, Namibian controlled companies, Designated Persons or companies held by Designated Persons, and undertaking social welfare or community upliftment obligations, specifically in respect of women and youth as well as the poor. It may also be subject to the licence holder appointing a certain percentage of its management (currently 20%) from Namibian citizens, specifically also Designated Persons. As of 2020, the aforesaid Namibianisation conditions are generally no longer applied by the Minister of Mines and Energy to new exclusive prospecting licences, but they are applied to new mining licences and, presumably, also to renewals of mining licences.

There have been challenges to permits that were temporarily successful and delays in the renewal of certain permits. There is no assurance that delays will not occur in connection with obtaining necessary renewals of authorizations for existing operations, additional licences, permits and approvals for future operations, or additional licences, permits and approvals associated with new legislation. An inability to obtain, or to conduct our mining operations pursuant to, applicable authorizations would materially reduce our production and cash flow and could negatively impact our profitability.

*We are subject to risks relating to environmental regulations and our properties may be subject to environmental hazards, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.* 

Our operations are subject to local laws and regulations regarding environmental matters, including, without limitation, the renewal of environmental clearance certificates, the use or abstraction of water, land use and reclamation, air quality, and the discharge of mining wastes and materials. Any changes in these laws could affect our operations and economics. Amendments or modifications to current environmental laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of exploration companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on us and cause increases in expenditures and costs or require abandonment or delays in developing new mining properties. We cannot predict how agencies or courts in foreign countries will interpret existing laws and regulations or the effect that these adoptions and interpretations may have on our business or financial condition. Parties engaged in exploration operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the exploration activities, and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations, in particular, environmental laws. In addition, our Masbate Gold Project is subject to periodic audit by the DENR. Any adverse outcome as a result of such audits may have a material and adverse effect on our business, operations, production estimates and financial condition.

We may be required to make significant expenditures to comply with governmental laws and regulations. Any significant mining operations will have some environmental impact, including land and habitat impact, arising from the use of land for mining and related activities, and certain impact on water resources near the project sites, resulting from water use, rock disposal and drainage run-off. We may also acquire properties with known or undiscovered environmental risks. Any claim against or indemnification from the entity from whom we have acquired such properties may not be adequate to pay all the fines, penalties and costs (such as clean-up and restoration costs) incurred related to such properties.

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Some of our properties were used for mining and related operations for many years before we acquired them and were acquired as is or with assumed environmental liabilities from previous owners or operators. We have been required to address contamination at our properties in the past and may need to continue to do so in the future, either for existing environmental conditions or for leaks or discharges that may arise from our ongoing operations or other contingencies. Contamination from hazardous substances, either at our own properties or other locations for which we may be responsible, may subject us to liability for the investigation or remediation of contamination, as well as for claims seeking to recover for related property damage, personal injury or damage to natural resources. The occurrence of any of these adverse events could have a material adverse effect on our future growth, results of operations and financial position.

Production at certain of our mines involves the use of NaCN, which is a toxic material. Should NaCN leak or otherwise be discharged from the containment system, we may become subject to liability for clean-up work that may not be insured. While appropriate steps will be taken to prevent discharge of pollutants into the ground water and the environment, we may become subject to liability for hazards that we may not be insured against and such liability could be material.

We do not believe that we currently have any material unrecognized risks related to environmental obligations, however, exploration, development and mining activities may give rise in the future to significant liabilities on our part to government and/or third parties, and may require us to incur substantial costs of remediation. Additionally, we do not maintain insurance against environmental risks. As a result, any claims against us may result in liabilities that we will not be able to afford, resulting in the failure of our business.

In some jurisdictions, forms of financial assurance are required as security for reclamation activities. The cost of our reclamation activities may materially exceed our provisions for them, or regulatory developments or changes in the assessment of conditions at closed operations may cause these costs to vary substantially from prior estimates of reclamation liabilities.

*Mineral exploration and development is speculative and involves significant risks and uncertainties, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.* 

Our business plans and projections rely significantly on the planned development of our non-producing properties. The development of mineral deposits involves significant risks that even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines and no assurance can be given that minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities, with sufficient grade to justify commercial operations, or that funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis. Major expenses may be required to locate and establish Mineral Reserves, to develop metallurgical processes and to construct mining and processing facilities at a particular site. It is impossible to ensure that the exploration or development programs we or any of our joint venture partners plan will result in a profitable commercial mining operation.

Properties not yet in production, such as the Goose Project, if the Sabina Transaction is completed, starting production, or slated for expansion are subject to higher risks as new mining operations often experience unexpected problems during the start-up phase, and production delays and cost adjustments can often happen. Further, feasibility studies, pre-feasibility studies, and preliminary economic assessments contain project-specific estimates of future production, which are based on a variety of factors and assumptions. There is no assurance that such estimates will be achieved and the failure to achieve production or cost estimates or material increases in costs could have a material adverse effect on our future cash flows, profitability, operations, financial condition and our share price.

In addition, developments are prone to material cost overruns versus budget. The capital expenditures and time required to develop new mines, including building mining and processing facilities for new properties, are considerable, and changes in cost or construction schedules can significantly increase both the time and capital required to build the mine. The project development schedules are also dependent on obtaining the governmental approvals and permits necessary for the operation of a mine which is often beyond our control. It is not unusual in the mining industry for new mining operations to experience unexpected problems during the start-up phase, resulting in delays and requiring more capital than anticipated. There is no assurance that there will be sufficient availability of funds to finance construction and development activities, particularly if unexpected problems arise.

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Other risks associated with mineral exploration and development include but are not limited to: the availability and costs of skilled labour and the ability of key contractors to perform services in the manner contracted for; unanticipated changes in grade and tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; unanticipated adverse geotechnical and geological conditions; incorrect data on which engineering assumptions are made; potential increases in construction and operating costs due to shortages of and/or changes in the cost of fuel, power, materials, security and supplies; adequate access to the site and unanticipated transportation costs or disruptions; potential opposition or obstruction from NGOs, environmental groups or local groups, which may delay or prevent development activities; equipment failures; natural phenomena; exchange rate and commodity price fluctuations; high rates of inflation; civil disobedience, protests and acts of civil unrest or terrorism; applicable taxes and restrictions or regulations imposed by governmental or regulatory authorities or other changes in the regulatory environments; and other risks associated with mining described herein.

The combination of these factors may result in our inability to develop our non-producing properties, to achieve or maintain historical or estimated production, revenue or cost levels, or to receive an adequate return on invested capital, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.

*Climate change, including the potential for extreme weather events and shifts in climate patterns, may have an adverse effect on our operations.* 

The physical effects of climate change, which may include extreme weather events, resource shortages, changes in rainfall and storm patterns, water shortages, changing sea levels and temperatures and higher temperatures may have an adverse effect on our operations. Events or conditions such as flooding or inadequate water supplies could disrupt mining and transport operations or mineral processing and rehabilitation efforts, create resource shortages, damage our property or equipment and/or could increase health and safety risks on mining sites. Such events or conditions could also have other adverse effects on our operations, our workforce and on the local communities surrounding our mines, including an increased risk of food insecurity, water scarcity, civil unrest and the prevalence of disease.

Furthermore, our operations throughout the globe depend on consistent supplies of essential commodities and other essential inputs to operate efficiently. In the event that the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, cause prolonged disruptions to the delivery of essential commodities and other essential inputs, or affect the prices or availability thereof, our production at our operations may be reduced, delayed or halted, and as a result the profitability of our business may be materially affected.

The key sources for direct greenhouse gas ("**GHG**") emissions at our operations are from electricity production to operate our processing plants (from crushing and grinding to leaching, electrowinning and smelting) and the fuel for mobile equipment. Our Otjikoto operation consumes a combination of energy either purchased from the Namibian electrical grid or generated on site by our Otjikoto Solar Plant, with HFO and diesel powered back-up. Our Masbate and Fekola operations currently generate 100% of their electricity on site; Masbate via HFO and diesel power plants with diesel powered back-up and Fekola via a hybrid HFO/solar power plant with diesel back-up. The level of GHG emissions emitted by our operations fluctuates and varies from operation to operation. Furthermore, one-off projects or endeavours, such as the construction of a new mine, may result in an acute increase in GHG emissions above those generally emitted during our ongoing and regular operations.

Our operations are energy intensive and use large amounts of diesel fuel and electric power. Currently, several governments or governmental bodies throughout the globe have introduced or are contemplating regulatory changes in response to the potential impacts of climate change in an effort to curb GHG emissions. Additionally, ongoing international negotiations may result in the introduction of climate change regulations or frameworks on an international scale. These developments, and the costs associated with complying with such kind of measures, may have an adverse impact on our operations and the profitability of our business.

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*We are subject to risks related to community relations and community action, including Indigenous and local community title claims and rights to consultation and accommodation, which may affect our existing operations and development projects.*

As a mining business, we come under pressure in the jurisdictions in which we operate, or will operate in the future, to demonstrate that other stakeholders (including employees, communities surrounding operations and the countries in which they operate) benefit and will continue to benefit from our commercial activities, and/or that we operate in a manner that will minimize any potential damage or disruption to the interests of those stakeholders. We may face opposition with respect to our current and future development, exploration and mining projects which could materially adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition.

Governments in many jurisdictions must consult with Indigenous Peoples and local communities with respect to grants of mineral rights and the issuance or amendment of project authorizations. Consultation and other rights of Indigenous People and local communities frequently require accommodations, including undertakings regarding employment, royalty payments and other matters. This may affect our ability to acquire within a reasonable time frame effective mineral titles, permits or licences in these jurisdictions, and may affect the timetable and costs of development of mineral properties.

Further, certain NGOs, some of which oppose globalization and/or resource development, are often vocal critics of the mining industry and its practices, including the use of hazardous substances in processing activities. Adverse publicity generated by such NGOs or others related to extractive industries generally, or our operations specifically, could have an adverse effect on our reputation and financial condition and may impact our relationship with the communities in which we operate. They may also attempt to disrupt our operations.

*We may encounter conflicts with small scale miners in certain countries which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.*

Certain of our development and mining properties, including the Masbate Gold Project, the Gramalote Project and certain of our properties in Mali, are subject to significant ASM mining activity. The number of artisanal miners has increased as the price of gold has increased. There is a risk of conflict with the artisanal miners, which could materially adversely affect our operations. Further development of our mining activities may require the relocation and physical resettlement of artisanal miners and development plans may be impacted as a result. Any delays as a result of potential relocation or resettlement could negatively impact us and may result in additional expenses or prevent further development.

ASM may use (among others) NaCN or mercury which are toxic materials. Should an artisanal miner's NaCN or mercury leak or otherwise be discharged into our mineral properties, we may become subject to liability for clean-up work that may not be insured. Related clean-up work may have a material adverse effect on our operations.

Small scale miners have been operating in Aroroy, Masbate Province since 1979 without obtaining valid mining or processing permits issued by the government. Some of these mining and processing operations are within the property of Filminera, and there has been evidence of contamination from tailing and effluent discharges within the Masbate property boundary. Although Filminera is not legally liable for their contamination, Filminera has attempted to limit the activities of these miners and inform the public about the risk of contamination. There is also a natural conflict in objectives between small scale miners and Filminera, as the small-scale miners have no legal rights to mine and are keen to access as much ore as possible. In contrast, Filminera has a stated position of allowing some level of ASM activity; however, Filminera requires it to be contained to nominated areas only and subject to the law governing small scale mining in the country. Accordingly, there are risks that conflict can arise that could materially adversely affect the operations of Filminera.

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ASM is a traditional activity in Mali. ASM occurs on various sites on both our Médinandi Exploitation Licence and our Exploration Licences (the Menankoto, Bantako Nord, Bakolobi and Dandoko Permits). Sites generally have between 5-100 ASM miners, varying over time and with the rainy/dry seasons. On a few occasions, the number of ASM miners has increased rapidly to over 1,000 miners. We have established and expanded the Médinandi "No-Go Zone" around the Fekola Mine where ASM is explicitly forbidden by regulatory decision, although some ASM activity is still informally permitted within the "No-Go Zones" at low levels. We will establish additional "No-Go Zones" at our Exploitation or Exploration Licences as part of the land acquisition process associated with further mine expansion (at Fekola) or development (at our Exploration Licences).

*We are subject to various anti-corruption laws and regulations and carry on business in jurisdictions which may be subject to sanctions or other similar kinds of measures. Our failure to comply with such laws, regulations, sanctions and measures may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.*

We are subject to various Canadian and foreign anti-corruption laws and regulations such as the Canadian *Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act*. In general, these laws prohibit a company and its employees and intermediaries from bribing or making other prohibited payments to foreign officials or other persons to obtain or retain business or gain some other business advantage. According to Transparency International, Mali, the Philippines and Namibia are perceived as having fairly high levels of corruption relative to Canada. We cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject, or the way existing laws might be administered or interpreted. Failure by us, our predecessors or other persons or entities with whom we do business to comply with the applicable legislation and other similar foreign laws could expose us and our senior management to civil and/or criminal penalties, other sanctions and remedial measures, and legal expenses and reputational damage, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Likewise, any investigation of any alleged violations of the applicable anti-corruption legislation by Canadian or foreign authorities could also have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Certain jurisdictions in which we carry on business, or certain nationals of those jurisdictions, are or may become subject to sanctions or other similar measures imposed by individual countries, such as Canada, the United States or the European Union or through United Nations ("**UN**") sanctions that Canada implements. In addition, there is the risk that individuals or entities with which we currently engage or do business with could be designated or identified under such sanctions or measures. Our failure to comply with such sanctions or measures, whether inadvertent or otherwise, could expose us and our senior management to civil and/or criminal penalties, becoming implicated or designated under such sanctions, becoming subject to additional remedial processes (including limitations on our ability to carry on our business or operations in a given jurisdiction), legal expenses, or reputational damage, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition, at both our specific operations and our Company as a whole. We are strongly committed to fully complying with all sanctions and other similar measures that affect our business and the jurisdictions in which we operate. Additional or expanded sanctions may have other impacts on us and our operations.

As at the date of this Annual Information Form, the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and Canada have each imposed sanctions against Mali. Certain of these sanctions target individuals and groups, including Mali's transition authorities and other transition institutions. As these situations remain in flux, there is the risk that individuals or entities with which we currently engage or do business could be designated under these sanctions or become subject to other similar measures, or that critical supply routes may be disrupted. Such developments could have a material adverse impact on our Malian operations and our Company as a whole.

*Market price of our Common Shares.*

Our Common Shares are publicly traded and are subject to various factors that have historically made our Common Share price volatile. The market price of our Common Shares has experienced, and may continue to experience, significant volatility, which may result in losses to investors. The market price of our Common Shares may increase or decrease in response to a number of events and factors, including as a result of the risk factors described herein.

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In addition, the global stock markets and prices for mining company shares have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. These market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Common Shares, regardless of our operating performance.

*Our operations would be adversely affected if we fail to maintain satisfactory labour relations.*

Production at our mining operations is dependent upon the efforts of our employees and our relations with our unionized and non-unionized employees. Some of our employees are represented by labour unions under various collective labour agreements. We may not be able to satisfactorily renegotiate our collective labour agreements, including in Namibia or Mali, and may face tougher negotiations or higher wage demands than would be the case for non-unionized labour, which could negatively impact our operations and profitability. Negotiations are ongoing with respect to a collective bargaining agreement covering the workers at the Fekola Mine. In addition, existing labour agreements may not prevent a strike or work stoppage at our facilities in the future. Relations between us and our employees may also be affected by changes in the scheme of labour relations that may be introduced by the relevant governmental authorities in those jurisdictions in which we carry on business. Changes in such legislation or in the relationship between us and our employees may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial condition.

In Namibia, due to high levels of unemployment and restrictive immigration policies applied by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, it may be difficult for us to obtain employment permits for skilled personnel that may be required in exploration or mining operations. In addition, Namibia suffers from high levels of poverty. Although the Namibian government spends a significant proportion on education (the highest single budget amount), education initiatives and programs may take time to take effect. Currently, a significant proportion of the Namibian workforce can be classified as unskilled or semi-skilled labourers, as a result of which it may be difficult for employers to find skilled personnel for specialized tasks. Shortages of suitably qualified personnel in Namibia could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

*We may fail to maintain the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*.

Our Common Shares are registered under the United States *Securities Exchange Act* of 1934, as amended (the "**Exchange Act**") and listed on the NYSE American LLC (the "**NYSE American**") and, accordingly, we are subject to the reporting and other requirements of the United States federal securities laws that apply to foreign private issuers, including the requirement to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the *Sarbanes-Oxley Act* ("**SOX**"). SOX requires management to perform an annual assessment of our internal control over financial reporting, and for our external auditors to conduct an independent assessment of their effectiveness.

Our internal control over financial reporting may not be adequate, or we may not be able to maintain it as required by SOX. We also may not be able to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting on an ongoing basis, if standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time.

If we do not satisfy the SOX requirements on an ongoing and timely basis, investors could lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, and this could harm our business and have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Shares or the market value of our other securities.

*The ability to pay dividends will be dependent on our financial condition.*

Payment of dividends on our Common Shares is within the sole and absolute discretion of our Board, taking into account, among other things, economic conditions, business performance, financial condition, growth plans, expected capital requirements, compliance with our constating documents, all applicable laws, including the rules and policies of any applicable stock exchange, as well as any contractual restrictions on such dividends, including any agreements entered into with our lenders, and any other factors that the Board deems appropriate at the relevant time. Although our current policy is to pay a quarterly dividend, there can be no assurance that we will be in a position to declare any future dividends or the amount of any future dividends, including due to the occurrence of one or more of the risks described in this Annual Information Form.

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*Our insurance does not cover all potential losses, liabilities and damages related to our business and certain risks are uninsured or uninsurable.*

Although we maintain insurance to protect against certain risks, including information security and cybersecurity risks, in such amounts as we consider to be reasonable, our insurance will not cover all the potential risks associated with our operations and insurance coverage may not continue to be available or may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability. It is not always possible to obtain insurance against all risks and we may decide not to insure against certain risks because of high premiums or other reasons. Moreover, insurance against risks such as loss of title to mineral property, environmental pollution or other hazards as a result of exploration and production is not generally available to us or to other companies in the mining industry on acceptable terms. Losses from these events may cause us to incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect upon our financial performance and results of operations.

*We may not be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, or at all.*

Future exploration, development, mining, and processing of minerals from our properties, or repayment of current or future indebtedness, could require substantial additional financing. No assurances can be given that we will be able to raise the additional funding that may be required for such activities, or repayment of indebtedness, should such funding not be fully generated from operations. To meet such funding requirements, we may be required to undertake additional equity financing, which would be dilutive to shareholders. There is no assurance that such equity or debt financing will be available to us or that they would be obtained on terms favourable to us, if at all, which may adversely affect our business and financial position. Failure to obtain sufficient financing may result in delaying or indefinite postponement of exploration, development, or production on any or all of our properties, or even a loss of property interests.

*We are subject to a variety of risks associated with partial ownership or joint ventures, which could result in a material adverse effect on our future growth, results of operations and financial position.*

A number of the properties in which we have an interest, including the Gramalote Project, are not wholly owned by us or are the subject of joint venture arrangements with other mining companies and will be subject to the risks normally associated with the conduct of jointly-held projects and joint ventures. The existence or occurrence of one or more of the following circumstances and events could have a material adverse effect on the viability of our interests held through joint ventures, which could have a material adverse effect on our future growth, results of operations and financial conditions:

* inability to exert influence over certain strategic decisions made in respect of joint venture properties;

* a joint venture participant having economic or business interests or goals that are, or become, inconsistent with our business interests or goals;

* bankruptcy of the joint venture participant;

* disagreement with joint venture participants on how and when to develop and operate mines efficiently;

* inability of participants to meet their obligations to the joint venture or third parties; and

* litigation between participants regarding joint venture matters.

*Our investments in the Masbate Gold Project may be adversely affected by our lack of sole decision-making authority and disputes between us and the majority owner of Filminera.* 

We, through our subsidiaries, are a minority shareholder in Filminera, which owns the Masbate Gold Project. Zoom is the majority shareholder. As the minority shareholder, we are not able to exercise sole decision-making authority regarding the Masbate Gold Project. We may be unable to cause Filminera to take, or refrain from taking, actions consistent with our business strategies and objectives. Any change in the identity, management, ownership or strategic direction of Zoom, or any disagreement with Zoom or its owners, could materially adversely affect our business and results of operations. If a dispute arises between us and Zoom or its owners that cannot be resolved amicably, we may be unable to further our business strategies and objectives, may not realize the anticipated benefits of our investment in the Masbate Gold Project and associated processing facilities (in which we hold a 100% interest), and may be involved in lengthy and costly proceedings to resolve the dispute, which could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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In addition, pursuant to the ore purchase agreement between PGPRC and Filminera, PGPRC has agreed to purchase all ore from the Masbate Gold Project at a price equal to the production cost for the ore plus a predetermined percentage. Decreases in the market price of gold, increases in production costs at the Masbate Gold Project or a combination of both may make performance by PGPRC under the agreement not economically desirable or feasible. In such a circumstance, we would seek to curtail production at the Masbate Gold Project or negotiate another mutually agreeable resolution with the Philippine shareholder of Filminera; however, we may not be successful in such efforts. Our interest in the Pajo concession is on a similar basis and is subject to similar risks.

*We may be unable to generate sufficient cash to service our debt, the terms of the agreements governing our debt may restrict our current or future operations, and the indebtedness may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.* 

Our ability to make scheduled payments on any balance under the Credit Facility and any other indebtedness will depend on our financial condition and operating performance, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures, dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness, including any indebtedness under the Credit Facility. We may not be able to implement any such alternative measures on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, those alternatives may not allow us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations.

In addition, a breach of the covenants, including the financial covenants under the Credit Facility or our other debt instruments from time to time, could result in an event of default under the applicable indebtedness. Such a default may allow the creditors to impose default interest rates or accelerate the related debt, which may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross acceleration or cross default provision applies. In the event a lender accelerates the repayment of our borrowings, we may not have sufficient assets to repay our indebtedness.

The Credit Facility contains several covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions and may limit our ability to engage in acts that may be in our long-term best interest. In particular, the Credit Facility restricts our ability to dispose of assets, to make dividends or distributions, and to incur additional indebtedness and grant security interests or encumbrances. As a result of these restrictions, we may be limited in how we conduct our business, unable to raise additional debt or equity financing, or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities, each of which may affect our ability to grow in accordance with our strategy.

Further, maintenance of our debt could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and could adversely affect our flexibility to take advantage of corporate opportunities. Our indebtedness could have important consequences, including:

* limiting our ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate requirements, or requiring us to make non-strategic divestitures;

* requiring a substantial portion of our cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes, thereby reducing the amount of cash flows available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;

* increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

* exposing us to the risk of increased interest rates for any borrowings at variable rates of interest;

* limiting our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in the industry in which we compete;

* placing us at a disadvantage compared to other, less leveraged competitors; and

* increasing our cost of borrowing.

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*Market fluctuations could adversely affect the market price of our equity interest in a number of companies and the value we could realize on such investments.*

Our equity interest in several publicly traded companies is subject to volatility in the market price of their respective shares. We cannot provide any assurance that an active trading market for any of such shares is sustainable. The trading prices of the shares could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors beyond our control, including quarterly variations in results of operations, exploration results, changes in earnings (if any), estimates by analysts, conditions in the industry of such companies and macroeconomic developments in North America and globally, currency fluctuations and market perceptions of the attractiveness of particular industries. The lack of a liquid market could adversely affect the value that we could ultimately realize on our ownership interests.

*We may be unable to identify appropriate acquisition targets or complete desirable acquisitions, and we may be unsuccessful in integrating businesses and assets that we have acquired or may acquire in the future.*

As part of our business strategy, we have sought and will continue to seek new operating and development opportunities in the mining industry. In pursuit of such opportunities, we may fail to select appropriate acquisition candidates or negotiate acceptable arrangements, including arrangements to finance acquisitions, or integrate the acquired businesses and their personnel into our operations. There can be no assurance that we can complete any acquisition or business arrangement that we pursue, or are pursuing, on favorable terms, if at all, or that any acquisitions or business arrangements completed will ultimately benefit our business.

Acquisitions are accompanied by risks, such as: a significant decline in the relevant metal price after we commit to completing an acquisition on certain terms; mining operations not meeting production or cost estimates; the quality of the mineral deposit acquired proving to be lower than expected; the difficulty of assimilating the operations and personnel of any acquired companies; the potential disruption of our ongoing business; the inability of management to realize anticipated synergies and maximize our financial and strategic position; the failure to maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies; the impairment of relationships with employees, customers and contractors as a result of any integration of new management personnel; and the potential for unknown or unanticipated liabilities associated with acquired assets and businesses, including tax, environmental or other liabilities. There can be no assurance that acquired businesses or assets will be profitable, that we will be able to integrate the acquired businesses or assets successfully or that we will identify all potential liabilities during due diligence. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, expansion, results of operations and financial condition.

*We may be unable to compete successfully with other mining companies.*

The mining industry is intensely competitive in all of its phases, and we compete with senior companies that may possess greater financial resources and technical facilities in certain circumstances, including with respect to the discovery and acquisition of interests in mineral properties, and the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other persons to carry out our mineral production and exploration activities. Competition in the mining industry could adversely affect our prospects for mineral exploration and development in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, operations and financial condition.

*We are subject to litigation risks which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position.*

All industries, including the mining industry, are subject to legal claims, with and without merit. We are, from time to time, involved in various claims, legal proceedings and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, companies like ours that have experienced volatility in their share price have been subjected to class action securities litigation by shareholders. Defense and settlement costs can be substantial, even for claims that are without merit. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the litigation process, the resolution of any particular legal proceeding to which we may become subject could take away from the time and effort management would otherwise devote to our business, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position.

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Furthermore, in the event of a dispute arising from our activities, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts or arbitral proceedings outside of North America or may not be successful in subjecting persons to the jurisdiction of courts in North America, either of which could unexpectedly and adversely affect the outcome of a dispute.

*We depend on key personnel and if we are unable to attract and retain such persons in the future it could have an adverse effect on our operations.*

Our success will be largely dependent upon the performance of our key officers, employees, outside contractors and consultants. Locating and developing mineral deposits depends on a number of factors, including the technical skill of the exploration, development and production personnel involved. Failure to retain key personnel or to attract or retain additional key individuals with necessary skills could have a materially adverse impact upon our success. We have not purchased any "key-person" insurance with respect to any of our directors, officers or key employees and have no current plans to do so.

*Failure of information systems or a component of information systems could, depending on the nature of any such failure, adversely impact our reputation and results of operations.*

Our operations, and those of our third-party service providers and vendors, depend in part on the proper functioning and availability of IT systems, networks, equipment, and software, and the security of those systems. These systems are vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually evolving cybersecurity risks. These risks may take the form of malware, viruses, cyber threats, extortion, employee error, malfeasance, system errors or other types of risks, and may occur from inside or outside of our organization. Cybersecurity risk is increasingly difficult to identify and quantify and cannot be fully mitigated because of the rapid evolving nature of the threats, targets and consequences. Additionally, unauthorized parties may attempt to gain access to these systems or our information through fraud or other means of deceiving our third-party service providers, employees or vendors. A significant breach of, disruption or damage to, or failure to maintain, upgrade or replace our IT systems and software could result in IT system failures, delays, the corruption and destruction of our data, misuse of data, extensive personal injury, property damage, loss of confidential information and significant cost increases. The failure of information systems or a component of information systems could, depending on the nature and extent of any such failure, adversely impact our reputation and results of operations. There can be no assurance that our ability to monitor for or mitigate cybersecurity risks will be fully effective, and we may fail to identify cybersecurity breaches or discover them in a timely way.

Although to date we have not experienced any known material losses or interruptions to our day-to-day operations, and have not experienced any known security breach in the past five years, there can be no assurance that we will not experience any such breach, loss or interruption in the future.

In addition, as the regulatory environment related to information security, data collection and use, and privacy becomes increasingly rigorous, with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our business, compliance with those requirements could also result in additional costs. As cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend additional resources to continue to modify or enhance protective measures or to investigate and remediate any security vulnerabilities.

*Our reputation may be negatively affected by social media and other web-based applications, which are beyond our control.*

As a result of the increased usage and the speed and the global reach of social media and other web-based applications used to generate, publish and discuss user-generated content and to connect with others, we are at a much greater risk of losing control over how we are perceived by the public. Damage to our reputation can be the result of the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events, and could include any negative publicity, whether credible, factual, true or not. While we place a great emphasis on protecting and nurturing our strong reputation, we do not ultimately have direct control over how we are perceived by others, including how we are viewed on social media and other web-based applications. Harm to our reputation, which could be promulgated through social media and other web-based applications, may lead to increased challenges in developing and maintaining investor confidence and stakeholder relations, and could act as an obstacle to our overall ability to maintain our current operations, to advance our projects, and to procure capital from investors, which could have a material adverse effect on us and our business.

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**Risks Related to the Sabina Transaction**

There are also certain risks and uncertainties associated with the Sabina Transaction, which risk factors could materially adversely affect our future business, operations and financial condition, and could cause actual events to differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements. The risks factors noted below do not necessarily comprise all risks related to the Sabina Transaction. Additional risks and uncertainties associated with the Sabina Transaction that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business, operations and future prospects. In addition to the risk factors noted below, shareholders should also consider the risk factors associated with the business of Sabina (which will be acquired by the Company if the Sabina Transaction is completed) as disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Sabina's Annual Information Form dated March 23, 2022, and the risk factors relating to the Sabina Transaction as set out in the management information circular for the special meeting of the shareholders of Sabina to be held on April 12, 2023 in connection with the Sabina Transaction. If any such risks actually occur, our business may be harmed, and our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. Certain risks associated with the Sabina Transaction include:

*We do not control Sabina and there is no certainty the Sabina Transaction will be completed.*

As more particularly described under the heading "*General Development of the Business*" above, we have entered into the Sabina Arrangement Agreement with Sabina, pursuant to which we have agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding Sabina Shares. We will not control Sabina until completion of the Sabina Transaction and the business and results of operations of Sabina may be adversely affected by events that are outside of our control during the intervening period. The performance of Sabina may be influenced by, among other factors, economic downturns, changes in commodity prices, changes in applicable laws, expropriation, increased environmental regulation, volatility in the financial markets, unfavorable regulatory decisions, litigation, rising costs, civic and labor unrest, delays in ongoing exploration and development projects and other factors beyond our control. As a result of any one or more of these factors, among others, the operations and financial performance of Sabina may be negatively affected, which may adversely affect our financial results in the future.

Further, each of Sabina and B2Gold has the right to terminate the Sabina Arrangement Agreement in certain circumstances. In addition, the Sabina Transaction is conditional upon, among other things, regulatory approvals, including but not limited to stock exchange approvals, and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, in addition to Sabina shareholder and court approvals. There can be no assurance that a party will not terminate the Sabina Arrangement Agreement and there can be no assurance that these closing conditions will be satisfied or that the Sabina Transaction will be completed as currently contemplated or at all.

If the Sabina Transaction is not completed, the market price of our shares may decline and our business may suffer. In addition, we will remain liable for significant consulting, accounting and legal costs relating to the Sabina Transaction and will not realize anticipated synergies, growth opportunities and other benefits of the Sabina Transaction. If the Sabina Transaction is delayed, the achievement of synergies and the realization of growth opportunities could be delayed and may not be available to the same extent.

*If the Sabina Transaction is completed, we will be subject to additional risks particular to the business of Sabina.*

If the Sabina Transaction is completed, then upon closing of the Sabina Transaction, the Company will acquire Sabina and its business and properties will become a part of the Company's overall business. As the business of Sabina also involves the exploration and development of a precious metals property, which is located in Canada, the business of Sabina is subject to many of the risk factors described herein with respect to the Company's current business. However, there are also additional risks that are particular to the business of Sabina that could have a material adverse effect on, among other things, the operating results, earnings, properties, business and condition (financial or otherwise) of Sabina and as a result, following the consummation of the Sabina Transaction, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, earnings, properties, business and condition (financial or otherwise), regardless of whether such risks materialize prior to or following the consummation of the Sabina Transaction. For more information, please refer to the risks disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Sabina's Annual Information Form dated March 23, 2022.

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Further, if the Sabina Transaction is completed, the development of the Back River Gold District will require the construction and operation of a mine, processing plants and related infrastructure. As a result, we are and will continue to be subject to all of the risks associated with establishing new mining operations including: the availability of funds to finance construction and development activities; the receipt of required governmental approvals and permits; the availability and costs of skilled labour and the ability of key contractors to perform services in the manner contracted for; unanticipated changes in grade and tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; unanticipated adverse geotechnical conditions; incorrect data on which engineering assumptions are made; potential increases in construction and operating costs due to changes in the cost of fuel, power, materials, skilled labour, security and supplies; adequate access to the site and unanticipated transportation costs or disruptions; and potential opposition or obstruction from non-governmental organizations, environmental groups, local or Indigenous groups which may delay or prevent development activities. Any delay in the performance of any one or more of the contractors, suppliers, consultants or other persons on which we are dependent in connection with the construction at the Back River Gold District, a delay in or failure to receive the required governmental approvals and permits in a timely manner or on reasonable terms, or a delay in or failure in connection with the completion and successful operation of the operational elements in connection with the Back River Gold District could delay or prevent the construction and start-up of the mine as planned. There can be no assurances that the current or contemplated construction and start-up plan for the Back River Gold District will be successful.

*If the Sabina Transaction is completed, there are risks related to the integration of our and Sabina's existing businesses.*

If the Sabina Transaction is completed, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Sabina Transaction will depend, in part, on our ability to realize the anticipated growth opportunities and synergies from integrating Sabina's and our businesses following the completion of the Sabina Transaction as well as on successfully consolidating functions and integrating operations, procedures and personnel in a timely and efficient manner. If the Sabina Transaction is completed, this integration will require the dedication of substantial management effort, time and resources which may divert management's focus and resources from other strategic opportunities available to the Company following the completion of the Sabina Transaction, and from operational matters during this process. The integration process may result in the loss of key employees and the disruption of ongoing business and employee relationships that may adversely affect our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Sabina Transaction.

**DIVIDENDS**

On November 5, 2019, the Board declared our inaugural quarterly dividend of $0.01 per Common Share, and in 2020, the dividend payable increased from $0.01 to $0.04 per Common Share over the course of the year.

In each of 2021 and 2022, the Board declared four quarterly dividends, with the quarterly dividend payable being $0.04 per Common Share.

The Board declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2023 of $0.04 per Common Share on February 22, 2023, payable on March 17, 2023 to shareholders of record as at the close of business on March 8, 2023.

The following table sets forth the dividends we have paid for each of the three most recently completed financial years:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Year** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Dividend Payment Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Per Common Share ($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 23, 2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;July 7, 2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 30, 2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 18, 2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 16, 2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 30, 2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 30, 2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 17, 2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 17, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 29, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 29, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 16, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.04 |

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Our current policy is to pay a quarterly dividend on our Common Shares. The Board expects to declare future dividends quarterly at the same level, in the amount of $0.04 per Common Share (which on an annualized basis would amount to $0.16 per Common Share), and has determined that this anticipated level of quarterly dividend is appropriate based on our current financial performance, liquidity and outlook. Subject to authorization by the Board and compliance with all applicable laws, the record date for future dividends is anticipated to be set in March, June, September and December in each year and the payment date in each case is anticipated to be approximately two weeks from such record date. The exact record date and other details of future dividends, if any, will be announced by us separately at such time any dividend is declared and authorized by the Board.

The declaration and payment of future dividends and the amount of any such dividends will be subject to the determination of the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, taking into account, among other things, economic conditions, business performance, financial condition, growth plans, expected capital requirements, compliance with our constating documents, all applicable laws, including the rules and policies of any applicable stock exchange, as well as any contractual restrictions on such dividends, including any agreements entered into with our lenders, and any other factors that the Board deems appropriate at the relevant time. There can be no assurance that any dividends will be paid at the intended rate or at all in the future.

**DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE**

Our authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares. As at March 15, 2023, 1,075,498,209 Common Shares and no preferred shares are issued and outstanding.

**Common Shares**

Registered holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive notice of and attend all shareholder meetings of shareholders and to one vote for each Common Share held. In addition, holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive on a *pro rata* basis dividends if, as and when declared by the Board and, upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, are entitled to receive on a *pro rata* basis our net assets after payment of debts and other liabilities, in each case subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other series or class of shares, including preferred shares, ranking in priority to, or equal with, the holders of the Common Shares. Any alteration of the rights attached to Common Shares must be approved by at least two-thirds of the Common Shares voted at a meeting of our shareholders.

**Preferred Shares**

Preferred shares without par value may at any time and from time to time be issued in one or more series. The Board may from time to time by resolution determine the maximum number of preferred shares of any such series or determine there is no maximum, determine the designation of the preferred shares of that series and amend our articles to create, define and attach, and if permitted by the BCBCA, alter, vary or abrogate, any special rights and restrictions to be attached to the preferred shares of that series. Except as provided in the special rights and restrictions attaching to the preferred shares, the holders of preferred shares will not be entitled to receive notice of, attend or vote any meeting of our shareholders. Holders of preferred shares will be entitled to preference with respect to payment of dividends on such shares over the Common Shares, and over any other of our shares ranking junior to the preferred shares with respect to payment of dividends. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, holders of preferred shares will be entitled to preference with respect to distribution of our property or assets over the Common Shares and over any of our other shares ranking junior to the preferred shares with respect to the repayment of capital paid up on, and the payment of any or all accrued and unpaid cumulative dividends whether or not earned or declared, or any or all declared and unpaid non-cumulative dividends, on the preferred shares.

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**MARKET FOR SECURITIES**

**Trading Price and Volume**

Our Common Shares are listed for trading on the TSX under the symbol "BTO". The following table sets out the market price range and trading volumes of our Common Shares on the TSX for the periods indicated.<sup>(1)</sup>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>**Year**</u> |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**High**<br>**(C$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Low**<br>**(C$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Volume**<br>**(no. of shares)** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1 - 14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;35364156 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;February | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;65122606 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023** | &nbsp;&nbsp;January | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;64329560 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;December | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;50530269 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;November | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.93 | &nbsp;&nbsp;60540074 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;October | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;55499668 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;September | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.69 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;64977217 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;August | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.99 | &nbsp;&nbsp;48866457 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;July | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;48403974 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;June | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;65246711 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;May | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.89 | &nbsp;&nbsp;54106768 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;April | &nbsp;&nbsp;6.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;56790088 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;March | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;99466586 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;February | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;86319136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2022** | &nbsp;&nbsp;January | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;75269747 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Source: TMX Money (https://money.tmx.com/en).

On March 14, 2023, the closing price of our Common Shares on the TSX was C$4.80 per share.

Our Common Shares are listed for trading on the NYSE American under the symbol "BTG". The following table sets out the market price range and trading volumes of our Common Shares on the NYSE American for the periods indicated.<sup>(2)</sup>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>**Year**</u> |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**High**<br>**(US$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Low**<br>**(US$)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Volume**<br>**(no. of shares)** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1 – 14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;89474631 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;February | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;185622925 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023** | &nbsp;&nbsp;January | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;195160622 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;December | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;192787805 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;November | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp;235827621 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;October | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp;214619700 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;September | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp;227998200 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;August | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;224818215 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;July | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;270484286 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;June | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;283326748 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;May | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;282513640 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;April | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;223318688 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;March | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;312760084 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;February | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;205387169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2022** | &nbsp;&nbsp;January | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.94 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;203555494 |

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<sup>(</sup><sup>2</sup><sup>)</sup> Source: TMX Money (https://money.tmx.com/en).

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On March 14, 2023, the closing price of our Common Shares on the NYSE American was US$3.53 per share.

**DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS**

The following table sets forth the name, municipality, province or state of residence, position held with us, the date of appointment of each of our current directors and executive officers, principal occupation within the immediately preceding five years and the shareholdings of each director and executive officer as at the date of this Annual Information Form. The statement as to Common Shares beneficially owned, or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, by the directors and executive officers named below is in each instance based upon information furnished by the person concerned and is as at the date of this Annual Information Form. Our directors hold office until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are duly elected or appointed.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Name and Place of<br>Residence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Position with B2Gold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Principal**<br>**Occupation During**<br>**Past Five Years** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Director/Officer<br>Since** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Number and<br>Percentage of<br>Voting<br>Securities<sup>(1)</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Clive Johnson<br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;President, Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 17, 2006 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3,415,465 <sup>(2)</sup><br>(0.318%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Cross<sup>(4)(5</sup><sup>)</sup><br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Chair and Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Serves as independent director and, in some cases, non-executive Chairman of public companies, principally in the resource sector | &nbsp;&nbsp;October 22, 2007 | &nbsp;&nbsp;97,160<br>(0.009%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Bullock<sup>(</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>)</sup><br>Ontario, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;President, CEO and Director of Signal Gold Inc. (formerly known as Anaconda Mining Inc.), formerly Chief Executive Officer and director of Mako Mining Corp., public resource companies | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 20, 2013 | &nbsp;&nbsp;74,033<br>(0.007%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Gayton<sup>(</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>)</sup><sup>(4)(5</sup><sup>)</sup><br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Consultant to various public companies since 1987 | &nbsp;&nbsp;October 22, 2007 | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>180,000<br>(0.017%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;George Johnson<sup>(6)</sup><br>Washington, USA | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director of several public natural resource companies | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 15, 2016 | &nbsp;&nbsp;500,000<br>(0.047%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Liane Kelly<sup>(6)</sup><br>Ontario, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Social Responsibility consultant to B2Gold until June 2020; formerly Director of Geosoft Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2020 | &nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry Korpan<sup>(</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>)</sup><sup>(5</sup><sup>)</sup><sup>(</sup><sup>6</sup><sup>)</sup><br>London, England | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director of several public natural resource companies | &nbsp;&nbsp;November 20, 2007 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2,800,000<br>(0.265%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bongani Mtshisi<sup>(4)(6)</sup><br>Gauteng, South Africa | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;CEO of BSC Resources Ltd. from October 2005 to present, a company that is involved in the exploration and development of copper and nickel commodities in South Africa | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 22, 2011 | &nbsp;&nbsp;22,800<br>(0.003%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Pankratz<sup>(</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>)</sup><br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director of several organizations since 2001 including public and private companies and crown corporations. | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Robin Weisman<sup>(5</sup><sup>)</sup><sup>(6)</sup><br>Virginia, USA | &nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-executive director of various companies, including a public company, a non-profit, and independent member of a private equity firm. | &nbsp;&nbsp;October 23, 2017 | &nbsp;&nbsp;2,121<br>(0.000%) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Name and Place of<br>Residence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Position with B2Gold** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Principal**<br>**Occupation During**<br>**Past Five Years** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Director/Officer<br>Since** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Number and<br>Percentage of<br>Voting<br>Securities<sup>(1)</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Cinnamond<br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer | &nbsp;&nbsp;July 1, 2013 | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>169,218<br>(0.016%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;William Lytle<br>Colorado, USA | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of B2Gold, formerly Senior Vice President of Operations of B2Gold; Vice President, Africa of B2Gold | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 1, 2010 | &nbsp;&nbsp;125,703<br>(0.012%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Randall Chatwin<br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Communications | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Communications of B2Gold; formerly Vice President, Associate General Counsel of B2Gold, prior to that Vice President, Assistant General Counsel of Goldcorp Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 1, 2019 | &nbsp;&nbsp;31,165<br>(0.003%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Victor King,<br>British Columbia, Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Exploration | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Exploration of B2Gold; formerly Vice President, Exploration of B2Gold; prior to that Regional Vice President, West Africa of B2Gold | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 21, 2013 | &nbsp;&nbsp;17,578<br>(0.002%) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dennis Stansbury<br>Nevada, USA | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Engineering and Project Evaluations<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President of Engineering and Project Evaluations of B2Gold; formerly Senior Vice President of Development and Production of B2Gold | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 8, 2007 | &nbsp;&nbsp;3,221,543<br>(0.300%) |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The information as to the nature of Common Shares beneficially owned, or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, by the directors and executive officers, not being within our knowledge, has been furnished by such directors and officers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Messrs. C. Johnson is a trustee (one of four) of the Incentive Trust (the "**Trustees**") that holds 1,705,000 Common Shares. The number of Common Shares beneficially owned, or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly by each trustee, including Messr. C. Johnson, as set forth in the table above excludes 426,250 Common Shares that are held pursuant to a declaration of trust dated June 29, 2007 between us and the Trustees, which was established to hold options and shares to be allocated to our directors, officers, employees and service providers as determined by the Trustees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Member of the Audit Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Member of the Compensation Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) Member of Health, Safety, Environment, Social and Security Committee.

**Shareholdings of Directors and Executive Officers**

As at March 15, 2023, our directors and executive officers, as a group, beneficially owned, or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, 10,656,786 Common Shares, representing approximately 0.99% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

**Cease Trade Orders or Bankruptcies**

None of our directors or executive officers is, as at the date of this Annual Information Form, or was within 10 years before the date of this Annual Information Form, a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company (including B2Gold) that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) was subject to an order that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) was subject to an order that was issued after the director or executive officer ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer.

For the purposes of subsections (a) and (b), "order" means a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation, and in each case that was in effect for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.

None of our directors or executive officers, or a shareholder holding a sufficient number of our securities to affect materially the control of B2Gold:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) is, as at the date of this Annual Information Form, or has been within the 10 years before the date of this Annual Information Form, a director or executive officer of any company (including B2Gold) that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) has, within the 10 years before the date of this Annual Information Form, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director, executive officer or shareholder.

The foregoing information, not being within our knowledge, has been furnished by the respective directors, executive officers and shareholders holding a sufficient number of our securities to affect materially control of B2Gold.

**Penalties or Sanctions**

None of our directors or executive officers, or a shareholder holding a sufficient number of our securities to affect materially the control of B2Gold, has been subject to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision regarding B2Gold.

The foregoing information, not being within our knowledge, has been furnished by the respective directors, officers and shareholders holding a sufficient number of our securities to affect materially control of B2Gold.

**Conflicts of Interest** 

Our directors and officers may serve as directors or officers of other companies or have significant shareholdings in other resource companies and, to the extent that such other companies may participate in ventures in which we may participate, our directors may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding terms respecting the extent of such participation. If such conflict of interest arises at a meeting of the Board, a director who has such a conflict will abstain from voting for or against the approval of such participation or such terms. From time to time several companies may participate in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource properties thereby allowing for the participation in larger programs, permitting involvement in a greater number of programs and reducing financial exposure in respect of any one program. It may also occur that a particular company will assign all or a portion of its interest in a particular program to another of these companies due to the financial position of the company making the assignment. In accordance with the BCBCA, our directors are required to act honestly, in good faith and in our best interests. In determining whether or not we will participate in a particular program and the interest therein to be acquired by it, the directors will primarily consider the degree of risk to which we may be exposed and our financial position at that time.

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Our directors and officers are aware of the existence of laws governing the accountability of directors and officers for corporate opportunity and requiring disclosures by the directors of conflicts of interest, and we will rely upon such laws in respect of any directors' and officers' conflicts of interest or in respect of any breaches of duty by any of our directors and officers. All such conflicts will be disclosed by such directors or officers in accordance with our code of ethics and the BCBCA, and they will govern themselves in respect thereof to the best of their ability in accordance with the obligations imposed upon them by our code of ethics and applicable laws. Our directors and officers are not aware of any such conflicts of interests.

**Code of Ethics**

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics, which is applicable to all directors, officers, employees and contractors. A copy of the code can be obtained from our website at www.b2gold.com.

**AUDIT COMMITTEE**

We have established an Audit Committee, comprised of three independent directors, which operates under a charter approved by the Board. On January 1, 2023, the Board appointed Ms. Lisa Pankratz as the fourth member of the Audit Committee. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is set out in full in Schedule A to this Annual Information Form. It is the Board's responsibility to ensure that we have an effective internal control framework. The Audit Committee's primary function is to assist the Board to meet our oversight responsibilities in relation to our financial reporting and external audit function, internal control structure and risk management procedures. In doing so, it will be the responsibility of the Audit Committee to maintain free and open communication between the Audit Committee, the external auditors and our management.

The Audit Committee reviews the effectiveness of our financial reporting and internal control policies and our procedures for the identification, assessment, reporting and management of risks. The Audit Committee oversees and appraises the quality of the external audit and internal control procedures, including financial reporting and practices, business ethics, policies and practices, accounting policies, and management and internal controls.

**Composition of the Audit Committee**

Our Audit Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Robert Gayton (Chair), Kevin Bullock, Jerry Korpan and Ms. Lisa Pankratz. All members of the Audit Committee are: (i) independent within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 - *Audit Committees* ("**NI 52-110**"), which provides that a member shall not have a direct or indirect material relationship with us which could, in the view of the Board, reasonably interfere with the exercise of a member's independent judgment; (ii) independent within the meaning of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and the applicable rules of the NYSE American; and (iii) considered to be financially literate under NI 52-110 and the applicable rules of the NYSE American. The Board has determined that each of Mr. Gayton and Ms. Pankratz qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning of the applicable United States securities laws.

The education and experience of each Audit Committee member that is relevant to the performance of his responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee are as follows:

*Kevin Bullock*

Mr. Bullock graduated from Laurentian University (Sudbury) in 1987 with a B.Eng and has been a registered Professional Mining Engineer in the province of Ontario since 1992. Mr. Bullock is currently President and CEO of Signal Gold Inc. (formerly known as Anaconda Mining Inc.). He was previously Mako Mining Corp.'s CEO and prior to that was Volta Resources Inc.'s President and CEO and was the founding President and CEO of Goldcrest (a Volta predecessor company) since its inception in 2002. Mr. Bullock has over 30 years of experience, at senior levels, in mining exploration, mine development and mine operations and has been reviewing financial reports for over 20 years. Mr. Bullock has appropriate financial knowledge and experience and has a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting.

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*Robert J. Gayton*

Dr. Gayton is a Chartered Professional Accountant and obtained a Ph.D. in accounting/finance from the University of California, Berkeley in 1973. Dr. Gayton was a member of the business school faculties at Berkeley and the University of British Columbia from 1965 to 1974. In 1974, Dr. Gayton left academia to join Peat Marwick Mitchell (now KPMG LLP) and established their professional development program. He became a partner in 1976 and transferred to the audit practice in 1979. In 1987, Dr. Gayton left the firm to join a client and since that time has acted as financial advisor/officer to various resource-based companies. Mr. Gayton has appropriate financial knowledge and experience and has a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting.

*Jerry Korpan*

Mr. Korpan has worked in the securities industry since 1978 and was Managing Director of Yorkton Securities, London until December 1999. Mr. Korpan completed financial executive education courses at the City of London Business School in 1996 where he studied accounting and financial analysis and project and infrastructure finance, among other things. From 2011 to 2015, Mr. Korpan served as a director and a member of the audit committee of Midas Gold Corporation. Mr. Korpan has appropriate financial knowledge and experience and has a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting.

*Lisa Pankratz*

Ms. Pankratz is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (FCPA, FCA). She received an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University in 1985, her Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA, CA) in 1987, and in 1996 became a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder. Ms. Pankratz currently serves as a member of the board and Chair of the Audit Committee for Sherritt International and as Chair of the HSBC Independent Review Committee for HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada) Limited. Ms. Pankratz is also a member of the Investment Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Vancouver Foundation and a member of the board of the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Ms. Pankratz has over 30 years of experience in the investment industry and capital markets in both executive and advisory capacities, working with multinational and international companies. For over 20 years, she has served as a board member of corporations in the financial services, global media and mining industries. Ms. Pankratz has appropriate financial knowledge and experience and has a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting.

**Audit Committee Oversight**

At no time since the commencement of our most recently completed financial year was a recommendation of the Audit Committee to nominate or compensate an external auditor not adopted by the Board.

**Reliance on Certain Exemptions** 

At no time since the commencement of our most recently completed financial year has B2Gold relied on any exemption from NI 52-110.

**Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures**

The Audit Committee pre-approves all audit services to be provided to us by our independent auditors. The Audit Committee's policy regarding the pre-approval of non-audit services to be provided to us by our independent auditors is that all such services shall be pre-approved by the Audit Committee. Non-audit services that are prohibited to be provided to us by our independent auditors may not be pre-approved. In addition, prior to the granting of any pre-approval, the Audit Committee must be satisfied that the performance of the services in question will not compromise the independence of the independent auditors. All non-audit services performed by our auditor for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 have been pre-approved by our Audit Committee. No non-audit services were approved pursuant to the *de minimis* exemption to the pre-approval requirement.

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**External Auditor Service Fees** 

The aggregate fees incurred by our external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, in each of the last two financial years are as follows:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Financial Year Ending** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Audit Fees<sup>(1)</sup>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Audit-Related Fees<sup>(2)</sup>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Tax Fees<sup>(3)</sup>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**All Other Fees<sup>(4)</sup>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1289818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$Nil | &nbsp;&nbsp;$215539 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$27491 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1228985 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$Nil | &nbsp;&nbsp;$208798 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$943 |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The aggregate audit and review fees incurred (including audit of internal control over financial reporting).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The aggregate fees incurred for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements which are not included under the heading Audit Fees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The aggregate fees incurred for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) The aggregate fees incurred for products and services other than as set out under the headings Audit Fees, Audit Related Fees and Tax Fees. These amounts relate to sustainability assurance services, as well as subscriptions to non-company specific training for accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and general business practices

**LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**

We are, from time to time, involved in various claims, legal proceedings and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. We cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of these actions. There are no pending or contemplated legal proceedings to which we are a party or of which any of our material properties are the subject that would reasonably be expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or future results of operations. During the last financial year, we have not been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a regulatory body in respect of securities legislation or regulatory requirements or any penalty or sanction that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision. We have not entered into any settlement agreement in respect of securities legislation or regulatory requirements.

**INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS**

No director, executive officer, person or company that beneficially owns, or controls or directs, directly or indirectly, more than 10% of our issued Common Shares, or any of their respective associates or affiliates, has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction in which we have participated prior to the date of this Annual Information Form, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or will materially affect us.

**TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR**

The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Shares is Computershare Investor Services Inc. at its offices in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia.

**MATERIAL CONTRACTS**

Except for contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, there are no material contracts that we have entered in the financial year ended December 31, 2022 or before the last financial year but are still in effect.

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, we entered into the Arrangement Agreement, as more particularly described under the heading "*General Development of the Business*" above.

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**INTEREST OF EXPERTS**

The following persons have been named as having prepared or certified a report, valuation, statement or opinion described or included in a filing, or referred to in a filing, made under National Instrument 51-102 - *Continuous Disclosure Obligations* during, or relating to, our financial year ended December 31, 2022: William Lytle, P.E.; Tom Garagan, P. Geo.; Ken Jones, P.E.; Peter Montano, P.E.; Kevin Pemberton, P.E.; John Rajala, P.E.; and Brian Scott, P. Geo.

Each of the persons above, at the time of or after such person prepared or certified the applicable report, valuation, statement or opinion, (a) held registered or beneficial interests, direct or indirect, in certain of our securities or other property (or securities or other property of one of our associates or affiliates), representing less than one percent of our outstanding securities, and (b) was, or was expected to be, elected, appointed or employed as a director, officer or employee of B2Gold (or of one of our associates or affiliates).

Our independent registered public accounting firm is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, who has issued a Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm dated February 22, 2023 in respect of our consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and for each of the years then ended and on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2022. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has advised that they are independent with respect to the Company within the meaning of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Code of Professional Conduct and the rules of the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on auditor independence.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

Additional information, including that relating to directors' and officers' remuneration and indebtedness, principal holders of our securities and securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, is contained in our management information circular for the annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on June 22, 2022.

Additional financial information is provided in our comparative financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available under our profile on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

Additional information relating to us is available under our profile on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

Dated March 16, 2023.

**BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

"*Clive Johnson*"

Clive Johnson<br>President & Chief Executive Officer <br>

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**SCHEDULE A**<br>**AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER**

**Effective May 13, 2013**

**(as amended March 13, 2018 and February 23, 2021)**

1. <u>**Overall Purpose/Objectives**</u>

The Audit Committee (the "**Committee**") of B2Gold Corp. (the "**Company**") will assist the Board of Directors of the Company (the "**Board**") in fulfilling its responsibilities. The Committee will assist the Board in the oversight of: (1) the integrity of the Company's financial statements and other periodic public disclosure documents, (2) the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the external auditor's qualifications and independence, and (4) the performance and work of the Company's internal audit function and external auditor. The Committee will also oversee the financial reporting process, the system of internal control and management of financial risks, the audit process, and the Company's process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and its own Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "**Code**") and policies. In performing its duties, the Committee will maintain effective working relationships with the Board, management, and the external auditors and monitor the independence of those auditors. To perform his or her role effectively, each Committee member will obtain an understanding of the responsibilities of Committee membership as well as the Company's business, operations and risks.

The Committee's function is one of oversight. The fundamental responsibility for the Company's financial statements and disclosure rests with management. It is not the duty of the Committee to plan or conduct audits or to certify that the Company's financial statements are complete and accurate and are in accordance with applicable accounting principles and standards. This is the responsibility of management (with respect to whom the Committee performs an oversight function) and the external auditors.

2. <u>**Authority**</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. The Board authorizes the Committee, within the scope of its responsibilities, to seek and have access to any information, including Company books and records, it requires from any employee and from external parties, to obtain outside legal or professional advice and to ensure the attendance of Company officers at meetings, as the Committee deems appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. The Committee shall receive appropriate funding from the Company, as determined by the Committee, for payment of compensation to the external auditors and to any legal or other advisers employed by the Committee, and for payment of ordinary administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties.

3. <u>**Composition, Procedures and Organization**</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. The Committee will be comprised of at least three members of the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Except as permitted by all applicable legal and regulatory requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) each member of the Committee shall be "independent" as defined in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 52-110 - *Audit Committee,* U.S. securities laws and regulations and applicable stock exchange rules;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) each member of the Committee will be "financially literate" with the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Company's financial statements. Additionally, at least one member of the Committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise and be considered an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning of the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) none of the members of the Committee may have participated in the preparation of the financial statements of the Company or any current subsidiary of the Company during the past three years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3. No member of the Committee shall serve on more than two audit committees of publicly traded companies, other than the Company, at the same time such member serves on this Committee, unless the Board determines that such simultaneous service would not impair the ability of such member to effectively serve on this Committee. Such a determination shall be disclosed by the Company in the manner required by applicable laws, regulations and listing standards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4. The Board, at its organizational meeting held in conjunction with each annual general meeting of the shareholders, will appoint a Chair and the other members of the Committee for the ensuing year. The Board may at any time remove or replace any member of the Committee and may fill any vacancy in the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5. The Secretary of the Committee shall be elected by its members, or shall be the Secretary, or the Assistant or Associate Secretary, of the Company or any other individual appointed by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6. A member shall cease to be a member of the Committee upon ceasing to be a director of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7. Meetings shall be held not less than quarterly. Special meetings shall be convened as required. External auditors may convene a meeting if they consider that it is necessary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8. The times and places where meetings of the Committee shall be held and the procedures at such meetings shall be as determined, from time to time, by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.9. Notice of each meeting of the Committee shall be given to each member of the Committee. Subject to the following, notice of a meeting shall be given orally or by letter, electronic mail, telephone facsimile transmission or telephone not less than 48 hours before the time fixed for the meeting. Notice of regular meetings need state only the day of the week or month, the place and the hour at which such meetings will be held and need not be given for each meeting. Members may waive notice of any meeting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.10. The Committee will invite the external auditors, management and such other persons to its meetings as it deems appropriate. However, any such invited persons may not vote at any meetings of the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.11. The Committee will have an in camera session without the presence of management at each meeting (unless such members of the Committee present determine that such a session is not required).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.12. A meeting of the Committee may be held by means of such telephonic, electronic or other communications facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate adequately with each other during the meeting.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.13. The majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting the business of the Committee. Notwithstanding any vacancy on the Committee, a quorum may exercise all of the powers of the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.14. Any decision made by the Committee shall be determined by a majority vote of the members of the Committee present or by consent resolution in writing signed by each member of the Committee. A member will be deemed to have consented to any resolution passed or action taken at a meeting of the Committee unless the member votes against such resolution or dissents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.15. A record of the minutes of, and the attendance at, each meeting of the Committee shall be kept. The approved minutes of the Committee shall be circulated to the Board forthwith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.16. The Committee shall report to the Board on all proceedings and deliberations of the Committee at the first subsequent meeting of the Board, or at such other times and in such manner as the Board or the articles of the Company may require or as the Committee in its discretion may consider advisable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.17. The Committee will have access to such officers and employees of the Company and to such information respecting the Company, as it considers to be necessary or advisable in order to perform its duties and responsibilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.18. The internal accounting and compliance staff, any external accounting consultant(s) and the external auditors of the Company will have a direct line of communication to the Committee and may bypass management if deemed necessary. The external auditors will report directly to the Committee.

4. <u>**Roles and Responsibilities**</u>

The roles and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and the audits of the financial statements of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Review with management its philosophy with respect to controlling corporate assets and information systems, the staffing of key functions and its plans for enhancements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3. Review the terms of reference and effectiveness of the Company's internal audit function, and the working relationship between internal financial personnel and the external auditor, understanding that the purpose of the internal audit function is to provide management and the Committee with ongoing assessments of the Company's risk management processes and system of internal control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4. Gain an understanding of the current areas of greatest financial risk and whether management is managing these effectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5. Review significant accounting and reporting issues, including recent professional and regulatory pronouncements, and understand their impact on the financial statements, reviewing with management and the external auditor where appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.6. Review any legal matters which could significantly impact the financial statements as reported on by the General Counsel and meet with outside counsel whenever deemed appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.7. Review and discuss the annual financial statements and annual management's discussion and analysis, and the results of the audit with management and the external auditors prior to the submission to the Board for approval and release or distribution of such statements, and obtain an explanation from management of all significant variances between comparative reporting periods. Such review must occur at a meeting, and not merely by polling or written consent.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.8. Review and discuss the interim financial statements and interim management's discussion and analysis with management and the external auditors prior to the submission to the Board for approval and release or distribution of such statements, and obtain an explanation from management of all significant variances between comparative reporting periods. Such review must occur at a meeting, and not merely by polling or written consent.

Prior to their submission to the Board and public release, review and discuss all public disclosure concerning audited or unaudited financial information where such disclosures are required to be approved by the Board (including, without limitation, annual financial statements, interim financial statements, annual or interim management's discussion and analysis, any annual or interim earnings press release, as well as financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts, any financial outlook or future-oriented financial information, and financial information contained in any prospectus, private placement offering document, annual report, annual information form or takeover bid circular) and approve such disclosures for recommendation to the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.9. Prepare any reports of the Committee that are required by applicable laws, regulations or stock exchange rules.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.10. Review disclosures made to the Committee by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer during their certification process for any statutory documents about any significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls or material weakness therein and any fraud involving management or other employees who have a significant role in internal controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.11. Assess the fairness of the financial statements and disclosures, and obtain explanations from management on whether:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) actual financial results for the financial period varied significantly from budgeted or projected results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) generally accepted accounting principles have been consistently applied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) there are any actual or proposed changes in accounting or financial reporting practices; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) there are any significant, complex and/or unusual events or transactions such as related party transactions or those involving derivative instruments and consider the adequacy of disclosure thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.12. Determine whether the auditors are satisfied that the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13. Focus on judgmental areas, for example those involving valuation of assets and liabilities and other commitments and contingencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.14. Review audit issues related to the Company's material associated and affiliated companies that may have a significant impact on the Company's equity investment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.15. Ascertain whether any significant financial reporting issues were discussed by management and the external auditor during the fiscal period and the method of resolution.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.16. Review with the external auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management's response, including any restrictions on the scope of the external auditor's activities or access to required information and any significant disagreements with management.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.17. Review and resolve any significant disagreement among management and the external auditors in connection with the preparation of the financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.18. Be directly responsible for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the selection of the firm of external auditors to be proposed for election by the shareholders as the external auditors of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the oversight of the work of the Company's external auditors; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) subject to the grant by the shareholders of the authority to do so, if required, fixing the compensation to be paid to the external auditors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.19. Review and approve the proposed audit plan and the external auditors' proposed audit scope and approach with the external auditor and management and ensure no unjustifiable restriction or limitations have been placed on the scope.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.20. Explicitly approve, in advance, all audit and non-audit engagements of the external auditors by the Company or its subsidiaries; provided, however, that non-audit engagements may be approved pursuant to a pre-approval policy established by the Committee that (i) is detailed as to the services that may be pre-approved, (ii) does not permit delegation of approval authority to the Company's management, and (iii) requires that the delegatee or management inform the Committee of each service approved and performed under the policy. Approval for minor non-audit services is subject to applicable securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.21. If it so elects, delegate to one or more members of the Committee the authority to grant such pre-approvals. The delegatee's decisions regarding approval of services shall be reported by such delegatee to the full Committee at each regular Committee meeting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.22. Review and evaluate, at least annually, and oversee the qualifications, independence and performance of the external auditors and the lead audit partner. Take into account, in such evaluation, the opinions of the Company's management and the Company's internal auditors or other personnel serving the internal audit function. Obtain from the external auditors a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the external auditors and the Company, consistent with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3526. Actively engage in a dialogue with the external auditors with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that impact the objectivity and independence of the external auditor. Assure the regular rotation of the lead audit partner as may be required by law. Consider whether, in order to assure continuing external auditor independence, there should be regular rotation of the audit firm itself. The Committee should present its conclusions to the full Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.23. At least annually, obtain, review and discuss a report by the external auditor describing the external auditor's internal quality control procedures; any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review, or peer review, of the external auditor, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, relating to one or more audits carried out by the external auditor, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.24. Review and approve the Company's hiring policies regarding partners, employees and former partners and employees of the present and former external auditors of the Company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.25. Recommend to the Board any change of the external auditors, and in the event of a proposed change of auditor, review all issues relating to the change, including the information to be included in any notice of change of auditor as required under applicable securities laws, and the planned steps for an orderly transition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.26. Review the post-audit or management letter, containing the recommendations of the external auditor, and management's response and subsequent follow-up to any identified weakness.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.27. Review the evaluation of internal controls and management information systems by the external auditor, and the Company's internal audit process, together with management's response to any identified weaknesses and obtain reasonable assurance that the accounting systems are reliable and that the system of internal controls is effectively designed and implemented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.28. Gain an understanding of whether internal control recommendations made by external auditors have been implemented by management.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.29. Be satisfied that adequate procedures are in place for the review of the Company's public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Company's financial statements and periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.30. Review the process under which the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the Company's design of internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.31. Obtain regular updates from management and the Company's legal counsel regarding compliance matters, as well as certificates from the Chief Financial Officer as to required statutory payments and bank covenant compliance and from senior operating personnel as to permit compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.32. Obtain updates from the Disclosure Committee of the Company from time to time regarding the operation of the Company's Disclosure, Confidentiality and Insider Trading Policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.33. Establish a procedure with regards to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.34. Meet separately, as required, with management, with the internal auditors or other personnel responsible for the Company's internal audit function, and with the external auditors to discuss any matters that the Committee believes should be discussed privately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.35. Endeavour to cause the receipt and discussion on a timely basis of any significant findings and recommendations made by the external auditors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.36. Ensure that the Board is aware of matters which may significantly impact the financial condition or affairs of the business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.37. Review and assess the adequacy of insurance coverage for the Company, including directors' and officers' liability coverage.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.38. In accordance with the Code, if circumstances arise, review, institute investigations of and oversee the resolution of reported violations of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.39. Review, institute investigations of and oversee the resolution of reported violations of or reported complaints under, and administer such other matters as required pursuant to, the Company's Anti-Corruption Policy and Whistleblower Policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.40. Perform other functions as requested by the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.41. If it deems necessary, institute special investigations and, if it deems appropriate, hire special counsel or other experts or advisors (at the Company's expense) to assist or advise the Committee independently on any matter within its mandate. The Committee shall have the sole authority to retain and terminate any such special counsel, consultant or advisors, including the sole authority to set the compensation to be paid to such special counsel or other experts or advisors and other retention terms for such persons.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.42. Review and approve for recommendation to the Board, together with the Health, Safety, Environment, Social and Security Committee (as it relates to health, safety, environmental, social and security risks), the risk management sections of the annual report to shareholders, the annual information form, prospectuses and other public reports or documents requiring approval by the Board, and report to the Board with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.43. Coordinate with the Health, Safety, Environment, Social and Security Committee (as it relates to health, safety, environmental, social and security risks) and the Compensation Committee (as it relates to compensation risks) and regularly review and discuss, and also discuss with management the following, with a view to ensuring that the Company's risks and exposures are being effectively managed, monitored or controlled:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Company's risk philosophy as set forth by management and the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the effectiveness of the Corporation's policies and procedures with respect to risk identification, assessment and management;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the Corporation's major risk exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the steps management has taken and management's plans and programs to monitor and control such exposures; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the effect of relevant regulatory initiatives and trends.

5. <u>**General**</u>

In addition to the foregoing, the Committee will:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) report regularly to the Board on any significant matters arising from the Committee's activities, including, to the extent the Committee deems appropriate, any issues that arise with respect to the quality and integrity of the Company's financial statements and related disclosure documents, the Company's compliance with legal or regulatory requirements, the qualification and independence of the external auditor and the performance of the internal audit function and external auditor;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) at least annually, assess the Committee's performance of the duties specified in this charter and report its finding(s) to the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) review and assess the adequacy of this charter annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Board from time to time or as may be required by any applicable stock exchanges, regulatory authorities or legislation.

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## Exhibit 99.2

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**B2GOLD CORP.**

**Consolidated Financial Statements**

**December 31, 2022 and 2021** 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of B2Gold Corp.

**Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of B2Gold Corp. and its subsidiaries (together, the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

**Basis for Opinions**

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting on page 25 of the 2022 Management's Discussion & Analysis. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company's consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial

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| T: +1 604 806 7000, F: +1 604 806 7806 |
| "PwC" refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership. |

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reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

***Critical Audit Matters***

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

*Impairment tests of the Gramalote Project cash-generating unit (CGU)*

As described in Notes 3, 4 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If there are indicators of impairment, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) and value-in-use. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs is determined. During the year, management identified indicators of impairment for the Gramalote Project exploration and evaluation property and as a result, performed impairment tests for the Gramalote Project CGU as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. The carrying value of the Gramalote Project exploration and evaluation property as of December 31, 2022 amounted to $136 million. Management determined the recoverable amounts

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based on their FVLCD using discounted cash flow models which required the use of assumptions related to reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, the long-term gold price, foreign exchange rate, discount rate, mine life and construction start date. Management estimates reserves and resources based on information compiled by qualified persons (management's specialists). The recoverable amounts as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022 approximated the carrying values, and as a result, no impairment loss was recorded by management in the current year.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the impairment tests of the Gramalote Project CGU is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management, including the use of management's specialists, when estimating the recoverable amounts of the Gramalote Project CGU; and (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management's assumptions related to reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, the long-term gold price, foreign exchange rate, the discount rate, mine life and construction start date. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management's impairment tests, including controls over the determination of the recoverable amounts of the Gramalote Project CGU. These procedures also included, among others, testing management's process for determining the recoverable amounts of the Gramalote Project CGU which included evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow models; testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in these models; and evaluating the reasonableness of the assumptions used by management. Evaluating management's assumptions with respect to the long-term gold price and foreign exchange rate involved evaluating whether these assumptions were reasonable considering: (i) the consistency with external market and industry data; and (ii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. The work of management's specialists was used in performing the procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of the assumptions related to reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, as well as mine life and construction start date. As a basis for using this work, the specialists' qualifications were understood and the Company's relationship with the specialists was assessed. The procedures performed also included evaluation of the methods and assumptions used by the specialists, tests of the data used by the specialists and an evaluation of the specialists' findings. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the reasonableness of the discount rates.

*Impairment test of the Masbate Mine CGU* 

As described in Notes 3, 4 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If there are indicators of impairment, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's FVLCD and value-in-use. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset belongs is determined. During the year, management identified an indicator of impairment for the Masbate Mine and as a result, performed an impairment test for the Masbate Mine CGU. The carrying value of the interest in the Masbate Mine as of December 31, 2022 amounted to $577

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million. Management determined the recoverable amount based on its FVLCD using a discounted cash flow model which required the use of assumptions related to reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, the long-term gold price and the discount rate. Management estimates reserves and resources based on information compiled by qualified persons (management's specialists). Management concluded that the Masbate Mine CGU was not impaired.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the impairment test of the Masbate Mine CGU is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management, including the use of management's specialists, when estimating the recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU; and (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management's assumptions, related to reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, the long-term gold price and the discount rate. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management's impairment test, including controls over the determination of the recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU. These procedures also included, among others, testing management's process for determining the recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU which included evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model; testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the model; and evaluating the reasonableness of assumptions used by management. Evaluating management's assumptions with respect to future production levels, operating and capital costs and the long-term gold price involved evaluating whether these assumptions were reasonable considering: (i) the current and past performance of the Masbate Mine CGU; (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data; and (iii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit, as applicable. The work of management's specialists was used in performing the procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of reserves and resources. As a basis for using this work, the specialists' qualifications were understood and the Company's relationship with the specialists was assessed. The procedures performed also included evaluation of the methods and assumptions used by the specialists, tests of the data used by the specialists, and an evaluation of the specialists' findings. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the reasonableness of the discount rate.

**/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP**

Chartered Professional Accountants

Vancouver, Canada

February 22, 2023

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2007. 

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** |
| **FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31** |
| (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts) |

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|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
| **Gold revenue** | $**1732590** | $1762264 |
| **Cost of sales** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Production costs *(Note 19)* | **(626526)** | (493389) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and depletion | **(383852)** | (378892) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Royalties and production taxes | **(117968)** | (121431) |
| **Total cost of sales** | **(1128346)** | (993712) |
| **Gross profit** | **604244** | 768552 |
| General and administrative | **(54479)** | (50185) |
| Share-based payments *(Note 12)* | **(24843)** | (22571) |
| Write-down of mineral property interests *(Note 8)* | **(12366)** | (1055) |
| Net (losses) gains on sale of mineral properties *(Note 8)* | **(2804)** | 22463 |
| Reversal of impairment (impairment) of long-lived assets *(Note 8)* | **909** | (5905) |
| Community relations | **(2738)** | (3072) |
| Foreign exchange losses | **(10054)** | (5895) |
| Share of net income of associates *(Note 8)* | **10183** | 17543 |
| Other expense | **(5655)** | (6282) |
| **Operating income** | **502397** | 713593 |
| Interest and financing expense | **(10842)** | (11798) |
| Interest income | **11964** | 2985 |
| Gains on derivative instruments *(Note 14)* | **18969** | 24373 |
| Other income (expense) | **8129** | (2926) |
| **Income from operations before taxes** | **530617** | 726227 |
| Current income tax, withholding and other taxes *(Note 16)* | **(247811)** | (270669) |
| Deferred income tax recovery *(Note 16)* | **3917** | 5267 |
| **Net income** | $**286723** | $460825 |
| **Attributable to:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders of the Company | $**252873** | $420065 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interests *(Note 13)* | **33850** | 40760 |
| **Net income** | $**286723** | $460825 |
| **Earnings per share** *(attributable to shareholders of the Company)(Note 12)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $**0.24** | $0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $**0.24** | $0.40 |
| **Weighted average number of common shares outstanding** *(in thousands)(Note 12)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | **1064259** | 1053809 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | **1071004** | 1061542 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME** |
| **FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31** |
| (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars) |

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|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
| **Net income** | $**286723** | $460825 |
| **Other comprehensive (loss) income** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to net income: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unrealized (loss) gain on investments *(Note 7)* | **(9570)** | 2234 |
| **Other comprehensive (loss) income** | **(9570)** | 2234 |
| **Total comprehensive income** | $**277153** | $463059 |
| **Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders of the Company | $**(9570)** | $2234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interests | **—** |  |
|  | $**(9570)** | $2234 |
| **Total comprehensive income attributable to:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders of the Company | $**243303** | $422299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interests | **33850** | 40760 |
|  | $**277153** | $463059 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS** |
| **FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31** |
| (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars) |

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
| **Operating activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $**286723** | $460825 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mine restoration provisions settled *(Note 11)* | **(793)** | (343) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash charges, net *(Note 17)* | **425944** | 369556 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in non-cash working capital *(Note 17)* | **(48604)** | (104615) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in long-term value added tax receivables | **(67472)** | (1310) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash provided by operating activities** | **595798** | 724113 |
| **Financing activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revolving credit facility transaction costs *(Note 10)* | **(2401)** | (3368) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of equipment loan facilities *(Note 10)* | **(19802)** | (28797) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest and commitment fees paid | **(4456)** | (6232) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash proceeds from stock option exercises *(Note 12)* | **14276** | 6435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid *(Note 12)* | **(170635)** | (168372) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Principal payments on lease arrangements *(Note 10)* | **(6616)** | (3889) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to non-controlling interest *(Note 13)* | **(30331)** | (36187) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating funding from non-controlling interest | **2463** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan repayments from non-controlling interest | **663** | 5312 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in restricted cash accounts | **5554** | 870 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash used by financing activities** | **(211285)** | (234228) |
| **Investing activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenditures on mining interests: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | **(117622)** | (110637) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Mine | **(39528)** | (30743) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Mine | **(79096)** | (80936) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional Property, pre-development | **(26309)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project | **(15887)** | (23887) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other exploration and development *(Note 17)* | **(63629)** | (56116) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for acquisition of mineral property *(Note 8)* | **(48258)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred consideration received *(Note 8)* | **45000** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited *(Note 8)* | **(21130)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash acquired on acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited *(Note 8)* | **1415** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loan to associate *(Note 9)* | **(5000)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid on exercise of mineral property option *(Note 8)* | **(7737)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funding of reclamation accounts | **(6746)** | (8009) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash proceeds from sale of mineral properties, net of transaction costs *(Note 8)* | **—** | 31684 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for purchase of non-controlling interest *(Note 8)* | **(3336)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of common shares of associate *(Note 8)* | **—** | (5945) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **(919)** | (1688) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash used by investing activities** | **(388782)** | (286277) |
| **(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents** | **(4269)** | 203608 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | **(16784)** | (10294) |
| **Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year** | **672999** | 479685 |
| **Cash and cash equivalents, end of year** | $**651946** | $672999 |
| **Supplementary cash flow information** *(Note 17)* |  |  |

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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** |
| (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars) |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***As at*** | ***As at*** |
| | ***December 31,*** | ***December 31,*** |
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
| ***Assets*** |  |  |
| **Current** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $**651946** | $672999 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, prepaids and other *(Note 5)* | **28811** | 32112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred consideration receivable *(Note 8)* | **3850** | 41559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Value-added and other tax receivables | **18533** | 14393 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories *(Note 6)* | **332031** | 272354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Assets classified as held for sale *(Note 8)* | **—** | 12700 |
|  | **1035171** | 1046117 |
| **Long-term investments** *(Note 7)* | **31865** | 32118 |
| **Value-added tax receivables** | **121323** | 63165 |
| **Mining interests** *(Note 8 and Note 23 – Schedules)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Owned by subsidiaries and joint operations | **2274730** | 2231831 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Investments in associates | **120049** | 104236 |
| **Other assets** *(Note 9)* | **98095** | 82371 |
| **Deferred income taxes** *(Note 16)* | **—** | 1455 |
|  | $**3681233** | $3561293 |
| ***Liabilities*** |  |  |
| **Current** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $**114791** | $111716 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current income and other taxes payable | **95623** | 92275 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt *(Note 10)* | **15519** | 25408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of mine restoration provisions *(Note 11)* | **5545** | 734 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | **2138** | 1056 |
|  | **233616** | 231189 |
| **Long-term debt** *(Note 10)* | **41709** | 49726 |
| **Mine restoration provisions** *(Note 11)* | **95568** | 116547 |
| **Deferred income taxes** *(Note 16)* | **182515** | 187887 |
| **Employee benefits obligation** | **8121** | 7115 |
| **Other long-term liabilities** | **7915** | 7822 |
|  | **569444** | 600286 |
| ***Equity*** |  |  |
| **Shareholders' equity** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share capital *(Note 12)* | **2487624** | 2422184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contributed surplus | **78232** | 67028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | **(145869)** | (136299) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | **588139** | 507381 |
|  | **3008126** | 2860294 |
| **Non-controlling interests** *(Note 13)* | **103663** | 100713 |
|  | **3111789** | 2961007 |
|  | $**3681233** | $3561293 |
| **Commitments** *(Note 21)* |  |  |

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| **Approved by the Board** | *"Clive T. Johnson"* | Director | *"Robert J. Gayton"* | Director |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY** |
| **FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31** |
| (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars) |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** |
| | **Shares<br>('000's)** | **Share<br>capital** | **Contributed** <br>**surplus** | **Accumulated**<br>**other** <br>**comprehensive**<br>**loss** | **Retained earnings** | **Non-**<br>**controlling** <br>**interests** | **Total<br>equity** |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | **1056334** | $**2422184** | $**67028** | $**(136299)** | $**507381** | $**100713** | $**2961007** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **252873** | **33850** | **286723** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends *(Note 12)* | **—** | **—** | **1163** | **—** | **(172086)** | **—** | **(170923)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on investments | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(9570)** | **—** | **—** | **(9570)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued on exercise of stock options *(Note 12)* | **4955** | **14276** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **14276** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued on vesting of RSUs *(Note 12)* | **2663** | **10015** | **(10015)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued on acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited *(Note 8)* | **10743** | **35658** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **35658** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Transactions with non-controlling interests (*Note 13)* | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(29)** | **(30900)** | **(30929)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based payments *(Note 12)* | **—** | **—** | **25547** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **25547** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer to share capital on exercise of stock options | **—** | **5491** | **(5491)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | **1074695** | $**2487624** | $**78232** | $**(145869)** | $**588139** | $**103663** | $**3111789** |

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| | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** |
| | **Shares<br>('000's)** | **Share<br>capital** | **Contributed** <br>**surplus** | **Accumulated**<br>**other** <br>**comprehensive**<br>**loss** | **Retained earnings** | **Non-**<br>**controlling** <br>**interests** | **Total<br>equity** |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 1051138 | $2407734 | $48472 | $(138533) | $254343 | $88574 | $2660590 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  |  |  | 420065 | 40760 | 460825 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends *(Note 12)* |  |  | 1072 |  | (169669) |  | (168597) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized gain on investments |  |  |  | 2234 |  |  | 2234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued on exercise of stock options *(Note 12)* | 3053 | 6435 |  |  |  |  | 6435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued on vesting of RSUs *(Note 12)* | 2143 | 6068 | (6068) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Transactions with non-controlling interests (*Note 13)* |  |  |  |  | 2642 | (28621) | (25979) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based payments *(Note 12)* |  |  | 25499 |  |  |  | 25499 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer to share capital on exercise of stock options |  | 1947 | (1947) |  |  |  |  |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 1056334 | $2422184 | $67028 | $(136299) | $507381 | $100713 | $2961007 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***1Nature of operations***

B2Gold Corp. ("B2Gold" or the "Company") is a Vancouver-based gold producer with three operating mines. The Company operates the Fekola Mine in Mali, the Masbate Mine in the Philippines and the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. The Company has a 50% joint operation interest in the Gramalote gold project in Colombia (the "Gramalote Project"). The Company holds an approximately 25% interest in Calibre Mining Corp. ("Calibre") and an approximately 19% interest in BeMetals Corp. ("BeMetals"). In addition, the Company has a portfolio of evaluation and exploration assets in a number of countries including Mali, Uzbekistan and Finland.

B2Gold is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the symbol "BTO", the NYSE American LLC exchange under the symbol "BTG" and the Namibian Stock Exchange under the symbol "B2G". B2Gold's head office is located at Suite 3400, Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2X8.

***2Basis of preparation***

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS"). These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on February 22, 2023.

***3Summary of significant accounting policies***

The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these financial statements are as follows:

***Principles of consolidation***

The financial statements of the Company consolidate the accounts of B2Gold and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealized gains and losses from intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

The Company's most significant wholly-owned and partially owned subsidiaries are presented below:

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| Fekola SA ("Fekola") | 80 |
| B2Gold Namibia (Pty) Ltd. ("Otjikoto") | 90 |
| Philippines Gold Processing & Refining Corporation ("Masbate") | 100 |
| Filminera Resources Corporation ("Masbate") | 40 |

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Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has power over an investee, when the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from the investee and when the Company has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by B2Gold and are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

The Company holds its interest in the Masbate Gold Project (which operates the Masbate Mine) through two indirectly-owned subsidiaries. B2Gold has a 100% interest in Philippines Gold Processing & Refining Corporation ("PGPRC") and a 40% interest in Filminera Resources Corporation ("FRC"). The remaining 60% interest in FRC is held by a Philippines-registered company that is owned by a Philippine shareholder. The Company consolidates the Masbate Gold Project as a result of its ownership interests and the contractual relationship between the entities. FRC owns the majority of the Masbate Gold Project tenements. PGPRC owns the process plant and is responsible for the sale of all gold. PGPRC and FRC have a contractual relationship, which includes PGPRC purchasing all of the ore production from FRC at a price equal to the cost for the ore plus a predetermined margin. For accounting purposes, this contractual relationship gives the Company control to consolidate FRC.

The Company's 50% interest in the Gramalote Project located in Colombia operates as an incorporated joint arrangement with AngloGold Ashanti Limited ("AngloGold"). This joint arrangement is accounted for as a joint operation. The Company and AngloGold jointly control the operations of the Gramalote Project. The Company recognizes its share of the assets and liabilities of this joint operation.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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The Company's interest in Calibre and BeMetals are accounted for as investment in associates (Note 8). The Company does not control these entities, but does exert significant influence over their operations. The Company accounts for its interest in these associates using the equity method.

The Company established a trust arrangement under its Incentive Plan (Note 12) for the benefit of its directors, officers, employees and service providers. The Company consolidates this trust as it has the power to control its financial and operating policies and obtain the benefits from its activities.

***Investments in joint arrangements and associates***

A joint arrangement is a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

The Company considers whether a joint arrangement is a joint operation or joint venture. The parties to a joint operation have the rights to the underlying assets and are exposed to the underlying liabilities of the joint arrangement. The Company accounts for investment in joint operations by recognizing its share of the operations underlying assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The parties to a joint venture have an interest in the underlying net assets of the joint arrangement. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. The equity method involves recording the initial investment at cost. Additional funding into an investee is recorded as an increase in the carrying value of the investment. The carrying amount is adjusted by the Company's share of post-acquisition net income or loss, dilution gains or losses (resulting from changes in ownership interest), depreciation or amortization.

An associate is an entity over which the Company has significant influence, but not control. Investments in associates are also accounted for using the equity method.

***Business combinations***

A business combination requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. A business is an integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing goods or services to customers, generating investment income (such as dividends or interest) or generating other income from ordinary activities. A business consists of inputs and processes applied to those inputs that have the ability to create outputs. Although businesses usually have outputs, outputs are not required for an integrated set to qualify as a business as the Company considers other factors to determine whether the set of activities or assets is a business.

The Company has an option to apply a 'concentration test' to assess whether an acquired set of activities and assets are not a business. If substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired are concentrated in a single, identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, the concentration test is met, and the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. In such cases, the acquirer identifies and recognizes the individual identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The cost of the net assets is allocated to the individual identifiable assets and liabilities on the basis of their relative fair values at the date of purchase. Such a transaction or event will not give rise to goodwill. Acquisition-related costs in an asset acquisition are recognized as part of the cost of the assets acquired.

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method whereby acquired assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition with the excess of the purchase consideration over such fair value being recorded as goodwill. Non-controlling interest in an acquisition may be measured at either fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree's net identifiable assets.

The excess of (i) total consideration transferred by the Company, measured at fair value, including contingent consideration, and (ii) the non-controlling interests in the acquiree's, over the acquisition-date fair value of the net of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, is recorded as goodwill. If the fair value attributable to the Company's share of the identifiable net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition, the difference is recognized as a gain in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Should the consideration be contingent on future events, the cost of the acquisition recorded includes management's best estimate of the fair value of the contingent amounts expected to be payable. Provisional fair values allocated at the reporting date are finalized within one year of the acquisition date with retroactive restatement to the acquisition date as required.

Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities, which the Company incurs in connection with a business combination, are expensed as incurred.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Foreign currency translation***

*Functional and presentation currency*

Items included in the financial statements of each of the group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the functional currency"). The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars, which is the Company's presentation currency. The Company's mining operations operate within an economic environment where the functional currency is the United States dollar. References to "$" or "US$" are to United States dollars, while references to "Cdn. $" are to Canadian dollars and "Aus. $" are to Australian dollars.

*Transactions and balances*

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the United States dollar as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange at the Consolidated Balance Sheet date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical exchange rates prevailing at each transaction date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Revenue and expenses are translated at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction, except depreciation, depletion and amortization, which are translated at historical exchange rates, and share-based compensation expense, which is translated at the rates of exchange applicable at the date of grant of the share-based compensation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Exchange gains and losses on translation are included in earnings. When the gain or loss on certain non-monetary items, such as long-term investments classified as fair value through other comprehensive income ("OCI") is recognized in OCI, the translation differences are also recognized in OCI.

*Group companies*

For any subsidiaries or joint ventures whose functional currency differs from the United States dollar, balances and transactions are translated into the United States dollar as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange at the Consolidated Balance Sheet date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates throughout the reporting period or at rates that approximate the actual exchange rates; items such as depreciation are translated at the monthly average exchange rate; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Exchange gains and losses on translation are included in OCI.

The exchange gains and losses are recognized in earnings upon the substantial disposition, liquidation or closure of the entity that gave rise to such amounts.

***Financial instruments***

The Company recognizes financial assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

*Cash and cash equivalents*

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are classified as financial assets and subsequently measured at amortized cost.

*Accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities*

Accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are non-interest bearing. Accounts receivable are classified as financial assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are classified as financial liabilities. They are initially measured at fair value and subsequently recorded at amortized cost, which approximates fair value due to the short term to maturity. Accounts receivable are net of expected credit losses.

*Long-term investments*

Equity investments in entities that are not subsidiaries, joint ventures or investments in associates are classified as fair value through profit and loss ("FVTPL") unless they are irrevocably designated, on an individual basis, as fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVOCI"). These investments are measured at fair value on acquisition and at each reporting date.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Any unrealized holding gains and losses related to long-term investments designated as FVOCI are excluded from net earnings and are included in OCI. Upon disposal, any accumulated gains and losses remain in equity.

*Lease liabilities*

Lease liabilities are interest bearing and are initially measured at the present value and subsequently recorded at amortized cost.

*Debt*

The Company initially recognizes all financial liabilities at fair value and classifies them as subsequently measured at either FVTPL or amortized cost, as appropriate. For debt subsequently measured at amortized cost, the effective interest rate method is used. Debt classified as FVTPL is measured at fair value on each financial period-end date with gains and losses flowing through the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For debt that is optionally classified as FVTPL, the part of the fair value change related to the Company's own credit risk is recorded in OCI rather than the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

*Derivative instruments*

Derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives, are recorded at FVTPL and accordingly recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in the fair value being recognized as gains or losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Fair values for derivative instruments are determined using valuation techniques, using assumptions based on market conditions existing at the balance sheet date.

*Impairment of financial assets held at amortized cost*

At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for financial assets held at amortized cost at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial assets has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the credit risk on the financial assets has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowances for the financial assets at an amount equal to twelve month expected credit losses.

*Derecognition of financial assets*

Financial assets are derecognized when the investments mature or are sold, and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred. Gains and losses on derecognition of financial assets classified as FVTPL or amortized cost are recognized within other non-operating income. Accumulated gains or losses on financial assets classified as FVOCI remain within accumulated other comprehensive income.

***Inventories***

Gold and silver bullion, in-process and stockpile inventories are recorded at the lower of average cost and net realizable value. The cost of finished goods and work-in-progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, and other direct costs, as well as stripping in the production stage and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity) including applicable depreciation on property, plant and equipment. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price less applicable selling expenses and cost to complete.

When inventories have been written down to net realizable value, a new assessment of net realizable value is made in each subsequent period. If the circumstances that caused the write down no longer exist, the amount of the write down on inventory not yet sold is reversed.

Materials and supplies inventories are valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value. Cost includes acquisition, freight and other directly attributable costs.

***Mining interests***

Mining interests include property, plant and equipment, mineral properties and mine development costs, deferred stripping, exploration and evaluation expenditures, capitalized borrowing costs and impairment.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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*Property, plant and equipment*

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operations; major improvements and replacements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Property, plant and equipment are amortized over the life of the mine using the units-of-production ("UOP") method based on the recoverable ounces from the estimated proven and probable reserves and a portion of the measured and indicated resources that are reasonably expected to be converted to proven and probable reserves. Mobile equipment, tailings dams and other equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over three to six years as appropriate, net of residual value. The Company allocates the amount initially recognized in respect of an item of property, plant and equipment to its significant components and depreciates separately each component part. Residual values, method of amortization and useful lives of the assets are reviewed annually and adjusted if appropriate.

*Mineral property and mine development costs*

Mineral property and mine development costs are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. When production commences, these costs are amortized using the UOP method, based on recoverable ounces from the estimated proven and probable reserves plus a portion of measured and indicated resources that are reasonably expected to be converted to proven and probable reserves.

Capitalization of development costs incurred ceases when the mine is capable of operating in the manner intended by management. The Company applies judgement in its assessment of when a mine is capable of operating in the manner intended by management which takes account of the design of the mine and the nature of the initial commissioning phase of the mine.

In accordance with the amendments to IAS 16, *Property, plant and equipment,* for new mines commissioned on or after January 1, 2022, revenues and the associated cost of production for any items produced during the commissioning phase are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company has determined there is no retrospective impact from the adoption of the standard.

Non-recoverable costs for projects determined not to be commercially feasible are expensed in the period in which the determination is made or when the carrying value of the project is determined to be impaired.

*Deferred stripping*

Stripping costs incurred during the production phase of a mine are considered production costs and are included in the cost of inventory produced during the period in which stripping costs are incurred, unless the stripping activity can be shown to be a betterment of the mineral property. Betterment occurs when stripping activity increases future output of the mine by providing access to additional reserves. Stripping costs incurred to provide access to the ore body for extraction are capitalized as mine development costs and are amortized on a UOP basis over the reserves and resources to which they relate.

*Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures*

The Company defers the cost of acquiring, maintaining its interest, exploring and evaluating a mineral property as exploration and evaluation until a decision to develop, abandon or sell the property is made. Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves or resources from a particular mineral property has been determined, exploration and evaluation expenditures are reclassified to "mineral properties and mine development costs". If no mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value. Exploration costs that do not relate to any specific property are expensed as incurred.

The establishment of technical feasibility and commercial viability of a mineral property is assessed based on a combination of factors, such as but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The extent to which mineral reserves or mineral resources have been identified through a feasibility study or similar level document;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The results of optimization studies and further technical evaluation carried out to mitigate project risks identified in the feasibility study;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The status of environmental permits; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The status of mining leases or permits.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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In addition, commercial viability is deemed to be achieved when the Company determines that the project will provide a satisfactory return relative to its perceived risks. Ore reserves and resources may be declared for an undeveloped mining project before its commercial viability has been fully determined. Evaluation costs may continue to be capitalized during the period between declaration of reserves and approval to mine as further work is undertaken in order to refine the development case to maximize the project's returns.

*Borrowing costs*

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets, which take a substantial period of time to make ready for their intended use are added to the cost of the assets, until such time as the assets are substantially complete and ready for their intended use. The amount of borrowing costs capitalized cannot exceed the actual amount of borrowing costs incurred in a period. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

*Impairment and reversals of impairment*

The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If there are indicators of impairment, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount and is recorded as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's "fair value less costs of disposal" ("FVLCD") and "value-in-use". Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is determined. FVLCD is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset less costs of disposal in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. For mining assets this would generally be determined based on the present value of the estimated future cash flows arising from the continued development, use or eventual disposal of the asset. In assessing these cash flows and discounting them to the present value, assumptions used are those that an independent market participant would consider appropriate. In assessing "value-in-use", the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of the assets in their present form and from their disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.

Impairment losses are evaluated for potential reversals when events or circumstances warrant such consideration. Where an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the amount of such reversal is limited such that the revised carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or cash-generating unit in the prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized into earnings immediately.

***Leases***

At the inception of a contract, to determine if it contains a lease, the Company assesses whether it conveys the right to control and obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of an identified asset, for a period of time, in exchange for consideration. Where a contract contains a lease, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease.

The right-of-use asset is measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and may be adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. Cost is the amount of the initial lease liability plus any initial direct costs incurred and any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any incentives received.

The right-of-use assets are included in the cost of property, plant and equipment for the associated mining interest on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. They are depreciated, in accordance with the Company's existing accounting policy, over the shorter of the lease term or the life of the asset.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of future lease payments discounted at the interest rate implicit in the contract. If the implicit rate cannot be determined, the incremental borrowing rate over a similar term and with similar security for the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment is used. The lease payments include fixed payments less any incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. Where the lease contains an extension or purchase option, the costs associated with the option are included if it is reasonably expected to be exercised by the Company.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Thereafter, the amount of the lease liability is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of the lease liability is remeasured to reflect any modifications to the contract terms. Lease liabilities are presented as a component of debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for contracts that have a lease term of 12 months or less or are for the use of low value assets. These contracts are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period the cost is incurred. In addition, for certain asset classes, the Company has elected to treat both lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for the purposes of applying IFRS 16, *Leases*.

***Mine restoration provisions***

Future obligations to retire an asset including site closure, dismantling, remediation and on-going treatment and monitoring are initially recognized and recorded as a liability based on estimated future cash flows discounted at a risk free rate. The measurement determination is based on estimated future cash flows, the current risk-free discount rate, and an estimated inflation factor. The value of restoration provisions is adjusted at each reporting period for changes to factors including the expected amount of cash flows required to discharge the liability, the timing of such cash flows and the risk-free interest rate. The liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset, and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. The liability is accreted to full value over time through periodic charges to earnings. This unwinding of the discount is expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced.

***Share-based payments***

The cost of stock options and other equity-settled share-based payment arrangements, including restricted share units and performance share units, is recorded based on the estimated fair-value at the grant date and charged to earnings over the vesting period.

The Company grants stock options to certain employees and directors. Each tranche is considered a separate award with its own vesting period and grant date fair value. The fair value of each tranche is measured at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized over the tranche's vesting period by a charge to earnings, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus based on the number of awards expected to vest. The number of awards expected to vest is reviewed at least annually, with any impact being recognized immediately.

The Company grants performance share units to certain officers and employees. Each tranche is considered a separate award with its own vesting period and grant date fair value. The fair value of each tranche is measured at the date of grant using a risk neutral Monte Carlo simulation based on a correlated Geometric Brownian Motion. Compensation expense is recognized over the tranche's vesting period by a charge to earnings, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus based on the number of awards expected to vest. The number of awards expected to vest is reviewed at least annually, with any impact being recognized immediately.

Cash settled share-based payment arrangements, including deferred share units and restricted phantom units are measured at fair value using the market value of the underlying shares on the date of issuance. The liability is then remeasured at market value on each reporting date until settlement with any gains or losses flowing through share-based payments expense.

***Current and deferred income taxes***

Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case the income tax is also recognized directly in equity. Taxes on income in interim periods are recorded using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected annual profit.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted basis using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset or liability is reversed. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that the assets can be recovered.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except, in the case of subsidiaries, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Company and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. As an exception, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary differences arise from the initial recognition of goodwill, or an asset or liability in a transaction (other than in a business combination) that affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as non-current.

***Revenue***

Gold revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company, delivery has occurred, the sales price is reasonably determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. These criteria are generally met at the time the product is delivered to the customer and, depending on the delivery conditions, title and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer and acceptance of the product, when contractually required, has been obtained. Gold revenue is measured based on the price specified in the sales contract at the time of sale.

Silver revenue is accounted for as a by-product and is recorded as a credit to operating costs.

***Earnings per share***

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for the year attributable to shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution from common share equivalents on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year if the resulting shares would be dilutive. For stock options, the potential dilutive impact is calculated using the treasury share method whereby all "in-the-money" options are assumed to have been exercised at the beginning of the year and the proceeds from the exercise are assumed to have been used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.

***4Significant accounting judgements and estimates***

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires judgements and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Those judgements and estimates concerning the future may differ from actual results. The following are the areas of accounting policy judgement and accounting estimates applied by management that most significantly affect the Company's financial statements, including those areas of estimation uncertainty that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

***Areas of judgement***

*Uncertain tax positions*

The Company's operations involve the application of complex tax regulations in multiple international jurisdictions. Determining the tax treatment of a transaction requires the Company to apply judgement in its interpretation of the applicable tax law. These positions are not final until accepted by the relevant tax authority. The tax treatment may change based on the result of assessments or audits by the tax authorities often years after the initial filing.

The Company recognizes and records potential liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on its assessment of the amount, or range of amounts, of tax that will be due. The Company adjusts these accruals as new information becomes available. Due to the complexity and uncertainty associated with certain tax treatments, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from the Company's current estimate of the tax liabilities.

*Capitalization of exploration and evaluation expenditures*

The application of the Company's accounting policy for capitalization of exploration and evaluation expenditures requires judgement in determining whether the future economic benefit is likely, either through future exploitation or sale, where properties have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves. The deferral policy requires management to make certain judgements about future events or circumstances, in particular whether an economically viable mine can be established. Judgements made may change if new information becomes available. If, after an expenditure is capitalized, information becomes available suggesting that the recovery of expenditure is unlikely, the amount capitalized is written off in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period when the new information becomes available.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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*Determination of control or significant influence over investees*

The assessment of whether the Company has a significant influence or control over an investee requires the application of judgement when assessing factors that could give rise to a significant influence or control. Factors evaluated when making a judgement of control or significant influence over an investee include, but are not limited to, ownership percentage, representation on the board of directors, participation in the policy-making process, material transactions and contractual arrangements between the Company and the investee, interchange of managerial personnel, provision of essential technical information and potential voting rights. In evaluating these factors, the Company determines the level of influence over the investee the Company has. Changes in the Company's assessment of the factors used in determining if control or significant influence exists over an investee would impact the accounting treatment of the investment in the investee.

*Joint arrangements*

The Company is party to a number of arrangements over which it has determined it does not have control. Judgement is required in determining whether joint control over these arrangements exists, which parties have joint control and whether each arrangement is a joint venture or joint operation. In assessing whether the Company has joint control, the activities of each arrangement are analysed to determine which activities most significantly affect the returns of the arrangement over its life. These activities are determined to be the relevant activities of the arrangement. If unanimous consent is required over the decisions about the relevant activities, the parties whose consent is required would have joint control over the arrangement. The judgements around which activities are considered the relevant activities of the arrangement are subject to analysis by each of the parties to the arrangement and may be interpreted differently. When performing this assessment, the Company generally considers decisions about activities such as managing the asset while it is being designed, developed and constructed, during its operating life and during the closure period. The Company may also consider other activities including, but not limited to, the approval of budgets, expansion and disposition of assets, financing, significant operating and capital expenditures, appointment of key management personnel and representation on the Board of Directors. When circumstances or contractual terms change, the Company reassesses the control group and the relevant activities of the arrangement.

If the Company has joint control over an arrangement, an assessment of whether the arrangement is a joint venture or joint operation is required. This assessment is based on whether the Company has rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement or whether the Company has rights to the net assets of the arrangement. In making this determination, the Company reviews the legal form of the arrangement, the terms of the contractual arrangement and other relevant facts and circumstances. In a situation where the legal form and the terms of the contractual arrangement does not give the Company rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, an assessment of the other relevant facts and circumstances is required. This includes whether the activities of the arrangement are primarily designed for the provision of output to the parties and whether the parties are substantially the only source of cash flows contributing to the arrangement. The consideration of the other relevant facts and circumstances may result in the conclusion that a joint arrangement is a joint operation. This conclusion requires judgement and is specific to each arrangement.

***Sources of estimation uncertainty***

*Mineral reserve and resource estimates*

Mineral reserves are estimates of the amount of ore that can be economically and legally extracted from the Company's mining properties. The Company estimates its mineral reserves and mineral resources based on information compiled by appropriately qualified persons relating to the geological data on the size, depth and shape of the ore body, and requires complex geological assessments to interpret the data. The estimation of recoverable mineral reserves is based upon factors such as estimates of foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements, metallurgical recoveries, permitting and production costs along with geological assumptions made in estimating the size, and grade of the ore body. Changes in the mineral reserve or mineral resource estimates may impact the carrying value of mining interests, mine restoration provisions, recognition of deferred tax assets, depreciation and amortization charges and royalties receivable.

*Impairment of long-lived assets*

Long-lived assets are tested for impairment, or reversal of a previous impairment, if there is an indicator of impairment or a subsequent reversal. Calculating the estimated recoverable amount of cash generating units for long-lived asset requires management to make estimates and assumptions that include such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, future metal prices and discount rates. Changes in any of these assumptions or estimates used in determining the recoverable amount could impact the analysis. Such changes could be material.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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*Value-added tax receivables*

The Company incurs indirect taxes, including value-added tax, on purchases of goods and services at its operating mines and development projects. Indirect tax balances are recorded at their estimated recoverable amounts within current or long-term assets, net of provisions, and reflect the Company's best estimate of their recoverability under existing tax rules in the respective jurisdictions in which they arise. Management's assessment of recoverability considers the probable outcomes of claimed deductions and/or disputes. The provisions and balance sheet classifications made to date may be subject to change and such change may be material.

Value-added tax receivables includes amounts for the Fekola Mine of $77 million (2021 - $27 million), for the Masbate Mine of $37 million (2021 – $29 million), and for the Gramalote Project of $7 million (2021 - $7 million).

*Current and deferred income taxes*

The Company is periodically required to estimate the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to varying interpretations, it is possible that changes in these estimates could occur that materially affect the amounts of deferred income tax assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities generally have a direct impact on earnings in the period that the changes occur.

Each period, the Company evaluates the likelihood of whether some portion or all of each deferred tax asset will not be realized. This evaluation is based on historic and future expected levels of taxable income and the associated repatriation of retained earnings, the pattern and timing of reversals of taxable temporary timing differences that give rise to deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning initiatives. Levels of future taxable income are affected by, among other things, metal prices, production costs, quantities of proven and probable gold reserves, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The availability of retained earnings for distribution depends on future levels of taxable income as well as future reclamation expenditures, capital expenditures, dividends and other uses of available cash flow.

***5Accounts receivable, prepaids and other***

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Supplier advances | **12805** | 7291 |
| Current portion of derivative instruments *(Note 14)* | **5009** | 12823 |
| Prepaid expenses | **4062** | 4151 |
| Other receivables | **6935** | 7847 |
|  | **28811** | 32112 |

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***6Inventories***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Gold and silver bullion | **49467** | 52867 |
| In-process inventory | **14653** | 13260 |
| Ore stock-pile inventory | **96879** | 72242 |
| Materials and supplies | **171032** | 133985 |
|  | **332031** | 272354 |

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Ore stock-pile inventory includes amounts for the Fekola Mine of $75 million (2021 - $52 million), for the Otjikoto Mine of $10 million (2021 – $16 million), and for the Masbate Mine of $12 million (2021 - $4 million).

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***7Long-term investments***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2022*** | ***2022*** | ***2021*** | ***2021*** | ***2021*** |
|  | ***Cost*** | ***AOCI*** | ***Fair value*** | ***Cost*** | ***AOCI*** | ***Fair value*** |
|  | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| West African Resources Ltd. <br>*(Note 8)* | **20530** | **(2766)** | **17764** | 20530 | 759 | 21289 |
| Osino Resources Corp. *(Note 8)* | **6955** | **347** | **7302** |  |  |  |
| St. Augustine Gold & Copper Ltd. | **20193** | **(16670)** | **3523** | 20193 | (11578) | 8615 |
| Matador Mining Ltd. | **2362** | **68** | **2430** |  |  |  |
| RTG Mining Inc. | **13400** | **(12798)** | **602** | 13400 | (12114) | 1286 |
| Libero Copper & Gold Corporation | **632** | **(394)** | **238** | 632 | 272 | 904 |
| Goldstone Resources Ltd. | **20** | **(14)** | **6** | 20 | 4 | 24 |
|  | **64092** | **(32227)** | **31865** | 54775 | (22657) | 32118 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***8Mining interests***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| *Property, plant and equipment (depletable)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine, Mali |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost | **1769945** | 1645337 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated depreciation and depletion | **(819882)** | (609899) |
|  | **950063** | 1035438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Mine, Philippines |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost | **1114513** | 1085687 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated depreciation and depletion | **(537474)** | (449675) |
|  | **577039** | 636012 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Mine, Namibia |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost | **864801** | 782208 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated depreciation and depletion | **(558687)** | (475303) |
|  | **306114** | 306905 |
| *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional pre-development, Mali | **30716** |  |
| *Exploration and evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project, Colombia, net of impairment | **135625** | 119866 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko Property, Mali | **58292** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bakolobi Property, Mali | **51956** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Menankoto Property, Mali | **41569** | 33739 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bantako North Property, Mali | **23575** | 15351 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finland Properties, Finland | **22523** | 12561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiaka Royalty, Burkina Faso | **18488** | 18488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Uzbekistan Properties, Uzbekistan | **12996** | 8802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mocoa Royalty, Colombia | **10230** | 10230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **8724** | 11019 |
|  | **383978** | 230056 |
| *Corporate & other* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office, furniture and equipment, net | **26820** | 23420 |
|  | **2274730** | **2231831** |
| *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Calibre, Various | **111774** | 93728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BeMetals, Various | **8275** | 10508 |
|  | **120049** | 104236 |
|  | **2394779** | 2336067 |

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***Acquisition of Oklo***

On September 20, 2022, the Company completed the scheme of arrangement (the "Scheme") by which it acquired all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Oklo Resources Limited ("Oklo") based on an exchange ratio of 0.0206 of a common share of B2Gold for each Oklo share and A$0.0525 in cash for each Oklo ordinary share outstanding. The primary asset acquired was the Dandoko Property located in Mali.

The Scheme has been accounted for as a purchase of net assets. For accounting purposes, the acquisition date was determined to be September 7, 2022, the date at which the Company obtained control of Oklo.

The cost of the acquisition was approximately $57 million, and included the fair value of the shares issued of $36 million (based on the issuance of 10,742,814 shares at Cdn. $4.37 per share and a foreign exchange rate of Cdn. $1.3166 to $1), cash consideration of $18 million, a loan facility made available to Oklo of $1 million and transaction costs of approximately $1 million.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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The purchase price was calculated as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| | $ |
| Common shares issued (10,742,814 common shares) | 35658 |
| Cash consideration | 18426 |
| Loan facility | 1346 |
| Transaction costs | 1358 |
| Total purchase price | 56788 |

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The purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| | $ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1415 |
| Accounts receivable, prepaids and other | 83 |
| Mining interests - Dandoko Property | 56287 |
| Mining interests - Other | 3690 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (2332) |
| Current income and other taxes payable | (2355) |
|  | 56788 |

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Subsequent to the acquisition, the Company settled the $2 million of taxes payable, relating to capital gains taxes on the acquisition, in cash.

***Impairment tests of Gramalote Project cash-generating unit***

During the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015, the Company recorded impairment charges of $97 million and $36 million, respectively, for a cumulative impairment charge of $133 million. In July 2022, based on the preliminary results of the optimized feasibility study for the Gramalote Project, a joint operation between B2Gold and AngloGold Ashanti Limited ("AngloGold"), both partners determined that the project did not currently meet their investment thresholds for development of the project at this time. The decision was considered to be an impairment indicator. In December 2022, there were changes to tax legislation in Colombia which was considered to be an impairment indicator. As a result, the Company performed impairment tests on the Gramalote Project cash-generating unit ("CGU") during the year-ended December 31, 2022.

The carrying value of the Gramalote Project's exploration and evaluation property was compared to the property's recoverable amount which was determined to be its fair value less costs of disposal as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. To estimate the recoverable amount of the Gramalote Project's CGU for impairment, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow model incorporating estimates and assumptions that included such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, a long-term gold price of $1,650 per ounce, foreign exchange rates, a discount rate of 6.5%, and a mine life of 12 years with construction beginning in 2024. Management's estimate of the FVLCD of its CGU is classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company's estimate of future cash flows is subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore could change in the future if the underlying assumptions change.

The Company's analysis concluded that the carrying value of the Gramalote Project at December 31, 2022 was not impaired. The recoverable amount of the Gramalote Project CGU is most sensitive to changes in the gold price and discount rate. In isolation, a $50 per ounce reduction in the gold price would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $37 million. A 25 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $9 million.

***Impairment test of the Masbate Mine cash-generating unit***

During the year end December 31, 2022, the Company identified an indicator of impairment for the Masbate Mine and performed an impairment test of the Masbate Mine CGU.

The carrying value of the Masbate Mine CGU was compared to the mine's recoverable amount which was determined to be its fair value less costs of disposal. To estimate the recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU for impairment, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow model incorporating estimates and assumptions that included such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, a long-term gold price of $1,650 per ounce,

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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and a discount rate of 5%. Management's estimate of the FVLCD of its CGU is classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company's estimate of future cash flows is subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore could change in the future if the underlying assumptions change.

The Company's analysis concluded that the carrying value of the Masbate Mine CGU was not impaired. The recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU is most sensitive to changes in the gold price and discount rate. In isolation, a $50 per ounce reduction in the gold price would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $53 million. A 25 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $7 million.

***Bakolobi permit***

On April 21, 2022 the Company completed the acquisition of the Bakolobi permit in Mali from a local Malian company for $24 million in cash. The Company also paid $24 million in cash pursuant to a continuing obligation to the previous ownership group of the Bakolobi permit (which includes an international mining company) under the terms of a previous purchase and sale agreement related to the purchase of the Bakolobi permit.

***Ondundu Property***

In the second quarter of 2022, the initial agreement for the sale of the Ondundu Property in Namibia to Osino Resources Corp. ("Osino") was revised such that the Company would receive 12 million common shares of Osino initially estimated to be valued at $10 million at June 30, 2022 (based on a price Cdn. $1.08 per Osino common share and an exchange rate of Cdn. $1.29 to $1) instead of $4 million in cash and $5 million in Osino common shares as outlined in the original agreement signed in 2021. As a result of the change in consideration, $1 million of the previously recorded impairment loss on the Ondundu Property was reversed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.

On July 20, 2022, the Company completed the sale of the Ondundu Property for total consideration of $11 million valued as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 12 million Osino shares valued at $7 million based on a share price of Cdn. $0.77 per share and a foreign exchange rate of Cdn. $1.2877 to $1;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $4 million in deferred consideration to be received in cash six months after closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $2.5 million to be received upon the earlier of (i) completion of a feasibility study including the Ondundu Property or (ii) first gold production from the property, to which no value has been assigned.

Due to the decline in value of the Osino share price between the date of the agreement modification and the closing date, the transaction was completed at a further loss of $3 million. This amount was recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $8 million to exercise its option to acquire the remaining 51% interest in the Ondundu property prior to the closing of the sale.

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company received the $4 million deferred consideration.

***Bantako North Property***

On October 11, 2022, the Company purchased the remaining 10% interest in Dampan Resources SARL, which owns the Bantako North Property for consideration of $4 million plus certain future contingent consideration payments.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Disposal of Kiaka Project***

On November 30, 2021, the Company completed the sale of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Volta Resources (Cayman) Inc., the holder of an 81% interest in the Kiaka gold project located in Burkina Faso (the "Kiaka Project") to West African Resources Limited ("WAF"). The measurement of the consideration is as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Cash payment of $0.45 million received on execution of the Kiaka Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $43 million received on closing of the transaction, comprised of $22.5 million in cash and 22,190,508 WAF ordinary shares (valued at Aus. $1.31 per share using a foreign exchange rate of Aus. $1.41 to $1);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $45 million deferred consideration to be paid on the earlier of (i) commencement of construction at the Kiaka Project (provided such date will be a minimum of 6 months from the date of the Kiaka Agreement), (ii) completion of a positive feasibility study at the Kiaka Project, and (iii) October 25, 2022, in cash or WAF ordinary shares, at B2Gold's option but subject to any required WAF shareholder approval to issue WAF ordinary `shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Company retained a 2.7% net smelter return royalty ("NSR") interest (the "Kiaka Royalty") on the first 2,500,000 ounces of gold produced at the Kiaka Project, and a 0.45% NSR royalty interest on the next 1,500,000 ounces of gold produced at the Kiaka Project valued at $18 million.

On August 2, 2022, WAF announced the results of the feasibility study for the Kiaka Project. On September 2, 2022, the Company received the $45 million deferred consideration in cash.

In determining the value of the Kiaka Royalty of $18 million, the Company applied a market value approach using a comparable transaction method, whereby the value to the Kiaka Royalty was determined based on the dollar value per NSR royalty ounce based on a comparable pool of gold related NSR royalty transactions. Management's estimate of the fair value of the Kiaka Royalty was classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. For accounting purposes, the Kiaka Royalty was classified as a Mining Interest on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2022.

The gain on the disposal of the Kiaka Project was, $23 million as outlined below:

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|:---|:---|
| | $ |
| Proceeds from sale: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Initial payment received upon agreement execution | 450 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash consideration received upon closing | 22500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shares of WAF, issued upon closing | 20530 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred consideration, one year from closing discounted at 10.22% | 41239 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NSR royalty | 18488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction costs | (248) |
| Total proceeds from sale, net of transaction costs | 102959 |
| Total assets sold | 85656 |
| Total liabilities sold | (5356) |
| Net assets sold | 80300 |
| Gain on disposal of Kiaka Project | 22659 |

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***Disposal of Toega Property***

On November 30, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Toega Property located in Burkina Faso to WAF. The measurement of consideration is as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $9 million as an initial non-refundable cash payment, received during the year ended December 31, 2020;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $9 million received upon closing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• production payments of in the form of an NSR royalty (the "Toega Royalty") on the first 1.5 million ounces of production from the Toega Property area valued at $3 million. The Toega Royalty is paid at a rate of 2.7% until payments total $22.5 million and then 0.45% thereafter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $2 million to be received from WAF upon the favourable settlement of a disputed tax assessment.

In determining the value of the Toega Royalty of $3 million, the Company applied a market value approach using the comparable transaction method, whereby the value to the Toega Royalty was determined based on the dollar value per NSR royalty ounce based on a comparable pool of gold related NSR royalty transactions. Management's estimate of the fair value of the Toega Royalty was classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. For accounting purposes, the Toega Royalty was classified as a Mining Interest on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2022.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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The loss on the disposal of the Toega Property is outlined below:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| | $ |
| Proceeds from sale: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash consideration, received upon agreement execution | 9000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash consideration, received upon closing | 9000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NSR royalty | 2599 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax guarantee receivable | 1858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction costs | (18) |
| Total proceeds from sale, net of transaction costs | 22439 |
| Total assets sold | 23237 |
| Total liabilities sold | (602) |
| Net assets sold | 22635 |
| Loss on disposal of Toega Property | (196) |

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***Investment in Calibre***

On January 12, 2022, the Company's associate, Calibre, acquired Fiore Gold Ltd. for a combination of shares and cash. As a result of the shares issued in the transaction, the Company's investment was diluted from approximately 33% of the outstanding shares of Calibre to approximately 25%. A gain on this dilution of $6 million was recognized in Other income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company determined that it still has significant influence over the decision-making process of Calibre as a result of holding approximately 25% of the outstanding shares and having an executive of the Company sit on Calibre's Board of Directors.

The trading price of Calibre on December 31, 2022 was Cdn $0.90 per share which corresponds to a quoted market value of $74 million (at a closing exchange rate of Cdn $1.35 per US$) for the Company's investment in Calibre.

The following table summarizes the change in the carrying amount of the Company's investment in associate:

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|:---|:---|
| | **$** |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 76235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net income for the year | 17707 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on dilution | (214) |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 93728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net income for the year | 12416 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on dilution | 5630 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 111774 |

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The equity accounting for Calibre is based on its published results to September 30, 2022 and an estimate of results for the period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The following is a summary of the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of Calibre at September 30, 2022 on a 100% basis: Current assets - $175 million, non-current assets - $469 million, total assets - $644 million, current liabilities - $67 million, non-current liabilities - $142 million and net assets - $435 million. The following is a summary of the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Operations of Calibre for the nine months ending September 30, 2022 on a 100% basis: Revenues - $296 million, production costs - $171 million, royalties and production taxes - $12 million, depreciation and depletion - $36 million, general and administrative expense - $9 million, stock-based compensation - $1 million, current income tax expense - $24 million, deferred income tax expense - $2 million and net income - $29 million. The Company's equity share of Calibre's estimated net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $12 million (2021 - $18 million).

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Kronk and BeMetals***

On April 26, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the outstanding common shares of its subsidiary Kronk Resources Inc. ("Kronk") to BeMetals. In exchange for its interest in Kronk, the Company received 16 million shares of BeMetals valued at $5 million. The gain on the sale of $1 million was recorded in Other Operating Income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021. In connection with the transaction, the Company also purchased 17 million shares of BeMetals valued at Cdn. $0.44 per share for a total cost of $6 million by way of a non-brokered private placement.

Upon closing of the transactions, the Company held approximately 19% of the outstanding shares of BeMetals. The Company determined that, effective April 26, 2021, it has significant influence over the decision-making process of BeMetals as a result of its share ownership and having executives of the Company on BeMetals' Board of Directors. Therefore, the Company is using the equity basis of accounting to account for this investment and has included its investment in BeMetals in Mining Interests. The Company adjusts BeMetals financial results, where appropriate, to give effect to uniform accounting policies.

The trading price of BeMetals on December 31, 2022 was Cdn $0.13 per share which corresponds to a quoted market value of $3 million (at a closing exchange rate of Cdn $1.35 per US$) for the Company's investment.

The following table summarizes the change in the carrying amount of the Company's investment in BeMetals:

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|:---|:---|
| | **$** |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share consideration on Kronk sale | 4741 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of BeMetals shares | 5945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net loss for the year | (164) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on dilution | (14) |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 10508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net loss for the year | (2233) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 8275 |

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The equity accounting for BeMetals is based on its most recent published results to September 30, 2022 and publicly available information to December 31, 2022 including an estimate of the write-down of the South Mountain property which was abandoned in 2022. BeMetals files its financial results in Canadian dollars. The Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position has been converted to United States dollars at a rate of Cdn. $1.35 and the Condensed Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss has been converted at a rate of Cdn. $1.30. The following is a summary of the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of BeMetals at September 30, 2022 on a 100% basis: Current assets - $6 million, non-current assets - $25 million, total assets - $31 million, and net assets - $26 million. The following is a summary of the Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss of BeMetals for the nine months ending September 30, 2022 on a 100% basis: net loss and comprehensive loss - $1 million.

***Other***

During the year-ended December 31, 2022, the Company wrote-off $12 million relating to non-core properties that it no longer plans to proceed with.

As at December 31, 2022 the Company had leased assets of $40 million under IFRS 16. The leased assets primarily consisted of the corporate offices of $25 million (cost of $29 million net of $4 million in accumulated depreciation) included in Corporate & Other and other leased assets of $15 million (cost of $21 million net of accumulated depreciation of $6 million) included with their respective mineral properties.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***9Other assets***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Low-grade stockpile | **48882** | 34318 |
| Reclamation deposits | **32203** | 26170 |
| Deferred financing costs *(Note 10)* | **6711** | 8959 |
| Loan to associate | **5095** |  |
| Debt service reserve account *(Note 10)* | **2801** | 8701 |
| Other | **2403** | 4223 |
|  | **98095** | 82371 |

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued a promissory note to its associate BeMetals Corp. for the principal amount of $5 million. The note has a term of 3 years and bears interest at 4.7% annually.

***10Long-term debt***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Equipment loans/finance lease obligations: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola equipment loan facilities (net of unamortized transaction costs) | **23102** | 42408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate equipment loan facility (net of unamortized transaction costs) | **872** | 3865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities | **33254** | 28861 |
|  | **57228** | 75134 |
| Less: current portion | **(15519)** | (25408) |
|  | **41709** | 49726 |

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The following is a continuity schedule of the Company's debt balances:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Revolving credit facility*** | ***Equipment loans*** | ***Lease Liabilities*** | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 |  | 78515 | 31507 | 110022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities incurred |  |  | 398 | 398 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Debt repayments |  | (28797) | (3889) | (32686) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange gains |  | (4145) | (295) | (4440) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred transaction costs incurred | 5769 |  |  | 5769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reclass of deferred financing costs to other assets <br>*(Note 9)* | (5769) |  |  | (5769) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash interest and financing expense |  | 700 | 1140 | 1840 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 |  | 46273 | 28861 | 75134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities incurred |  |  | 11882 | 11882 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt repayments |  | (19802) | (6616) | (26418) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange gains |  | (2716) | (2218) | (4934) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash interest and financing expense |  | 219 | 1345 | 1564 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 |  | 23974 | 33254 | 57228 |
| Less: current portion |  | (10614) | (4905) | (15519) |
|  |  | 13360 | 28349 | 41709 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Revolving credit facility***

On December 16, 2021, the Company entered into a revised revolving credit facility ("RCF") agreement with its existing syndicate of banks. The maximum available for drawdown under the facility remains at $600 million with an accordion feature, available on the receipt of additional binding commitments, for a further $200 million.

The RCF bears interest on a sliding scale of between LIBOR plus 2.00% to 2.50% based on the Company's consolidated net leverage ratio. Commitment fees for the undrawn portion of the facility are also on a sliding scale basis of between 0.450% and 0.563%. The term of the RCF is four years, maturing on December 16, 2025. Transaction costs on the RCF of $9 million are being amortized over the remainder of the facility term.

The RCF provides for the transition from LIBOR to a new benchmark rate prior to its replacement effective July 1, 2023. The new benchmark rate is based the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a term credit spread adjustment in addition to the existing sliding scale premium of between 2.00% to 2.50%.

The Company has provided security on the RCF in the form of a general security interest over the Company's assets and pledges creating a charge over the shares of certain of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries. In connection with the RCF, the Company must also maintain certain ratios for leverage and interest coverage. As at December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these debt covenants.

At December 31, 2022, the Company had drawn $nil on the RCF with the entire facility of $600 million remaining available for future draw downs.

***Fekola equipment loan facilities***

During 2016, the Company entered into a Euro 71 million term equipment facility (the "first equipment facility") with Caterpillar Financial SARL, as Mandated Lead Arranger, and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as original lender. The aggregate principal amount of up to Euro 71 million was available to the Company's subsidiary, Fekola SA (the "Borrower") to finance or refinance the mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Company's Fekola Mine in Mali and was fully utilized.

The Company is required to maintain a deposit in a debt service reserve account ("DSRA") equal at all times to the total of the principal, interest and other payments that become payable over the next six months. At December 31, 2022, the balance in the DSRA account was Euro 3 million ($3 million equivalent). At December 31, 2021, the balance in the DSRA account was Euro 8 million ($9 million equivalent). During the year ended December 31, 2022, Euro 5 million ($5 million equivalent) was released from the DSRA due to the full repayment of some loans advanced under the facility.

Each equipment loan under the first equipment facility is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 5.10%. The Company and the Company's subsidiary, Mali Mining Investments Limited, have guaranteed the first equipment facility and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the first equipment facility, related warranty and insurance, and over the DSRA.

On September 29, 2020, the Company entered into a second term equipment facility (the "second equipment facility") with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for aggregate principal amount of up to the Euro equivalent of $40 million. The second equipment facility is available to the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Fekola SA (the "Borrower") to finance or refinance up to 75% of the cost of the mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Company's Fekola Mine in Mali. The second equipment facility is available from the date of the agreement and ends on the earlier of the day when the new equipment facility is fully drawn and 12 months from date of the agreement. On October 26, 2020, the Borrower drew down the entire amount under the new equipment facility for proceeds of Euro 36 million.

Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 4.25%. The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mali Mining Investments Limited, have guaranteed the second equipment facility and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the second equipment facility, related warranty and insurance. There is no requirement to maintain a DSRA for the second equipment facility.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Masbate equipment loan facility***

On June 1, 2017, the Company entered into an $18 million term equipment facility with Caterpillar Financial Services Philippines Inc. The aggregate principal amount was available to the Company's Philippines subsidiaries to finance or refinance the mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Company's Masbate Mine and was fully utilized.

Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 3.85%. The Company has guaranteed the equipment facilities and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the equipment facility.

***Lease liabilities***

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $5 million (2021 - $4 million) on right-of-use assets recognized under IFRS 16, *Leases* in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and made payments on these leases of $7 million (2021 - $4 million).

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, on January 4, 2023, the Company de-recognized lease assets (and the associated liabilities) of $5 million upon early termination of a lease agreement for an office in Vancouver.

The expected timing of undiscounted lease payments at December 31, 2022 for leases accounted for under IFRS 16 is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| | $ |
| Less than one year | 5297 |
| One to five years | 16344 |
| More than five years | 19228 |
|  | 40869 |

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, payments totalling $7 million (2021 - $2 million) relating to short-term leases (those with a term of 12 months or less) and $13 million (2021 - $7 million) relating to variable lease payments (including both lease and non-lease components) have been expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The following table summarizes the Company's scheduled debt repayments on its outstanding debt as at December 31, 2022:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2023*** | ***2024*** | ***2025*** | ***2026*** | ***2027*** | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | $ | ***$*** |
| Fekola equipment loan facilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 9643 | 7788 | 5987 |  |  | 23418 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 993 | 548 | 148 |  |  | 1689 |
| Masbate equipment loan facility: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 872 |  |  |  |  | 872 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 28 |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| Lease liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 4022 | 3238 | 2638 | 1981 | 2078 | 13957 |
|  | 15558 | 11574 | 8773 | 1981 | 2078 | 39964 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***11Mine restoration provisions***

The Company's mine restoration provisions consist primarily of costs associated with mine reclamation and closure activities. These activities, which are site specific, generally include costs for earthworks, including detoxification and recontouring, revegetation, water treatment and demolition. In calculating the present value of the Company's mine restoration provisions as at December 31, 2022, management used a risk-free rate applicable to each location's functional currency ranging from 3.88% to 3.90% and a long-term inflation rate of 2.1%. The undiscounted cash flows, before inflation adjustments, and including the Company's proportionate share of the reclamation costs for Gramalote, to settle the mine restoration provisions was estimated at approximately $122 million at December 31, 2022 (2021 - $105 million). Due to the nature of mine closure plans, cash expenditures are expected to occur over a significant period of time with the majority of the expenditures expected to occur in the years from 2032 to 2043.

The following table shows the movement in the provision for mine restoration provisions:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Balance, beginning of year | **117281** | 104282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclamation spending | **(793)** | (343) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion expense | **2571** | 1438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in obligation | **(17946)** | 12484 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities associated with assets sold | **—** | (580) |
| Balance, end of year | **101113** | 117281 |
| Less: current portion | **(5545)** | (734) |
|  | **95568** | 116547 |

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***12Share capital***

The Company's authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares. As at December 31, 2022, the Company had 1,074,694,856 common shares outstanding, including 1,705,000 common shares held in trust under the Company's Incentive Plan (described below). No preferred shares were outstanding.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share totalling $172 million for the year. During the year-ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share totalling $170 million for the year. The amount has been recognized in retained earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity during the respective period.

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, on February 22, 2023, B2Gold's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2023 of $0.04 per common share, payable on March 17, 2023 to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2023.

During 2022, the Company received $14 million (2021 - $6 million) pursuant to the exercise of 5 million (2021 – 3 million) stock options.

***Stock options***

During the year ended December 31, 2022, 4,534,000 stock options were granted to employees with exercise prices ranging from Cdn. $3.95 to Cdn. $5.79 per share. These stock options have a term of up to ten years and vest over a period of up to five years. The estimated fair value when granted of these options totalling $6 million is being recognized over the vesting period. The fair value was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on a risk-free annual interest rate of up to 4.0%, an expected life of up to 10 years, an expected volatility of up to 54% and a dividend yield rate of up to 5.5%.

During 2021, approximately 19,461,000 stock options were granted to employees and directors with exercise prices ranging from Cdn. $4.34 to Cdn. $6.30 per share. These stock options have a term of up to five years and vest over a period of up to five years. The estimated fair value when granted of these options totalling $23 million is being recognized over the vesting period. The fair value was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on a risk-free annual interest rate of up to 0.7%, an expected life of approximately 3 years, an expected volatility of approximately 50% and a dividend yield rate of approximately 4%.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Option pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions regarding the expected volatility. The Company calculates expected volatility based on the historical volatility of its stock price. Changes in this assumption can materially affect the fair value estimate.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, share-based payments expense, relating to the vesting of stock options, was $10 million (2021 - $13 million), net of $1 million (2021 - $2 million) capitalized to mining interests.

A summary of changes to stock options outstanding is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Number of<br>outstanding<br>options*** | ***Weighted-<br>average<br>exercise price*** |
| | ***('000's)*** | ***(in Cdn.$)*** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 16853 | 3.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 19461 | 5.45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (3052) | 2.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited or expired | (773) | 4.58 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 32489 | 4.75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 4534 | 5.29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (4955) | 3.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited or expired | (1141) | 5.35 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 30927 | 4.98 |

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During 2022, 5 million (2021 – 3 million) stock options were exercised. The weighted average share price at the time of exercise was Cdn. $5.42 (2021 – Cdn. $5.66).

Stock options outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2022 are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Range of exercise prices<br>(in Cdn. $)*** | ***Number of outstanding options<br>('000's)*** | ***Weighted- average years to expiry*** | ***Weighted-average exercise price<br>(in Cdn. $)*** | ***Number of exercisable options<br>('000's)*** | ***Weighted-average exercise price<br>(in Cdn. $)*** |
| 2.94 – 2.99 | 20 | 0.75 | 2.94 | 20 | 2.94 |
| 3.00 – 3.99 | 5241 | 0.74 | 3.34 | 5166 | 3.33 |
| 4.00 – 4.99 | 4709 | 5.55 | 4.47 | 1375 | 4.41 |
| 5.00 – 5.99 | 18739 | 3.84 | 5.41 | 10157 | 5.38 |
| 6.00 – 6.99 | 2098 | 3.23 | 6.25 | 1298 | 6.24 |
| 7.00 – 8.53 | 120 | 2.57 | 8.01 | 80 | 8.01 |
|  | 30927 | 3.52 | 4.98 | 18096 | 4.79 |

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***Restricted share unit plan***

The Company has a Restricted Share Unit Plan (the "RSU Plan") whereby restricted share units ("RSUs") may be granted to directors, executive officers and employees of the Company. The RSU Plan reflects the Company's commitment to a long term incentive compensation structure that aligns the interests of its directors, executive officers and employees with the interests of its shareholders. Once vested, each RSU is redeemable for one common share entitling the holder to receive the common share for no additional consideration.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company granted approximately 2 million (2021 – 1 million) RSUs to executive officers and employees of the Company. One-third of the RSUs vest one year from the grant date, another one-third will vest two years from the grant date with the remainder vesting three years from the grant date. The total estimated fair value of the RSU granted was approximately $8 million (2021 - $7 million) based on the market value of the Company's shares at the grant date. The fair value of each RSU is recorded as a share-based payments expense over the vesting period.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, share-based payments expense relating to the vesting of RSUs was $8 million (2021 - $6 million).

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Summary of changes to RSUs outstanding:

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|:---|:---|
| | ***Number of<br>outstanding<br>RSUs*** |
| | ***('000's)*** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 4334 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 1329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested and converted to common shares | (2143) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reinvested dividend equivalents | 159 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 3679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 1751 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested and converted to common shares | (2663) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (119) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reinvested dividend equivalents | 136 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 2784 |

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***Deferred share unit plan***

The Company has a Deferred Share Unit plan (the "DSU plan") for the benefit of the directors of the Company. Pursuant to the plan, eligible directors can elect to receive all or part of their total cash compensation in the form of deferred share units ("DSUs"). The number of DSUs granted to an eligible director is determined by dividing the portion of the compensation to be paid in DSUs by the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares on the stock exchange on which the majority of the volume of trading of the shares occurred over the relevant period for the five trading days immediately preceding the date of grant. In addition, the Board may, at its discretion, grant additional DSUs to plan participants. Each eligible director is required to hold DSUs received until the eligible director ceases to be a director of the Company, following which the DSUs will be settled in cash. As the DSUs are cash settled, they are recorded as a liability at fair market value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in the fair value being recognized as a share-based payment expense or recovery in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 0.2 million DSUs (2021 - 0.4 million) with a fair market value of $1 million (2021 - $1 million) to directors of the Company. As at December 31, 2022, there were 2 million DSUs outstanding (2021 - 2 million). For the year ended December 31, 2022, share-based payments recovery relating to DSUs was $0 million (2021 - recovery of $1 million).

***Performance share unit plan***

The Company has a Performance Share Unit plan (the "PSU plan") for the benefit of officers, employees and eligible consultants. Under the plan, eligible participants will receive shares based on the achievement of certain defined performance measures over a defined period of time. The number of shares receivable shall be 0% to 200% of the performance share units ("PSUs") awarded, with the factor applied being dependent on the extent to which the defined performance measures have been achieved.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company granted approximately 1 million (2021 - 1 million) PSUs to employees. The number of shares to be issued will be 0% to 200% of the number of PSUs depending on total shareholder return compared to a group of peer companies over the period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 (2021 - January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023). The estimated fair value when granted of $8 million (2021 - $7 million) is being recognized over the vesting period. The fair value was calculated using a risk-neutral Monte Carlo simulation based on a correlated Geometric Brownian Motion. The model used historical share price volatility ranging from 32% to 81% (2021 - 32% to 99%) for the group, a Canadian risk-free annual interest rate of 2.88% (2021 - 0.81%), and a United States risk-free annual interest rate of 2.76% (2021 - 0.35%).

As at December 31, 2022, 5 million PSUs were outstanding under the plan (2021 - 3 million). For the year ended December 31, 2022, share-based payments expense relating to PSUs was $7 million (2021 - $4 million).

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Restricted phantom unit plan***

The Company has a Restricted Phantom Unit plan (the "RPU plan") for the benefit of the directors of the Company. Once vested, each restricted phantom unit is redeemable for the cash value of one common share. As the restricted phantom units ("RPUs") are cash settled, they are recorded as a liability at fair market value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in the fair value being recognized as a share-based payment expense or recovery in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 0.1 million RPUs with a fair market value of $1 million to directors of the Company. As at December 31, 2022, there were 0.1 million RPUs outstanding (2021 - nil). For the year ended December 31, 2022, share-based payments expense relating to RPUs was $0.3 million.

***Incentive plan***

On June 29, 2007, the Company established the B2Gold Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") for the benefit of directors, officers, employees and service providers of the Company and issued to the trustees of the Incentive Plan options to acquire 4,955,000 common shares. On October 12, 2007, following the exercise of these options, an aggregate of 4,955,000 common shares were issued to and paid for by the trustees of the Incentive Plan. These shares were held in trust by the trustees pursuant to the terms of the Incentive Plan. The Company is required under IFRS to consolidate the trust. The Company recognizes a share-based compensation expense with respect to these incentive shares, when these shares are granted to the ultimate beneficiaries by the trust. As at December 31, 2022, there are 1,705,000 common shares remaining in the trust.

***Earnings per share***

The following is the calculation basic and diluted earnings per share:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | ***$*** |
| **Net income and diluted net income** (attributable to shareholders of the Company) | **252873** | 420065 |
| **Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding** (in thousands) | **1064259** | 1053809 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options | **1928** | 4883 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted share units | **732** | 1478 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance share units | **4085** | 1372 |
| **Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding** (in thousands) | **1071004** | 1061542 |
| **Earnings per share** (attributable to shareholders of the Company) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $**0.24** | $0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $**0.24** | $0.40 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***13Non-controlling interest***

The following is a continuity schedule of the Company's non-controlling interests:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Fekola*** | ***Masbate*** | ***Otjikoto*** | ***Other*** | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 51992 | 16302 | 20727 | (447) | 88574 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net income | 32292 | 351 | 7641 | 476 | 40760 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on loan to non-controlling interest | (3184) |  |  |  | (3184) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to non-controlling interest | (22011) |  | (9142) |  | (31153) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of loan by non-controlling interest |  |  | 5312 |  | 5312 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of non-controlling interest |  |  |  | 1099 | 1099 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-controlling interest associated with mineral properties sold (Note 8) |  |  |  | (1084) | (1084) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other |  |  | 389 |  | 389 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 59089 | 16653 | 24927 | 44 | 100713 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share of net income (loss) | 25467 | 5567 | 3471 | (655) | 33850 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on loan to non-controlling interest | (3499) |  |  |  | (3499) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to non-controlling interest | (26870) |  | (4051) |  | (30921) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating funding from non-controlling interest |  |  |  | 2980 | 2980 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other |  |  | 732 | (192) | 540 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 54187 | 22220 | 25079 | 2177 | 103663 |

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The following is the summarized financial information of subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Fekola*** | ***Fekola*** | ***Otjikoto*** | ***Otjikoto*** |
|  | ***2022*** | *2021* | ***2022*** | *2021* |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| Summarized Balance Sheets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current assets | **395017** | 289614 | **79187** | 84477 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-current assets | **967148** | 1002062 | **335802** | 325544 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | **1362165** | 1291676 | **414989** | 410021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities | **230574** | 115548 | **13258** | 31586 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-current liabilities | **55135** | 67972 | **153251** | 121993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | **285709** | 183520 | **166509** | 153579 |
| Summarized Statements of Operations |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | **1067482** | 1024425 | **280394** | 338960 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | **243823** | 301834 | **36792** | 55844 |

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***14Derivative financial instruments***

***Fuel derivatives***

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into additional series of forward contracts for the purchase of 2 million litres of fuel oil with scheduled settlement between November 2023 and January 2024. These derivative instruments were not designated as hedges by the Company and were recorded at FVTPL.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded an unrealized fuel derivative loss of $10 million (2021 – gain of $11 million) and a realized fuel derivative gain of $29 million (2021 - gain of $14 million) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The following is a summary, by maturity dates, of the Company's fuel derivative contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2022:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2023*** | ***2024*** | ***Total*** |
| Forward – fuel oil: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litres (thousands) | 22604 | 656 | 23260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average strike price | $0.37 | $0.43 | $0.37 |
| Forward – gas oil: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litres (thousands) | 17066 |  | 17066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average strike price | $0.43 | $— | $0.43 |

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The unrealized fair value of these contracts at December 31, 2022 was $5 million (see Note 5).

***15Financial instruments***

The Company's financial assets and liabilities consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loan receivable, long-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, fuel derivative contracts, and long-term debt.

***Fair values***

The Company's financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement based on the fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

Level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

As at December 31, 2022, the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***As at December 31, 2022*** | ***As at December 31, 2022*** | ***As at December 31, 2021*** | ***As at December 31, 2021*** |
| | ***Level 1*** | ***Level 2*** | ***Level 1*** | ***Level 2*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| Long-term investments *(Note 7)* | **31865** | **—** | 32118 |  |
| Fuel derivative contracts *(Note 14)* | **—** | **5009** |  | 15424 |

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The fair value of the Company's long-term investments were determined using market quotes from an active market for each investment.

The fair value of the Company's fuel derivative contracts and interest rate swaps were determined using prevailing market rates for instruments with similar characteristics.

The fair value of the Company's long-term debt also approximates its carrying value as it has a floating interest rate and the Company's credit spread has remained approximately consistent. The fair value of the Company's other financial instruments approximate their carrying value due to their short-term nature.

***Capital risk management***

The Company's objectives when managing its capital is to ensure it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to shareholders including the payment of dividends. The selling price of gold and minimizing

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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production costs and capital expenditures are key factors in helping the Company reach its capital risk management objectives. The capital structure of the Company includes shareholders' equity and debt.

***Credit risk***

As at December 31, 2022, the Company's maximum exposure to credit risk was the book value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deferred consideration receivable, loans receivable and the carrying value of its derivative portfolio. The Company limits its credit exposure on cash and cash equivalents by holding its deposits mainly with high credit quality financial institutions as determined by credit rating agencies.

***Liquidity risk***

The Company manages its liquidity risk through its budgeting and forecasting process. Budgets are prepared annually and forecasts are prepared and reviewed on a regular basis, to help determine the funding requirements to support the Company's current operations and expansion and development plans and by managing its capital structure as described above.

As at December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $652 million. Cash provided by operating activities totalled $596 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. As at December 31, 2022, the Company had a $600 million revolving credit facility of which the entire balance of $600 million is undrawn.

As at December 31, 2022, the Company had drawn down the full amount under its equipment loan facilities at Fekola and Masbate.

As at December 31, 2022, the Company's significant commitments are disclosed in the table below. In addition, significant commitments are disclosed in Note 10 for debt repayments and Note 21 for capital expenditure commitments.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2023*** | ***2024*** | ***2025*** | ***2026*** | ***2027*** | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 114791 |  |  |  |  | 114791 |
| Fekola equipment loan facilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 9643 | 7788 | 5987 |  |  | 23418 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 993 | 548 | 148 |  |  | 1689 |
| Masbate equipment loan facility: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 872 |  |  |  |  | 872 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 28 |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| Lease liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 4022 | 3238 | 2638 | 1981 | 2078 | 13957 |
|  | 130349 | 11574 | 8773 | 1981 | 2078 | 154755 |
| Capital expenditure commitments | 72013 |  |  |  |  | 72013 |
| Commitment fees on revolving credit facility | 2700 | 2700 | 2588 |  |  | 7988 |
| Other liabilities | 2331 |  |  |  |  | 2331 |
|  | 207393 | 14274 | 11361 | 1981 | 2078 | 237087 |

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***Market risk***

Market risk includes currency and price risk.

The Company's operations in foreign countries are subject to currency fluctuations and such fluctuations may materially affect the Company's financial position and results. The Company reports its financial results in United States dollars and incurs expenses in European euros, CFA francs, Namibian dollars, South African rand, Philippine pesos, Canadian dollars and Colombian pesos. As these exchange rates fluctuate against the United States dollar, the Company will experience foreign exchange gains and losses.

The Company also holds cash and cash equivalents that are denominated in non-United States dollar currencies which are subject to currency risk. As at December 31, 2022, $437 million of the Company's $652 million in cash and cash equivalents

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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was held in United States dollars. A 10% movement in foreign exchange rates versus the United States dollar would result in approximately a $20 million change in the Company's cash position.

The Company maintains a portfolio of fuel derivatives that are measured at FVTPL. A 10% change in the forward price of fuel would result in a $2 million change in the value of the fuel derivative portfolio.

***16Income and other taxes***

Income tax expense differs from the amount that would result from applying the Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates to earnings from operations before taxes. These differences result from the following items:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Income from operations before taxes | **530617** | 726227 |
| Canadian federal and provincial income tax rates | **27.00%** | 27.00% |
| Income tax expense at statutory rates | **143267** | 196081 |
| Increase (decrease) attributable to: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effects of different foreign statutory tax rates | **26256** | 40067 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change due to foreign exchange | **24950** | 28261 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Withholding and other taxes | **26041** | 28249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-deductible expenditures | **31948** | 24356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in income tax rates | **—** | (20143) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefit of optional tax incentives | **(13965)** | (16544) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use of losses and temporary differences not previously recognized | **—** | (10481) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future withholding tax | **(12000)** | (3300) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable portions of gains | **(2135)** | (4754) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Losses and tax bases for which no tax benefit has been recorded | **7178** | 1876 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in accruals for tax audits | **11209** | 1200 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts under provided for in prior years | **1145** | 534 |
| Income tax expense | **243894** | 265402 |
| Current income tax, withholding and other taxes | **247811** | 270669 |
| Deferred income tax recovery | **(3917)** | (5267) |
| Income tax expense | **243894** | 265402 |

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Included in current income tax expense for the year-ended December 31, 2022, is $36 million (2021 - $39 million), related to the State of Mali's 10% priority dividend on its free carried interest in the Fekola Mine. This priority dividend is accounted for as an income tax in accordance with IAS 12, *Income Taxes.*

***Fekola Tax Audits***

The Company's subsidiary, Fekola SA, received a Notice for Reassessment dated September 6, 2022, from the Malian Directorate General of Taxes ("DGT") asserting proposed adjustments and other tax liabilities amounting to $26 million excluding penalties, $45 million including penalties, (based on the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of CFA 611 to $1) arising from tax audits conducted for fiscal years 2016-2018. The Company has reviewed the reassessment and concluded that there is no merit to the tax audit adjustments. Fekola SA filed a contentious claim, dated November 3, 2022, outlining its objections to the reassessment in accordance with the Mali Income Tax Act, and remains in discussions with the DGT with respect to this matter.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Total contingent liabilities recognized related to tax are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Opening balance | **2971** | 640 |
| Additions | **11209** | 2571 |
| Reductions | **(1230)** | (240) |
| Closing balance | **12950** | 2971 |

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the company recorded a deferred tax recovery of $12 million (2021 - recovery of $3 million) related to future withholding tax expected to be incurred on retained earnings the Company is planning to repatriate from its foreign subsidiaries in the foreseeable future. The Company's foreign subsidiaries continue to accumulate earnings in excess of their expected needs for reinvestment. The deferred tax expense will eventually be a current tax expense as dividends from foreign subsidiaries and the associated withholding taxes are paid.

Deferred tax liabilities of approximately $125 million (2021 – $112 million) have not been recognized on the repatriation of earnings from foreign subsidiaries where the Company controls the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences but it is probable that such differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Total income tax expense attributable to geographical jurisdiction is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Mali | **195917** | 216560 |
| Philippines | **13453** | (5044) |
| Namibia | **28496** | 45773 |
| Other | **6028** | 8113 |
|  | **243894** | 265402 |

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The composition of the Company's net deferred income tax (liabilities) assets and deferred tax expense (recovery) is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Deferred tax<br>(liabilities)/assets*** | ***Deferred tax<br>(liabilities)/assets*** | ***Deferred income tax expense/(recovery)*** | ***Deferred income tax expense/(recovery)*** |
|  | ***As at December 31, 2022*** | ***As at December 31, 2021*** | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Operating loss carry-forwards | **22119** | 30735 | **8616** | (9630) |
| Current assets and liabilities | **(7030)** | (5502) | **1528** | 10507 |
| Mining interests | **(207133)** | (211581) | **(4448)** | (10333) |
| Mine restoration provisions | **24622** | 29052 | **4430** | 1393 |
| Future withholding tax | **(9000)** | (21000) | **(12000)** | (3300) |
| Unrealized gains | **(7510)** | (8097) | **(587)** | 5012 |
| Other | **1417** | (39) | **(1456)** | 1084 |
|  | **(182515)** | (186432) | **(3917)** | (5267) |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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Represented on the balance sheet as:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Deferred tax asset | **—** | (1455) |
| Deferred tax liability | **182515** | 187887 |
| Balance, end of year | **182515** | 186432 |

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The Company has the following unrecognized deferred tax assets:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Capital and non-capital tax losses | **116273** | 109567 |
| Long-term debt | **3615** | 3256 |
| Mining interests and other | **1916** | 600 |
| Mine restoration provisions | **586** | 431 |
|  | **122390** | 113854 |

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The Company has not recognized potential deferred tax assets of $122 million (2021 - $114 million) as it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the Company can utilize the potential deferred tax assets.

The change for the year in the Company's net deferred tax liability was as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Balance, beginning of year | **186432** | 196356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax (recovery) expense | **(3917)** | (5267) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax liability related to Kiaka disposal | **—** | (4657) |
|  | **(3917)** | (9924) |
| Balance, end of year | **182515** | 186432 |

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At December 31, 2022, the Company had non-capital tax losses which are not recognized as deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of the non-capital tax losses only to the extent of anticipated future taxable income that can be reduced by non-capital tax losses. The gross amount of the non-capital tax losses for which a tax benefit has not been recorded are $290 million (2021 - $295 million) in Canada which expire between 2027 and 2042, and $1 million (2021 - $1 million) in Colombia which expire between 2031 and 2033.

At December 31, 2022 the Company had capital losses in Canada of $311 million which have no expiry date and can be applied against future capital gains. No deferred income tax asset has been recorded with respect to these losses.

During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company paid $239 million (2021 - $324 million) of current income tax, withholding and other taxes in cash.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***17Supplementary cash flow information***

Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information is provided in the table below:

***Non-cash (credits) charges:***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Depreciation and depletion | **383852** | 378892 |
| Share-based payments *(Note 12)* | **24676** | 22571 |
| (Reversal of impairment) impairment of long-lived assets *(Note 8)* | **(909)** | 5905 |
| Net losses (gains) on sale of mineral properties *(Note 8)* | **2804** | (22463) |
| Share of net income of associates *(Note 8)* | **(10183)** | (17543) |
| Write-down of mineral property interests *(Note 8)* | **12366** | 1055 |
| Non-cash interest and financing expense | **10842** | 11798 |
| Unrealized losses (gains) on derivative instruments *(Note 14)* | **10442** | (12884) |
| Deferred income tax recovery *(Note 16)* | **(3917)** | (5267) |
| Other | **(4029)** | 7492 |
|  | **425944** | 369556 |

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***Changes in non-cash working capital:***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Accounts receivable and prepaids | **(3915)** | 568 |
| Value-added and other tax receivables | **3402** | (48820) |
| Inventories | **(50273)** | (24042) |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | **1188** | 12078 |
| Current income and other taxes payable | **994** | (44399) |
|  | **(48604)** | (104615) |

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***Other exploration and development:***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Fekola Mine, exploration | **(15214)** | (13014) |
| Masbate Mine, exploration | **(4759)** | (5013) |
| Otjikoto Mine, exploration | **(3476)** | (4424) |
| Menankoto Property, exploration | **(8166)** | (4942) |
| Bantako North Property, exploration | **(8608)** | (9057) |
| Finland Properties, exploration | **(9962)** | (3527) |
| Uzbekistan Properties, exploration | **(4072)** | (4456) |
| Kiaka Project, exploration | **—** | (4313) |
| Other | **(9372)** | (7370) |
|  | **(63629)** | (56116) |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***Non-cash investing and financing activities:***

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Change in current liabilities relating to mineral property expenditures | **1956** | 8762 |
| Interest on loan to non-controlling interest | **4116** | 3746 |
| Share-based payments, capitalized to mineral property interests | **1036** | 2124 |
| Foreign exchange gains on Fekola equipment loan facility | **2716** | 4145 |
| Shares issued on acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited *(Note 8)* | **35658** |  |
| Share consideration received on sale of Ondundu Property *(Note 8)* | **6955** |  |
| Deferred consideration on sale of Ondundu Property *(Note 8)* | **3850** |  |
| Deferred consideration on disposal of Kiaka Project *(Note 8)* | **—** | 41239 |
| Share consideration received on disposal of Kiaka Project *(Note 8)* | **—** | 20530 |
| Royalty interest in Kiaka Project *(Note 8)* | **—** | 18488 |
| Royalty interest in Toega Project *(Note 8)* | **—** | 2599 |
| Tax guarantee receivable on disposal of Toega Project *(Note 8)* | **—** | 1858 |
| Share consideration received on disposal of Kronk *(Note 8)* | **—** | 4741 |
| Change in accrued distributions to non-controlling interests |  | (5033) |

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***18Compensation of key management***

Key management includes the Company's directors, members of the Executive Committee and members of Senior Management. Compensation to key management consisted of:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Salaries and short-term employee benefits | **9929** | 8891 |
| Share-based payments | **14276** | 11946 |
|  | **24205** | 20837 |

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***19Production costs by nature***

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Raw materials and consumables | **484466** | 408219 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | **114014** | 120690 |
| Contractors | **48235** | 32926 |
| Equipment rental | **3350** | 3752 |
| Other | **45346** | 37207 |
| Change in inventories | **(26135)** | (15986) |
| Capitalized to mining interests | **(42750)** | (93419) |
|  | **626526** | 493389 |

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Salaries and employee benefits expense included in general and administrative costs were $28 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2021 - $28 million).

***20Segmented information***

The Company's reportable operating segments for 2022 include its mining operations, namely the Fekola, Masbate and Otjikoto mines. The "Other Mineral Properties" segment consists of the Company's interests in mineral properties which are at various stages of exploration and development, including the Company's interests in the Gramalote Project and Calibre. The "Corporate and Other" segment includes corporate operations.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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The Company's segments are summarized in the following tables:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** | **2022** |
|  | ***Fekola<br>Mine*** | ***Masbate <br>Mine*** | ***Otjikoto<br>Mine*** | ***Other<br>Mineral<br>Properties*** | ***Corporate*** <br>***& Other***  | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| External gold revenue | 1067482 | 384714 | 280394 |  |  | 1732590 |
| Production costs | 326529 | 177705 | 122292 |  |  | 626526 |
| Depreciation & depletion | 215664 | 88834 | 79348 | 6 | 2613 | 386465 |
| Reversal of impairment of long-lived assets |  |  |  | (909) |  | (909) |
| Write-down of mineral property interests |  | 313 |  | 12053 |  | 12366 |
| Current income tax, withholding and other taxes | 196499 | 24676 | 26512 | 124 |  | 247811 |
| Net income (loss) | 231587 | 71252 | 33844 | (20967) | (28993) | 286723 |
| Capital expenditures | 132836 | 44287 | 82572 | 90111 | 174 | 349980 |
| Total assets | 1456040 | 755297 | 439051 | 549632 | 481213 | 3681233 |

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** | **2021** |
|  | ***Fekola<br>Mine*** | ***Masbate <br>Mine*** | ***Otjikoto<br>Mine*** | ***Other<br>Mineral<br>Properties*** | ***Corporate & Other***  | ***Total*** |
|  |  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
| External gold revenue | 1024425 | 398879 | 338960 |  |  | 1762264 |
| Production costs | 250337 | 146671 | 96381 |  |  | 493389 |
| Depreciation & depletion | 188601 | 86835 | 103456 | 52 | 2392 | 381336 |
| Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  |  | 5905 |  | 5905 |
| Current income tax, withholding and other taxes | 190908 | 25750 | 49063 | 37 | 4911 | 270669 |
| Net income (loss) | 263218 | 132615 | 71576 | 9781 | (16365) | 460825 |
| Capital expenditures | 123651 | 35756 | 85360 | 57552 | 1652 | 303971 |
| Total assets | 1382369 | 786770 | 442280 | 362133 | 587741 | 3561293 |

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The Company's mining interests are located in the following geographical locations:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | ***2022*** | ***2021*** |
|  | $ | $ |
| Mining interests |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | **1159931** | 1084580 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | **577039** | 636525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | **306718** | 307434 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | **145855** | 130096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in associates - various | **120049** | 104236 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | **26820** | 23420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Burkina Faso | **21087** | 21087 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finland | **22523** | 12561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **14757** | 16128 |
|  | **2394779** | 2336067 |

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|:---|
| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***21Commitments***

As at December 31, 2022, the Company had the following commitments (in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For payments of $29 million for mobile equipment, $9 million related to mobile equipment rebuilds, $6 million related to plant and powerhouse maintenance, $1 million for the tailings storage facility expansion, $1 million for underground development and $3 million for other capital projects at the Fekola Mine, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For payments of $13 million for mobile equipment and $2 million for infrastructure for Fekola Regional pre-development, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For payments of $8 million for mobile equipment at the Masbate Mine, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For payments of $1 million for the Gramalote Project, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

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***22Acquisition of Sabina Gold and Silver Corp.***

Subsequent to December 31, 2022, on February 13, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it had agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. ("Sabina Gold") (the "Transaction").

The Transaction will result in the Company acquiring Sabina Gold's 100% owned Back River Gold District located in Nunavut, Canada. Under the terms of the Transaction, the Company will issue 0.3867 of a common share for each Sabina Gold common share held. All outstanding Sabina Gold stock options will be exchanged for B2Gold stock options based on the exchange ratio.

The Transaction will be implemented by way of a court-approved Plan of Arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and will require approval by 66 2/3% of the votes cast by Sabina Gold shareholders at a special meeting expected to be held in April 2023. In addition to Sabina Gold shareholder approval, the Transaction is subject to normal course regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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***23Mining interest schedules***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Net carrying value*** | ***Net carrying value*** |
| | ***Balance at Dec. 31, 2021*** | ***Additions / Equity pick-up*** | ***Disposals /*** <br>***write-offs*** | ***Reclass / Mine restoration provision movements*** | ***Balance at Dec. 31, 2022*** | ***Balance at Dec. 31, 2021*** | ***Depreciation*** | ***Disposals /*** <br>***write-offs*** | ***Balance at Dec. 31, 2022*** | ***As at Dec. 31, 2022*** | ***As at Dec. 31, 2021*** |
|  | **$** | $ | $ | $ | **$** | **$** | **$** | $ | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| *Property, plant and equipment (depletable)* | *Property, plant and equipment (depletable)* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | 1645337 | 140710 | (12898) | (3204) | 1769945 | (609899) | (221119) | 11136 | (819882) | 950063 | 1035438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Mine | 1085687 | 44103 | (1032) | (14245) | 1114513 | (449675) | (88610) | 811 | (537474) | 577039 | 636012 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Mine | 782208 | 84873 | (1558) | (722) | 864801 | (475303) | (84703) | 1319 | (558687) | 306114 | 306905 |
|  | 3513232 | 269686 | (15488) | (18171) | 3749259 | (1534877) | (394432) | 13266 | (1916043) | 1833216 | 1978355 |
| *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* | *Pre-development properties (pre-depletable)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Regional pre-development |  | 29560 |  | 1156 | 30716 |  |  |  |  | 30716 |  |
| *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project | 119866 | 15759 |  |  | 135625 |  |  |  |  | 135625 | 119866 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dandoko Property |  | 58292 |  |  | 58292 |  |  |  |  | 58292 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bakolobi Property |  | 51956 |  |  | 51956 |  |  |  |  | 51956 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Menankoto Property | 33739 | 8986 |  | (1156) | 41569 |  |  |  |  | 41569 | 33739 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bantako North Property | 15351 | 8224 |  |  | 23575 |  |  |  |  | 23575 | 15351 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finland Properties | 12561 | 9962 |  |  | 22523 |  |  |  |  | 22523 | 12561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiaka Royalty | 18488 |  |  |  | 18488 |  |  |  |  | 18488 | 18488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mocoa Royalty | 10230 |  |  |  | 10230 |  |  |  |  | 10230 | 10230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Uzbekistan Properties | 8802 | 4194 |  |  | 12996 |  |  |  |  | 12996 | 8802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 11019 | 11114 | (13409) |  | 8724 |  |  |  |  | 8724 | 11019 |
|  | 230056 | 168487 | (13409) | (1156) | 383978 |  |  |  |  | 383978 | 230056 |
| *Corporate* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office, furniture & equipment | 28540 | 6013 | (2134) |  | 32419 | (5120) | (2613) | 2134 | (5599) | 26820 | 23420 |
|  | 3771828 | 473746 | (31031) | (18171) | 4196372 | (1539997) | (397045) | 15400 | (1921642) | 2274730 | 2231831 |
| *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Calibre | 93728 | 18046 |  |  | 111774 |  |  |  |  | 111774 | 93728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BeMetals | 10508 | (2233) |  |  | 8275 |  |  |  |  | 8275 | 10508 |
|  | 104236 | 15813 |  |  | 120049 |  |  |  |  | 120049 | 104236 |
|  | 3876064 | 489559 | (31031) | (18171) | 4316421 | (1539997) | (397045) | 15400 | (1921642) | 2394779 | 2336067 |

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| **B2GOLD CORP.** |
| **NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** |
| **December 31, 2022 and 2021** |
| (All tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise stated) |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Cost*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Accumulated depreciation*** | ***Net carrying value*** | ***Net carrying value*** |
| | **Balance at Dec. 31, 2020** | ***Additions / Equity pick-up*** | **Disposals / write-offs** | ***Reclass / Mine restoration provision movements*** | **Balance at Dec. 31, 2021** | **Balance at Dec. 31, 2020** | ***Depreciation*** | ***Disposals /*** <br>***write-offs*** | **Balance at Dec. 31, 2021** | **As at Dec. 31, 2021** | **As at Dec. 31, 2020** |
|  | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| *Property, plant and equipment (depletable)* | *Property, plant and equipment (depletable)* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fekola Mine | 1516134 | 126824 | (2508) | 4887 | 1645337 | (416559) | (193401) | 61 | (609899) | 1035438 | 1099575 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Masbate Mine | 1046577 | 35081 | (284) | 4313 | 1085687 | (361438) | (88450) | 213 | (449675) | 636012 | 685139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Otjikoto Mine | 696956 | 85571 | (3277) | 2958 | 782208 | (371138) | (107383) | 3218 | (475303) | 306905 | 325818 |
|  | 3259667 | 247476 | (6069) | 12158 | 3513232 | (1149135) | (389234) | 3492 | (1534877) | 1978355 | 2110532 |
| *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* | *Exploration & evaluation properties (pre-depletable)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gramalote Project | 95435 | 24392 |  | 39 | 119866 |  |  |  |  | 119866 | 95435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Menankoto Property | 28991 | 4748 |  |  | 33739 |  |  |  |  | 33739 | 28991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bantako North Property | 6191 | 9160 |  |  | 15351 |  |  |  |  | 15351 | 6191 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiaka Royalty |  | 18488 |  |  | 18488 |  |  |  |  | 18488 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finland Properties | 9034 | 3527 |  |  | 12561 |  |  |  |  | 12561 | 9034 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mocoa Royalty | 10230 |  |  |  | 10230 |  |  |  |  | 10230 | 10230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Uzbekistan Properties | 4131 | 4671 |  |  | 8802 |  |  |  |  | 8802 | 4131 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kiaka Project | 80927 | 4639 | (85566) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 80927 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ondundu Property | 10701 | 7904 | (5905) | (12700) |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10701 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 6688 | 9514 | (5183) |  | 11019 |  |  |  |  | 11019 | 6688 |
|  | 252328 | 87043 | (96654) | (12661) | 230056 |  |  |  |  | 230056 | 252328 |
| *Corporate* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office, furniture & equipment | 28394 | 1652 | (1506) |  | 28540 | (4234) | (2392) | 1506 | (5120) | 23420 | 24160 |
|  | 3540389 | 336171 | (104229) | (503) | 3771828 | (1153369) | (391626) | 4998 | (1539997) | 2231831 | 2387020 |
| *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* | *Investments in associates (accounted for using the equity method)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Calibre | 76235 | 17493 |  |  | 93728 |  |  |  |  | 93728 | 76235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BeMetals |  | 10508 |  |  | 10508 |  |  |  |  | 10508 |  |
|  | 76235 | 28001 |  |  | 104236 |  |  |  |  | 104236 | 76235 |
|  | 3616624 | 364172 | (104229) | (503) | 3876064 | (1153369) | (391626) | 4998 | (1539997) | 2336067 | 2463255 |

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## Exhibit 99.3

**B2GOLD CORP.**

**MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

For the year ended December 31, 2022

*This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") has been prepared as at February 22, 2023 and contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" under Canadian and United States securities laws, respectively ("forward-looking statements"). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements regarding potential mineralization, exploration results and future plans, production and objectives of B2Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "B2Gold"), are forward-looking statements that involve various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See the "Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information" section. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set out in "Risks and Uncertainties."*

*The following discussion of the operating results and financial position of the Company should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS"). All amounts are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. All production results and the Company's guidance presented in this MD&A reflect total production at the mines the Company operates on a 100% basis. Production from the La Libertad, El Limon and Pan mines owned by Calibre Mining Corp. ("Calibre") is presented on an approximate 25% basis (fourth quarter of 2021 and previous periods - 33%), representing the Company's indirect ownership interest in Calibre's operations through its equity investment in Calibre (subject to reduction if B2Gold's interest in Calibre dilutes).*

*Additional information related to B2Gold, including our Annual Information Form, is available on the Company's website www.b2gold.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.*

**INDEX**

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| Overview | <u>[2](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_4)</u> |
| Review of Financial Results | <u>[5](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_7)</u> |
| Review of Mining Operations and Development Projects | <u>[9](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_10)</u> |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | <u>[16](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_13)</u> |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | <u>[23](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_16)</u> |
| Risks and Uncertainties | <u>[25](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_19)</u> |
| Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting | <u>[25](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_22)</u> |
| Non-IFRS Measures | <u>[26](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_25)</u> |
| Summary of Quarterly Results | <u>[36](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_28)</u> |
| Summary and Outlook | <u>[36](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_31)</u> |
| Outstanding Share Data | <u>[37](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_34)</u> |
| Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information | <u>[37](#i4f88ae5164ac4bd6831b3a385f12e7a2_37)</u> |

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**OVERVIEW**

B2Gold is a Vancouver-based gold producer with three operating mines: the Fekola Mine in Mali, the Masbate Mine in the Philippines and the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. The Company has a 50% interest in the Gramalote Project in Colombia. The Company also has an approximately 25% interest in Calibre and an approximately 19% interest in BeMetals Corp. ("BeMetals"). In addition, the Company has a portfolio of other evaluation and exploration projects in a number of countries including Mali, Uzbekistan and Finland.

*Summary*

Consolidated gold revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $1.73 billion on sales of 969,155 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,788 per ounce, compared to $1.76 billion on sales of 981,401 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,796 per ounce in 2021. The slight decrease in gold revenue of 2% ($0.03 billion) was due to a 2% decrease in gold ounces sold. For the fourth quarter of 2022, consolidated gold revenue was $592 million on sales of 339,355 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,746 per ounce, compared to $526 million on sales of 292,350 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,800 per ounce in the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase in gold revenue of 13% ($66 million) was due to a 16% increase in gold ounces sold (mainly due to the higher gold production), partially offset by a 3% decrease in the average realized gold price.

B2Gold had another year of strong operational performance in 2022, with the achievement of B2Gold's seventh consecutive year of meeting or exceeding annual production guidance. Total gold production for 2022 was 1,027,874 ounces (including 54,871 ounces of attributable production from Calibre) (2021 - 1,047,414 ounces), above the mid-point of the guidance range (of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces). Consolidated gold production from the Company's three operating mines was 973,003 ounces (2021 - 987,595 ounces), near the mid-point of the guidance range (of between 950,000 - 1,000,000 ounces), with solid performances from each of the Company's three mines (refer to *"Review of Mining Operations and Development Projects"* section below). The Fekola Mine achieved another strong year in 2022, producing 598,661 ounces of gold, near the upper end of its guidance range (of between 570,000 and 600,000 ounces). In the fourth quarter of 2022, B2Gold's consolidated gold production was 352,769 ounces, 11% (35,058 ounces) higher than budget and 22% (63,920 ounces) higher than the fourth quarter of 2021 resulting from higher than budgeted gold production from the Fekola Mine of 244,014 ounces, a quarterly record for the operation. The Masbate Mine was in-line with budget, while the Otjikoto Mine was slightly below budget. The Company's total gold production for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 367,870 ounces (including 15,101 ounces of attributable production from Calibre).

For the year ended December 31, 2022, consolidated cash operating costs<sup>1</sup> were $637 per gold ounce produced ($646 per gold ounce sold), in-line with the budget and $126 per gold ounce produced (25%) higher than 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, cash operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $660 per gold ounce produced ($669 per gold ounce sold) at the upper end of the Company's guidance range of $620 to $660 per ounce, $125 per gold ounce produced (23%) higher than 2021. Cash operating costs per ounce produced for the year ended December 31, 2022 were at the upper end of the guidance range as a result higher fuel costs, partially offset by lower tonnes mined at Fekola, delays in incurring Wolfshag underground costs and a weaker Namibian dollar. Cash operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were higher than the year ended December 31, 2021 due to lower production and inflation driven higher input costs during the year ended December 31, 2022, including higher fuel unit prices and other consumables prices. In the fourth quarter of 2022, consolidated cash operating costs were $440 per gold ounce produced ($470 per gold ounce sold), in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $468 per gold ounce produced ($497 per gold ounce sold), in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021. Consolidated cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of record gold production in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the benefit of weaker local currencies being partially offset by higher fuel and reagent costs.

Consolidated all-in sustaining costs<sup>2</sup> for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1,022 per gold ounce sold compared to $874 per gold ounce sold for 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, all-in sustaining costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1,033 per gold ounce sold ($888 per gold ounce sold for 2021), within the Company's guidance range of $1,010 to $1,050 per ounce sold. Consolidated all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $876 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $746 per gold ounce sold and $844 per gold ounce sold for the fourth quarter of 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $892 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $760 per gold ounce sold and $860 per gold ounce sold for the fourth quarter of 2021. As expected, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were higher than budget due to the catch up of budgeted sustaining capital expenditures, which were delayed from earlier quarters of 2022 as well as higher than budgeted general and administrative ("G&A") costs, partially offset by higher than budgeted gold ounces sold.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, mine sustaining capital expenditures were lower than budget by $6 million mainly as a result of delays in accessing the Wolfshag underground at the Otjikoto Mine. Non-sustaining mine capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $4 million lower than budget. In addition, exploration costs were approximately $9 million less than revised guidance.

<sup>1</sup> *"Cash operating costs" a non-IFRS measure; for a description of how we calculate this measure and a reconciliation from this measure to the most directly comparable measure specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in our financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures"*

<sup>2</sup> *"All-in sustaining costs" is a non-IFRS measure; for a description of how we calculate this measure and a reconciliation from this measure to the most directly comparable measure specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in our financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures"*

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B2Gold expects to continue its strong operational performance in 2023 with total gold production forecast to be between 1,000,000 and 1,080,000 ounces (including 60,000 to 70,000 attributable ounces from Calibre). The Company's total consolidated cash operating costs for the year (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) are forecast to be between $670 and $730 per ounce and total consolidated all-in sustaining (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) are forecast to be between $1,195 and $1,255 per ounce. The slight anticipated increase in the Company's consolidated cash operating costs per ounce for 2023 reflects higher expected prices for fuel, labour and other key consumables across all operations. In addition, the increase in all-in sustaining costs per ounce is impacted by higher expected sustaining capital expenditures, including an estimated $181 million in capitalized stripping across the three producing mines. Elevated capitalized stripping levels are due to the Fekola open pit Phase 7 pushback and activities related to accessing the high grade ore at the Otjikoto pit. Total capitalized stripping expenditures are anticipated to moderate in 2024. The Company's consolidated gold production is expected to be relatively consistent throughout 2023 with the exception of the Otjikoto Mine, where it will be weighted 60% to the second half of the year as a result of the timing of mining high grade ore from the Otjikoto pit and an increase in ore tonnage from the Wolfshag underground mine starting mid-2023.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company generated net income of $287 million compared to $461 million in 2021 including net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $253 million ($0.24 per share) compared to $420 million ($0.40 per share) in 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company<sup>3</sup> for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $264 million ($0.25 per share) compared to $385 million ($0.37 per share) in 2021. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $176 million compared to $153 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company generated net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $158 million ($0.15 per share) compared to $137 million ($0.13 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $121 million ($0.11 per share) compared to $113 million ($0.11 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2021.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash flow provided by operating activities was $596 million compared to $724 million during 2021, a decrease of $128 million. The decrease reflects higher production costs of $133 million, lower revenues of $30 million, higher long-term value added tax receivable outflows, partially offset by higher realized gains on fuel contracts of $16 million and lower non-cash working capital outflows for the year ended December 31, 2022, most significantly for current income and other taxes payables as well as value-added tax receivables. During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company paid $239 million (2021 - $324 million) of current income tax, withholding and other taxes in cash. For the year ended December 31, 2021, income tax payments were significantly higher than the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of tax installments to settle the final 2020 tax liability of $138 million (including payment of the final 2020 priority dividend of $47 million due to the State of Mali) after a record earnings year in 2020), including approximately $27 million related to 2021 outstanding tax liability obligations. Based on current assumptions, including an average gold price of $1,700 per ounce for 2023, the Company is forecasting to make total cash income tax payments for current income tax, withholding and other taxes in 2023 of approximately $187 million.

B2Gold continues to maintain a strong financial position and liquidity. At December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $652 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $673 million at December 31, 2021. Working capital (defined as current assets less assets classified as held for sale and current liabilities) at December 31, 2022 was $802 million compared to $802 million at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022, the full amount of the Company's $600 million revolving credit facility ("RCF") was undrawn and available.

On February 2, 2022, the Company announced that B2Gold's Malian subsidiary had received a new exploration permit covering the same perimeter as the Menankoto permit, which together with the Bantako North permit comprises the Anaconda Area, located 20 kilometres from the Fekola Mine. The Menankoto permit was issued by the Government of Mali in compliance with the procedures and requirements set out under the Malian 2019 Mining Code (previous permit had been issued under the Malian 2012 Mining Code), which provides for an initial term of three years and renewable for 2 additional three year periods.

On February 2, 2022 the Company announced an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal Zone, adjacent to the main Fekola Mine open pit in Mali. The updated resource included a significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal Zone as at December 31, 2021 with an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 8,000,000 tonnes at 1.67 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold for 430,000 ounces of gold, and an updated Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 19,000,000 tonnes at 1.21 g/t gold for 740,000 ounces of gold, constrained within a conceptual pit run at US$1,800 per ounce gold.

On April 21, 2022 the Company completed the acquisition of the Bakolobi permit in Mali from a local Malian company. The Bakolobi permit is located between the Menankoto permit, to the North, and the Fekola Mine's Medinandi permit, wrapping around the latter to its south-west end, covering an area of 100 sq km. The acquisition of the Bakolobi permit results in the ownership by the Company of four contiguous exploration and/or exploitation permits covering 237 sq km, extending from the northwestern end of the Bantako North permit and the North-East of the Menankoto permit, southwest of the Medinandi permit (Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone) to the southeast end of the Bakolobi permit. Collectively the Bantako, Menankoto, Bakolobi and newly acquired Dandoko permits (see below) make up the Fekola Regional permits. For financial reporting purposes, commencing in 2023, the Company intends to report the Fekola Mine (Medinandi permit which includes the Fekola Mine, Fekola Underground and the Cardinal Zone) and Fekola Regional as separate reporting segments.

<sup>3</sup> *"Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company" is a non-IFRS measure; for a description of how we calculate this measure and a reconciliation from this measure to the most directly comparable measure specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in our financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures"*

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On July 3, 2022, following the interim Malian Government's announcement of a two-year transition to presidential elections and the promulgation of a new electoral law, the Economic Community of West African States ("ECOWAS") removed the economic, financial and diplomatic sanctions imposed on Mali earlier in 2022. As a result, Mali's borders with its neighbours are now open to normal commercial traffic and ordinary supply routes are once again available.

On September 20, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited ("Oklo"), which provides B2Gold with an additional landholding of 1,405 sq km covering highly prospective greenstone belts in Mali, including Oklo's flagship Dandoko project (550 sq km), located approximately 25 kilometres from each of the Fekola Mine and the Anaconda Area.

Based on the updated Anaconda Area Mineral Resource estimate and B2Gold's preliminary planning, the Company has demonstrated that the Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permit areas) could provide selective higher grade saprolite material (average grade of 2.2 g/t gold) to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill at a rate of up to 1.5 million tonnes per annum ("Mtpa"). Trucking of selective higher grade saprolite material to be toll milled at the Fekola mill has the potential to generate an average of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 ounces of gold production per year from the Fekola Regional permits (Fekola Regional Phase 1).

In 2022, the Company invested $26 million for the development of saprolite mining at the Fekola Regional permits including road construction, mine infrastructure, and mining equipment. The construction mobile equipment fleet is now in operation, and the Company broke ground on roads and mining infrastructure construction in the fourth quarter of 2022. Engineering and procurement of the mine workshop and mobile equipment is on schedule to support saprolite production from the Bantako permit area as early as the third quarter of 2023. Production from Bantako is contingent upon receipt of all necessary permits as well as optimizing long-term project value from the various oxide and sulphide material sources from the overall Fekola Complex which includes the Fekola Pit, Fekola Underground, Cardinal Zone, Bantako, Menankoto, Dandoko, and Bakolobi.

Preliminary results of a Fekola Complex optimization study, coupled with 2022 exploration drilling results, indicate that there is a significant opportunity to increase gold production and resource utilization with the addition of oxide processing capacity. The Company has therefore commenced an engineering study of a Fekola Regional stand-alone mill and oxide processing facilities (expected to be located on the Anaconda Area). Construction of a stand-alone oxide mill will be Phase II of the Fekola Regional Development Plan. The engineering study will be based on processing at least 4 Mtpa of saprolite and transitional (oxide) resources, with an option to add fresh rock (sulphide) capabilities in the future. Results of this study are expected in the second quarter of 2023. Conceptual analysis indicates that the combined Fekola and Fekola Regional processing facilities could have the potential to produce more than 800,000 ounces of gold per year from the Fekola Complex commencing as early as 2026, subject to delineation of additional mineral resources and development, completion of feasibility studies, and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and permits. Following the Company's recently announced acquisition of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (see below), the construction timeline for a Fekola Regional stand-alone oxide mill will be scheduled to allow for completion of the Goose Project in the first quarter of 2025. Further expansion of the Mamba and Cobra sulphide zones has the potential to increase Fekola Regional production and sustain the Fekola Complex potential production profile over the longer term. Drilling is currently ongoing at the Mamba and Cobra oxide and sulphide zones.

The Gramalote Feasibility Study has been completed for the Gramalote gold project in Colombia (the "Gramalote Project"), a joint venture between B2Gold and AngloGold Ashanti Limited ("AngloGold"), and both partners have determined that the project does not meet their investment thresholds for development of the project. The Gramalote Project continues to benefit from strong federal and local government support as well as continuing support from local communities. B2Gold and AngloGold have completed a comprehensive review of the alternatives relating to the Gramalote Project and consider that it would be in the best interests of all stakeholders for a new party to own the Gramalote Project. The partners commenced a joint sales process for the Gramalote Project in the fourth quarter of 2022.

On February 22, 2022, June 8, 2022, September 12, 2022, and November 24, 2022, B2Gold's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the first, second, third and fourth quarter of 2022, respectively, of $0.04 per common share (or an expected $0.16 per share on an annualized basis), paid on March 17, 2022, June 29, 2022, September 29, 2022 and December 16 2022, respectively. The declaration and payment of future quarterly dividends remains at the discretion of the Board and will depend on the Company's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

On February 13, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it had agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. ("Sabina Gold") (the "Transaction"). The Transaction will result in the Company acquiring Sabina Gold's 100% owned Back River Gold District located in Nunavut, Canada. The Back River Gold District consists of five mineral claim blocks along an 80 km belt. The most advanced project in the district, Goose, is fully permitted, construction ready, and has been de-risked with significant infrastructure currently in place. The Goose Project has an estimated two year construction period with first gold production expected in the first quarter of 2025. B2Gold recognizes that respect and collaboration with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association is central to the license to operate in the Back River Gold District and will continue to prioritize developing the project in a manner that recognizes Indigenous input and concerns and brings long-term socio-economic benefits to the area. Under the terms of the Transaction, the Company will issue 0.3867 of a common share for each Sabina Gold common share held. All outstanding Sabina Gold stock options will be exchanged for B2Gold stock options based on the exchange ratio. The Transaction will be implemented by way of a court-approved Plan of Arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and will require approval by 66 2/3% of the votes cast by Sabina Gold shareholders at a special meeting expected to be held in April 2023. In addition to Sabina Gold shareholder approval, the Transaction is subject to normal course regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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**REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS**

***Selected Quarterly and Full Year Financial and Operating Results***

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| | **Three months ended** | **Three months ended** | **Year ended** | **Year ended** | **Year ended** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| Gold revenue ($ in thousands) | **592468** | 526113 | **1732590** | 1762264 | 1788928 |
| Net income ($ in thousands) | **176468** | 153140 | **286723** | 460825 | 672413 |
| Earnings per share – basic <sup>(1)</sup> ($/share) | **0.15** | 0.13 | **0.24** | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Earnings per share – diluted <sup>(1)</sup> ($/share) | **0.15** | 0.13 | **0.24** | 0.40 | 0.59 |
| Cash provided by operating activities ($ in thousands) | **270491** | 266292 | **595798** | 724113 | 950645 |
| Total assets ($ in thousands) | **3681233** | 3561293 | **3681233** | 3561293 | 3362379 |
| Non-current liabilities ($ in thousands) | **335828** | 369097 | **335828** | 369097 | 415696 |
| Average realized gold price ($/ounce) | **1746** | 1800 | **1788** | 1796 | 1777 |
| Adjusted net income<sup>(1)(2)</sup> ($ in thousands) | **121442** | 112724 | **263782** | 385370 | 514891 |
| Adjusted earnings per share <sup>(1)(2)</sup> - basic ($) | **0.11** | 0.11 | **0.25** | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| ***Consolidated operations results:*** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Gold sold (ounces) | **339355** | 292350 | **969155** | 981401 | 1006455 |
| Gold produced (ounces) | **352769** | 288849 | **973003** | 987595 | 995258 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **470** | 406 | **646** | 503 | 405 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce produced) | **440** | 460 | **637** | 511 | 406 |
| Total cash costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **593** | 533 | **768** | 626 | 526 |
| All-in sustaining costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **876** | 844 | **1022** | 874 | 774 |
| ***Operations results including equity investment in Calibre:*** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Gold sold (ounces) | **354496** | 308395 | **1024272** | 1041381 | 1051716 |
| Gold produced (ounces) | **367870** | 304897 | **1027874** | 1047414 | 1040737 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **497** | 433 | **669** | 528 | 422 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce produced) | **468** | 484 | **660** | 535 | 423 |
| Total cash costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **618** | 556 | **788** | 648 | 540 |
| All-in sustaining costs<sup>(2)</sup> ($/ounce gold sold) | **892** | 860 | **1033** | 888 | 788 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(1) Attributable to the shareholders of the Company.*

*(2) Non-IFRS measure. For a description of how these measures are calculated and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measures specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in the Company's financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures".*

***Annual results***

*Revenue*

Consolidated gold revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $1.73 billion on sales of 969,155 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,788 per ounce, compared to $1.76 billion on sales of 981,401 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,796 per ounce in 2021. The slight decrease in gold revenue of 2% ($0.03 billion) was due to a 2% decrease in gold ounces sold.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Fekola Mine accounted for $1.07 billion (2021 - $1.02 billion) of gold revenue from the sale of 599,600 ounces (2021 - 570,450 ounces), the Masbate Mine accounted for $385 million (2021 - $399 million) of gold revenue from the sale of 214,015 ounces (2021 - 222,291 ounces) and the Otjikoto Mine accounted for $280 million (2021 - $339 million) of gold revenue from the sale of 155,540 ounces (2021 - 188,660 ounces).

*Production and operating costs*

B2Gold had another year of strong operational performance in 2022, with the achievement of B2Gold's seventh consecutive year of meeting or exceeding annual production guidance. Total gold production for 2022 was 1,027,874 ounces (including 54,871 ounces of attributable production from Calibre) (2021 - 1,047,414 ounces), above the mid-point of the guidance range (of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces). Consolidated gold production from the Company's three operating mines was 973,003 ounces (2021 - 987,595 ounces), near the mid-point of the guidance range (of between 950,000 - 1,000,000 ounces), with solid performances from each of the Company's three mines (refer to *"Review of Mining Operations and Development Projects"* section below). The Fekola Mine achieved another strong year in 2022, producing 598,661 ounces of gold, near the upper end of its guidance range (of between 570,000 and 600,000 ounces).

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, consolidated cash operating costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) were $637 per gold ounce produced ($646 per gold ounce sold), in-line with budget and $126 per gold ounce produced (25%) higher than 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, cash operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $660 per gold ounce produced ($669 per gold ounce sold) at the upper end of the Company's guidance range of $620 to $660 per ounce, $125 per gold ounce produced (23%) higher than 2021. Cash operating costs per ounce produced for the year ended December 31, 2022 were at the upper end of the guidance range as a result higher fuel costs, partially offset by lower tonnes mined at Fekola, delays in incurring Wolfshag underground costs and a weaker Namibian dollar. Cash operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were higher than the year ended December 31, 2021 due to lower production and inflation driven higher input costs during the year ended December 31, 2022, including higher fuel unit prices and other consumables prices.

Consolidated all-in sustaining costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1,022 per gold ounce sold compared to $874 per gold ounce sold for 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, all-in sustaining costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1,033 per gold ounce sold ($888 per gold ounce sold for 2021) and were within the Company's guidance range of $1,010 to $1,050 per ounce.

*Depreciation and depletion*

Depreciation and depletion expense, included in total cost of sales, was $384 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $379 million in 2021. Gold ounces sold and depreciation charge per ounce gold sold were consistent for both years.

*Royalties and production taxes*

Royalties and production taxes included in total cost sales were $118 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and were comparable to 2021 as gold ounces sold and gold price realized were consistent for both years.

*Other*

G&A costs relate mainly to the Company's head office in Vancouver, the Bamako office in Mali, the Makati office in the Philippines and the Windhoek office in Namibia. For the year ended December 31, 2022, G&A costs increased by $4 million to $54 million, primarily due to higher bank charges and travel expenses as the restrictions on travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic continued to be lifted.

Share-based payment expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $25 million compared to $23 million for 2021 reflecting additional stock-based compensation grants and related vesting in 2022.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a $12 million write-down of mineral property interests relating to greenfield exploration targets compared to $1 million in 2021.

A loss on sale of mineral property interest of $3 million was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2022 relating to the completion of the sale of the Ondundu Property compared to a net gain on the disposal of its Burkina Faso assets (Kiaka and Toega projects) of $22 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

At December 31, 2021, the Company reclassified its Ondundu Project to assets held for sale. In conjunction with this, the Company assessed its carrying value and recorded an impairment charge of $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company's estimate of its share of its associates net income was approximately $10 million compared to $18 million in 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022, this included an estimate of the Company's share of net income for Calibre of $12 million partially offset by an estimate of the Company's share of net loss of BeMetals of $2 million which reflected the expected write-down of the South Mountain property which was abandoned by BeMetals in 2022. The Company will update any differences in the first quarter of 2023.

The Company reported $10 million in foreign exchange losses for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to foreign exchange losses of $6 million in 2021.

Other operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $6 million, which included $2 million for exploration evaluation costs.

The Company reported $11 million in interest and financing expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 in line with $12 million in 2021.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded derivative gains of $19 million compared to derivative gains of $24 million in 2021. The gains were driven by fuel forward contracts derivative instruments and consisted of net unrealized losses of $10 million (2021 - net unrealized gains of $13 million) and realized gains of $29 million (2021 - realized gains of $11 million).

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded interest income of $12 million compared to $3 million in 2021 due to higher interest rates earned on its cash balances in 2022 as well as $3 million of non-cash interest income on the Deferred Consideration Receivable in connection with the Kiaka Project disposal.

Other non-operating income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $8 million, mainly consisting of a dilution gain on investment in Calibre of $6 million following dilution of the Company's investment in Calibre from 33% to 25% as a result of Calibre's acquisition of Fiore Gold Ltd. ("Fiore"), which closed in January 2022.

*Current income tax, withholding and other taxes*

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a net current income, withholding and other taxes expense of $248 million compared to $271 million in 2021 consisting of current income tax of $186 million (2021 - $209 million), the 10% priority dividend to the State of Mali of $36 million (2021 - $39 million) and withholding tax (on dividends from subsidiaries/intercompany interest/management fees) of $26 million (2021 - $23 million). The priority dividend is accounted for as an income tax in accordance with *IAS 12, Income Taxes.* Compared to 2021, current tax expense for 2022 was lower mainly as a result of lower income partially offset by accruals of $11 million for the expected settlement of various tax assessments. In addition, under RA No. 11534, otherwise known as the CREATE bill, the change in rate in the Philippines was applied retrospectively to July 1, 2020, which resulted in a reduction of current income tax expense of $3 million relating to 2020 current income taxes in 2021. Withholding tax for 2022 increased $3 million compared to 2021 due to the increased repatriation of funds from Mali and Namibia through intercompany dividends in 2022 which incur withholding taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a deferred income tax recovery of $4 million compared to a deferred income tax recovery of $5 million in 2021. The decrease in deferred income tax recovery for 2022 compared to 2021 is mainly attributable to reduction of the corporate tax rate for the Masbate Mine in 2021 which created a deferred tax recovery of $18 million in 2021, which was mostly offset by an additional $9 million recovery in the 2022 deferred taxes for future withholding taxes, additional temporary difference reversals in 2022 of $6 million and $2 million lower weakening of foreign currencies in 2022.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company generated net income of $287 million compared to $461 million in 2021, and the Company generated net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $253 million ($0.24 per share) compared to $420 million ($0.40 per share) in 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $264 million ($0.25 per share) compared to $385 million ($0.37 per share) in 2021. Adjusted net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 excluded the write-down of mineral property interests of $12 million, reversal of impairment of long-lived assets of $1 million, loss on sale of mineral properties of $3 million, unrealized losses on derivative instruments of $10 million, dilution gain on Calibre investment of $6 million, non-cash interest income on deferred consideration receivable of $3 million and deferred income tax recovery of $5 million.

Cash flow provided by operating activities was $596 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $724 million during 2021, a decrease of $128 million. The decrease reflects higher production costs of $133 million, lower revenues of $30 million, higher long-term value added tax receivable outflows partially offset by higher realized gains on fuel contracts of $16 million and lower non-cash working capital outflows for the year ended December 31, 2022, most significantly for current income and other taxes payables as well as value-added tax receivables. During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company paid $239 million (2021 - $324 million) of current income tax, withholding and other taxes in cash. For the year ended December 31, 2021, income tax payments were significantly higher than the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of tax installments to settle the final 2020 tax liability of $138 million (including payment of the final 2020 priority dividend of $47 million due to the State of Mali) after a record earnings year in 2020), including approximately $27 million related to 2021 outstanding tax liability obligations. Based on current assumptions, including an average gold price of $1,700 per ounce for 2023, the Company is forecasting to make total cash income tax payments for current income tax, withholding and other taxes in 2023 of approximately $187 million.

B2Gold continues to maintain a strong financial position and liquidity. At December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $652 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $673 million at December 31, 2021. Working capital at December 31, 2022 was $802 million compared to $802 million at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2021, the full amount of the Company's $600 million RCF was undrawn and available.

***Fourth quarter 2022 and 2021***

*Revenue*

For the fourth quarter of 2022, consolidated gold revenue was $592 million on sales of 339,355 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,746 per ounce, compared to $526 million on sales of 292,350 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,800 per ounce in the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase in gold revenue of 13% ($66 million) was due to a 16% increase in gold ounces sold (mainly due to the higher gold production), partially offset by a 3% decrease in the average realized gold price.

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In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Fekola Mine accounted for $415 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $312 million) of gold revenue from the sale of 237,800 ounces (fourth quarter of 2021 - 173,700 ounces), the Masbate Mine accounted for $94 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $73 million) of gold revenue from the sale of 53,865 ounces (fourth quarter of 2021 - 40,650 ounces), the Otjikoto Mine accounted for $83 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $141 million) of gold revenue from the sale of 47,690 ounces (fourth quarter of 2021 - 78,000 ounces).

*Production and operating costs*

In the fourth quarter of 2022, B2Gold's consolidated gold production was 352,769 ounces, 11% (35,058 ounces) higher than budget and 22% (63,920 ounces) higher than the fourth quarter of 2021 resulting from higher than budgeted gold production from the Fekola Mine of 244,014 ounces, a quarterly record for the operation. The Masbate Mine was in-line with budget, while the Otjikoto Mine was slightly below budget. The Company's total gold production for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 367,870 ounces (including 15,101 ounces of attributable production from Calibre).

In the fourth quarter of 2022, consolidated cash operating costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) were $440 per gold ounce produced ($470 per gold ounce sold), in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $468 per gold ounce produced ($497 per gold ounce sold), in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021. Consolidated cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were in line with budget and the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of record gold production in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the benefit of weaker local currencies being partially offset by higher fuel and reagent costs.

Consolidated all-in sustaining costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $876 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $746 per gold ounce sold and $844 per gold ounce sold for the fourth quarter of 2021. Including estimated attributable results for Calibre, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $892 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $760 per gold ounce sold and $860 per gold ounce sold for the fourth quarter of 2021. As expected, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were higher than budget due to the catch up of delayed budgeted sustaining capital expenditures from earlier quarters of 2022, as well as higher than budgeted G&A costs partially offset by higher than budgeted gold ounces sold.

*Depreciation and depletion*

Depreciation and depletion expense included in total cost of sales was $131 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $123 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The 7% increase in depreciation expense was primarily due to a 16% increase in the gold ounces sold partially offset by a 9% decrease in the depreciation charge per ounce of gold sold. The decrease in the depreciation charge per gold ounce sold was a result of $9 million in additional depreciation recorded by the Otjikoto Mine in the fourth quarter of 2021 to reflect a decrease in expected recoverable ounces for its prestripping asset which was not repeated in the fourth quarter of 2022.

*Royalties and production taxes*

Royalties and production taxes included in total cost sales were $42 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $37 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The 14% increase in royalties and production taxes resulted mainly from a 16% increase in gold ounces sold partially offset by a 3% decrease in the average realized gold price in the fourth quarter of 2021.

*Other*

G&A for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by $2 million (to $21 million) compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 due to higher bank charges and travel expenses as the restrictions on travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic continued to be lifted.

Share-based payment expense for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $7 million, in line with the fourth quarter of 2021.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a $5 million write-down of mineral property interests relating to greenfield exploration targets.

For the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company reported a net gain on the disposal of its Burkina Faso assets of $22 million.

At December 31, 2021, the Company reclassified its Ondundu Project to assets held for sale. In conjunction with this, the Company assessed its carrying value and recorded an impairment charge of $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company's estimate of its share of Calibre's and BeMetals' net income was approximately $1 million compared to $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company will update any differences in the first quarter of 2023.

The Company reported $6 million in foreign exchange gains for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to foreign exchange losses of $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The foreign exchange gains for the fourth quarter of 2022 resulted from the

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strengthening of local currency in Mali and Namibia versus the US dollar including the impact of foreign currency denominated working capital balances.

For the fourth quarter 2022, the Company recorded interest income of $4 million compared to $1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to higher interest rates earned on its cash balances in 2022.

For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a net current income, withholding and other taxes expense of $107 million compared to $96 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, consisting of current income tax of $87 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $80 million), the 10% priority dividend to the State of Mali of $18 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $14 million) and withholding tax (on dividends from subsidiaries/intercompany interest/management fees) of $2 million (fourth quarter of 2021 - $2 million). The priority dividend is accounted for as an income tax in accordance with *IAS 12, Income Taxes*. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, current tax expense in the fourth quarter of 2022 was higher mainly as a result of higher income from the mines in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 as well as accruals of $9 million for the expected settlement of various tax assessments. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a deferred income tax recovery of $48 million compared to a deferred income tax recovery of $14 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The change in the deferred income tax recovery in the fourth quarter of 2022 was mostly due to the strengthening of the local currencies in Mali and Namibia whereas in the fourth quarter of 2021 there had been a weakening of local currencies. The deferred tax recovery from temporary difference reversals and lower deferred taxes payable in respect of future withholding tax were similar in the fourth quarters of 2022 and 2021.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $176 million compared to $153 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and the Company generated net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $158 million ($0.15 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $137 million ($0.13 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $121 million ($0.11 per share) compared to $113 million ($0.11 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income in the fourth quarter of 2022 excluded the write-down of mineral property interests of $5 million, unrealized losses on derivative instruments of $3 million and deferred income tax recovery of $44 million.

**REVIEW OF MINING OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS**

***Fekola Mine - Mali***

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| | **Three months ended** | **Three months ended** | **Year ended** | **Year ended** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Gold revenue ($ in thousands) | **415121** | 312123 | **1067482** | 1024425 |
| Gold sold (ounces) | **237800** | 173700 | **599600** | 570450 |
| Average realized gold price ($/ounce) | **1746** | 1797 | **1780** | 1796 |
| Tonnes of ore milled | **2469924** | 2412690 | **9376096** | 9143022 |
| Grade (grams/tonne) | **3.31** | 2.24 | **2.14** | 2.05 |
| Recovery (%) | **92.8** | 94.2 | **92.9** | 94.2 |
| Gold production (ounces) | **244014** | 163539 | **598661** | 567795 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **358** | 314 | **545** | 439 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce produced) | **348** | 379 | **537** | 449 |
| Total cash costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **495** | 464 | **684** | 586 |
| All-in sustaining costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **708** | 749 | **867** | 765 |
| Capital expenditures ($ in thousands) | **48843** | 56559 | **117622** | 110637 |
| Exploration ($ in thousands) | **1366** | 3691 | **15214** | 13014 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> *Non-IFRS measure. For a description of how these measures are calculated and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measures specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in the Company's financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures".*

The Fekola Mine in Mali (owned 80% by the Company and 20% by the State of Mali) achieved another strong year in 2022, producing 598,661 ounces of gold, at the top end of the annual guidance range of 570,000 to 600,000 ounces and 5% (30,866 ounces) higher compared to 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022, mill feed grade was 2.14 g/t compared to budget of 2.15 g/t and 2.05 g/t in 2021; mill throughput was 9.38 million tonnes (an annual record) compared to budget of 9.00 million tonnes and 9.14 million tonnes in 2021; and gold recovery averaged 92.9% compared to budget of 94.7% and 94.2% in 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Fekola Mine in Mali produced a quarterly record of 244,014 ounces of gold, 18% (37,245 ounces) higher than budgeted and 49% (80,475 ounces) higher compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, largely due to processing of additional high grade ore from Fekola Phase 6 pit. Full production from Phase 6 was made possible during the fourth quarter of 2022 by improvements made to the pit dewatering system. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Fekola processing facilities continued to outperform budget with 2.47 million tonnes processed as a result of continued favorable ore fragmentation,

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availability of supplemental saprolite feed and continued optimization of the grinding circuit. Mill feed grade was higher in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to the increased volume of high grade ore processed from Fekola Phase 6 pit. Mined ore tonnage and grade continue to reconcile well with the Fekola resource model. For the fourth quarter of 2022, mill feed grade was 3.31 g/t compared to budget of 2.99 g/t and 2.24 g/t in the fourth quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 2.47 million tonnes compared to budget of 2.26 million tonnes and 2.41 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 92.8% compared to budget of 95.2% and 94.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Fekola Mine's cash operating costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) of $537 per ounce produced ($545 per gold ounce sold) were within the guidance range of $510 to $550 per ounce and $88 (20%) per ounce produced higher than in 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Fekola's cash operating costs reflected total mining, processing and site general costs generally in line with budget. Total costs were largely in line with budget due to lower overall tonnes mined compared to budget and slightly higher than budgeted fuel prices realized in 2022. Fuel prices are set in advance by the State and therefore subject to timing delays between market fuel price increases and those experienced at the Fekola Mine. Fekola fuel prices were significantly lower than budget in the first quarter of 2022 but following the reset of State fuel pricing in the last nine months of 2022, fuel prices increased resulting in fuel prices overall being slightly higher than budget for 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash operating costs per ounce produced were higher, as expected, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 mainly due to higher fuel and consumables costs and increased mining costs from operating deeper in the Fekola Pit. Fekola's cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $348 per gold ounce produced ($358 per gold ounce sold), in line with the budget of $332 per gold ounce produced and lower than the $379 per gold ounce produced for the fourth quarter of 2021. For the fourth quarter of 2022, cash operating costs per ounce produced were lower compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 mainly due to the record quarterly production in the fourth quarter of 2022.

All-in sustaining costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the Fekola Mine for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $867 per gold ounce sold, within the guidance range of between $840 and $880 per ounce. For the year ended December 31, 2021, all-in sustaining costs were $765 per gold ounce sold. All-in sustaining costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were within the Fekola Mine's guidance range and higher than the year ended December 31, 2021 as a result of the higher cash operating costs discussed above and higher G&A costs, partially offset by higher than budgeted realized gains on fuel derivatives and higher gold ounces sold. All-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $708 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $606 per gold ounce sold and $749 per gold ounce sold in the fourth quarter of 2021. As expected, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were impacted by the catch up of budgeted sustaining capital expenditures delayed from earlier quarters of 2022 at Fekola, as well as higher than budgeted G&A costs.

Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2022 totalled $118 million, primarily consisting of $40 million for mobile equipment purchases and rebuilds, $21 million for tailings storage facility expansion and equipment, $14 million for prestripping, and $19 million for the development of the Cardinal zone, including mobile equipment purchases. Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2022 totalled $49 million and consisted of $22 million for mobile equipment purchases and rebuilds, $7 million for the development of Cardinal including mobile equipment purchases and $5 million for processing plant equipment.

On July 3, 2022, ECOWAS removed the economic, financial and diplomatic sanctions imposed on Mali in January 2022. The sanctions were removed by ECOWAS after the interim Malian Government announced a two-year transition to presidential elections and promulgated a new electoral law. Mali's borders with its neighbouring countries have now re-opened to normal commercial traffic and ordinary supply routes are available. Throughout the period of the sanctions, the Fekola Mine continued to operate normally and meet its production targets while maintaining a good working relationship with the interim Government.

The low-cost Fekola Complex<sup>4</sup> in Mali is expected to produce between 580,000 and 610,000 ounces of gold in 2023 at cash operating costs of between $565 and $625 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of between $1,085 and $1,145 per ounce. At the Fekola Mine, ore will continue to be mined from the Fekola and Cardinal pits and for Fekola Regional operations, initial saprolite production (to be processed in the Fekola Mill) is expected to commence from the Bantako permit starting in the third quarter of 2023. Saprolite production from the Bantako permit is expected to generate approximately 18,000 ounces of gold production in 2023 with Fekola Regional production levels continuing to ramp-up through 2024. The Fekola Mine is expected to process 9 million tonnes of ore during 2023 at an average grade of 2.20 g/t with a process gold recovery of 93.4%. The expected increase in Fekola's all-in sustaining costs for 2023 reflects, predominantly, higher sustaining capital expenditures.

Capital expenditures in 2023 at Fekola are expected to total approximately $352 million, of which approximately $214 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $138 million is classified as non-sustaining capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include, amongst other items, $101 million for capitalized stripping, $51 million for new and replacement Fekola mining equipment, including capitalized rebuilds, and $35 million to commence construction of a new tailings storage facility. Non-sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include $63 million to develop and equip Fekola Regional's Anaconda Area and Dandoko project, $54 million for underground mine development (Fekola Mine underground ore production anticipated to commence in the second half of 2025) and $16 million for haul road construction to Fekola Regional's Anaconda Area and Dandoko project.

<sup>4</sup> *Fekola Complex is comprised of Fekola Mine (Medinandi permit hosting the Fekola and Cardinal zones) and Fekola Regional (Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permits), Bakolobi and Dandoko permits).*

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***Masbate Mine – Philippines***

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| | **Three months ended** | **Three months ended** | **Year ended** | **Year ended** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Gold revenue ($ in thousands) | **94010** | 73252 | **384714** | 398879 |
| Gold sold (ounces) | **53865** | 40650 | **214015** | 222291 |
| Average realized gold price ($/ounce) | **1745** | 1802 | **1798** | 1794 |
| Tonnes of ore milled | **2043931** | 1948003 | **7929094** | 7600094 |
| Grade (grams/tonne) | **1.08** | 0.95 | **1.11** | 1.11 |
| Recovery (%) | **68.3** | 78.5 | **74.9** | 81.6 |
| Gold production (ounces) | **48687** | 46629 | **212728** | 222227 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **877** | 939 | **830** | 660 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce produced) | **872** | 952 | **817** | 682 |
| Total cash costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **984** | 1070 | **937** | 766 |
| All-in sustaining costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **1187** | 1331 | **1104** | 914 |
| Capital expenditures ($ in thousands) | **9620** | 10378 | **39528** | 30743 |
| Exploration ($ in thousands) | **1648** | 1142 | **4759** | 5013 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> *Non-IFRS measure. For a description of how these measures are calculated and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measures specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in the Company's financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures".*

The Masbate Mine in the Philippines continued its strong operational performance for 2022, producing 212,728 ounces of gold, slightly below the revised guidance range of 215,000 to 225,000 ounces (but at the upper end of the original guidance range of 205,000 to 215,000 ounces). Masbate's 2022 annual gold production was 4% (9,499 ounces) lower compared to 2021, mainly resulting from lower average gold recoveries, partially offset by higher mill throughput. Lower gold recoveries for 2022 as compared to 2021 were primarily due to processing more sulphide and transitional ore in 2022, which has lower gold recovery as compared to ore processed in 2021 containing a higher percentage of oxide feed. For a similar reason, average 2022 gold recoveries were slightly less than budget due to planned changes in mining sequence that prioritized processing a higher percentage of sulphide and transitional ore as compared to budget. Masbate's mill throughput was above budget in 2022 due to improved ore fragmentation, optimization of mill operations and improved blending of mill feed. Mined ore tonnage and grade continue to reconcile well with the Masbate resource model. For the year ended December 31, 2022, mill feed grade was 1.11 g/t compared to budget of 1.09 g/t and 1.11 g/t in 2021; mill throughput was 7.93 million tonnes compared to budget of 7.68 million tonnes and 7.60 million tonnes in 2021; and gold recovery averaged 74.9% compared to budget of 77.4% and 81.6% in 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Masbate produced 48,687 ounces of gold, in line with budget. Lower gold recoveries during the quarter were offset by slightly higher than budgeted gold mill feed grades and higher than budgeted mill throughput. Fourth quarter 2022 mill feed grade was 1.08 g/t compared to budget of 1.07 g/t and 0.95 g/t in the fourth quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 2.04 million tonnes compared to budget of 1.90 million tonnes and 1.95 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 68.3% compared to budget of 75.5% and 78.5% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth quarter 2022 gold production was higher by 4% (2,058 ounces) compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 due to higher processed ore grade and mill throughput partially offset by lower recoveries. Processed grade was higher in the fourth quarter of 2022 (compared to the fourth quarter of 2021) due to planned mining of more high grade ore during the fourth quarter of 2022. Gold recoveries for processed ore were lower in the fourth quarter of 2022 (compared to the fourth quarter of 2021) due to the processing of a higher ratio of sulphide and transitional ore to oxide ore as compared to 2021.

The Masbate Mine's cash operating costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) of $817 per ounce produced for the year ended December 31, 2022 ($830 per gold ounce sold) were slightly below the revised guidance range of between $820 to $860 per ounce (but above the original guidance range of $740 to $780 per ounce). Cash operating costs per gold ounce produced for the year ended December 31, 2022 were above budget resulting from higher than budgeted mining and processing costs resulting from higher than budgeted diesel and HFO costs, partially offset by higher than budgeted gold produced. Cash operating costs per ounce produced for the year ended December 31, 2022 were 20% higher than the year ended December 31, 2021 mainly as a result of expected increases to operating costs due to inflation including higher fuel and other consumables costs. The Masbate Mine's cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $872 per gold ounce produced ($877 per gold ounce sold) which was $120 per ounce produced higher than budget and $80 per ounce produced lower than the fourth quarter of 2021. The higher cash operating costs per gold ounce produced in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to budget arose from inflation driven higher than budgeted fuel prices as previously noted. Cash operating costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were lower than the fourth quarter of 2021 due to higher gold production in the fourth quarter of 2022.

All-in sustaining costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the Masbate Mine were $1,104 per gold ounce sold for the year ended December 31, 2022, at the upper end of its guidance range of between $1,070 and $1,110 per ounce, compared to $914 per gold ounce sold for the year ended December 31, 2021. All-in sustaining costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were at the upper end of the Masbate Mine's guidance range as a result of the higher cash operating costs discussed above, partially offset by higher than budgeted realized gains on fuel derivatives. All-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were

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$1,187 per gold ounce sold compared to a budget of $956 per gold ounce sold and $1,331 per gold ounce sold in the fourth quarter of 2021. As expected, all-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were higher than budget as a result of higher than budgeted operating costs resulting from inflation driven higher than budgeted fuel prices and the expected catch up of budgeted sustaining capital delayed from earlier quarters of 2022, partially offset by higher than budgeted realized gains on fuel derivatives and higher than budgeted gold ounces sold.

Capital expenditures totalled $40 million in 2022, including mobile equipment rebuilds and purchases of $19 million, $8 million for an additional powerhouse generator and $4 million for tailings storage facility projects. Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2022 totalled $10 million consisting primarily of mobile equipment rebuilds and purchases of $4 million, $3 million for an additional powerhouse generator and $1 million for tailings storage facility projects.

The Masbate Mine in the Philippines is expected to produce between 170,000 and 190,000 ounces of gold in 2023 at cash operating costs of between $985 and $1,045 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of between $1,370 and $1,430 per ounce. 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%. Gold production is scheduled to be relatively consistent throughout 2023. Mill feed will be a blend of mined fresh ore sourced from the Main Vein Pit and low-grade ore stockpiles. The anticipated increase in Masbate's all-in sustaining costs for 2023 reflects, predominantly, higher sustaining capital expenditures.

Capital expenditures for 2023 at Masbate are expected to total $44 million, of which approximately $38 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $6 million is classified as non-sustaining capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include $9 million for deferred stripping, $18 million for mining equipment replacement and rebuilds and $4 million for tailing storage facility development and equipment. Non-sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include $5 million for land acquisition and development.

***Otjikoto Mine - Namibia***

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| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Gold revenue ($ in thousands) | **83337** | 140738 | **280394** | 338960 |
| Gold sold (ounces) | **47690** | 78000 | **155540** | 188660 |
| Average realized gold price ($/ounce) | **1747** | 1804 | **1803** | 1797 |
| Tonnes of ore milled | **839599** | 885232 | **3412960** | 3541599 |
| Grade (grams/tonne) | **2.25** | 2.79 | **1.50** | 1.76 |
| Recovery (%) | **98.8** | 99.1 | **98.5** | 98.6 |
| Gold production (ounces) | **60068** | 78681 | **161614** | 197573 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **572** | 334 | **786** | 511 |
| Cash operating costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce produced) | **465** | 338 | **769** | 493 |
| Total cash costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **642** | 407 | **858** | 583 |
| All-in sustaining costs<sup>(1)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | **965** | 583 | **1161** | 908 |
| Capital expenditures ($ in thousands) | **19521** | 21599 | **79096** | 80936 |
| Exploration ($ in thousands) | **1201** | 1578 | **3476** | 4424 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> *Non-IFRS measure. For a description of how these measures are calculated and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measures specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in the Company's financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures".*

The Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, in which the Company holds a 90% interest, had a strong finish to 2022 and produced 161,614 ounces of gold, slightly below the revised guidance range of 165,000 to 175,000 ounces (original guidance range was 175,000 to 185,000 ounces) and 18% (35,959 ounces) lower compared to 2021, mainly due to delays in bringing the Wolfshag underground mine into production. Project delays were due to issues achieving development rates in prior periods, which were addressed through the appointment of a new underground development contractor in April 2022. Development rates in the Wolfshag underground mine have improved and are in line with budget, with access to initial development ore achieved in the third quarter of 2022 and stope ore production having commenced in the fourth quarter of 2022. To start 2023, Wolfshag underground ore production rates are at expected levels, open pit high grade ore stockpile balances are above budgeted volumes and mined ore tonnage and grade continue to reconcile well with Otjikoto's resource model. The initial underground Mineral Reserve estimate for the down-plunge extension of the Wolfshag deposit includes 210,000 ounces of gold in 1.2 million tonnes of ore at 5.57 g/t gold. For the year ended December 31, 2022, mill feed grade was 1.50 g/t compared to budget of 1.68 g/t and 1.76 g/t in 2021; mill throughput was 3.41 million tonnes compared to budget of 3.40 million tonnes and 3.54 million tonnes in 2021; and gold recovery averaged 98.5% compared to budget of 98.0% and 98.6% in 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Otjikoto Mine produced 60,068 ounces of gold which was 4% (2,179 ounces) lower than budget and 24% (18,613 ounces) lower than the fourth quarter of 2021. The fourth quarter of 2022 included a monthly production record of 30,493 ounces of gold in December 2022. Fourth quarter of 2022 gold production was slightly lower than anticipated mainly due to the previously disclosed delayed ramp-up of ore production from the Wolfshag underground mine. For the fourth quarter of 2022, mill feed grade was 2.25 g/t

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compared to budget of 2.31 g/t and 2.79 g/t in the fourth quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 0.84 million tonnes compared to budget of 0.86 million tonnes and 0.89 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 98.8% compared to budget of 98.0% and 99.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Otjikoto Mine's cash operating costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $769 per gold ounce produced ($786 per gold ounce sold), within its guidance range of between $740 to $780 per ounce. Cash operating costs per ounce for the year ended December 31, 2022 were in line with budget as a result of lower underground mining costs due to the delays in accessing the Wolfshag underground and a weaker than budgeted Namibian dollar partially offset by lower than budgeted production and higher than budgeted fuel and reagent costs. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Otjikoto Mine's cash operating costs were $465 per gold ounce produced ($572 per ounce gold sold), $46 per ounce produced lower than budget, as a result of lower underground mining costs due to the delays in accessing the Wolfshag underground and a weaker than budgeted Namibian dollar partially offset by higher than budgeted fuel and reagent costs. Cash operating costs per ounce produced for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2022 were 38% and 56% higher, respectively, than the fourth quarter of 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, respectively, mainly as a result of higher ounces produced in 2021, advancing into lower grade ore zones in the open pits in 2022 and higher fuel unit costs in 2022.

All-in sustaining costs (refer to *"Non-IFRS Measures"*) for the Otjikoto Mine for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1,161 per gold ounce sold, which was at the high end of its guidance range of between $1,120 and $1,160 per ounce and higher compared to $908 per gold ounce sold in 2021. All-in sustaining costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were at the high end of its guidance range as a result of lower than budgeted gold ounces sold and higher than budgeted lease expenditures partially offset by lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures and higher than budgeted realized gains on fuel derivatives. All-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $965 per gold ounce sold compared to the budget of $789 per gold ounce sold and higher than $583 per gold ounce sold in the fourth quarter of 2021. All-in sustaining costs for the fourth quarter of 2022 were higher than budget as a result of lower than budgeted gold ounces sold and higher than budgeted capital expenditures partially offset by higher than budgeted realized gains on fuel derivatives.

Capital expenditures totalled $79 million in 2022, primarily consisting of $35 million for Wolfshag underground development, $27 million for prestripping for the Otjikoto pit, $12 million in mobile equipment rebuilds and purchases and $5 million for the national power grid connection line. Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2022 totalled $20 million primarily consisting of $8 million for prestripping for the Otjikoto pit, $7 million for Wolfshag underground development and $3 million in mobile equipment rebuilds and purchases.

The Otjikoto Mine in Namibia is expected to produce between 190,000 and 210,000 ounces of gold in 2023 at cash operating costs of between $590 and $650 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of between $1,080 and $1,140 per ounce. For 2023, Otjikoto is expected to process a total of 3.4 million tonnes of ore at an average grade of 1.87 g/t with a process gold recovery of 98.0%. In the first half of 2023, processed ore will be sourced from the Otjikoto pit and the Wolfshag underground mine, supplemented by existing medium and high grade ore stockpiles. Otjikoto's gold production is expected to be weighted approximately 60% to the second half of 2023 due to the timing of high grade ore mining from the Otjikoto pit and increased ore volumes from the Wolfshag underground mine. The anticipated decrease in Otjikoto's all-in sustaining costs for 2023 reflects the benefits of processing higher grade ore from the Otjikoto pit and the Wolfshag underground mine in the second half of 2023.

Capital expenditures in 2023 at Otjikoto are expected to total $77 million, of which approximately $74 million is classified as sustaining capital expenditures and $3 million is classified as non-sustaining capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are anticipated to include $71 million for capitalized stripping and capitalized development and $3 million for mobile equipment rebuilds.

*Investment in Calibre*

On January 12, 2022, Calibre completed its acquisition of Fiore and issued 101,321,923 Calibre common shares reducing B2Gold's ownership interest in Calibre to approximately 25%. As a result of the acquisition, Calibre acquired a 100% interest in Fiore's operating Pan Gold Mine, adjacent advanced-stage Gold Rock Project and the past producing Illipah Gold Project in Nevada, as well as the Golden Eagle project in Washington State.

At December 31, 2022, B2Gold held approximately 25% of the total issued and outstanding Calibre common shares and equity accounts for this ownership interest. The market value of the Company's 25% common shareholding of Calibre at December 31, 2022 was $74 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company's estimate of its share of Calibre's net income based on publicly available information was approximately $12 million. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company's estimate of its share of Calibre's net income based on publicly available information was approximately $3 million. Calibre will report its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on February 22, 2023. The Company will update any differences in the first quarter of 2023.

*Attributable share of Calibre production and costs*

Based on Calibre's production press release dated January 10, 2023, consolidated production of Calibre for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 221,996 ounces of which the Company's attributable share was 54,871 ounces. Consolidated production of Calibre for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 61,294 ounces of which the Company's attributable share was 15,101 ounces.

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The Company has assumed that the consolidated cash operating costs per ounce produced and all-in sustaining costs for Calibre for the year ended December 31, 2022 will be at the mid-point of the guidance ranges of approximately $970 to $1,070 per ounce and $1,100 to $1,200 per ounce, respectively. Consolidated cash operating costs per ounce produced and all-in sustaining costs for Calibre for the fourth quarter of 2022 reflect the adjustment for actual first nine months of 2022 results.

In 2023, Calibre operations are forecast to produce between 250,000 and 275,000 ounces of gold. The Company's expected share (25%) of attributable ounces produced projected from Calibre is between 60,000 and 70,000 ounces. Calibre's cash operating costs are forecast to be between $960 and $1,060 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs are forecast to be between $1,175 and $1,275 per ounce.

***Fekola Complex - Fekola Mine and Fekola Regional Development***

The Fekola Complex is comprised of the Fekola Mine (Medinandi permit hosting the Fekola and Cardinal zones) and Fekola Regional (Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permits), Bakolobi and Dandoko permits).

Based on the updated Anaconda Area Mineral Resource estimate and B2Gold's preliminary planning, the Company has demonstrated that the Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permit areas) could provide selective higher grade saprolite material (average grade of 2.2 g/t gold) to be trucked approximately 20 kilometres and fed into the Fekola mill at a rate of up to 1.5 Mtpa. Trucking of selective higher grade saprolite material from the Anaconda Area to the Fekola mill will increase the ore processed and has the potential to generate approximately 80,000 to 100,000 ounces of initial gold production per year from Fekola Regional annual production (Fekola Regional Phase I). Initial saprolite production is expected to commence from the Bantako permit starting in the third quarter of 2023 and is expected to contribute approximately 18,000 ounces of gold in 2023 with Fekola Regional production levels continuing to ramp-up through 2024.

In 2022, the Company invested $26 million for the development of Fekola Regional (Anaconda Area) saprolite mining including road construction, mine infrastructure, and mining equipment. The construction mobile equipment fleet is now in operation, and the Company broke ground on roads and mining infrastructure construction in the fourth quarter of 2022. Engineering and procurement of the mine workshop and mobile equipment is on schedule to support saprolite production from the Bantako permit area as early as the third quarter of 2023. Production from Bantako is contingent upon receipt of all necessary permits. The Company continues to focus on optimizing long-term Fekola Complex project value from all of the various oxide and sulphide material sources including Fekola Pit, Fekola Underground, Cardinal, and the Bantako, Menankoto, Dandoko and Bakolobi permits.

Preliminary results of a Fekola Complex optimization study, coupled with 2022 exploration drilling results, indicate that there is a significant opportunity to increase gold production and resource utilization with the addition of oxide processing capacity. The Company has therefore commenced an engineering study of a Fekola Regional stand-alone mill and oxide processing facilities (expected to be located on the Anaconda Area). Construction of a stand-alone oxide mill will be Phase II of the Fekola Regional Development Plan. The engineering study will be based on processing at least 4 Mtpa of saprolite and transitional (oxide) resources, with an option to add fresh rock (sulphide) capabilities in the future. Results of this study are expected in the second quarter of 2023. Conceptual analysis indicates that the combined Fekola and Fekola Regional processing facilities could have the potential to produce more than 800,000 ounces of gold per year from the Fekola Complex commencing as early as 2026, subject to delineation of additional mineral resources and development, completion of feasibility studies, and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and permits. Following the Company's recently announced acquisition of Sabina Gold, the construction timeline for a Fekola Regional stand-alone oxide mill will be scheduled to allow for completion of the Goose Project in the first quarter of 2025. Further expansion of the Mamba and Cobra sulphide zones has the potential to increase Fekola Regional production and sustain the Fekola Complex potential production profile over the longer term. Drilling is currently ongoing at the Mamba and Cobra oxide and sulphide zones.

***Gramalote Project - Colombia***

The Gramalote Feasibility Study has been completed for the Gramalote Project, a joint venture between B2Gold and AngloGold, and both partners have determined that the project does not meet their investment thresholds for development of the project. The Gramalote Project continues to benefit from government support as well as continuing support from local communities. B2Gold and AngloGold have completed a comprehensive review of the alternatives relating to the Gramalote Project and consider that the interests of all stakeholders would be best served by finding a buyer for the Project. The partners commenced a joint sales process for the Gramalote Project in the fourth quarter of 2022.

***Community Relations Update***

In 2022, the Company invested a total of $6 million in its community relations programs, comprised of direct expenditures of $3 million and related social taxes (mandated to be used for social programs) of $3 million across the various countries where it operates.

Mining projects provide a unique opportunity for engaging with and contributing to the development of host communities. As part of the Company's approach to generate a positive socio-economic impact and legacy, one of B2Gold's goals is to help build sustainable communities, with B2Gold acting as a catalyst and community members playing a lead role in their own development. The Company believes that working through an inclusive process with local stakeholders, government and non-government organization ("NGO") partners to identify, select and implement projects is an important factor in the long-term

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success of community development. By putting decision-making in the hands of stakeholders, B2Gold aims for local ownership of projects and outcomes, improved alignment between government and B2Gold efforts, and strengthened local capacity to build prosperous and healthy communities. B2Gold's Community Investment Standard, which aligns with the IFC Performance Standards and International Council on Mining and Metals guidance on community development, defines how the Company focuses on sustainable contributions to the communities where B2Gold operates.

*Fekola Mine*

Fekola implements its social investment activities under the framework of the Fekola Community Development Plan ("CDP"). The CDP has a three year cycle and projects are selected by community members and approved by a steering committee led by the Sub-prefect of Kéniéba. Through the CDP, approximately $0.5 million was invested in 2022 in the Kéniéba District on various projects in the areas of water and sanitation, education and health access, and livelihood restoration.

Beyond the CDP, B2Gold is developing a 70 hectare ("ha") irrigation project that will provide opportunities to impacted communities for market gardening and winter crop production. The project has the potential to expand to 300 ha and accommodate approximately 600 local farmers. Governance of the project is shared between representatives of customary chiefs and local youth and women's associations. In 2022, B2Gold invested $0.5 million in this irrigation project.

B2Gold, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, is also supporting the FEMA Project (Femmes et Enfants des communautés Minières Artisanales), which aims to improve conditions for women and children living in artisanal mining communities within the Fekola Mine's area of influence. The FEMA Project will continue for five years. FEMA's focus is on developing livelihood opportunities for women, reducing child labour, and improving social conditions for vulnerable populations. The project is being implemented by Cowater International in association with Canadian NGOs Right to Play and IMPACT, and the Federation of Women in Mining of Mali. In 2022, B2Gold contributed $0.4 million to the FEMA Project.

In addition, B2Gold provides community donations where meaningful opportunities are identified, including scholarship programs and food security initiatives.

*Masbate Mine*

Philippines regulations mandate that a social tax equal to 1.5% of operational costs is invested in support of socio-economic development in the areas impacted by a mining operation, resulting in a significant community investment budget managed by the Masbate Mine through an annual Social Development Management Plan ("SDMP"). Projects are identified and implemented in coordination with multi-stakeholder committees and town councils, and support education, infrastructure, health services, and livelihood development.

As a component of the SDMP, Masbate is partnering with the Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the Digital Jobs Project. The Project provides training to community members in various technical courses such as virtual assistance, web development, search engine optimization, graphic design, e-commerce, and online bookkeeping.

In 2022, the Company invested $4 million in community initiatives, of which approximately $3 million was invested through the SDMP and approximately $1 million was invested through other initiatives, including the donation of school supplies and equipment, ambulances, hospital equipment, medicines, vaccines, and personal protective equipment; and the sponsorship of various cultural events.

*Otjikoto Mine*

Namibia, through its Community Social Investment Strategy, targets health, education, culture, environment, and small business development as community investment initiatives. Investment is carried out not only within the Otjikoto Mine area of influence but also in Windhoek and other vulnerable localities in Namibia. In 2022, the Company supported programs in early childhood development, primary and secondary schools, vocational training and small-scale enterprise. A total of $1.5 million was invested in these social development programs in 2022.

*Gramalote Project*

In Colombia, community investment initiatives targeted education, health, livelihoods, arts and culture activities in the San Roque District. In 2022, projects included support of a local training and skills development centre and the provision of community education programs. The Company continues its formalization programs for artisanal mining and has agreed to invest resources with the miners of La Maria to pilot an infrastructure project.

For the third consecutive year, the Gramalote Project was recognized for its socio-economic contributions by the Secretary of Mines with the 2022 Social Seal of Mining award.

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*Vancouver, Canada, Corporate Office*

B2Gold actively supports sustainable projects in health, education, livelihoods and environmental conservation throughout the world in jurisdictions where it operates. As a Canadian company, B2Gold is also committed to supporting CSR initiatives at home through its More Than Mining Fund. The fund invests in programs to support people living with challenges associated with poverty, mental health, addiction, violence, and abuse. The fund partners with local charity organizations that deliver complex social services to the most vulnerable and at-risk people.

In 2022, the Company provided financial support of approximately CDN$1 million to community organizations in Canada. In Metro Vancouver, four partner organizations received CDN$550,000 to address socio-economic issues:

• Supporting Access to Food: The demand for food support in the local community has increased dramatically during the pandemic and food insecurity for many families and individuals continues. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank provides healthy food to those in need, including over 10,000 clients and approximately 110 Community Agency Partners across Metro Vancouver.

• Housing, Health Care and Harm Reduction: Vulnerable communities and people living with mental health challenges are at greater risk when combined with poverty or homelessness. The PHS Community Services Society and the Bloom Group Community Services Society provide housing, health care, harm reduction, and health promotion for some of the most vulnerable and under-served people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community.

• Support for At-Risk Youth and Homeless: Young people are a vulnerable subset of the homeless population. Covenant House Vancouver provides food, shelter, medical care, and other support services to Vancouver's homeless and at-risk street youth.

B2Gold also donated CDN$350,000 to the following programs and campaigns in Metro Vancouver that align with the More Than Mining Fund criteria:

• First United's First Forward Campaign, which will address critical housing, health, and social justice needs in the community by redeveloping their current site into a purpose-built space offering four floors of community amenities, programs and services, and below-market rental housing for Indigenous Peoples;

• PLEA Community Services' Children of the Street Program, to deliver prevention initiatives that provide children and families with information and practical tools to keep young people safe from sexual exploitation; and

• YWCA Metro Vancouver, to support their Violence Prevention Program for women.

In addition, the Company donated CDN$100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support their Hurricane Fiona relief efforts, long-term recovery, and resilience and risk reduction activities following widespread flooding and damage to homes, buildings and infrastructure, impacting communities across five provinces: Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. This donation was matched by the Federal Government.

**LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES**

B2Gold continues to maintain a strong financial position and liquidity. At December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $652 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $673 million at December 31, 2021. Working capital at December 31, 2022 was $802 million compared to $802 million at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022, the full amount of the Company's $600 million RCF was undrawn and available.

On December 16, 2021, the Company entered into an amended RCF agreement with its existing syndicate of banks. The maximum available for drawdown under the facility remains at $600 million with an accordion feature, available on the receipt of additional binding commitments, for a further $200 million. The RCF bears interest on a sliding scale of between LIBOR plus 2.00% to 2.50% based on the Company's consolidated net leverage ratio. (The RCF provides for the transition from LIBOR to a new benchmark rate prior to its replacement effective July 1, 2023. The new benchmark rate is based the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a term credit spread adjustment in addition to the existing sliding scale premium of between 2.00% to 2.50%.) Commitment fees for the undrawn portion of the facility are also on a sliding scale basis of between 0.45% and 0.563%. The term of the RCF is four years, maturing on December 16, 2025. The Company has provided security on the RCF in the form of a general security interest over the Company's assets and pledges creating a charge over the shares of certain of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries. In connection with the RCF, the Company must also maintain certain ratios for leverage and interest coverage. As at December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these debt covenants.

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During 2016, the Company entered into a Euro 71 million term equipment facility with Caterpillar Financial SARL, as Mandated Lead Arranger, and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as original lender. The aggregate principal amount of up to Euro 71 million was available to the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Fekola SA (the "Borrower") to finance or refinance the mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Fekola Mine and has been fully drawn. Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 5.10%. A commitment fee of 1.15% per annum on the undrawn balance of each tranche for the first twenty-four months after December 7, 2016 and 0.5% thereafter is also due, each payable quarterly. In each case, from October 1, 2017, 0.4167% per annum on the undrawn balance of each tranche. The Company and its subsidiary, Mali Mining Investments Limited, have guaranteed the equipment facility and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the equipment facility, related warranty and insurance, and over the debt service reserve account ("DSRA"). The Borrower is required to maintain a deposit in a DSRA equal at all times to the total of the principal, interest and other payments that become payable over the next six months. As at December 31, 2022, the balance in the DSRA account was Euro 3 million ($3 million equivalent). On September 29, 2020, the Company entered into a new term equipment facility (the "new equipment facility") with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for an aggregate principal amount of up to the Euro equivalent of $40 million. The new equipment facility was available to the Borrower to finance or refinance up to 75% of the cost of mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Company's Fekola Mine in Mali. The new equipment facility was available from the date of the agreement and ends on the earlier of the day when the new equipment facility is fully drawn and September 29, 2021. The new equipment facility may be drawn in installments of not less than Euro 5 million, and each such installment shall be treated as a separate equipment loan. On October 26, 2020, the Borrower drew down the entire amount under the new equipment facility for proceeds of Euro 36 million.

Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to EURIBOR plus a margin of 4.25%. A commitment fee of 0.85% per annum on the undrawn balance of the new equipment facility for the term of the facility is also due, payable quarterly commencing 12 months from the date of the agreement. The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mali Mining Investments Limited, have guaranteed the new equipment facility and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the new equipment facility, related warranty and insurance.

On June 1, 2017, the Company entered into an $18 million term equipment facility with Caterpillar Financial Services Philippines Inc. The aggregate principal amount is available to the Company's Philippines subsidiaries to finance or refinance the mining fleet and other mining equipment at the Company's Masbate Mine and has been fully drawn. Each equipment loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly installments. The final repayment date shall be five years from the first disbursement under each equipment loan. The interest rate on each loan is a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus a margin of 3.85%. The Company has guaranteed the equipment facilities and security is given over the equipment of the Borrower which has been financed by the equipment facilities. At December 31, 2022, the facility had been fully drawn.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, capital expenditures totalled $342 million. The most significant expenditures were Fekola Mine expenditures of $118 million, Masbate Mine expenditures of $40 million, Otjikoto Mine expenditures of $79 million, Fekola Regional pre-development expenditures of $26 million and Gramalote Project expenditures of $16 million (refer to *"Review of Mining Operations and Development Projects"* section for additional details of capital expenditures). Exploration costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 totalled $64 million. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made a $8 million mineral property exercise option payment in relation to the Ondundu Project, incurred $48 million in acquisition costs for the Bakolobi permit in Mali, incurred $21 million in acquisition costs for Oklo, funded reclamation escrow accounts of $7 million, issued a $5 million loan to an associate and received $45 million for the deferred consideration receivable in relation to the sale of the Kiaka project in 2021.

As at December 31, 2022, and in addition to those commitments disclosed elsewhere in this MD&A, the Company had the following commitments:

• For payments of $29 million for mobile equipment, $9 million related to mobile equipment rebuilds, $6 million related to plant and powerhouse maintenance, $1 million for the tailings storage facility expansion, $1 million for underground development and $3 million for other capital projects at the Fekola Mine, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

• For payments of $13 million for mobile equipment and $2 million for infrastructure for Fekola Regional pre-development, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

• For payments of $8 million for mobile equipment at the Masbate Mine, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

• For payments of $1 million for the Gramalote Project, all of which is expected to be incurred in 2023.

For 2023, the Company has budgeted total capital expenditures of $352 million at the Fekola Complex, $44 million at the Masbate Mine and $77 million at the Otjikoto Mine. The Company's total 2023 exploration budget is approximately $64 million.

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As at December 31, 2022, the Company's significant commitments are disclosed in the table below:

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|  | ***2023*** | ***2024*** | ***2025*** | ***2026*** | ***2027*** | ***Post 2027*** | ***Total*** |
|  | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** | ***$*** |
|  | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** | ***(000's)*** |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 114791 |  |  |  |  |  | 114791 |
| Fekola equipment loan facilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 9643 | 7788 | 5987 |  |  |  | 23418 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 993 | 548 | 148 |  |  |  | 1689 |
| Masbate equipment loan facility: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 872 |  |  |  |  |  | 872 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest (estimated) | 28 |  |  |  |  |  | 28 |
| Lease liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principal | 4022 | 3238 | 2638 | 1981 | 2078 | 19297 | 33254 |
| Capital expenditure commitments | 72013 |  |  |  |  |  | 72013 |
| Commitment fees on RCF | 2700 | 2700 | 2588 |  |  |  | 7988 |
| Mine restoration provisions | 5545 | 589 | 1814 | 4915 | 2102 | 107291 | 122256 |
| Employee benefits obligation |  |  |  |  |  | 8121 | 8121 |
| Other liabilities | 2331 |  |  |  |  |  | 2331 |
|  | **212938** | **14863** | **13175** | **6896** | **4180** | **134709** | **386761** |

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We accrue mine restoration provisions over the life of our mining operations and amounts shown are estimated expenditures in the indicated years at their undiscounted values.

The Company believes that its future cash flows from operations along with the undrawn and available balances on its current facilities will allow it to meet its current obligations as they come due.

***Derivative financial instruments***

*Fuel contracts – fuel oil, gas oil, diesel*

The Company uses forward contracts for fuel oil, gas oil and diesel to manage the risk of volatility in the Company's future operating costs. The Company reviews the open positions and the potential for additional forward contracts on an ongoing basis. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into additional forward contracts for the purchase of 2 million litres of fuel oil with settlements scheduled between November 2023 and January 2024. These derivative instruments were not designated as hedges by the Company and are being recorded at their fair value at the end of each reporting period with changes in fair value recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The following is a summary, by maturity dates, of the Company's fuel derivative contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2022:

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|  | ***2023*** | ***2024*** | ***Total*** |
| Forward – fuel oil: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litres (thousands) | 22604 | 656 | 23260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average strike price | $0.37 | $0.43 | $0.37 |
| Forward – gas oil: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litres (thousands) | 17066 |  | 17066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average strike price | $0.43 | $— | $0.43 |

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The unrealized fair value of these contracts at December 31, 2022 was $5 million.

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***Operating activities***

Cash flow provided by operating activities was $596 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $724 million during 2021, a decrease of $128 million. The decrease reflects higher production costs of $133 million, lower revenues of $30 million, higher long-term value added tax receivable outflows partially offset by higher realized gains on fuel contracts of $16 million and lower non-cash working capital outflows for the year ended December 31, 2022, most significantly for current income and other taxes payables as well as value-added tax receivables. During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company paid $239 million (2021 - $324 million) of current income tax, withholding and other taxes in cash. For the year ended December 31, 2021, income tax payments were significantly higher than the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of tax installments to settle the final 2020 tax liability of $138 million (including payment of the final 2020 priority dividend of $47 million due to the State of Mali) after a record earnings year in 2020), including approximately $27 million related to 2021 outstanding tax liability obligations. Based on current assumptions, including an average gold price of $1,700 per ounce for 2023, the Company is forecasting to make total cash income tax payments for current income tax, withholding and other taxes in 2023 of approximately $187 million.

***Financing activities***

The Company's cash used by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was a net outflow of $211 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made equipment loan facility repayments of $20 million, made principal payments on lease arrangements of $7 million, received proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $14 million, made interest and commitment fees payments of $4 million, made distributions to non-controlling interests of $30 million, received loan repayments from non-controlling interests of $3 million and received $5 million from reductions in the DSRA account. In addition, total dividends of $171 million were paid to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022 at $0.04 per share on a quarterly basis ($0.16 per share on an annualized basis).

As part of the long-term strategy to maximize shareholder value, B2Gold expects to declare future quarterly dividends at the same rate of $0.04 per common share ($0.16 per share on an annualized basis). This dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Dividends paid by B2Gold to shareholders outside Canada (non-resident investors) will be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding taxes.

The declaration and payment of future dividends and the amount of any such dividends will be subject to the determination of the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, taking into account, among other things, economic conditions, business performance, financial condition, growth plans, expected capital requirements, compliance with the Company's constating documents, all applicable laws, including the rules and policies of any applicable stock exchange, as well as any contractual restrictions on such dividends, including any agreements entered into with lenders to the Company, and any other factors that the Board deems appropriate at the relevant time. There can be no assurance that any dividends will be paid at the intended rate or at all in the future.

***Investing activities***

For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash flows used in investing activities totalled $389 million including capital expenditures of $342 million. The most significant expenditures were Fekola Mine expenditures of $118 million, Masbate Mine expenditures of $40 million, Otjikoto Mine expenditures of $79 million, Fekola Regional pre-development expenditures of $26 million and Gramalote Project expenditures of $16 million (refer to *"Review of Mining Operations and Development Projects"* section for additional details of capital expenditures). Exploration costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 totalled $64 million. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made a $8 million mineral property exercise option payment in relation to the Ondundu Project, incurred $48 million in acquisition costs for the Bakolobi permit in Mali, incurred $21 million in acquisition costs for Oklo, funded reclamation escrow accounts of $7 million, issued a $5 million loan to an associate and received $45 million for the deferred consideration receivable in relation to the sale of the Kiaka project in 2021.

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*Exploration*

Resource property expenditures on exploration are disclosed in the table below:

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|  | ***For the three months ended December 31, 2022*** | *For the three months ended December 31, 2021* | ***For the year ended December 31, 2022*** | *For the year ended December 31, 2021* |
|  | **$** | $ | **$** | $ |
|  | ***(000's)*** | *(000's)* | ***(000's)*** | *(000's)* |
| Fekola Mine, exploration | **1366** | 3691 | **15214** | 13014 |
| Masbate Mine, exploration | **1648** | 1142 | **4759** | 5013 |
| Otjikoto Mine, exploration | **1201** | 1578 | **3476** | 4424 |
| Menankoto Property, exploration | **3437** | 855 | **8166** | 4942 |
| Bantako North Property, exploration | **1874** | 2489 | **8608** | 9057 |
| Finland Properties, exploration | **3398** | 1831 | **9962** | 3527 |
| Uzbekistan Properties, exploration | **1379** | 1832 | **4072** | 4456 |
| Kiaka Project, exploration | **—** | 674 | **—** | 4313 |
| Other | **3821** | 2656 | **9372** | 7370 |
|  | **18124** | 16748 | **63629** | 56116 |

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B2Gold executed another year of aggressive exploration in 2022 incurring $66 million (including $2 million of target generation costs included in other operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations) compared to a revised budget of approximately $75 million (original budget of $65 million). Exploration in 2022 was focused predominantly in Mali, other operating mine sites in Namibia and the Philippines, as well as continued focus on grassroots targets around the world.

B2Gold is planning another year of extensive exploration in 2023 with a budget of approximately $64 million. A significant focus will be in proximity to our operating mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines. Ongoing exploration will continue to advance our early stage projects in Finland and Cote d'Ivoire. Target generation and pursuing new opportunities in prospective gold regions in Africa, South America, the Philippines, Central Asia and Canada continue. This generative initiative could include equity placements and new joint ventures with junior companies, similar to the 2022 agreement with Matador Mining Ltd. on its Cape Ray Gold project in Newfoundland.

*West African Exploration*

*<u>Fekola Mine</u>*

In 2022, approximately $10 million was budgeted to be spent on exploration of Cardinal/FMZ, Fekola Deeps and Fekola North. A total of approximately 31,600 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling were drilled at Cardinal/FMZ, Fekola Deeps and Fekola North. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company ultimately incurred $15 million on Fekola Mine exploration.

On February 2, 2022, the Company announced an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal Zone, adjacent to the main Fekola Mine open pit in Mali. The updated resource included a significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for Cardinal Zone as at December 31, 2021 with an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 8,000,000 tonnes at 1.67 g/t gold for 430,000 ounces of gold, and an updated Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 19,000,000 tonnes at 1.21 g/t gold for 740,000 ounces of gold, constrained within a conceptual pit run at US$1,800 per ounce gold. Drilling down plunge of the high-grade portions of the Cardinal Zone continued in 2022.

Deeper drilling beneath and down plunge of the Fekola open pit has been undertaken to follow high grade shoots that could potentially be amenable to mining underground. The Company has also continued to track the main Fekola structure north of the existing open pit.

Drilling undertaken since December 2021 at the Fekola North deposit has partially infilled areas of the deepest portions of the current Mineral Resource area and also tested beyond the limits of the current Mineral Resource pit in areas believed to be amenable to underground development. Drill holes intersect high grade sulphide mineralization in step outs beyond the limit of the current Mineral Resource pit and provide strong positive support to the ongoing evaluation of underground mining at Fekola. The Company has completed approximately 17,500 metres of deep diamond drilling on the Fekola North deposit in 2022.

*<u>Fekola Regional</u>*

In 2022, approximately $24 million was budgeted to be spent on exploration in the Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permits) and the Bakolobi permit; an increase of $7 million over the original budget of $17 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company ultimately incurred $19 million.

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On March 23, 2022, the Company announced an updated and significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permits), located approximately 20 kilometres from the Fekola Mine. The updated and significantly increased Anaconda Area Mineral Resource estimate (as at January 11, 2022) constrained within a conceptual pit shell at a gold price of $1,800 per ounce included an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 32,400,000 tonnes at 1.08 g/t gold for a total 1,130,000 ounces of gold, and Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 63,700,000 tonnes at 1.12 g/t gold for 2,280,000 ounces of gold. The Mineral Resource estimate included first time reporting of 1,130,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and an increase of 1,510,000 ounces (196% increase) of Inferred Mineral Resources since the initial Inferred Mineral Resource estimate in 2017 (21,590,000 tonnes at 1.11 g/t gold, for 767,000 ounces). Approximately 86,500 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling were completed on the Anaconda Area in 2022.

In April 2022, the Company acquired the Bakolobi permit in Mali from a local Malian company. The Bakolobi permit is located between the Menankoto permit, to the North, and the Fekola Mine's Medinandi permit, wrapping around the latter to its south-east end, covering an area of 100 sq km and providing approximately 25 km of contiguous exploration potential along the Senegal-Mali Shear Zone An initial $2.2 million exploration program on the Bakolobi permit was initiated in the second half of 2022. Approximately 16,500 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling were completed on Bakolobi in 2022. Drilling is focused on the southward extension of known resources in the Anaconda Area. The Company believes that the Bakolobi permit is a highly prospective area that has the potential to provide for the near-term addition of both saprolite- and sulphide-hosted gold deposits.

*<u>Dandoko</u>*

B2Gold's completed acquisition of Oklo and its flagship Dandoko project adds the Dandoko project's JORC 2012 compliant Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 8.70 million tonnes at 1.88 g/t for 528,000 ounces of gold and an Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 2.63 million tonnes at 1.67 g/t for 141,000 ounces of gold, to B2Gold's rapidly growing Mineral Resource inventory in the region. The Company believes there is strong potential to extend the mineralization at the Dandoko project.

In October 2022, a diamond drill rig dedicated to the Dandoko project was on site with the objective of completing up to 4,000 metres of combined metallurgical and geotechnical drilling and the initial phase of strategic exploration drilling and was completed in 2022. Additional early-stage targets within the newly acquired landholding are also being assessed at this time.

*<u>Mali Regional Targets</u>*

The Company has also been drilling on the Kolomba regional target, which is located approximately 15 kilometres from the Anaconda Area. Initial results from these drilling programs have been encouraging. This target is located north of the same structural corridor that hosts the Dandoko project.

*<u>2023 Guidance for Mali</u>*

In 2023, a total of approximately $35 million is budgeted for exploration in Mali with an ongoing focus on the Anaconda Area (Bantako and Menankoto permits). In addition, the extensions of known prospective structures in the Anaconda Area and on the Fekola Mine are also being targeted in the area between them on the newly acquired and relatively under explored Bakolobi permit. The Dandoko permit located to the east of Fekola also provides a focus for exploration. A total of 127,000 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling is planned for Mali in 2023.

In the Anaconda Area, drilling will be directed at increasing the existing saprolite Indicated Mineral Resource and expanding the Inferred Mineral Resource. This will feed into and support the ongoing engineering study of a stand-alone mill and oxide processing facilities at the Anaconda Area. The success of the drilling campaigns pursuing sulphide material beneath the saprolite mineralization will continue on the Mamba, Cobra and Adder zones in the Anaconda Area.

The mineralized structures identified at the Fekola Mine track northward onto the Bakolobi permit and onward onto the Anaconda Area. Drilling undertaken in 2022 has already identified significant mineralization on the southward extensions of the Cobra and Adder zones. Drilling will continue to advance these zones of gold mineralization, which are contiguous from saprolite to fresh rock (sulphide).

Another north trending structure parallel to and approximately 25 kilometres east of the Fekola structure is being drilled on the Dandoko permit. The mineral resources are distributed across the Seko, Koko, Disse and Diabarou deposits, which all remain open and are expected to grow with ongoing exploration drilling both along strike and at depth.

In addition, $2 million is included in the Mali exploration budget to pursue multiple grassroots targets on other permits held in West Mali.

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*The Philippines Exploration*

The Masbate exploration budget for 2022 was approximately $5.8 million, including approximately 10,200 metres of drilling. The 2022 exploration program was mainly focused on the Main Vein, Old Lady and Blue Quartz zones at Masbate, converting Inferred Mineral Resource areas below existing design pits to support expanding the existing open pits. In addition, several grassroot greenfield targets are also being further tested. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred $5 million for Masbate Mine exploration, which was in-line with the budget (included approximately 9,500 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling).

*<u>2023 Guidance for the Philippines</u>*

The total budget for the Philippines in 2023 is $6 million, of which the Masbate exploration budget is $4 million, including approximately 8,000 metres of drilling. The 2023 exploration program will continue to focus on converting inferred mineral resource areas below existing design pits, to support expanding the existing open pits. Several grassroot greenfield targets will be further tested as well.

$1 million will be applied to targeting new regional projects in highly prospective areas in the Philippines, leveraging off our presence and operational experience in the country.

*Namibia Exploration*

The total exploration budget for Namibia in 2022 was approximately $4 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred $3 million which included 17,000 metres of diamond drilling and 3,800 metres of RAB drilling at the Otjikoto mine area. Diamond drilling earlier in 2022 targeted the extension of the existing Wolfshag underground Mineral Resource area and a new zone located parallel to and east of Wolfshag. This has largely been completed, with further drilling planned from underground platforms in 2024. Current diamond drilling has been directed to the extension of the Otjikoto structure several kilometres south of the Otjikoto open pit. Drilling is also underway on several other regional targets in proximity to the Otjikoto mine infrastructure.

*<u>2023 Guidance for Namibia</u>*

The total exploration budget for Namibia in 2023 is approximately $3 million. Exploration in 2023 will include 16,320 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling and 3,400 metres of RAB drilling at the Otjikoto Mine. Much of the diamond drilling will target the southern extension of the Otjikoto structure, as well as several regional targets.

*Greenfield Exploration*

B2Gold had allocated approximately $29 million in 2022 for its grassroots exploration programs, including Finland, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe and several new regions. The actual spend on greenfield exploration for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $19 million.

In Finland, the Company had allocated $8 million to the Central Lapland Joint Venture with Aurion Resources Ltd. With the proportional contribution by Aurion to the Joint Venture, the total budget for 2022 is $11 million. In 2022, drilling has focused on the westward extension of Rupert Resources' Ikarri discovery trends directly onto the Joint Venture ground. This trend (named the Helmi trend on the Joint Venture ground) coincides with B2Gold's base-of-till drilling and the same interpreted structure as defined by airborne geophysics. Approximately 18,000 metres of diamond drilling was completed in 2022, which continued to confirm the presence of mineralization on this structure. This will be followed up further drilling to the west, as well as several other regional targets on the large ground package held.

In Uzbekistan, the Company had allocated $6 million to advance exploration on the ground it has acquired in proximity to the world class Muruntau super-mine. Multiple targets on structures and lithologies with comparable alteration and geochemical characteristics as Muruntau were identified by mapping, RAB drilling and trenching. A total of approximately 11,500 meters of reverse circulation and diamond drilling were carried out on some of these targets in 2022.

In 2022, a total of $1.7 million was planned for the Company's newly acquired early stage permits in Cote d'Ivoire.

In addition, the Company had allocated approximately $15 million in 2022 for several other greenfield targets currently being pursued around the world.

*<u>2023 Guidance for Greenfields Exploration</u>*

B2Gold has allocated approximately $24 million (including $3 million for the grassroots projects in Mali and the Philippines) in 2023 for its grassroots exploration programs, including Finland, Cote d'Ivoire, Uzbekistan and several new regions. This also includes a budget allocation for target generation and pursuing new opportunities in prospective gold regions of Africa, South America, the Philippines, Central Asia and Canada.

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In Finland, the Company has allocated $6 million to fund its 70% contribution to the Central Lapland Joint Venture with Aurion Resources Ltd. Drilling will continue on the Helmi trend, which is the westward extension of Rupert Resources' Ikkari discovery. This trend coincides with B2Gold's base-of-till drilling and appears to be hosted by the same structure as Ikkari, based the interpretation of airborne geophysical data. A total of 11,600 metres of diamond drilling is planned for Finland. B2Gold will also fund exploration on the early stage conceptual target that is part of the Kuortis Joint Venture, also with Aurion Resources Ltd.

A budget of $3 million has been allocated for ongoing exploration in Cote d'Ivoire. The 2023 program will include follow up work on positive soil geochemical anomalies defined in 2022 on the wholly owned Guiberoua and Soubre properties in southwest Cote d'Ivoire. A total 6,000 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling and 14,000 metres of aircore and auger drilling is planned.

In addition to the defined programs noted above, the Company has allocated approximately $12 million for the generation of new greenfield targets.

**CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES**

Full disclosure of the Company's accounting policies and significant accounting judgments and estimation uncertainties in accordance with IFRS can be found in Notes 3 and 4 of its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. Management considers the following estimates to be the most critical in understanding the judgements involved in preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties that could impact its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows:

***Mineral reserve and resource estimates***

Mineral reserves are estimates of the amount of ore that can be economically and legally extracted from the Company's mining properties. The Company estimates its mineral reserves and mineral resources based on information compiled by appropriately qualified persons relating to the geological data on the size, depth and shape of the ore body, and requires complex geological assessments to interpret the data. The estimation of recoverable mineral reserves is based upon factors such as estimates of foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements, metallurgical recoveries, permitting and production costs along with geological assumptions made in estimating the size, and grade of the ore body. Changes in the mineral reserve or mineral resource estimates may impact the carrying value of mining interests, mine restoration provisions, recognition of deferred tax assets, depreciation and amortization charges and royalties receivable.

***Impairment of long-lived assets***

Long-lived assets are tested for impairment, or reversal of a previous impairment, if there is an indicator of impairment or a subsequent reversal. Calculating the estimated recoverable amount of cash generating units for long-lived asset requires management to make estimates and assumptions that include such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, operating and capital costs, future metal prices and discount rates. Changes in any of these assumptions or estimates used in determining the recoverable amount could impact the analysis. Such changes could be material.

*Gramalote Project cash-generating unit*

During the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015, the Company recorded impairment charges of $97 million and $36 million, respectively, for a cumulative impairment charge of $133 million. In July 2022, based on the preliminary results of the optimized feasibility study for the Gramalote Project, a joint operation between B2Gold and AngloGold, both partners determined that the project did not currently meet their investment thresholds for development of the project at this time. The decision was considered to be an impairment indicator. In December 2022, there were changes to tax legislation in Colombia which was considered to be an impairment indicator. As a result, the Company performed impairment tests on the Gramalote Project cash-generating unit ("CGU") during the year-ended December 31, 2022.

The carrying value of the Gramalote Project's exploration and evaluation property was compared to the property's recoverable amount which was determined to be its fair value less costs of disposal as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. To estimate the recoverable amount of the Gramalote Project's CGU for impairment, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow model incorporating estimates and assumptions that included such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, metallurgical recovery estimates, operating and capital costs, a long-term gold price of $1,650 per ounce, foreign exchange rates, a discount rate of 6.5%, and a mine life of 12 years with construction beginning in 2024. Management's estimate of the fair value less costs of disposal ("FVLCD") of its CGU is classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company's estimate of future cash flows is subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore could change in the future if the underlying assumptions change.

The Company's analysis concluded that the carrying value of the Gramalote Project at December 31, 2022 was not impaired. The recoverable amount of the Gramalote Project CGU is most sensitive to changes in the gold price and discount rate. In isolation, a $50 per ounce reduction in the gold price would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $37 million. A 25 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $9 million.

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*Masbate Mine cash-generating unit*

During the year end December 31, 2022, the Company identified an indicator of impairment for the Masbate Mine and performed an impairment test of the Masbate Mine CGU.

The carrying values of the Masbate Mine CGU was compared to the mine's recoverable amount which was determined to be its fair value less costs of disposal. To estimate the recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU for impairment, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow model incorporating estimates and assumptions that included such factors as reserves and resources, future production levels, metallurgical recovery estimates, operating and capital costs, a long-term gold price of $1,650 per ounce, and a discount rate of 5%. Management's estimate of the FVLCD of its CGU is classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company's estimate of future cash flows is subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore could change in the future if the underlying assumptions change.

The Company's analysis concluded that the carrying values of the Masbate Mine CGU was not impaired. The recoverable amount of the Masbate Mine CGU is most sensitive to changes in the gold price and discount rate. In isolation, a $50 per ounce reduction in the gold price would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $53 million. A 25 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a reduction in the recoverable amount of approximately $7 million.

***Value-added tax receivables***

The Company incurs indirect taxes, including value-added tax, on purchases of goods and services at its operating mines and development projects. Indirect tax balances are recorded at their estimated recoverable amounts within current or long-term assets, net of provisions, and reflect the Company's best estimate of their recoverability under existing tax rules in the respective jurisdictions in which they arise. Management's assessment of recoverability considers the probable outcomes of claimed deductions and/or disputes. The provisions and balance sheet classifications made to date may be subject to change and such change may be material.

Value-added tax receivables includes amounts for the Fekola Mine of $77 million (2021 - $27 million), for the Masbate Mine of $37 million (2021 – $29 million), and for the Gramalote Project of $7 million (2021 - $7 million).

***Uncertain tax positions***

The Company's operations involve the application of complex tax regulations in multiple international jurisdictions. Determining the tax treatment of a transaction requires the Company to apply judgement in its interpretation of the applicable tax law. These positions are not final until accepted by the relevant tax authority. The tax treatment may change based on the result of assessments or audits by the tax authorities often years after the initial filing.

The Company recognizes and records potential liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on its assessment of the amount, or range of amounts, of tax that will be due. The Company adjusts these accruals as new information becomes available. Due to the complexity and uncertainty associated with certain tax treatments, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from the Company's current estimate of the tax liabilities.

*Fekola Tax Audits*

The Company's subsidiary, Fekola SA, received a Notice for Reassessment dated September 6, 2022, from the Malian Directorate General of Taxes ("DGT") asserting proposed adjustments and other tax liabilities amounting to $26 million excluding penalties, $45 million including penalties, (based on the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of CFA 611 to $1) arising from tax audits conducted for fiscal years 2016-2018. The Company has reviewed the reassessment and concluded that there is no merit to the tax audit adjustments. Fekola SA filed a contentious claim, dated November 3, 2022, outlining its objections to the reassessment in accordance with the Mali Income Tax Act, and remains in discussions with the DGT with respect to this matter.

***Current and deferred income taxes***

The Company is periodically required to estimate the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to varying interpretations, it is possible that changes in these estimates could occur that materially affect the amounts of deferred income tax assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities generally have a direct impact on earnings in the period that the changes occur.

Each period, the Company evaluates the likelihood of whether some portion or all of each deferred tax asset will not be realized. This evaluation is based on historic and future expected levels of taxable income and the associated repatriation of retained earnings, the pattern and timing of reversals of taxable temporary timing differences that give rise to deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning initiatives. Levels of future taxable income are affected by, among other things, metal prices, production costs, quantities of proven and probable gold reserves, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The availability of retained

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earnings for distribution depends on future levels of taxable income as well as future reclamation expenditures, capital expenditures, dividends and other uses of available cash flow.

**RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES**

The exploration and development of natural resources are highly speculative in nature and the Company's business operations, investments and prospects are subject to significant risks. For details of these risks, please refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's current Annual Information Form, which can be found under the Company's corporate profile on SEDAR at <u>www.sedar.com</u>, the Company's current Form 40-F Annual Report, which can be found on EDGAR at <u>www.sec.gov,</u> and the Company's other filings and submissions with securities regulators on SEDAR and EDGAR, which could materially affect the Company's business, operations, investments and prospects and could cause actual events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements relating to the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently considers immaterial may also impair the business, operations, investments and prospects of the Company. If any of the risks actually occur, the business of the Company may be harmed and its financial condition and results of operations may suffer significantly.

**DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING**

***Disclosure controls and procedures***

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed (a) under Canadian law, to provide reasonable assurance and (b) under U.S. law, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted by the Company under Canadian securities legislation and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms and include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted by the Company under Canadian securities legislation and the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As at December 31, 2022, management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in the rules of the Canadian Securities Administrators and under the Exchange Act. Based upon the results of that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of December 31, 2022, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

***Management's annual report on internal control over financial reporting***

The Company's management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Any system of internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Even when the Company's system of internal control over financial reporting is determined to be effective, it can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management has used the criteria established in the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

As at December 31, 2022, management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, who have expressed their opinion in their report included with our annual consolidated financial statements.

***Changes in internal control over financial reporting***

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2022 which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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**NON-IFRS MEASURES**

***Cash operating costs per gold ounce sold and total cash costs per gold ounce sold***

''Cash operating costs per gold ounce'' and "total cash costs per gold ounce" are common financial performance measures in the gold mining industry but, as non-IFRS measures, they do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate our performance and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, these measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The measures, along with sales, are considered to be a key indicator of the Company's ability to generate earnings and cash flow from its mining operations.

Cash cost figures are calculated on a sales basis in accordance with a standard developed by The Gold Institute, which was a worldwide association of suppliers of gold and gold products and included leading North American gold producers. The Gold Institute ceased operations in 2002, but the standard is the accepted standard of reporting cash cost of production in North America. Adoption of the standard is voluntary and the cost measures presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies may calculate these measures differently. Cash operating costs and total cash costs per gold ounce sold are derived from amounts included in the statement of operations and include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing, smelting, refining, transportation costs, royalties and production taxes, less silver by-product credits. The tables below show a reconciliation of cash operating costs per gold ounce sold and total cash costs per gold ounce sold to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 85053 | 47228 | 27278 | **159559** | 16636 | **176195** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 32660 | 5757 | 3316 | **41733** | 1137 | **42870** |
| Total cash costs | 117713 | 52985 | 30594 | **201292** | 17773 | **219065** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 237800 | 53865 | 47690 | **339355** | 15141 | **354496** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 358 | 877 | 572 | **470** | 1099 | **497** |
| Total cash costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 495 | 984 | 642 | **593** | 1174 | **618** |

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| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 54464 | 38161 | 26069 | **118694** | 14687 | **133381** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 26105 | 5327 | 5648 | **37080** | 1080 | **38160** |
| Total cash costs | 80569 | 43488 | 31717 | **155774** | 15767 | **171541** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 173700 | 40650 | 78000 | **292350** | 16045 | **308395** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 314 | 939 | 334 | **406** | 915 | **433** |
| Total cash costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 464 | 1070 | 407 | **533** | 983 | **556** |

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| | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 326529 | 177705 | 122292 | **626526** | 58368 | **684894** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 83893 | 22887 | 11188 | **117968** | 4163 | **122131** |
| Total cash costs | 410422 | 200592 | 133480 | **744494** | 62531 | **807025** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 599600 | 214015 | 155540 | **969155** | 55117 | **1024272** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 545 | 830 | 786 | **646** | 1059 | **669** |
| Total cash costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 684 | 937 | 858 | **768** | 1135 | **788** |

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| | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 250337 | 146671 | 96381 | **493389** | 56221 | **549610** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 84132 | 23675 | 13624 | **121431** | 4227 | **125658** |
| Total cash costs | 334469 | 170346 | 110005 | **614820** | 60448 | **675268** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 570450 | 222291 | 188660 | **981401** | 59980 | **1041381** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 439 | 660 | 511 | **503** | 937 | **528** |
| Total cash costs per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 586 | 766 | 583 | **626** | 1008 | **648** |

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***Cash operating costs per gold ounce produced***

In addition to cash operating costs on a per gold ounce sold basis, the Company also presents cash operating costs on a per gold ounce produced basis. Cash operating costs per gold ounce produced is derived from amounts included in the statement of operations and include mine site operating costs such as mining, processing, smelting, refining, transportation costs, less silver by-product credits. The tables below show a reconciliation of cash operating costs per gold ounce produced to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 85053 | 47228 | 27278 | **159559** | 16636 | **176195** |
| Inventory sales adjustment | (82) | (4781) | 662 | **(4201)** |  | **(4201)** |
| Cash operating costs | 84971 | 42447 | 27940 | **155358** | 16636 | **171994** |
| Gold produced (ounces) | 244014 | 48687 | 60068 | **352769** | 15101 | **367870** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce produced) | 348 | 872 | 465 | **440** | 1102 | **468** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 54464 | 38161 | 26069 | **118694** | 14687 | **133381** |
| Inventory sales adjustment | 7553 | 6209 | 488 | **14250** |  | **14250** |
| Cash operating costs | 62017 | 44370 | 26557 | **132944** | 14687 | **147631** |
| Gold produced (ounces) | 163539 | 46629 | 78681 | **288849** | 16048 | **304897** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce produced) | 379 | 952 | 338 | **460** | 915 | **484** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 326529 | 177705 | 122292 | **626526** | 58368 | **684894** |
| Inventory sales adjustment | (4959) | (3895) | 1938 | **(6916)** |  | **(6916)** |
| Cash operating costs | 321570 | 173810 | 124230 | **619610** | 58368 | **677978** |
| Gold produced (ounces) | 598661 | 212728 | 161614 | **973003** | 54871 | **1027874** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/gold ounce produced) | 537 | 817 | 769 | **637** | 1064 | **660** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 250337 | 146671 | 96381 | **493389** | 56221 | **549610** |
| Inventory sales adjustment | 4878 | 4974 | 1113 | **10965** |  | **10965** |
| Cash operating costs | 255215 | 151645 | 97494 | **504354** | 56221 | **560575** |
| Gold produced (ounces) | 567795 | 222227 | 197573 | **987595** | 59819 | **1047414** |
| Cash operating costs per ounce ($/ gold ounce produced) | 449 | 682 | 493 | **511** | 940 | **535** |

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***All-in sustaining costs per gold ounce***

In June 2013, the World Gold Council, a non-regulatory association of the world's leading gold mining companies established to promote the use of gold to industry, consumers and investors, provided guidance for the calculation of the measure "all-in sustaining costs per gold ounce", but as a non-IFRS measure, it does not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The original World Gold Council standard became effective January 1, 2014 with further updates announced on November 16, 2018 which were effective starting January 1, 2019.

Management believes that the all-in sustaining costs per gold ounce measure provides additional insight into the costs of producing gold by capturing all of the expenditures required for the discovery, development and sustaining of gold production and allows the Company to assess its ability to support capital expenditures to sustain future production from the generation of operating cash flows. Management believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's performance and ability to generate cash flow. Accordingly, it is

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intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Adoption of the standard is voluntary and the cost measures presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. The Company has applied the principles of the World Gold Council recommendations and has reported all-in sustaining costs on a sales basis. Other companies may calculate these measures differently.

B2Gold defines all-in sustaining costs per ounce as the sum of cash operating costs, royalties and production taxes, capital expenditures and exploration costs that are sustaining in nature, sustaining lease expenditures, corporate general and administrative costs, share-based payment expenses related to RSUs/DSUs/PSUs/RPUs, community relations expenditures, reclamation liability accretion and realized (gains) losses on fuel derivative contracts, all divided by the total gold ounces sold to arrive at a per ounce figure.

The tables below show a reconciliation of all-in sustaining costs per ounce to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Corporate** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 85053 | 47228 | 27278 |  | **159559** | 16636 | **176195** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 32660 | 5757 | 3316 |  | **41733** | 1137 | **42870** |
| Corporate administration | 3955 | 1201 | 1290 | 14272 | **20718** | 768 | **21486** |
| Share-based payments – RSUs/DSUs/PSUs/RPUs<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  | 4157 | **4157** |  | **4157** |
| Community relations | 564 | 81 | 148 |  | **793** |  | **793** |
| Reclamation liability accretion | 300 | 286 | 216 |  | **802** |  | **802** |
| Realized gains on fuel derivative contracts | (1189) | (1910) | (745) |  | **(3844)** |  | **(3844)** |
| Sustaining lease expenditures | 348 | 295 | 129 | 445 | **1217** |  | **1217** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures<sup>(2)</sup> | 45790 | 9378 | 13480 |  | **68648** | 204 | **68852** |
| Sustaining mine exploration<sup>(2)</sup> | 985 | 1648 | 922 |  | **3555** |  | **3555** |
| Total all-in sustaining costs | 168466 | 63964 | 46034 | 18874 | **297338** | 18745 | **316083** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 237800 | 53865 | 47690 |  | **339355** | 15141 | **354496** |
| All-in sustaining cost per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 708 | 1187 | 965 |  | **876** | 1238 | **892** |

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*(1) Included as a component of Share-based payments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.* 

*(2) Refer to Sustaining capital expenditures and Sustaining mine exploration reconciliations below.*

The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining capital expenditures to operating mine capital expenditures as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine capital expenditures | 48843 | 9620 | 19521 | **77984** | 204 | **78188** |
| Cardinal mobile equipment | (947) |  |  | **(947)** |  | **(947)** |
| Tailings facility life-of-mine study | (887) |  |  | **(887)** |  | **(887)** |
| Fekola underground study | (740) |  |  | **(740)** |  | **(740)** |
| Other | (479) |  | (87) | **(566)** |  | **(566)** |
| Land acquisitions |  | (242) |  | **(242)** |  | **(242)** |
| Underground development |  |  | (5466) | **(5466)** |  | **(5466)** |
| National power grid connection |  |  | (488) | **(488)** |  | **(488)** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures | 45790 | 9378 | 13480 | **68648** | 204 | **68852** |

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining mine exploration to operating mine exploration as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine exploration | 1366 | 1648 | 1201 | **4215** |  | **4215** |
| Regional exploration | (381) |  | (279) | **(660)** |  | **(660)** |
| Sustaining mine exploration | 985 | 1648 | 922 | **3555** |  | **3555** |

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The tables below show a reconciliation of all-in sustaining costs per ounce to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Corporate** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 54464 | 38161 | 26069 |  | **118694** | 14687 | **133381** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 26105 | 5327 | 5648 |  | **37080** | 1080 | **38160** |
| Corporate administration | 2337 | 1720 | 1710 | 13393 | **19160** | 498 | **19658** |
| Share-based payments – RSUs/DSUs/PSUs<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  | 3016 | **3016** |  | **3016** |
| Community relations | 542 | 71 | 290 |  | **903** |  | **903** |
| Reclamation liability accretion | 131 | 151 | 99 |  | **381** |  | **381** |
| Realized gains on fuel derivative contracts | (2035) | (2381) | (1125) |  | **(5541)** |  | **(5541)** |
| Sustaining lease expenditures | 232 | 328 | 39 | 666 | **1265** |  | **1265** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures<sup>(2)</sup> | 47850 | 9588 | 11452 |  | **68890** | 2145 | **71035** |
| Sustaining mine exploration<sup>(2)</sup> | 464 | 1142 | 1294 |  | **2900** |  | **2900** |
| Total all-in sustaining costs | 130090 | 54107 | 45476 | 17075 | **246748** | 18410 | **265158** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 173700 | 40650 | 78000 |  | **292350** | 16045 | **308395** |
| All-in sustaining cost per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 749 | 1331 | 583 |  | **844** | 1147 | **860** |

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*(1) Included as a component of Share-based payments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.* 

*(2) Refer to Sustaining capital expenditures and Sustaining mine exploration reconciliations below.*

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining capital expenditures to operating mine capital expenditures as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine capital expenditures | 56559 | 10378 | 21599 | **88536** | 2145 | **90681** |
| Cardinal Pit development and mobile equipment | (8363) |  |  | **(8363)** |  | **(8363)** |
| Solar plant | (346) |  |  | **(346)** |  | **(346)** |
| Other |  | (368) |  | **(368)** |  | **(368)** |
| Land acquisitions |  | (422) |  | **(422)** |  | **(422)** |
| Underground development |  |  | (6560) | **(6560)** |  | **(6560)** |
| National power grid connection |  |  | (3587) | **(3587)** |  | **(3587)** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures | 47850 | 9588 | 11452 | **68890** | 2145 | **71035** |

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining mine exploration to operating mine exploration as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine exploration | 3691 | 1142 | 1578 | **6411** | 1423 | **7834** |
| Regional exploration | (3227) |  | (284) | **(3511)** | (1423) | **(4934)** |
| Sustaining mine exploration | 464 | 1142 | 1294 | **2900** |  | **2900** |

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The tables below show a reconciliation of all-in sustaining costs per ounce to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Corporate** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 326529 | 177705 | 122292 |  | **626526** | 58368 | **684894** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 83893 | 22887 | 11188 |  | **117968** | 4163 | **122131** |
| Corporate administration | 10093 | 3019 | 5380 | 35987 | **54479** | 3101 | **57580** |
| Share-based payments – RSUs/DSUs/PSUs/RPUs<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  | 15314 | **15314** |  | **15314** |
| Community relations | 1311 | 272 | 1155 |  | **2738** |  | **2738** |
| Reclamation liability accretion | 942 | 940 | 688 |  | **2570** |  | **2570** |
| Realized gains on fuel derivative contracts | (11097) | (12766) | (5549) |  | **(29412)** |  | **(29412)** |
| Sustaining lease expenditures | 871 | 1230 | 2307 | 2208 | **6616** |  | **6616** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures<sup>(2)</sup> | 100479 | 38265 | 40572 |  | **179316** | 2603 | **181919** |
| Sustaining mine exploration<sup>(2)</sup> | 6805 | 4759 | 2522 |  | **14086** |  | **14086** |
| Total all-in sustaining costs | 519826 | 236311 | 180555 | 53509 | **990201** | 68235 | **1058436** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 599600 | 214015 | 155540 |  | **969155** | 55117 | **1024272** |
| All-in sustaining cost per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 867 | 1104 | 1161 |  | **1022** | 1238 | **1033** |

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*(1) Included as a component of Share-based payments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.* 

*(2) Refer to Sustaining capital expenditures and Sustaining mine exploration reconciliations below.* 

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining capital expenditures to operating mine capital expenditures as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine capital expenditures | 117622 | 39528 | 79096 | **236246** | 2603 | **238849** |
| Cardinal mobile equipment | (9849) |  |  | **(9849)** |  | **(9849)** |
| Tailings facility life-of-mine study | (5216) |  |  | **(5216)** |  | **(5216)** |
| Fekola underground study | (1378) |  |  | **(1378)** |  | **(1378)** |
| Land acquisitions |  | (1229) |  | **(1229)** |  | **(1229)** |
| Other | (700) | (34) | (449) | **(1183)** |  | **(1183)** |
| Underground development |  |  | (32783) | **(32783)** |  | **(32783)** |
| National power grid connection |  |  | (5292) | **(5292)** |  | **(5292)** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures | 100479 | 38265 | 40572 | **179316** | 2603 | **181919** |

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining mine exploration to operating mine exploration as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** | **For the year ended December 31, 2022** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine exploration | 15214 | 4759 | 3476 | **23449** |  | **23449** |
| Regional exploration | (8409) |  | (954) | **(9363)** |  | **(9363)** |
| Sustaining mine exploration | 6805 | 4759 | 2522 | **14086** |  | **14086** |

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The tables below show a reconciliation of all-in sustaining costs per ounce to production costs as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements on a consolidated and a mine-by-mine basis:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Corporate** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Production costs | 250337 | 146671 | 96381 |  | **493389** | 56221 | **549610** |
| Royalties and production taxes | 84132 | 23675 | 13624 |  | **121431** | 4227 | **125658** |
| Corporate administration | 7602 | 3577 | 5528 | 33478 | **50185** | 2376 | **52561** |
| Share-based payments – RSUs/DSUs/PSUs<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  | 11700 | **11700** |  | **11700** |
| Community relations | 1596 | 144 | 1332 |  | **3072** |  | **3072** |
| Reclamation liability accretion | 486 | 582 | 370 |  | **1438** |  | **1438** |
| Realized gains on fuel derivative contracts | (5137) | (5723) | (2686) |  | **(13546)** |  | **(13546)** |
| Sustaining lease expenditures | 677 | 1342 | 160 | 1710 | **3889** |  | **3889** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures<sup>(2)</sup> | 89121 | 27805 | 52827 |  | **169753** | 4354 | **174107** |
| Sustaining mine exploration<sup>(2)</sup> | 7691 | 4990 | 3797 |  | **16478** |  | **16478** |
| Total all-in sustaining costs | 436505 | 203063 | 171333 | 46888 | **857789** | 67178 | **924967** |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 570450 | 222291 | 188660 |  | **981401** | 59980 | **1041381** |
| All-in sustaining cost per ounce ($/gold ounce sold) | 765 | 914 | 908 |  | **874** | 1120 | **888** |

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*(1) Included as a component of Share-based payments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.* 

*(2) Refer to Sustaining capital expenditures and Sustaining mine exploration reconciliations below.* 

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining capital expenditures to operating mine capital expenditures as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements:

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine capital expenditures | 110637 | 30743 | 80936 | **222316** | 4354 | **226670** |
| Solar plant | (9144) |  |  | **(9144)** |  | **(9144)** |
| Cardinal Pit development and mobile equipment | (12372) |  |  | **(12372)** |  | **(12372)** |
| Land acquisitions |  | (1910) |  | **(1910)** |  | **(1910)** |
| Other |  | (1028) |  | **(1028)** |  | **(1028)** |
| Underground development |  |  | (21039) | **(21039)** |  | **(21039)** |
| National power grid connection |  |  | (7070) | **(7070)** |  | **(7070)** |
| Sustaining capital expenditures | 89121 | 27805 | 52827 | **169753** | 4354 | **174107** |

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The table below shows a reconciliation of sustaining mine exploration to operating mine exploration as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** | **For the year ended December 31, 2021** |
| | **Fekola<br> Mine** | **Masbate<br> Mine** | **Otjikoto<br> Mine** | **Total** | **Calibre equity investment** | **Grand<br> Total** |
| | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
| Operating mine exploration | 13014 | 5013 | 4424 | **22451** | 4805 | **27256** |
| Regional exploration | (5323) | (23) | (627) | **(5973)** | (4805) | **(10778)** |
| Sustaining mine exploration | 7691 | 4990 | 3797 | **16478** |  | **16478** |

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***Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share - basic***

Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share – basic are non-IFRS measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company defines adjusted net income as net income attributable to shareholders of the Company adjusted for non-recurring items and also significant recurring non-cash items. The Company defines adjusted earnings per share – basic as adjusted net income divided by the basic weighted number of common shares outstanding.

Management believes that the presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share - basic is appropriate to provide additional information to investors regarding items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future or that management does not believe to be a reflection of the Company's ongoing operating performance. Management further believes that its presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures provide information that is useful to investors because they are important indicators of the strength of our operations and the performance of our core business. Accordingly, it is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate this measure differently.

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A reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income as extracted from the annual consolidated financial statements is set out in the table below:

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|  | **Three months ended** | **Three months ended** | **Year ended** | **Year ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | **$** | **$** | **$** | **$** |
|  | **(000's)** | **(000's)** | **(000's)** | **(000's)** |
| Net income attributable to shareholders of the Company for the period: | **157756** | 136943 | **252873** | 420065 |
| Adjustments for non-recurring items and significant recurring non-cash items: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Write-down of mineral property interests | **4905** | 15 | **11778** | 1055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment (reversal) of long-lived assets | **—** | 5905 | **(909)** | 5905 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (gains) losses on disposal of mineral properties | **—** | (22463) | **2804** | (22463) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments | **3171** | 4192 | **10442** | (12884) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dilution gain on investment in Calibre | **(172)** |  | **(5630)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash interest income on deferred consideration receivable | **—** |  | **(2806)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office lease termination costs | **—** | 2651 | **—** | 2651 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax recovery | **(44218)** | (14519) | **(4770)** | (8959) |
| **Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of the Company for the period** | **121442** | 112724 | **263782** | 385370 |
| Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in thousands) | **1074448** | 1055833 | **1064259** | 1053809 |
| **Adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Company per share–basic ($/share)** | **0.11** | 0.11 | **0.25** | 0.37 |

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**SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS**

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| | **Q4**<br>**2022** | **Q3**<br>**2022** | **Q2**<br>**2022** | **Q1**<br>**2022** | **Q4**<br>**2021** | **Q3**<br>**2021** | **Q2**<br>**2021** | **Q1**<br>**2021** |
| Gold revenue ($ in thousands) | 592468 | 392554 | 381985 | 365583 | 526113 | 510859 | 362990 | 362302 |
| Net income (loss) for the period ($ in thousands) | 176468 | (21234) | 40686 | 90803 | 153140 | 134871 | 73982 | 98832 |
| Earnings (loss) per share <sup>(1)</sup> – basic ($) | 0.15 | (0.02) | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Earnings (loss) per share <sup>(1)</sup> – diluted ($) | 0.15 | (0.02) | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Cash flows provided by (used) operating activities ($ in thousands) | 270491 | 93118 | 124879 | 107310 | 266292 | 320283 | (8316) | 145854 |
| Gold sold (ounces) | 339355 | 229400 | 205300 | 195100 | 292350 | 286650 | 200071 | 202330 |
| Average realized gold price ($/ounce) | 1746 | 1711 | 1861 | 1874 | 1800 | 1782 | 1814 | 1791 |
| Gold produced (ounces) | 352769 | 214903 | 208858 | 196473 | 288849 | 295723 | 197380 | 205643 |
| Gold produced, total including Calibre equity investment(ounces) | 367870 | 227016 | 223623 | 209365 | 304897 | 310261 | 211612 | 220644 |
| Cash operating costs <sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | 497 | 824 | 786 | 656 | 433 | 482 | 675 | 582 |
| Total cash costs <sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | 618 | 939 | 900 | 784 | 556 | 596 | 794 | 709 |
| All-in sustaining costs <sup>(2)</sup> ($/gold ounce sold) | 892 | 1169 | 1111 | 1036 | 860 | 795 | 1016 | 932 |
| Adjusted net income <sup>(1)(2)</sup> <br>($ in thousands) | 121442 | 31996 | 45248 | 65096 | 112724 | 122750 | 51866 | 98030 |
| Adjusted earnings per share <sup>(1)(2)</sup> – basic ($) | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.09 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> <sup>Attributable to the shareholders of the Company.</sup>

<sup>(2)</sup> *Non-IFRS Measure. For a description of how these measures are calculated and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measures specified, defined or determined under IFRS and presented in the Company's financial statements, refer to "Non-IFRS Measures".*

Quarterly gold revenue throughout the eight quarters is a function of quarterly production levels, the timing of bullion shipments and changes in average realized gold price while cash flows from operating activities are also impacted by cash operating costs of each quarter and changes in working capital, in addition to the factors noted for gold revenue. Net income throughout the eight quarters is a function of quarterly revenues and cash operating costs and related taxes.

**SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK**

B2Gold expects to continue its strong operational performance in 2023 with total gold production forecast to be between 1,000,000 and 1,080,000 ounces (including 60,000 to 70,000 attributable ounces from Calibre). The Company's total consolidated cash operating costs for the year (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) are forecast to be between $670 and $730 per ounce and total consolidated all-in sustaining (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) are forecast to be between $1,195 and $1,255 per ounce.

Due to the Company's strong net positive cash position and available liquidity, strong operating results and cash flows and the current higher gold price environment, B2Gold's quarterly dividend rate is expected to be maintained at $0.04 per common share (or an annualized rate of $0.16 per common share), which represents one of the highest dividend yields in the gold sector.

After a very successful year for exploration in 2022, B2Gold is conducting an aggressive exploration campaign in 2023 with a budget of approximately $64 million with the vast majority allocated to growth exploration expenditures to support the next phase of organic growth across the portfolio.

The announcement of the acquisition of Sabina Gold and the Goose Project, which remains subject to regulatory, Court and shareholder approvals, will add a high grade, fully permitted, construction ready gold project in Nunavut, Canada to Company's portfolio which will enhanced operational and geographic diversification by combining B2Gold's stable production base with a high grade, advanced development asset in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. The Goose Project has an estimated two year construction period with first gold production expected in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, B2Gold will obtain significant untapped exploration potential across an 80 km belt.

The Company's ongoing strategy is to continue to maximize profitable production from its mines, further advance its pipeline of remaining development and exploration projects, evaluate new exploration, development and production opportunities and continue to pay an industry leading dividend yield.

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**OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA** 

At February 22, 2023, 1,075,492,209 common shares were outstanding. In addition, there were approximately 31.3 million stock options outstanding with exercise prices ranging between Cdn.$2.94 to Cdn.$8.53 per share, approximately 2.8 million RSUs outstanding and approximately 4.6 million PSUs outstanding.

The number of common shares available for issuance under the Company's stock option plan but not subject to outstanding options was 6.1 million and 11.3 million as at January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

**CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION**

Production results and production guidance presented in this MD&A reflect the total production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% basis. Please see our most recent Annual Information Form for a discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates. In respect of Calibre's operations, production is presented on a 100% basis for the period up until October 14, 2019 and on a 25% basis to December 31, 2022 (to reflect B2Gold's approximate interest in Calibre during the period).

This MD&A includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; and other statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs, including projected cash operating costs and all-in sustaining costs, and budgets on a consolidated and mine by mine basis, which if they occur, would have on our business, our planned capital and exploration expenditures; future or estimated mine life, metal price assumptions, ore grades or sources, gold recovery rates, stripping ratios, throughput, ore processing; statements regarding anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction, permitting and other activities or achievements of B2Gold; and including, without limitation: remaining well positioned for continued strong operational and financial performance for 2023; projected gold production, cash operating costs and all-in sustaining costs on a consolidated and mine by mine basis in 2023;total consolidated gold production of between 1,000,000 and 1,080,000 ounces in 2023, with cash operating costs of between $670 and $730 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of between $1,195 and $1,255 per ounce; B2Gold's continued prioritization of developing the Goose project in a manner that recognizes Indigenous input and concerns and brings long-term socio-economic benefits to the area; the Company's consolidated gold production to be relatively consistent throughout 2023 with the exception of the Otjikoto mine, where it will be weighted 60% to the second half of the year; the Company's total capitalized stripping expenditures moderating in 2024; the potential for Fekola Regional (Anaconda area) to provide saprolite material to feed the Fekola mill starting in the third quarter of 2023; the timing and results of a study for the Fekola Regional (Anaconda area) to review the project economics of a stand-alone oxide mill; the potential for the Fekola complex to produce 800,000 ounces of gold per year starting in 2026; the potential payment of future dividends, including the timing and amount of any such dividends, and the expectation that quarterly dividends will be maintained at the same level; and B2Gold's attributable share of Calibre's operations. All statements in this MD&A that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippines and Colombia and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate Gold Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in

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B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements.

B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.

B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

**CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES**

The disclosure in this MD&A was prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"), which differs significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and resource and reserve information contained or referenced in this MD&A may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by public companies subject to the technical disclosure requirements of the SEC. Historical results or feasibility models presented herein are not guarantees or expectations of future performance.

**QUALIFIED PERSONS** 

Bill Lytle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the disclosure of all scientific and technical information related to operational matters contained in this MD&A. Brian Scott, P. Geo., Vice President, Geology & Technical Services, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information regarding exploration matters contained in this MD&A.

## Exhibit 99.4

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**Certification Pursuant to Section 302** <br>**of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002** 

I, Clive Johnson**,** certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 40-F of B2Gold Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the issuer and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal control over financial reporting.

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Date: March 16, 2023

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| By: | */s/ Clive Johnson* |
|  | Clive Johnson |
|  | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.5

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**Certification Pursuant to Section 302** <br>**of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002** 

I, Michael Cinnamond**,** certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 40-F of B2Gold Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the issuer and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal control over financial reporting.

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Date: March 16, 2023

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| By: | */s/ Michael Cinnamond* |
|  | Michael Cinnamond |
|  | Senior Vice President of Finance |
|  | and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.6

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**Section 906 Certification** 

Certification Pursuant to <br>18 U.S.C. Section 1350

As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 40-F of B2Gold Corp., a British Columbia corporation (the "Company"), for the period ending December 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| <br>Dated: March 16, 2023 | */s/ Clive Johnson* |
|  | Clive Johnson |
|  | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.7

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**Section 906 Certification** 

Certification Pursuant to <br>18 U.S.C. Section 1350

As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 40-F of B2Gold Corp., a British Columbia corporation (the "Company"), for the period ending December 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| Dated: March 16, 2023 | */s/ Michael Cinnamond* |
|  | Michael Cinnamond |
|  | Senior Vice President of Finance |
|  | and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.8

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**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm<br>**

<br> We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 of B2Gold Corp. of our report dated February 22, 2023, relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in the Exhibit incorporated by reference in this Annual Report.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-239197, 333-232158, 333-226063, 333-218710, 333-206811, 333-200228, and 333-192555) of B2Gold Corp. of our report dated February 22, 2023 referred to above. We also consent to reference to us under the heading "Interest of Experts," which appears in the Annual Information Form included in the Exhibit incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 40-F, which is incorporated by reference in such Registration Statements.<br>

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP<br>

**Chartered Professional Accountants**

Vancouver, Canada

March 16, 2023

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP<br>PricewaterhouseCoopers Place, 250 Howe Street, Suite 1400, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3S7<br>T: +1 604 806 7000, F: +1 604 806 7806, www.pwc.com/ca

"PwC" refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership.

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## Exhibit 99.9

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**CONSENT OF KEN JONES**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) the report titled "Fekola Gold Mine, Mali, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2019, (ii) the report titled "Masbate Gold Operation, Republic of Philippines, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Operations" dated effective December 31, 2016, and (iii) the report titled "Otjikoto Gold Mine, Namibia, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2018, and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| Ken Jones |
| March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.10

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**CONSENT OF THOMAS GARAGAN**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) the report titled "Otjikoto Gold Mine, Namibia, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2018, (ii) the report titled "Fekola Gold Mine, Mali, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2019, and (iii) the report titled "Masbate Gold Operation, Republic of Philippines, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Operations" dated effective December 31, 2016, and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| */s/ Thomas Garagan* |
| Thomas Garagan |
| March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.11

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**CONSENT OF WILLIAM LYTLE**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) scientific and technical information regarding operation matters contained in the Management's Discussion and Analysis, and (ii) scientific and technical information regarding operation matters contained in the Annual Information Form, and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| William Lytle |
| March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.12

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**CONSENT OF PETER MONTANO**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) the report titled "Fekola Gold Mine, Mali, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2019, (ii) the mineral reserve estimates for the Fekola complex, Masbate project and Otjikoto project, and (iii) the report titled "Otjikoto Gold Mine, Namibia, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2018, and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| */s/ Peter Montano* |
| Peter Montano<br> March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.13

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**CONSENT OF KEVIN PEMBERTON**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, the report titled "Masbate Gold Operation, Republic of Philippines, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Operations" dated effective December 31, 2016, and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| */s/ Kevin Pemberton* |
| Kevin Pemberton |
| March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.14

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**CONSENT OF BRIAN SCOTT**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) mineral resource estimates for the Masbate project, (ii) mineral resource estimates for the Fekola project, (iii) mineral resource estimates for the Anaconda Area, (iv) mineral resource estimates for the Gramalote project, (v) mineral resource estimates for the Cardinal deposit, (vi) mineral resource estimates for the Dandoko Project, (vii) mineral resource estimates for the Masbate project, (viii) mineral resource estimates for the Otjikoto Mine, (ix) mineral resource estimates for the Gramalote project, (viii) scientific and technical information regarding exploration matters contained in the Annual Information Form, and (ix) scientific and technical information regarding exploration matters contained in the Management's Discussion and Analysis and to the references, as applicable, to the undersigned's name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| */s/ Brian Scott* |
| Brian Scott |
| March 16, 2023 |

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## Exhibit 99.15

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**CONSENT OF JOHN RAJALA**

The undersigned hereby consents to the references to, and the information derived from, (i) the report titled "Masbate Gold Operation, Republic of Philippines, NI 43-101 Technical Report on Operations" dated effective December 31, 2016, (ii) the report titled "Fekola Gold Mine, Mali, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated effective December 31, 2019, and (iii) the report titled "Otjikoto Gold Mine, Namibia, NI 43-101 Technical Report" dated December 31, 2018, and to references to the undersigned's name, included in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 40-F being filed by B2Gold Corp., for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-192555, No. 333-200228, No. 333-206811, No. 333-218710, No. 333-226063, No. 333-232158 and No. 333-239197) of B2Gold Corp.

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| */s/ John Rajala* |
| John Rajala |
| March 16, 2023 |

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