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B2Gold Meets 2024 Guidance, Cuts Dividend To Fuel Growth Plans

B2Gold Meets 2024 Guidance, Cuts Dividend To Fuel Growth Plans

B2Gold符合2024年指導方針,削減股息以支持增長計劃
Benzinga ·  01/14 18:25

B2Gold Corp (AMEX:BTG) announced its 2024 production of 804,778 gold ounces, aligning with the lower end of its revised guidance. For 2025, the company is targeting a notable increase, forecasting production between 970,000 to 1,06 million ounces.

B2Gold CORP(美交所:BTG)宣佈其2024年的黃金產量爲804,778盎司,符合其修訂指導的下限。對於2025年,該公司預計將顯著增加,預測產量在970,000到1,060,000盎司之間。

The Canadian firm expects higher-grade ore from the Fekola Phase 7 and Cardinal Pits and Fekola Underground, accompanied by the start of production at the domestic Goose project, to serve as the growth catalysts with a minor setback of the cease of the Otijkoto open pit.

該加拿大公司預計將從Fekola第7階段和Cardinal坑以及Fekola地下獲得更高品位的礦石,同時隨着國內Goose項目的生產開始,成爲增長的催化劑,但Otijkoto露天礦停產造成了一定的輕微影響。

Despite challenges faced in Mali, including political instability and disruptions in 2024, Fekola produced 392,946 ounces, though it fell short of guidance due to delays in accessing higher-grade ore from Phase 7. Equipment availability improved by year-end, positioning Fekola for a rebound.

儘管在馬裏面臨挑戰,包括政治不穩定和2024年的干擾,Fekola的產量爲392,946盎司,儘管由於獲取第7階段更高品位礦石的延遲而未能達到指導目標。年末時設備的可用性有所改善,使得Fekola準備好反彈。

While Mali remains an issue for foreign miners, notably Barrick Gold, B2Gold reached an agreement with the government in September, ensuring largely uninterrupted operations.

雖然馬裏仍然是外國礦業公司的一個問題,尤其是巴里克黃金,但B2Gold在九月與政府達成協議,確保幾乎不間斷的運營。

The Goose Project in Nunavut remains on schedule for its first gold pour in the second quarter of 2025. Key milestones, such as the completion of the 2024 sea lift and progress on a 163 km winter ice road, support timely material transportation to the site. The project aims to produce 120,000 to 150,000 ounces in 2025, with an average annual output of 310,000 ounces from 2026 to 2031.

位於努納武特的Goose項目按計劃將在2025年第二季度進行首次黃金冶煉。關鍵的里程碑,如2024年海運的完成和163公里冬季冰路的進展,支持及時將材料交通到現場。該項目預計在2025年生產120,000至150,000盎司,從2026年到2031年平均年產310,000盎司。

At the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, operations exceeded expectations in 2024, producing 198,142 ounces. However, open-pit mining is set to conclude by the third quarter of 2025, with exploration efforts, including the Antelope deposit feasibility study, targeting to extend its life. Similarly, the Gramalote project in Colombia is progressing toward a feasibility study, expected in mid-2025, after positive economic assessments highlighted strong production potential.

在納米比亞的Otjikoto礦,2024年的運營超出預期,產量爲198,142盎司。然而,露天採礦計劃在2025年第三季度結束,勘探工作,包括Antelope礦牀的可行性研究,旨在延長其使用壽命。同樣,哥倫比亞的Gramalote項目正在推進可行性研究,預計將在2025年中期進行,此前積極的經濟評估突出了其強大的生產潛力。

To support its growth strategy, B2Gold has allocated $61 million for exploration in 2025, focusing on projects like Back River and other key assets. Still, growth and exploration come with a price tag. Due to these plans, B2Gold reduced its quarterly dividend by 50% to CA 2 cents per share.

爲了支持其增長策略,B2Gold在2025年分配了6100萬用於勘探,重點關注Back River和其他關鍵資產的項目。儘管如此,增長和勘探是需要成本的。由於這些計劃,B2Gold將其季度股息減少50%,至每股2加元分。

"As we enter an organic production growth phase, starting shortly with the anticipated commencement of gold production from both Fekola Regional and the Goose Mine, it is important to maintain our strong financial position as well as flexibility for internal growth projects moving forward," CEO Clive Johnson said, noting the new yield of 3.3% remains competitive in the current environment.

「隨着我們進入有機生產增長階段,預計即將開始來自Fekola區域和鵝礦的黃金生產,保持我們強大的財務狀況以及未來內部增長項目的靈活性是非常重要的,」首席執行官Clive Johnson說,並指出新的產量爲3.3%在當前環境中仍具競爭力。

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