B2Gold Corp. is a Canada-based company operating in the basic materials sector within the gold-mining industry. The company engages in the exploration, development and operation of gold mines, as well as the evaluation of new mineral deposits in regions with promising geological potential.
Founded in 2007 in Canada by Clive Johnson and a team of experienced mining executives, B2Gold emerged during a period of rising international gold prices and expanding demand for global mining projects.
Its founding was driven by the objective of building a high-growth mining company supported by strong technical expertise and international diversification. The company’s portfolio includes operating mines, development-stage projects and exploration initiatives across several continents.
Key producing assets are located in Mali, the Philippines and Namibia, complemented by exploration projects in Africa, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. Operations include open-pit and underground mining, mineral processing, environmental monitoring, safety management, geological modeling, logistics and global gold sales.
B2Gold operates on an international scale, with major activities concentrated in Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America. Its operational framework includes mine-engineering teams, geologists, mineral-resource specialists, processing-plant units, sustainability departments, logistics operations and corporate offices in Canada responsible for strategy and capital allocation.
Market factors influencing B2Gold include global gold prices, energy and fuel costs, availability of mining equipment, political and regulatory environments of host countries, environmental-compliance requirements, investor demand for safe-haven assets, global economic cycles, exploration opportunities and competition from other international gold producers.
Sustainability and corporate-responsibility trends also affect long-term planning and investment decisions.
B2Gold Corp.’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BTG.
History and when B2Gold Corp. was founded
B2Gold was founded in 2007 in Vancouver, Canada, by Clive Johnson and an executive team with an extensive history in building and managing successful mining companies.
The company launched at a time when global market conditions favored gold exploration and development, driven by economic volatility and investor demand for safe-haven commodities. Its early strategy was to acquire and develop advanced exploration projects capable of becoming efficient producing mines.
In its initial years, B2Gold evaluated and acquired mining assets with near-term production potential, using a disciplined approach to capital allocation and project selection. The company grew through both acquisitions and organic development, emphasizing operational efficiency and expansion of its global footprint.
During the 2010s, B2Gold became an important mid-tier producer through the development and acquisition of mines in Africa and the Philippines. These moves significantly increased production levels and diversified geopolitical exposure.
The company invested in processing technologies, environmental-management systems and community-development programs surrounding its mining operations.
From 2020 to 2024, B2Gold operated in a complex environment marked by operational-cost pressures, global supply-chain constraints and fluctuations in gold prices.
The company strengthened safety protocols, expanded exploration efforts in multiple regions, upgraded processing plants and pursued partnerships to support long-term resource growth. Despite external challenges, B2Gold maintained a strategy focused on operational consistency, sustainability and portfolio diversification.
By 2024, B2Gold Corp. had established itself as a leading mid-size gold producer with international operations, strong technical capabilities and continued commitment to responsible mining practices.
Additional Information
The Company B2Gold Corp (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 6.04 Billions, having an equity of $ 3.37 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 2.51 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 219.44 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 27.51, a P/BV ratio of 1.79 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of BTG was at 2.19%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker BTG.