B2Gold’s second-quarter output jumps 15%, revenue hits record

TSX-listed gold miner B2Gold has produced 239 574 ounces of gold in the second quarter, which is an increase of 15% over the same quarter of 2019 and also 3% more than its guidance.

The higher output was driven by the Fekola mine, in Mali, which continued its strong operational performance with gold production of 147 424 oz, above budget by 5% and 29% higher than a year earlier.