B2Gold's Incoming CEO, Mike Cinnamond

In this exclusive first interview as incoming CEO of B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO | NYSE: BTG), Mike Cinnamond discusses the leadership transition from Clive Johnson (retiring after 40+ years), the current ramp-up at the Goose Mine in Nunavut (first gold June 2025, commercial production Q4 2025), and the path to steady-state production. Mike details the crusher remediation plan (stage 1 in H2 2026 for 3,200 tpd, full 4,000 tpd by mid-2027), 2026 guidance (170–230koz at Goose, company-wide 820–970koz), AISC outlook (potentially sub-$2,000/oz at steady state), Fekola Regional ramp-up in Mali, and the massive free cash flow inflection (potentially $1.5B+ in 2027, $2B+ in 2028 at current gold prices). Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Mike’s Background (13 Years with B2, PwC Roots) 02:08 – Clive Johnson’s Legacy & Transition 03:39 – Goose Mine Update: Ramp-Up, Crusher Remediation, 2026 Guidance 07:36 – Steady-State Production (300koz/year), AISC Outlook 11:03 – Global Profile: Fekola (Mali), Otjikoto, Masbate, Gramalote 13:25 – Free Cash Flow Inflection ($1.5B+ 2027, $2B+ 2028) 17:40 – Capital Allocation: Buybacks, Dividend, Future Opportunities 22:25 – This Time Next Year