B2Gold Corp. announced that its Goose Mine in Nunavut, Canada, has achieved commercial production as of October 2, 2025, just over three months after starting mill operations. The milestone was reached after sustaining 30 consecutive days of mill throughput above 65% of the designed 4,000 tonnes per day capacity, averaging 2,652 tpd (66%) during that period.

In late September, integration of a supplemental mobile crusher boosted ore processing, with throughput reaching 3,249 tpd (81.2%), and the company expects to operate near full capacity in Q4 2025. Mining rates at the Umwelt deposit have exceeded expectations, with mill feed grades expected to average 6.5–7.0 g/t gold and recoveries above 90% through year-end.

CEO Clive Johnson said the achievement marks a key step for B2Gold’s Canadian operations and highlights strong teamwork and partnership with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. The Goose Mine is projected to produce 80,000–110,000 ounces of gold in 2025, rising to 250,000 ounces in 2026 and 330,000 ounces in 2027, with an average of 300,000 ounces annually between 2026 and 2031 based on current reserves.

B2Gold now operates mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia, and the Philippines, forecasting total 2025 production between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces of gold.