By Ayomide Otitoju
Canadian mining firm B2Gold has projected gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces in 2025, with the majority of output expected from its operations in Mali and Namibia. The company said the guidance underscores its strategy to unlock greater value from Africa’s gold sector.
B2Gold will showcase its projects at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town. Country Manager of B2Gold Namibia, John Roos, is slated to speak on the panel Africa’s Gold Economy: Value, Processing and Global Market Positioning, where he will outline the company’s production roadmap and regional growth strategy.
At the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, production is forecast at 185,000 to 205,000 ounces in 2025. To extend the mine’s life and boost output, B2Gold has approved development of the Antelope underground deposit, with a planned investment of $105 million between 2026 and 2027. The expansion is expected to add around 110,000 ounces annually.
In Mali, the Fekola Complex is projected to deliver 515,000 to 550,000 ounces next year. The company is pursuing an exploration permit for the Fekola Regional deposits, expected by the end of Q3 2025, with first production targeted in early 2026. The project could contribute an additional 180,000 ounces annually over its first five years. B2Gold has also advanced the Fekola Mine with a new underground facility, licensed by the Malian government in July 2025, where mining activities are already underway.
