B2Gold Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

B2Gold Corp. announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) after receiving approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). This decision aligns with the company's shareholder return strategy, reflecting a belief that its shares may be undervalued. The company is authorized to purchase up to 132,662,594 shares, representing 10% of its public float as of March 20, 2026, over a twelve-month period commencing April 3, 2026, and expiring no later than April 2, 2027. Purchases will be conducted on the open market through facilities of the TSX, NYSE American, and other designated exchanges, at prevailing market prices. Shares repurchased will be cancelled. Daily purchase limits are set at 1,763,653 shares on the TSX, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume. Under the current NCIB, which began April 3, 2025, and ends April 2, 2026, B2Gold had purchased 18,433,881 shares by March 27, 2026, at an average price of approximately C$6.65 per share.