Van Eck Associates Corp Reports 7.13% Stake in B2Gold Corp (BTG) via Amended 13G Filing

On May 15, 2026, Van Eck Associates Corporation filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a significant ownership stake in B2Gold Corp (BTG). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser disclosed beneficial ownership of 95,368,698 common shares, representing 7.13% of the company's outstanding class. This filing marks the 13th amendment to their disclosure, indicating a continued and substantial position in the Vancouver-based gold producer. Van Eck reported sole voting and dispositive power over the entirety of the reported shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The position is valued at approximately $467.3 million based on the provided metadata. Van Eck Associates Corporation is headquartered in New York and operates as a registered investment adviser.