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B2Gold Reports Update on Fire-Related Incident to the Crushing Circuit at the Goose Mine
- B2Gold Corp. reported a fire in the crushing circuit at Goose Mine on April 16, 2026, with no injuries or medical treatment needed.
- The damage from the fire was limited to the crushing circuit area, according to the company's assessment.
- B2Gold plans to use mobile crushers to supply ore during repairs, aiming to continue operations.
- The fire is expected to reduce second-quarter gold production to 18,000 to 20,000 ounces, about 10,000 ounces less than originally forecasted.
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Rocky Mountain Outlook
Fire damages crushing circuit at B2Gold's Goose Mine in Nunavut
The Toronto Star
B2Gold Reports Update on Fire-Related Incident to the Crushing Circuit at the Goose Mine
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) announced today an update on the near-term operational plan related to the fire that occurred in certain areas…
B2Gold Suffers Fire At New Goose Mine, Mining Said To Not Be Impacted
B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) is grappling with an unexpected operational setback at its Goose Mine following a fire in the facility’s crushing circuit. The incident, which occurred on the evening of April 16, has forced the Vancouver-based miner to launch an investigation into the cause and the extent of the damage as it tries to keep its newest cornerstone project on track. On-site emergency responders managed to extinguish the blaze quickly, and th…
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