B2Gold Corp.
Industry Group: Precious Metals
Country/Region: Canada
Identifier: TSE:BTO
B2Gold Corp is an international, low-cost, senior gold mining company. It has three operating open-pit gold mines in Mali, Namibia, and the Philippines and numerous exploration projects across four continents. Other significant assets include the Gramalote and Kiaka gold projects. The company focuses on acquiring and developing interests in mineral properties with a primary focus on gold deposits as gold production forms all its revenue. There is no dependence on a particular purchaser because the gold is sold into a global market. The company's reportable operating segments include its mining operations and development projects, namely Fekola; Masbate; Otjikoto; the Goose Project, and other mineral properties; and corporate and other.
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Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Precious Metals 20 out of 107
Universe
Global Universe 7023 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. |
10
Low
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4 out of 107 |
| Endeavour Mining Plc |
17.7
Low
|
8 out of 107 |
| B2Gold Corp. |
24.3
Medium
|
20 out of 107 |
| Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. |
47.8
Severe
|
92 out of 107 |
| PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk |
51.1
Severe
|
98 out of 107 |
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