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B2Gold Reports Strong Q4 and Full Year 2023 Results; Achieved 2023 Total Gold Production and Consolidated Cost Guidance; Q1 2024 Dividend of US$0.04 per Share Declared

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Otjikoto Mine produced a quarterly record of 81,111 ounces of gold.

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  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Otjikoto Mine produced a quarterly record of 81,111 ounces of gold.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Otjikoto Mine's cash operating costs were $451 per gold ounce produced ($503 per ounce gold sold).
  • All-in sustaining costs for the Otjikoto Mine for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $816 per gold ounce sold.
  • Gold production at Otjikoto is expected to be relatively consistent throughout 2024.

B2Gold Announces Total Gold Production for Q4 2023 of 288,665 oz; Total Gold Production for 2023 of 1,061,060 oz, Achieving Upper Half of 2023 Guidance; 2024 Guidance, Preliminary 2025 Production Outlook and Gold Prepay Arrangement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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B2Gold applies the equity method of accounting for its expected 15% ownership interest in Calibre effective January 24, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • B2Gold applies the equity method of accounting for its expected 15% ownership interest in Calibre effective January 24, 2024.
  • The contribution of this gold production from Fekola Regional is now assumed to start at the beginning of 2025.
  • Mining operations will commence upon receipt of an exploitation license, with gold production approximately three months after commencement.
  • Gold production is expected to be evenly weighted between the first half of 2024 and the second half of 2024.

B2Gold Announces Positive Exploration Drilling Results from its Inaugural Drilling Campaign at the Back River Gold District in Nunavut and Provides an Update on Construction and Mining at the Goose Project

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Gold is analyzed by a fire assay/atomic absorption spectrometry (FA/AAS) finish using a 50 gram subsample of the coin pulp.

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  • Gold is analyzed by a fire assay/atomic absorption spectrometry (FA/AAS) finish using a 50 gram subsample of the coin pulp.
  • All samples over 3,000 parts per billion are analyzed by FA/GRAV using a 50 gram subsample of the coin pulp.
  • Construction at the Goose Project is progressing on track, with the project remaining on schedule for first gold pour in the first quarter of 2025.
  • The 2023 sealift included all planned material sealift materials required for the successful construction, commissioning and mining of the Goose Project.

B2Gold Reports Q3 2023 Results; 2023 Total Gold Production Guidance Reiterated; Full-Year Cash Operating Costs Forecast to be Below Guidance Range and Full-Year All-In Sustaining Costs Forecast to be at the Low End of Guidance Range

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Cash operating costs (refer to “Non-IFRS Measures”) for the third quarter of 2023 were $785 per gold ounce produced ($744 per ounce gold sold).

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  • Cash operating costs (refer to “Non-IFRS Measures”) for the third quarter of 2023 were $785 per gold ounce produced ($744 per ounce gold sold).
  • Lower diesel fuel costs also contributed to the lower than anticipated cash operating costs per ounce produced.
  • The Otjikoto Mine in Namibia is expected to produce between 190,000 and 210,000 ounces of gold in 2023.
  • For the first nine months of 2023, Otjikoto's cash operating costs per ounce and all-in sustaining costs per ounce were below expectations due to a weaker Namibian dollar.

LP Building Solutions Wins APA's 2022 Safest Company Award

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been recognized as a 2022 Safest Company Award winner by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Now in its 15th year, LP has won this prestigious recognition 11 times.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been recognized as a 2022 Safest Company Award winner by APA – The Engineered Wood Association .
  • "At LP, safety is central to everything we do," said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern.
  • In addition to the Safest Company Award, LP's oriented strand board facility in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, won APA's Three-Year Safety Award, which is presented to mills with the best average WIR over the last three years.
  • Additionally, LP has won over 20 APA Awards, including the Equipment-Based Innovation Award and the Jeff Wagner Process-Based Innovation Award.

Bahrain Secures a Record USD 1.95 Billion in FDI Inflows in 2022 According to UN Report

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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MANAMA, Bahrain, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securing a new record, Bahrain's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by USD 1.95 billion in 2022 while global FDI fell by 12%, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2023) by the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Key Points: 
  • MANAMA, Bahrain, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securing a new record, Bahrain's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by USD 1.95 billion in 2022 while global FDI fell by 12%, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2023) by the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
  • The Chief Executive added: "This record increase in FDI inflows is supported by Team Bahrain's swift agility in successfully driving in solid investments and securing value-adding projects across priority sectors.
  • I am confident in our ability to maintain a strong pipeline of investments in 2023 and beyond."
  • Bahrain has made laudable progress in diversifying its economy, growing opportunities for local and international businesses and maintaining steady investor confidence, as well as consistently increasing the Kingdom's FDI inflows.

Bahrain Secures a Record USD 1.95 Billion in FDI Inflows in 2022 According to UN Report

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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MANAMA, Bahrain, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securing a new record, Bahrain's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by USD 1.95 billion in 2022 while global FDI fell by 12%, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2023) by the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Key Points: 
  • MANAMA, Bahrain, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securing a new record, Bahrain's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by USD 1.95 billion in 2022 while global FDI fell by 12%, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2023) by the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
  • The Chief Executive added: "This record increase in FDI inflows is supported by Team Bahrain's swift agility in successfully driving in solid investments and securing value-adding projects across priority sectors.
  • I am confident in our ability to maintain a strong pipeline of investments in 2023 and beyond."
  • Bahrain has made laudable progress in diversifying its economy, growing opportunities for local and international businesses and maintaining steady investor confidence, as well as consistently increasing the Kingdom's FDI inflows.

Report Finds More than Half of Women in Revenue Roles 'Have No Idea' if They Are Paid the Same as Male Counterparts, Despite Recent Transparency Legislation

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Although revenue careers are typically well-paying, compensation issues--including knowing their worth, compensation transparency, and negotiating packages--ranked as the number one challenge for women. Demographics revealed 85 percent of survey respondents make more than $100,000 per year and nearly one-third make more than $250,000.

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  • Compensation was a repeated theme in the report, which found that 28 percent of women are sure they are not paid the same as their male counterparts.
  • This is a one-third increase over last year's report, despite pay transparency legislation in effect in 10 states.
  • Although revenue careers are typically well-paying, compensation issues--including knowing their worth, compensation transparency, and negotiating packages--ranked as the number one challenge for women.
  • Top benefits women look for in a job offer:
    The report surveyed more than 400 women in revenue careers for a two month period ending in early 2023.

Perma-Fix Reports 26% Increase in Revenue to $20.1 Million for the First Quarter of 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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We also achieved sequential revenue growth of 20.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, which is significant because the first quarter tends to be a seasonally weaker period.

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  • We also achieved sequential revenue growth of 20.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, which is significant because the first quarter tends to be a seasonally weaker period.
  • Services Segment increased by approximately $2.1 million to $10.5 million for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $8.4 million for the corresponding period of 2022.
  • Gross profit for the first quarter of 2023 was $3.0 million versus $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to higher revenue generated from both segments as discussed above.
  • Net loss for the first quarter of 2023 was $411,000 versus net loss of $1.3 million for the corresponding period of 2022.

Epson Introduces New Legacy Baryta II Paper for Photographic Printing

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today introduced its newest addition to the portfolio of Legacy Papers – Legacy Baryta II.  Inspired by the legendary f/64 Group of photographers, Baryta II is an OBA-free 100% cotton fiber paper with a true baryta coating. Designed for use by professional photographers, fine artists, galleries, museums, and collectors, this true Baryta paper offers an industry leading microporous coating for rich blacks and a wide color gamut and is available in cut sheets up to 17"x22" and roll widths up to 60-inches.

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  • Newest Portfolio Addition Joins Epson Legacy Family of 100% Cotton Fiber, OBA-free, and WIR Permanence Tested Papers
    LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today introduced its newest addition to the portfolio of Legacy Papers – Legacy Baryta II .
  • Inspired by the legendary f/64 Group of photographers, Baryta II is an OBA-free 100% cotton fiber paper with a true baryta coating.
  • Legacy Baryta II joins Epson Legacy family of papers for professional photographers.
  • With the addition of Epson Legacy Baryta II, the portfolio of Legacy Papers now includes five 100% cotton fiber, OBA-free papers.