B2Gold wins Mali permit after guidance cut
B2Gold (TSX:BTO, NYSE-A:BTG) said Mali issued the Menankoto exploitation permit for its Fekola Regional gold expansion, removing a growth hurdle after the company cut its 2026 outlook on Thursday. The permit lets it start stripping waste and supports ramp-up to 150,000+ oz annually from 2028. Shares rose 22% to C$7.







