EventMike Cinnamond became B2Gold’s president and CEO on June 4, and his first task is to get the Nunavut Goose mine back to full‑rate production after an April crusher fire that cut Q2 output by ~10,000 ounces. Repairs cost about C$7 million and are slated for completion in Q3 2026, with a two‑stage upgrade to raise capacity to 4,000 tonnes per day by mid‑2027. The mine is projected to produce 170,000–230,000 ounces this year and around 300,000 ounces annually once upgraded. B2Gold has also secured a long‑term Inuit land‑use agreement with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (240 workers) and partn...
B2Gold’s new CEO Mike Cinnamond faces a key test by getting the company’s remote Nunavut Goose gold mine back to full‑rate production after an April crusher fire cut output, with planned upgrades to reach 4,000‑tonne‑per‑day capacity and a partnership with Agnico Eagle to support Arctic logistics.
B2Gold appointed Mike Cinnamond as president and CEO on June 4, tasking him with finishing the Goose mine ramp‑up after an April crusher fire. Repairs costing about $7 million are expected to finish in Q3, with a planned upgrade to 4,000‑tonne/day capacity by next year. The company also strengthened logistics ties with Agnico Eagle and secured Inuit land‑use agreements for the Kitikmeot region.
