B2Gold announces record Q1 gold production, revenue

86,747 ounces for the quarter

B2Gold Corp. Tuesday reported first-quarter 2013 gold production and revenue results, which includes gold production and sales from the Masbate Mine in the Philippines, acquired on January 16, 2013 as a result of the completion of the CGA Mining merger, this according to a company news release.

Gold production for the quarter was a record 86,747 ounces, while revenue for period was $154.9 million, also a record for the company.

B2Gold added that its technical team believes the new reserve and mine plan will be completed by mid-2013, which will be used to provide guidance for 2013 production and cash cost numbers.