Page 20 - Bullion World Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2023

Bullion World | Volume 3 | Issue 3 | March 2023
Mr Clive Johnson
CEO, B2Gold
The company operates 23 mines
and 5 processing units across
14 countries. The company’s
operations are focused mainly
on gold extraction. Zijin’s goal is
to become a globally competitive
mining and metals company,
investing heavily in exploration,
technology, and innovation.
As far as commitment to
sustainability and corporate social
responsibility, the company focused
on protecting the environment and
local communities.
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B2Gold’s strategy is to focus on Key facts presented about the
low-cost, high-grade gold production company
as well as its commitment to 1. Total Gold Reserves as of 202
sustainability and responsible mining was estimated at 19.97 million
ounces.
practices. The company plans to 2. The total resources as of 2022
expand its operations in Africa were around 37.45 million
and s exploration activities in Latin ounces, including the reserves
America. The company understands for that year.
the importance of investing in local 3. The total land holdings of
communities and has contributed B2Gold were about 2.9 million
to various health and educational hectares.
initiatives around the mining 4. Gold production for year 2022
areas. The company’s long-term was about 1.2 to 1.3 million
ounces.
commitment is to being one of the 5. The average cost of production
gold mining industry's leaders and per ounce was about $750 per
helping create a more sustainable ounce.
future for everyone. 6. AISC cost per was up to almost
$1000 per ounce.
Key facts presented about the
company
1. Zijin Mining is a leading Chinese
gold, copper, and zinc producer,
with total assets exceeding $38
billion and a global presence in
over 20 countries.
2. The total gold production was
2.8 million ounces for 2022
3. Zijin Mining is committed
to becoming a leader in the
protection of the environment as
well as helping the communities
around its areas.
Mr Jinghe Chen
Chairman and Founder
Zijin Mining Group Ltd.