B2Gold Announces Agreement to Sell its 70% Interest in Fingold Joint Venture to Agnico Eagle for US$325 million; B2Gold and Agnico Eagle to Enter into Nunavut Collaboration Agreement

B2Gold has agreed to sell its 70% interest in Fingold Ventures to Agnico Eagle for US$325 million, with closing expected in April 2026 subject to customary conditions. B2Gold says proceeds will strengthen its balance sheet, support ongoing normal-course share purchases and general working capital. The two firms will also sign a non‑exclusive Nunavut Collaboration Agreement to share best practices across Arctic operations; it involves no transfer of ownership or integration. Market impact is mainly at the corporate level: the cash infusion should bolster B2Gold’s financial flexibility and buyback program, while the collaboration could modestly improve operational efficiency. The announcement is unlikely to have a direct material effect on the gold price (XAUUSD).