B2Gold reports fatal accident at Masbate mine

Q: What incident did B2Gold Corp. (BTG) report at the Masbate Gold Project?

B2Gold reported a fatal workplace incident at the Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines on August 28, 2026, where an employee died after a pipe burst during scheduled maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant. The area was secured and related work stopped for investigation.

Q: Are operations at B2Gold’s Masbate Gold Project affected by the incident?

B2Gold states that mining and processing activities continue uninterrupted at the Masbate Gold Project. Only the area of the incident has been secured and related work stopped while the investigation is completed.

Q: How is B2Gold (BTG) responding to the Masbate incident?

B2Gold’s immediate focus is supporting the individual’s family and colleagues and fully investigating the circumstances. The incident area has been secured and relevant work halted while the investigation proceeds.

Q: Where did the B2Gold (BTG) fatality occur within the Masbate site?

The fatality occurred at the Water Treatment Plant at the Masbate Gold Project while an employee was performing scheduled maintenance and a pipe burst, resulting in a fatal injury.

Q: Who commented on the Masbate incident for B2Gold Corp. (BTG)?

Mike Cinnamond, President and Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold, commented that the company is deeply saddened, emphasized that safety and well-being are paramount, and noted the focus on supporting the family and colleagues and investigating the incident.

B2Gold Corp. (BTG) reported a fatal workplace incident at its Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines on August 28, 2026.

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B2Gold Corp. (BTG) reported a fatal workplace incident at its Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines on August 28, 2026. An employee was fatally injured when a pipe burst during scheduled maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant. The affected area has been secured and related work stopped while the incident is fully investigated. B2Gold states that mining and processing activities at Masbate continue uninterrupted and that it will provide further information when appropriate.

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Fatalities: 1 employee fatality Incident date: August 28, 2026

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Fatalities 1 employee fatality Fatal incident at the Masbate Gold Project on August 28, 2026

Incident date August 28, 2026 Date of fatal pipe-burst incident at Masbate Gold Project

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Masbate Gold Project, Water Treatment Plant, foreign private issuer

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Masbate Gold Project financial

"a fatality occurred at the Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines"

Water Treatment Plant technical

"scheduled maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant when a pipe burst"

A water treatment plant is a facility that cleans and processes raw water or wastewater so it is safe for drinking, industrial use, or release back into the environment—think of it as a factory that removes contaminants and controls water quality. For investors, these plants matter because they are essential public-utility assets with predictable demand, long lifespans, regulatory oversight and steady revenue or contract income, while also carrying costs for upgrades, compliance and environmental risk.

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"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

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What incident did B2Gold Corp. (BTG) report at the Masbate Gold Project?

B2Gold reported a fatal workplace incident at the Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines on August 28, 2026, where an employee died after a pipe burst during scheduled maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant. The area was secured and related work stopped for investigation.

Are operations at B2Gold’s Masbate Gold Project affected by the incident?

B2Gold states that mining and processing activities continue uninterrupted at the Masbate Gold Project. Only the area of the incident has been secured and related work stopped while the investigation is completed.

How is B2Gold (BTG) responding to the Masbate incident?

B2Gold’s immediate focus is supporting the individual’s family and colleagues and fully investigating the circumstances. The incident area has been secured and relevant work halted while the investigation proceeds.

Where did the B2Gold (BTG) fatality occur within the Masbate site?

The fatality occurred at the Water Treatment Plant at the Masbate Gold Project while an employee was performing scheduled maintenance and a pipe burst, resulting in a fatal injury.

Who commented on the Masbate incident for B2Gold Corp. (BTG)?

Mike Cinnamond, President and Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold, commented that the company is deeply saddened, emphasized that safety and well-being are paramount, and noted the focus on supporting the family and colleagues and investigating the incident.

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Available on EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 03:29 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 03:29 PM EDT

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

Commission File Number: 001-35936

B2Gold Corp.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

British Columbia, Canada
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Suite 3400, Park Place
666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2X8
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [ X ]

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

See the Exhibit Index hereto.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	B2Gold Corp.


Date: August 28, 2026	By:	/s/ Randall Chatwin
	Name:	Randall Chatwin
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Communications

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description

99.1		Press Release dated August 28, 2026

EXHIBIT 99.1

B2Gold Reports Fatality at the Masbate Gold Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) regrets to report that a fatality occurred at the Masbate Gold Project in the Philippines on Friday, August 28, 2026. The employee was performing scheduled maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant when a pipe burst, resulting in a fatal injury.

Mike Cinnamond, President and CEO of B2Gold, said, "We are all deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our people, and our immediate focus is supporting the individual’s family and colleagues while fully investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected during this difficult time.”

The area of the incident has been secured and related work has been stopped while the investigation is completed. Mining and processing activities continue uninterrupted. The Company will provide additional information when appropriate.

About B2Gold Corp.

B2Gold is a responsible international gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.

ON BEHALF OF B2GOLD CORP.
“Mike Cinnamond”
President & Chief Executive Officer

[Source: B2Gold Corp.]

For more information on B2Gold, please visit the Company’s website at www.b2gold.com or contact:

Rebecca Henare
VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
+1 604-681-8371
investor@b2gold.com

Cherry DeGeer
Director, Corporate Communications
+1 604-681-8371
investor@b2gold.com

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