B2Gold Corp. (BTG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call

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Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to B2Gold Corporation's first quarter 2026, the National Results Conference Call. As a reminder, all participants are in listen-only mode and the conference is being recorded. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for analysts to ask questions. To join the question queue, you may press star then one on your telephone keypad. You will hear a tone acknowledging your request. Should you need assistance during the conference call, you may reach an operator by pressing star then zero. I would now like to turn the conference over to Clive Johnson, President and CEO of B2Gold. Please go ahead. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for our first quarter earnings call. This has been a period of solid operational performance and disciplined cost management against the backdrop of ongoing volatility in global commodity markets. Our focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence continues to drive reliable production and strong cash flow generation across our portfolio. Today, we'll review our financial results, highlight key developments across our assets, and discuss our outlook for the remainder of 2026. In light of recent events in Mali involving the conflicts between government and insurgent groups, the company also wishes to report that its business operations in Mali continue in the normal course with such activities occurring at The company continues to closely monitor the situation and take precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of persons of our employee and contractors involved. Next, I would like to acknowledge the important leadership transition we shared earlier this year, announcing my retirement as President and CEO in effect of Jun...