B2Gold Announces Appointment of Greg Barnes and Basie Maree to its Board of Directors
B2Gold Corp. (BTG) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024. Greg Barnes, former Managing Director of TD Securities with over 30 years of mining industry experience, and Basie Maree, a 40-year industry veteran with extensive operational expertise, will join the board. Following these appointments, the Board will consist of ten members, with nine being independent. Barnes brings capital markets expertise from his role as Head of Mining Equity Research, while Maree contributes significant operational and project development experience from leadership positions at major mining companies including Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG) ha annunciato la nomina di due nuovi membri nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 1 novembre 2024. Greg Barnes, ex Direttore Generale di TD Securities con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nell'industria mineraria, e Basie Maree, un veterano dell'industria con 40 anni di esperienza e vasta competenza operativa, entreranno a far parte del consiglio. Dopo queste nomine, il Consiglio sarà composto da dieci membri, di cui nove indipendenti. Barnes porta un'adeguata esperienza nei mercati dei capitali grazie al suo ruolo di Responsabile della Ricerca sulle Azioni Minerarie, mentre Maree contribuisce con significative esperienze operative e di sviluppo dei progetti in posizioni di leadership presso importanti aziende minerarie come Barrick Gold e AngloGold Ashanti.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG) ha anunciado el nombramiento de dos nuevos miembros para su Junta Directiva, a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2024. Greg Barnes, ex Director General de TD Securities con más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria minera, y Basie Maree, un veterano de la industria con 40 años de experiencia y amplia experiencia operativa, se unirán a la junta. Tras estos nombramientos, la Junta estará compuesta por diez miembros, de los cuales nueve serán independientes. Barnes aporta experiencia en mercados de capitales gracias a su papel como Jefe de Investigación de Acciones Mineras, mientras que Maree contribuye con una considerable experiencia operativa y de desarrollo de proyectos de posiciones de liderazgo en importantes empresas mineras, incluidas Barrick Gold y AngloGold Ashanti.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG)는 2024년 11월 1일부터 이사회에 두 명의 새로운 구성원을 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Greg Barnes는 30년 이상의 광업 산업 경험을 가진 TD 증권의 전 전무이사이며, Basie Maree는 40년의 산업 경력을 가진 전문가로서 광범위한 운영 전문성을 지니고 있습니다. 이들 임명 후 이사회는 10명으로 구성되며, 그 중 9명은 독립 이사입니다. Barnes는 광산 주식 연구 책임자로서의 역할을 통해 자본 시장 전문성을 가져오고, Maree는 Barrick Gold와 AngloGold Ashanti를 포함한 주요 광산 회사에서의 리더십 경험을 통해 중요한 운영 및 프로젝트 개발 경험을 기여합니다.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG) a annoncé la nomination de deux nouveaux membres à son Conseil d'Administration, à compter du 1er novembre 2024. Greg Barnes, ancien Directeur Général de TD Securities avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie minière, et Basie Maree, un vétéran de l'industrie avec 40 ans d'expérience et une vaste expertise opérationnelle, rejoindront le conseil. Suite à ces nominations, le Conseil comptera dix membres, dont neuf seront indépendants. Barnes apporte son expertise des marchés de capitaux grâce à son rôle de Responsable de la recherche sur les actions minières, tandis que Maree contribue une expérience opérationnelle et de développement de projets significative tirée de postes de direction dans d'importantes entreprises minières, notamment Barrick Gold et AngloGold Ashanti.
B2Gold Corp. (BTG) hat die Ernennung von zwei neuen Mitgliedern in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die am 1. November 2024 in Kraft treten. Greg Barnes, ehemaliger Geschäftsführer von TD Securities mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der Bergbauindustrie, und Basie Maree, ein Branchenveteran mit 40 Jahren Erfahrung und umfangreicher Betriebserfahrung, werden dem Vorstand beitreten. Nach diesen Ernennungen wird der Vorstand aus zehn Mitgliedern bestehen, von denen neun unabhängig sind. Barnes bringt Fachkenntnisse im Bereich der Kapitalmärkte aus seiner Rolle als Leiter der Bergbau-Aktienanalyse mit, während Maree bedeutende operative Erfahrungen und Projektentwicklungskompetenz aus Führungspositionen bei großen Bergbauunternehmen wie Barrick Gold und AngloGold Ashanti einbringt.
- Board expansion strengthens corporate governance with 90% independent directors
- Addition of experienced mining industry professionals enhances board expertise
- Strategic appointment bringing capital markets and operational expertise
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Barnes and Basie Maree to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective November 1, 2024. Following the appointments, the B2Gold Board will consist of ten members, nine of which are independent.
Kelvin Dushnisky, Chair of the Board of B2Gold, commented, “On behalf of the Board and executive team, I am pleased to welcome Greg Barnes and Basie Maree to the B2Gold Board. Both Greg and Basie possess a breadth of knowledge and bring deep and distinctive skill sets that will be invaluable to the Company moving forward. Greg’s extensive involvement in capital markets and Basie’s wide range of operational and project development experience on a global scale will directly benefit the Company as we continue to enhance our investor profile and execute on our business strategy.”
Greg Barnes has more than 30 years of experience in the global mining industry. Most recently, Mr. Barnes was Managing Director, Head of Mining Equity Research for TD Securities, where he was highly recognized and received numerous awards for his research coverage of the North American precious and base metal industries. Prior to joining TD Securities, he worked as a mining analyst for several Canadian independent brokerage firms. Before beginning his equity research career, Mr. Barnes spent two years with Kennecott Canada, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, and three years with Falconbridge Ltd., where he was involved in corporate development and marketing. Prior to completing his MBA, Mr. Barnes was an exploration geologist for several years working in Northern Ontario and Newfoundland. Mr. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University and a MBA from York University.
Basie Maree has more than 40 years of experience in the global mining industry, ranging from Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer, Mine General Manager (underground and open pit), and other senior operating and project leadership roles. Mr. Maree has held these positions at Barrick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Anglo American, Coeur Mining, and Allied Gold. He has served on several company boards and is one of the founding members and director of the International Cyanide Management Institute for the United National Environmental Program (UNEP). Mr. Maree holds a National Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy from the University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Technology (Cum Laude) in Environmental Management from Tshwane University of Technology, as well as executive qualifications from INSEAD and Oxford University.
About B2Gold
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.
ON BEHALF OF THE B2GOLD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Kelvin Dushnisky”
Chair of the Board
Source: B2Gold Corp.
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
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