Response by B2Gold – September 2,  2014

…The respect of human rights is a core value of B2Gold and we are aware of and carefully monitor any issues raised in the context of mining or within the countries that we operate. B2Gold has been operating in Nicaragua under fully compliant permits since 2009. Our practices include open and participative public consultation, not just for permitting purposes, but also throughout our operating presence in order to collaborate with local stakeholders. We have the support of many stakeholders in the communities where we operate and continue to engage openly with stakeholders to address concerns that they may have...