B2Gold Corp.

Thank you for signing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to B2Gold Corporation's second quarter 2026 financial 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 1 on your telephone keypad. You will hear a sound acknowledging your request. should you need assistance during the conference call, you may reach an operator representing Star Federal. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mike Cinnamon, President and CEO of BT Gold. Please, go ahead.

Thank you, partner. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us for BT Gold's second quarter 2026 conference call. I think first business, before we begin our discussion, Shortly before this call, we received confirmation that the government of Mali has granted the Mountain Quarter Exploitation Permit. And given the significance of this development and our obligation to ensure that all our investors receive material information at the same time, we requested a temporary trade in health pending the dissemination of the news release, which I believe will go out shortly. This permit represents a very important milestone for the Procola Complex. Thank you for joining us today. provide additional comments on the Manitoba permit during the call, and take questions following our formal remarks. And with that, I'd now like to pass the call over to Kelvin, our chairman, for some opening remarks.

Thanks, Mike, and good morning. Well, you've now heard the great news out of Valley. And before Mike and his team review that and the quarter in detail, I'd like to take a few minutes to provide a broader perspective on the principles that continue to guide our business. Before doing so, I'd like to acknowledge three important leadership milestones. First, on behalf of the Board, I want to thank Clive Johnson for his extraordinary contribution to Beecher Gold. From founding the company to building it into the international gold producer it is today, Clive's leadership, vision, and determination have been instrumental. And while he stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, we're very pleased that he'll continue to support the company as Chair Emeritus, and we look forward to benefiting from his experience and insights. I also want to speak to Mike Cinnamond's appointment as Chief Executive Officer. The Board and I have tremendous confidence in Mike and the leadership team. His transition represents continuity more than a change in direction. Mike has been deeply involved in the execution of our strategy and the development of our business over many years. We believe the company is in very capable hands and we're excited about the leadership he'll provide in the next chapter of E2 Gold's evolution. And this is also why we're pleased that Michael McDonald has accepted the role of Chief Financial Officer. Michael has consistently stood out for his performance and acumen, and had already begun the transition in the finance team, with a view to succeeding Mike. From the board's perspective, we couldn't be more comfortable with Michael in the role, and with his ability to continue to collaborate closely with Mike, who understands the B2Gold CFO function better than anyone from his many years in the role. Our approach remains straightforward. We focused on delivering on the commitments we made. The strategy has never been about chasing short-term opportunities or reacting to market cycles. For my part, I look very forward to working even more closely with Mike and the management team for the focus on discipline execution and delivering value. In that respect, it's important to acknowledge that our recent share price performance has not met the standards we set for ourselves or the expectations of our shareholders. While we believe very strongly in the quality of our assets and default, this is a great team. We understand that shareholders are focused on results and they have every right to. The board and management are fully focused on the work required to deliver the performance expected of us. Our operational culture remains the foundation of how we get there. Over the years, we have established credibility with our shareholders, host countries, employees, and local communities by setting clear objectives and working diligently to achieve them. We are operators first. We recognize that our success is closely tied to the countries and communities where we operate. Being a preferred partner means more than operating safely and responsibly. It means working alongside our host governments and communities to create lasting benefits. I think today's announcement finale underscores this point. Looking across our portfolio, we continue to see the benefits of this consistent approach. Our focus is on executing reliably, delivering on our commitments, and generating the confidence that has always been earned through hard work and performance. And with that, I'll turn the call over to Mike and the management team to discuss the second quarter results.