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Feb
CHAMWE KAIRA Open-pit mining operations at the Otjikoto Mine are set to conclude in 2025, while processing operations will continue until economically viable stockpiles are exhausted in 2032. B2Gold, which holds a 90% interest in the mine, disclosed in its financial results that underground operations under the current mine plan are projected to continue into 2027. There is potential to extend underground operations if ongoing exploration identifies additional mineral deposits. Located between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, the Otjikoto Mine had a strong performance in 2024, producing 198,142 ounces of gold. This figure is near the midpoint of its guidance range of…