B2Gold’s Masbate Gold Project (MGP) in the Philippines has reached an extraordinary milestone: 50 million work hours without a lost-time injury (LTI).
This achievement places Masbate among an elite group of industrial operations worldwide. In a complex environment that involves large-scale mining equipment, processing facilities, and demanding operating conditions, reaching 50 million hours without a single lost-time injury is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the commitment of everyone working at site.
Safety performance of this calibre is not achieved by chance. It is the result of years of dedication, discipline, and a deeply embedded culture of care that guides every aspect of the operation. From frontline employees and supervisors to contractors and leadership teams, everyone at MGP shares a common responsibility: caring for themselves and for one another.
A Culture of Care in Action
The journey to 50 million LTI-free work hours has been built on thousands of daily actions that prioritize safety and risk management. Every shift, every task, and every decision contributes to creating a workplace where employees return home safely at the end of each day.
The scale of this commitment is reflected in the site's safety activities and engagement:
- 38,878 SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess and Manage) pre-start risk assessments
- 30,112 health, safety and environmental inspections
- 28,288 health and safety meetings
- 12,892 Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) developments and reviews
- 12,326 supervisor task observations
- 1,988 individual fatigue assessments
- 1,838 audits
These figures represent recorded activities across departments and work areas. Each record often includes the participation of multiple employees and contractors, meaning the true number of safety interactions is significantly higher. Together, they demonstrate the collective effort required to sustain world-class safety performance over many years.
A Shared Achievement
The accomplishment belongs to every person who has contributed to Masbate's success over the years. It reflects the strength of the site's safety management systems, the commitment of project leadership, and the consistent adherence to the principles of caring for self and others.
The site's journey to this milestone has also laid the foundation for another significant achievement on the horizon. In November, Masbate is expected to celebrate eight consecutive years without a lost-time injury, further reinforcing its position as a leader in mining safety performance.
B2Gold President & CEO Mike Cinnamond is expected to join employees in the Philippines later this year to recognize both milestones and celebrate the dedication and teamwork that have made them possible.
Setting the Standard
Fifty million LTI-free work hours is more than a number. It represents countless conversations about safety, proactive risk assessments, strong leadership, and the unwavering commitment of employees and contractors who choose to make safety their highest priority every day.
This milestone is a powerful reflection of MGP's values, its people, and its culture. It demonstrates what can be achieved when everyone works together with a shared commitment to protecting one another.
Congratulations to the entire MGP team on this outstanding accomplishment. Your dedication has delivered a truly world-class safety performance and set a benchmark for excellence across the mining industry.
A GOLDEN shout-out to all who have contributed to this remarkable achievement!
