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Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has announced an agreement to sell its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska for up to $1.1 billion. The deal includes a $1 billion cash payment from Paulson Advisers and NOVAGOLD Resources Inc., who will acquire 80% and 20% respectively of Barrick's interest in Donlin Gold
Additionally, NOVAGOLD has been granted an option to purchase outstanding project-related debt for $90 million if acquired before closing, or $100 million if purchased within 18 months post-closing. Several existing shareholders, including Paulson, will backstop NOVAGOLD's purchase commitment.
The transaction is expected to close in late Q2 or early Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Barrick plans to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet, invest in future operations, and support shareholder returns.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) is facing escalating tensions with the Government of Mali regarding its Loulo-Gounkoto mine operations. Despite paying $85 million in October 2024 and reaching a framework agreement in February 2025, the situation has deteriorated with:
- Government's arrest of Barrick employees who remain in detention
- Suspension of gold shipments
- Closure of Barrick's Bamako office
- Threats to place the mine under provisional administration
The government is demanding tax payments while blocking gold exports, creating an unsustainable situation. Barrick maintains its willingness to implement the February agreement, which would restart production and release detained employees. The company warns it may pursue international arbitration if a resolution isn't reached, emphasizing the risk to Mali's economy and the mine's long-term viability.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has announced it will release its Q1 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The company will host a presentation of the results at 11:00 EDT, featuring President and CEO Mark Bristow.
The event will include an interactive webinar connected to a conference call, allowing participants to ask questions. The Q1 results will be initially released at 6:00 EDT, with presentation materials made available on the company's website.
Multiple access options are available for investors and analysts, including toll-free numbers for US/Canada participants and international dial-in numbers. The webinar will be archived for later viewing, and a conference call replay will be accessible via dedicated phone numbers.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has achieved a significant milestone as shareholders approve the Reko Diq Joint Venture's updated Feasibility Study and conditionally approve Phase 1 development capital, pending $3 billion project financing. The project aims for first production by end of 2028.
Fluor has been selected as the lead Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) partner for this major copper-gold project located in Balochistan, Pakistan. Key equipment suppliers include Metso, Weir, and Komatsu, who will provide processing and mining equipment.
The project will be supported by expert engineering consultants including Knight Piesold, PRDW, and Vecturis, who collaborated during the Feasibility Study phase. The selection emphasizes a commitment to delivering large-scale mining projects safely and efficiently, while prioritizing local content and community development.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has nominated two industry veterans to its Board of Directors for election at the May 6, 2025 shareholders meeting. Ben van Beurden, former Shell CEO, brings 40 years of energy sector experience, notably leading Shell's transformation into a diversified energy company with focus on natural gas and renewables. He currently serves as KKR's senior advisor for energy transition investments and holds board positions at Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Clariant.
Pekka Vauramo, former Metso CEO, brings extensive mining and logistics expertise. He led the successful Metso-Outotec merger in 2020, creating a sustainable technologies leader in minerals processing. His experience includes CEO roles at Finnair and leadership positions at Cargotec, Sandvik, and Outokumpu. He currently chairs boards at Huhtamaki Oyj and Valmet Oyj.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has announced ambitious plans to achieve 30% growth in gold equivalent ounces by 2030. The company reported strong 2024 performance, with a 69% increase in net earnings - the highest in a decade, 20% growth in operating cash flow, and doubled free cash flow compared to 2023.
Key developments include ramping up Pueblo Viejo, starting prefeasibility work at Fourmile, restarting Porgera operations, and completing feasibility studies for Reko Diq and Lumwana Expansion projects. The company plans to change its name to Barrick Mining to reflect its evolving production profile.
In response to undervalued equity, Barrick repurchased $498 million of shares in 2024 and will continue buybacks when shares trade below intrinsic value. The company also announced board changes, including new nominations and committee chair appointments.
GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) has announced its largest exploration program at the São Jorge Project in Brazil's Tapajós gold district. The 2025 program includes:
- Up to 5,000 metres of drilling to expand the São Jorge deposit
- 3,000 metres of auger drilling over high tenor soil anomalies
- 6,000 soil samples to test the broader mineral system
- Extended IP survey over William South and North prospects
The program builds on successful 2024 results, which revealed significant high-grade auger drill intercepts at William South, including 1m at 17.14 g/t Au and 5m at 2.78 g/t Au. Recent 2025 soil sampling at William North yielded the project's highest-ever gold-in-soil anomaly of 5.96 g/t Au. The São Jorge mineral system spans a 12km x 7km footprint, with the deposit remaining open along strike.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has released its annual report highlighting significant progress in growth projects and sustainable value creation. The company completed feasibility studies for two Tier One projects: the Lumwana Super Pit Expansion in Zambia (adding 8.3 million tonnes of copper reserves) and the Reko Diq project in Pakistan (contributing 13 million ounces of gold and 7.3 million tonnes of copper reserves).
The company successfully replaced all mined gold and copper in 2024, replenishing 4.6 million ounces of attributable gold mineral reserves at improved grades. Barrick projects a 30% growth in gold equivalent ounces by decade's end. The Pueblo Viejo expansion in Dominican Republic advances toward becoming an 800,000+ ounce per year producer, while Nevada operations see progress at Goldrush and Fourmile projects.
Barrick maintains a strong balance sheet to fund Lumwana and Reko Diq development without new shares or unnecessary debt, while continuing its share buyback program.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has announced the filing of technical reports for two significant projects: the Reko Diq Project and the Lumwana Expansion Project. The reports have been filed in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and are now accessible to the public through multiple platforms including SEDAR+, EDGAR, and the company's website.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) delivered strong Q4 2024 results with a 15% increase in gold production and 33% increase in copper production over Q3. The company reported a 69% increase in net earnings to $2.14 billion and a 51% increase in adjusted net earnings to $2.21 billion for 2024.
Key financial highlights include a 20% increase in operating cash flow to $4.49 billion and doubled free cash flow to $1.32 billion. The company maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, with total shareholder returns of $1.2 billion in 2024, including $498 million in share buybacks.
Barrick significantly grew its reserves, with attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves increasing by 17.4 million ounces (23%) to 89 million ounces. Copper mineral reserves grew by 224% year-on-year to 18 million tonnes. The company announced a new $1 billion share buyback program and projects 2025 gold production of 3.15-3.5 million ounces.
