Barrick Supports Consolidated Standard for Responsible Mining

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) supports the consolidation of responsible mining standards by The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and the World Gold Council. Barrick has been advocating for this initiative for years, aiming to reduce complexity and provide clear direction for responsible mining. President and CEO Mark Bristow emphasizes the importance of multi-stakeholder oversight in the development of the standard.

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council today announced their intention to work together to consolidate their respective responsible mining standards into one single standard.

Barrick supports this initiative and has been an advocate of this consolidation for many years. “Having one standard for responsible mining will not only provide clear direction on what good should look like but would reduce the complexity that exists with the numerous standards currently in circulation,” said Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow. “It is also crucial that this standard has multi-stakeholder oversight”.

Barrick is actively involved in the development of the standard and has representation on the Industry Advisory Board as well as oversight as a member of three of the founding partners.

Enquiries:

Kathy du Plessis
Investor and Media Relations
+44 20 7557 7738
barrick@dpapr.com

Website: www.barrick.com

FAQ

What is Barrick Gold Corporation's ticker symbol?

Barrick Gold Corporation's ticker symbols are NYSE:GOLD and TSX:ABX.

What is the initiative announced by Barrick Gold Corporation?

Barrick Gold Corporation announced its support for the consolidation of responsible mining standards by The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM, and the World Gold Council.

Who is the president and chief executive of Barrick Gold Corporation?

The president and chief executive of Barrick Gold Corporation is Mark Bristow.

What is the importance of multi-stakeholder oversight in the development of the standard?

Multi-stakeholder oversight is crucial for the development of the standard as emphasized by Barrick Gold Corporation, aiming to ensure comprehensive representation and input from various stakeholders.

What is the contact information for investor and media relations at Barrick Gold Corporation?

For investor and media relations, you can contact Kathy du Plessis at +44 20 7557 7738 or email barrick@dpapr.com. You can also visit the website at www.barrick.com for more information.