GOLD dividend history

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD1)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick" or the "Company") today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q1 2025 dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2025. In addition to the quarterly dividend, Barrick repurchased approximately 7.69 million shares during Q1 under the share buyback program that was announced in February 2025. "Our operating performance and growing margin

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick" or the "Company") today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q4 2024 dividend will be paid on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2025. In addition to the quarterly dividends, Barrick repurchased 28.675 million shares during the year under the share buyback program that was announced in February 2024, including 21 million shares during Q4 2024. "

All amounts expressed in US dollars NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) said today it was making significant progress in building a business for the future with a peerless Tier One1 focused asset portfolio and a strategy that continues to uncover and unlock value, while also fostering productive partnerships in its host countries. Speaking in New York to investors at an in-depth presentation on the group's position, achievements and plans, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said that since the merger, Barrick had generated $23 billion in operating cash flow, invested $15 billion in its operations and growth projects — effe

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the third quarter of 2024. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q3 2024 dividend will be paid on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2024. Barrick also repurchased an additional 4.725 million shares during the third quarter under the $1 billion share buyback program that was announced in February 2024, bringing the total repurchases during the year to 7.675 million shares. "T

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the second quarter of 2024. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q2 2024 dividend will be paid on September 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2024. In addition to the dividend, Barrick repurchased 2.95 million shares during the second quarter under the $1 billion share buyback program that was announced in February 2024. "The continued strength of our balance sheet and our world class

LAS VEGAS, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Financial Markets Communications News Commentary - Recent months have seen the gold price move decisively into a higher trading range, and momentum return to the precious metals mining sector following three years of consolidation. Gold has risen over 10% during 2024 so far, while gold miners have recovered the sector's February lows. While encouraging, these returns represent only a fraction of the performance exhibited by gold equities during previous upcycles. The potential catch-up trade for gold equities versus gold is substantial, given the extreme low valuations from which the sector is recovering. Gold miners have lagged behind

TORONTO, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q1 2024 dividend will be paid on June 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2024. "The continued strength of our balance sheet and our global asset base provide us with the ability to maintain the distribution of a robust dividend to our shareholders, while still ensuring Barrick has adequate liquidity to invest in growing our business," said senior executive vice-pr

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Barrick's peerless gold and rapidly growing copper portfolios now extend across all the major gold and copper districts worldwide, providing the company with a solid base from which to grow its production and value, directed by a proven strategy and supported by a broad spectrum of skills, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the 2023 Annual Report published today. "Discovery and development are the true drivers of value and our strong focus on exploration is evident in our widespread hunt for new discoveries with Tier One1 potential as well as re

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick" or the "Company") today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q4 2023 dividend will be paid on March 15, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 29, 2024. "The performance of our business and the continued strength of our balance sheet allowed us to maintain the distribution of a robust dividend to our shareholders in 2023, whilst still ensuring Barrick has adequate

All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Kibali, the largest gold mine in Africa, is now also one of the greenest mines on the African continent, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow told media at a briefing here today. Much of the electricity that drives Kibali is already supplied by its three hydropower stations. Once the mine's new 16 megawatt solar plant and additional battery energy storage infrastructure, designed to back up the hydropower supply during the region's dry season, are commissioned, it is expected the mine's overall renewable electricity s

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the third quarter of 2023. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q3 2023 dividend will be paid on December 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2023. "The continuing strength of our business and our balance sheet allows us to maintain the distribution of a robust dividend to our shareholders, whilst still ensuring adequate liquidity to invest in our significant growth projects," said sen

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In volatile economic conditions, smart money seeks stability and moves to safe havens. Historically, one of the safest places and most stable spaces during economic uncertainty is gold, a highly liquid asset that preserves and even increases in value over time and carries no credit risk. The precious metal benefits from multiple levers of demand such as gold jewelry, tech/industrial use and a reserve asset as well as a strategic investment. History has shown that gold's variable demand pressures enhance a portfolio by improving diversification, providing liquidity and delivering long-term returns. Reacting to uncertai

All amounts expressed in US dollars unless specified otherwise NORTH MARA GOLD MINE, Tanzania, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) and the Tanzanian government are demonstrating how mining can be an enormous force for good when miners and their host governments work together to create sustainable value for all stakeholders, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow. Speaking to media here today, Bristow said Barrick's pioneering Twiga partnership with the government, which equally shares the economic benefits generated by the North Mara and Bulyanhulu mines, should be a model for successful cooperation, notably in developing countries.

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the second quarter of 2023. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q2 2023 dividend will be paid on September 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2023. "As a result of the continuing overall strength of our business and balance sheet, we have maintained the distribution of a robust base dividend to our shareholders, while our Performance Dividend Policy provides the potential for add

All amounts expressed in US dollars unless specified otherwise NORTH MARA, Tanzania, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – Twiga Minerals, the joint venture between the Tanzanian government and Barrick Gold Corporation, has revitalized the country's gold mining industry through a partnership that should serve as a model for similar operations, particularly in developing regions, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said today. Briefing media at a mine visit, Bristow said in 2019 when Barrick took control over North Mara and Bulyanhulu – the mines that now form the Twiga complex – both were rundown and at a virtual standstill due t

All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – Africa's biggest gold mine, Kibali, stepped up production significantly in the past quarter as part of its planned ramp-up and is well on track to achieve its annual guidance. At the same time, successful exploration is expected to more than replace reserves depleted by mining again this year. Briefing media here today, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said the 10-year-old mine was now rolling out its business plan for the next decade, securing its status as one of the company's elite portfolio of Tier One mines —

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2023. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q1 2023 dividend will be paid on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2023. "Through the maintenance of a robust balance sheet, we are able to continue to provide a strong base dividend to our shareholders, with our Performance Dividend Policy providing shareholders with the potential for additional upside going forward," sa

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – The past year marked a major milestone in Barrick's journey to becoming the world's most valued gold and copper mining company, with the foundational targets of the new business created by the Merger1 having largely been met, and its greater goals now within reach, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow with the publication of the company's 2022 annual report today. "North America is Barrick's value foundation and the true benefits of our creation of the Nevada Gold Mines complex are now becoming evident in the form of mineral resource growth and new di

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2022. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q4 2022 dividend will be paid on March 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2023. In addition to the dividends paid in 2022, Barrick repurchased 24.25 million shares under the share buyback program that was announced in February 2022. As a result, $1.6 billion of cash was returned to shareholders through dividends and share

All amounts expressed in US dollars LOULO, Mali, Jan. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) –Seventeen years after it went into production, Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali continues to demonstrate its value as a key socio-economic partner to the country. In 2022 it maintained its historically consistent performance by meeting its production guidance and solidified its long-term outlook and is expected to replace its mined ounces for the fourth successive year. The initial development of a third underground mine at Gounkoto was commissioned and is on track to start ore production from stoping in the second quarter of this year. Key geol

All amounts expressed in US dollars BULYANHULU, Tanzania, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Barrick's two gold mines in Tanzania, North Mara and Bulyanhulu, boosted their combined output to 547,0001 ounces in 2022, achieving another step towards their potential Tier One2 status in the group's asset portfolio as a combined complex. At the same time, exploration is continuing to deliver opportunities to grow the mineral reserves net of depletion at both mines. North Mara's transition to owner-mining is successfully ramping up its ongoing open pit expansion with improved efficiencies and costs, while technological advances in the underground

(All dollar amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated)  TSXV:  MTANYSE AMERICAN: MTA VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla" or the "Company") (TSXV:MTA) (NYSE:MTA) is pleased to provide a summary of milestones achieved in 2022. "2022 was a significant year for Metalla and the precious metals royalty landscape," said Brett Heath, President and CEO of Metalla Royalty. "We announced five transactions, to acquire 15 new royalties, for a combined purchase price of $33.5 million in cash and stock. We took a defensive ap

All amounts expressed in US Dollars TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) said today that it had completed the reconstitution of the Reko Diq project, having received a favorable opinion from the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the required legislation having been passed into law. One of the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in the world, Reko Diq is owned 50% by Barrick, 25% by three federal state-owned enterprises, 15% by the Province of Balochistan on a fully funded basis and 10% by the Province of Balochistan on a free carried basis. Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said the completion of the legal processes w

NYSE AMERICAN: MTATSXV:  MTA (All dollar amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla" or the "Company") (NYSE:MTA) (TSXV:MTA) is pleased to announce it has entered into a Royalty Purchase Agreement ("RPA") with an arm's length third-party dated December 9, 2022, to acquire an existing 2.5% to 3.75% gross value return ("GVR") royalty on gold and silver, and a 0.25% to 3.0% net smelter return ("NSR" and together with the GVR, the "Royalties") royalty on copper and other non-precious minerals, extracted from the majority of the Lama project ("Lama") owned by Barrick Gold Corp. ("Barrick")

All amounts expressed in US dollars NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – Barrick's industry-leading portfolio of gold and copper assets is projected to show strong growth over the next five and 10 years, president and chief executive Mark Bristow told an investor meeting here today. The unlocking of value at the Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic, following the finalization of the location for the new tailings storage facility, will support that growth, he said, with the latest geological model for its current $2.1 billion expansion project1 now showing the potential for upgrading 2 million ounces of inferred resources

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.15 per share for the third quarter of 2022. The dividend is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of the year. The Q3 2022 dividend will be paid on December 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2022. In addition to the enhanced dividends declared so far in 2022, Barrick has continued to repurchase shares under the share buyback program that was announced in February of this year. As of the end of Q3, Barrick has repurchased 18 millio

TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.20 per share in respect of performance for the second quarter of 2022. The dividend, which is unchanged from Q1, is consistent with the Company's Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of the year. The Q2 2022 dividend will be paid on September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2022.1   "On the back of our strong operating performance, we are once again able to provide a leading dividend yield to our shareholders, whilst still maintaining a strong balance sheet," says senior executive vice-presiden

FN Media Group Presents Microsmallcap.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copper supply can't keep up with the booming demand for copper, putting net-zero emissions targets at risk, according to a new report from S&P Global. Copper is essential for electric vehicles, wind and solar power, and infrastructure that transports and stores renewable energy. The report projects that copper demand will almost double to 50 million metric tons by 2035 and reach over 53 million metric tons by 2050. To put that number into perspective, S&P Global noted that it's "more than all the copper consumed in the world between 1900 and 2021." Solving the supply shortage isn't as simple as

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said after their meeting here today that they shared a clear vision of the national strategic importance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project and were committed to developing it as a world-class mine that would create value for the country and its people through multiple generations. Reko Diq is one of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. An agreement in principle reached between the government of Pakistan, the provincial government of Balochistan and Barrick earlier this year prov

All amounts expressed in US dollars NORTH MARA GOLD MINE, Tanzania, July 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has been recognised as the largest contributor to government revenue in 2021, confirming its position as a key partner in the socio-economic development of Tanzania. President and chief executive Mark Bristow told media here today that since the company took control of North Mara and Bulyanhulu in September 2019, its total in-country investment has totalled $1.995 billion1. In the first half of this year, it has paid $158 million in taxes, royalties and levies, $42 million in distributions to the Government of Tanzania in the form of dividend

All amounts expressed in US Dollars LOULO GOLD MINE, Mali, July 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) continues to invest in creating value for all stakeholders and in supporting the communities that host its mines, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said here today. Speaking to media at the company's Loulo-Gounkoto complex, Bristow noted the commissioning of the Gounkoto underground mine and the Gara West open pit, the continuing replacement of reserves, the extension of the solar power plant and the further strengthening of local partnerships as instances of the company's long-term commitment to the country. "In the first half of the year

TORONTO, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend in respect of performance for the first quarter of 2022 that incorporates an enhancement to the base dividend as a result of achieving Level III under the Company's Performance Dividend Policy. Barrick's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per share for the first quarter of 2022 that will be paid on June 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2022.1 This dividend comprises a base quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share and a performance dividend enhancement of an additional $0.10 per share. The $0.10 per share enha

All amounts expressed in US dollars unless stated otherwise TORONTO, March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) is built on a foundation of six Tier One1 gold mines with rolling 10-year plans which secure the company's ability to generate substantial free cash flows2 for the next decade and beyond, says executive chairman John Thornton. Writing in the company's 2021 annual report, published today, Thornton notes that in September 2018, when the Randgold merger was announced, Barrick had net debt in excess of $4 billion. Since then it has not only moved into a net cash position but has returned $2.5 billion of cash to shareholders, including last year

All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick" or the "Company") (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced the declaration of a dividend in respect of performance for the fourth quarter of 2021 and announced a new performance dividend policy to begin in 2022. Barrick's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 that will be paid on March 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2022.1 This represents an increase of 11% on the previous base quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share. Barrick has now established a performance dividend policy th

All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – The Kibali gold mine produced a total of 812,152 ounces1, well within guidance for 2021, and expects to increase its mineral reserves net of depletion for the third successive year, maintaining its plus 10-year life as one of Barrick Gold Corporation's Tier One2 assets. At a media briefing here, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow noted that this performance, which grew steadily stronger during the year, was achieved with no lost time injuries during the last quarter. Like all Barrick's mines worldwide, Kibali re

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today confirmed that the per share amount of the third and final $250 million1 tranche of a return of capital distribution totalling $750 million to be paid on December 15, 2021 will be $0.1405058, based on the number of issued and outstanding shares as of the November 30, 2021 record date. This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick's Annual and Special Meeting on May 4, 2021 of the total $750 million return of capital distribution. On December 15, 2021, Barrick will also pay a previously declared dividend of $0.09 per share for the third quarter of 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) today welcomed the release of the World Gold Council's report highlighting the role of its members in contributing to socio-economic development in the countries and communities in which they operate. According to the report, available at www.gold.org, this contribution amounted to almost $38 billion in 38 countries last year, in the form of payments to governments, employees and suppliers. Barrick's status as an industry leader in socio-economic development was underscored by the comparison between its performance and the industrywide figures reported by the World Gold Council: 97% of Barrick's emp

All amounts expressed in US dollars LONDON, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced that the third $250 million1 tranche (approximately $0.14 per share2) of the return of capital distribution totalling $750 million will be paid on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2021. This will complement the $0.09 per share dividend declared by the Barrick Board of Directors for the third quarter, which will also be paid on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2021.3 This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick's Annual and Special Meeting

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) –– Barrick Gold Corporation's Pueblo Viejo mine is continuing to advance a plant expansion and tailings storage facility project designed to extend its life to 2040 and beyond, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said here today. Speaking at a local media briefing, Bristow noted that so far this year the Tier One1 mine had paid $522 million in direct and indirect taxes, which brings its total tax payments since it went into commercial production in 2013 to just under $3 billion2. The extension of its life means that it would continue to be a major creator of value for

All amounts expressed in US dollars unless stated otherwise BULYANHULU GOLD MINE, Tanzania, Oct. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Barrick Gold Corporation's Tanzanian mines, North Mara and Bulyanhulu, are both set to meet their 2021 production targets as well as to replace depleted reserves through brownfields exploration, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said here today. Speaking at the mine to local media, Bristow said the production ramp-up at Bulyanhulu was gaining momentum with plant performance ahead of expectations and recoveries at a consistent rate of 93%. An 11% increase in tonnage was driven partly by an investment in three new fully automated loa

All amounts expressed in US Dollars BAMAKO, Mali, Oct. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loulo Gold Mine - Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – The Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex is set to remain a major contributor to the Malian economy well into the future as it continues to replace the ore depleted by mining, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said here today. Mines operated in Mali by Barrick and its predecessor Randgold have spent some $8 billion in the country in the form of taxes, royalties, salaries and payments to local suppliers over the past 24 years. To date this year, it has paid $318 million to the government in taxes, royalties and dividends and inve

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today confirmed that the per share amount of the second $250 million tranche of a return of capital distribution totalling $750 million to be paid on September 15, 2021, will be $0.1405092, based on the number of issued and outstanding shares as of the August 31, 2021 record date. This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick's Annual and Special Meeting on May 4, 2021 of the total $750 million return of capital distribution. The first distribution of $250 million was made in June 2021 and the third distribution of $250 million is expected to be effected to

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced that the second $250 million tranche (approximately $0.14 per share1) of the return of capital distribution totalling $750 million will be paid on September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2021. This will complement the $0.09 per share dividend declared by the Barrick Board of Directors for the second quarter, which will also be paid on September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2021.2 This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick's Annual and Special Meeting

All amounts expressed in US dollars. TONGON GOLD MINE, Côte d'Ivoire, July 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – Significant exploration successes could extend the Tongon gold mine's life, Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said today. Speaking at a local media briefing, Bristow said 10 years after it went into production Tongon could get a new lease on life thanks to promising results from near-mine exploration campaigns designed to replace the mine's depleted reserves. In addition to work on the promising Seydou North and Tongon West targets, Tongon has filed the documentation for the extension of its Nielle mining licence by a f

All amounts expressed in US dollars unless stated otherwise DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) president and chief executive Mark Bristow met today to review progress at Twiga Minerals Corporation, the joint venture established in October 2019 to manage the company's gold mines in the country, and to discuss the partnership's future plans and prospects. Since Barrick took over the management of the mines in September 2019, the then moribund North Mara and Bulyanhulu have been revived, returned to profitability and are now truly world-class assets, with the potential to becom

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today confirmed that the per share amount of the first $250 million tranche of a return of capital distribution totalling $750 million to be paid on June 15, 2021 will be $0.1405117, based on the number of issued and outstanding shares as of the May 28, 2021 record date. This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick’s Annual and Special Meeting on May 4, 2021, of the total $750 million return of capital distribution. The remaining distribution of $500 million is expected to be effected in two equal tranches to shareholders of record on dates to be determin

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced that the first $250 million tranche ($0.14 per share1) of a return of capital distribution totaling $750 million will be paid on June 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2021. In addition, Barrick announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2021 of $0.09 per share, which will also be paid on June 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 20212. This follows the approval by shareholders at Barrick's Annual and Special Meeting on May 4, 2021 of th

All amounts expressed in US dollars BAMAKO, Mali, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – Barrick Gold Corporation's giant Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex's third underground mine has reached its first mining level and is scheduled to start delivering ore tonnes to the plant during the current quarter, president and chief executive Mark Bristow told a media briefing here today. At the same time, a prefeasibility study has started on two more mines on the Loulo permit: an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South. These, Bristow said, would add mining sources and improve feed flexibility, providing further support for the complex's robust 10-year p

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the challenges posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic, Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick”) has emerged even stronger and made significant progress towards becoming the world’s most valued gold company since its transformational merger with Randgold Resources only two years ago, says Executive Chairman John Thornton in the company’s 2021 Information Circular published today and available now at www.barrick.com/agm and also filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov). Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow, the Barrick team built on 2019’s excellent pe

All amounts expressed in US dollars. TORONTO, March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of challenges across all regions, notably the Covid-19 pandemic, Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) met all its key performance indicators in 2020 and at the same time made significant progress towards achieving its key objectives, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company’s 2020 Annual Report published today. “The effectiveness of Barrick’s ESG strategy – which is powered at all levels by a long-established partnership philosophy and a close relationship with all stakeholders, from investors to host communities – was a key factor in the past year’s performance. Th