Barrick Gold’s mines in Tanzania reach Tier One status
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) says it has succeeded in taking its North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines in Tanzania from “moribund” to Tier One assets. Barrick, which took…
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For the world to hit net zero, global mining industry needs to ramp up capex
The global mining industry may need to nearly double its annual capital expenditure (capex) if the world is to cut its climate-changing carbon pollution to net zero by 2050, according…
Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine
Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX; NYSE:GOLD), the world’s second-largest bullion miner, said a third underground mine at the company’s giant Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali has reached its first mining level and…
Donlin assays extend higher trends for Barrick
Barrick (TSX:ABX; NYSE:GOLD) has released results from the remaining 30% of the 2020 drilling program at the Donlin gold project in Alaska. Both the grade and thickness of the intercepts…
Barrick’s Bristow and Blackrock’s Hambro discuss ‘profits with purpose’ at PDAC
The 89th annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention kicked off yesterday a little differently – in an online format thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The highlight of…
Interview: Endeavour’s CEO Sebastien de Montessus on M&A, the “magic box” and creating a Top Ten gold miner
Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; US-OTC: EDVMF) has become a Top Ten global gold producer since announcing two major acquisitions last year – Semafo and Teranga Gold. It is now the…
Barrick meets mid-range of 2020 production guidance
Last year, gold major Barrick (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) met the midpoint of its gold and copper output targets. The miner generated a total of 4.8 million oz. of gold…
Interview: Barrick’s Mark Bristow on how to build a business
In an interview in September with Ernst & Young, Barrick Gold’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) CEO Mark Bristow noted that all 37 partners at the company are required to be…
Barrick transitions Hemlo to underground mine
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) is moving ahead with plans to extend the life of its Hemlo gold mine in Ontario by transitioning the operation from open-pit mining to…
Commentary: Despite price rise, copper at historic low against gold
According to the popular adage, copper has a doctorate in economics, with an ability to predict turning points in the global economy. This proverb stems from the metal’s use in…
Barrick, Japan Gold expand footprint on Hokkaido island
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) and Japan Gold (TSXV: JG) are expanding their footprint in the Asian country with the acquisition of the Kanehana project, which comprises 40 new…
Barrick’s Mark Bristow on building a licence to operate
In an interview at Ernst & Young’s virtual Americas Mining & Metals Forum, Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) chief executive Mark Bristow spoke about the importance of building a…