Barrick Mining is one of the world’s largest gold and copper producers, engaging in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties across multiple continents. The company’s core activities include open-pit and underground mining, mineral processing, and reclamation, with a focus on efficient and sustainable extraction methods. In addition to producing gold and copper, Barrick generates by-product revenues from silver, molybdenum, and other base metals.
Originally founded in 1983 by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Munk, Barrick Mining has grown through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, including the notable purchase of Placer Dome in 2006. Headquartered in Toronto, the company is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker B and on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Over its history, Barrick has refined its portfolio to concentrate on high-quality assets and to strengthen its balance sheet while pursuing disciplined capital allocation.
Barrick’s global footprint spans North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Key operating assets include large gold-copper complexes in Nevada, a presence in Canada’s gold districts, the Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic, and substantial interests in sub-Saharan Africa and Papua New Guinea. The company also maintains exploration projects in prospective regions to extend the life of existing mines and to bring new deposits into production.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Mark Bristow, Barrick Mining emphasizes operational excellence, rigorous safety standards, and community engagement. The executive team and board of directors oversee corporate governance frameworks designed to promote transparency and accountability. Barrick also invests in environmental stewardship initiatives, targeting reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and water use intensity across its operations.