Barrick Gold Corporation, commonly known as Barrick, is a Toronto‑headquartered mining company focused on the exploration, development, production and sale of gold and copper. Listed on major exchanges (including the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B), Barrick operates as an integrated minerals producer, running large‑scale mining complexes, processing facilities and related support services for extraction and metallurgical treatment of ore.
The company’s activities span the full mining value chain: greenfield exploration, feasibility and permitting, mine construction, ongoing operations, and closure and reclamation. Barrick’s portfolio includes open‑pit and underground operations as well as development projects, and the company participates in joint ventures and strategic partnerships to manage and expand its asset base. Its product mix is predominantly gold and copper in various saleable forms used by refiners and downstream consumers.
Barrick traces its origins to 1983, when it was founded by Peter Munk, and in recent years reshaped its footprint through asset optimization and a merger with Randgold Resources that created a strengthened management team and global operating platform. Mark Bristow, who led Randgold prior to the merger, has served as Barrick’s chief executive, guiding a strategy that emphasizes operational performance, portfolio discipline and capital allocation.
Operating across the Americas, Africa and the Asia‑Pacific region, Barrick positions itself as a large-scale, diversified gold and copper producer with a focus on operational reliability, cost management and sustainability initiatives. The company engages in community and environmental programs as part of its permitting and social license efforts and regularly pursues joint ventures and asset sales or acquisitions to align its portfolio with long‑term strategic priorities.