For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – February 12, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include like Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) and Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) .Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:2 Gold Mining Stocks That Could Explode Under Trump’s Tariffs Despite ebbing recession fears and a ...

Despite ebbing recession fears and a resilient labor market, gold prices have gained traction due to President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, giving a boost to gold mining stocks like Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) and Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) . Should you consider investing in these gold mining stocks? Let’s see – Impact of Trump Tariffs 2.0 on StocksTrump recently imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports of base metals like aluminum and steel. Trump also announced plans to impose reciprocal ...

Core Insights - The company is actively drilling at the Providencia target to explore extensions of high-grade mineralization beneath historical mine workings, with plans for three additional drillholes in an expanded target area [1][5] - Historical mining at Providencia in the 1930s focused on high-grade copper and cobalt, with recent exploration revealing a new gold zone [2] - Significant channel sampling results indicate high gold grades and confirm mineralization extends east beyond the main historical mine workings [5] Exploration and Sampling Results - A total of 79 continuous twin saw-cut channel samples were collected from two historical adits, with significant results including 3.11 g/t Au over 37m and high grades in surface trench samples [3][5] - Channel sampling in Gallery 1 revealed a 37-meter-wide gold interval with assays up to 14.95 g/t Au, indicating good expansion potential [5] - Surface trench sample results confirmed near-surface mineralization extending east of the Providencia target, with assays up to 2.59 g/t Au over 6m [5] Project Overview - The Cármenes Project, located in northern Spain, covers 5,653 hectares and is prospective for multiple bodies of carbonate-hosted mineralization [7] - The project area includes former mines that produced copper and cobalt, highlighting the potential for additional breccia pipes [7] - The company is targeting copper-rich mineral deposits, aligning with strong long-term price outlooks for copper as a critical metal for global electrification [8]

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Highlights: Hole No. From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Au (g/t) Zone NFGC-24-21934 283.85 300.00 16.15 26.15 Dropkick Including 296.00 296.35 0.35 1,128.00 NFGC-24-21974 304.85 310.70 5.85 89.48 Dropkick Including 306.60 307.60 1.00 514.09 And Including 306.60 307.00 0.40 1,067.00 Table 1: Drilling Highlights <tbody ...

Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) is slated to come up with fourth-quarter 2024 results before the opening bell on Feb. 12. The company’s performance is expected to reflect higher gold prices and strong production.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings has been revised 8.9% downward in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at 41 cents per share, suggesting a 51.9% year-over-year rise.  Image Source: ...

Glass Lewis Finds Matthews Has "Persistently Deteriorated and Consistently Underperformed During Substantially All Measurement Periods, Including During the Fullness of Mr. Bartolacci's Tenure as CEO"Asserts Barington "Has Offered Investors a Reasonable, Credible and Incremental Slate of Candidates" and a "More Promising Roadmap" for the CompanyRecommends Shareholders Vote "WITHHOLD" on Matthews' Nominees Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman Barington Capital Urges Shareholders to Foll ...

Core Viewpoint - Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) is currently undervalued compared to its industry peers, with a forward price/earnings ratio of 10.81X, which is approximately 23.7% lower than the Zacks Mining – Gold industry's average of 14.16X, and has a Value Score of A [1][8] Valuation and Stock Performance - GOLD's shares are trading about 19.5% below its 52-week high of $21.35, reached on October 21, 2024 [3] - The stock has been trading below the 200-day simple moving average since November 25, 2024, but surpassed its 50-day simple moving average on January 30, 2025, indicating bullish momentum [5][8] - Over the past year, GOLD's shares have gained 15.9%, underperforming the industry's 48.6% increase and the S&P 500's rise of 22.4% [19] Production Growth Projects - Barrick is advancing key growth projects that are expected to significantly enhance production, including Goldrush, Pueblo Viejo plant expansion, Donlin Gold, Fourmile, Lumwana Super Pit, and Reko Diq [9][10] - The Goldrush mine aims for a production target of 400,000 ounces per annum by 2028, while the Reko Diq project is designed to produce 400,000 tons of copper and 500,000 ounces of gold annually in its second phase [11] Gold Price Dynamics - Gold prices have increased approximately 27% in 2024, driven by strong demand from central banks and geopolitical tensions, with prices reaching a record high of $2,882 per ounce on February 5 [13] - The ongoing U.S.-China tariff war is expected to further boost safe-haven demand for gold, supporting its price [13] Financial Health and Dividend - Barrick has a strong liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents around $4.2 billion and generated an operating cash flow of $1.18 billion and free cash flow of $444 million by the end of Q3 2024 [14] - The company offers a dividend yield of 2.3% with a payout ratio of 37%, indicating sustainability, and a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of approximately 7% [15] Cost Challenges - Barrick faces challenges from rising production costs, with cash costs per ounce increasing around 21% year-over-year and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) rising roughly 20% in Q3 2024 [16] - For full-year 2024, total cash costs per ounce are projected to be between $940-$1,020, and AISC between $1,320-$1,420, indicating a year-over-year increase [16] Earnings Estimates - Earnings estimates for Barrick have been revised downward over the past 60 days, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 and 2025 being lowered [17] Investment Outlook - Despite the attractive valuation and strong financial health, the high production costs suggest caution for potential investors, recommending a hold strategy for current shareholders [22]

ISS Finds Incumbent Board has "Failed to Exercise Effective Oversight of Management" and "Continues to Suffer from Major Deficiencies with Independence that Necessitate Further Change"ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote "WITHHOLD" on Matthews' Nominees Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman Barington Capital Urges Shareholders to Follow ISS' Recommendation and Vote the GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" the Election of ALL of its NomineesNEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L. ...

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All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) grew attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves by 17.4 million ounces4 (23%) before 2024 depletion. Attributable proven and probable mineral reserves now stand at 89 million ounces at 0.99g/t2, increasing from 77 million ounces at 1.65g/t3 in 2023. The year-on-year change was led by the conversion of Reko Diq copper-gold resources to mineral reserves, adding 13 million ou ...