Ben van Beurden Appointed Lead Director of Barrick, Succeeding Stalwart Brett Harvey in the Position

Group 1 - Barrick Mining Corporation has appointed Ben van Beurden as Lead Independent Director of the Board, succeeding Brett Harvey [1][4] - Ben van Beurden, former CEO of Shell, brings nearly four decades of experience in the energy and natural resources sectors, having led Shell's transformation into a diversified energy leader [2][6] - Brett Harvey has served as Lead Director since 2013, contributing to governance improvements and board diversity, and will remain a valued board member [4][5] Group 2 - Barrick's Chairman John Thornton praised Brett Harvey's leadership and noted that van Beurden's insights will enhance the Board's effectiveness [5][6] - Van Beurden's appointment aligns with Barrick's commitment to board renewal and strategic initiatives to adapt to industry dynamics [6] - Barrick Mining Corporation is a leading global mining company with a significant portfolio of gold and copper assets, operating in 18 countries [7]