Barrick(US:GOLD) 智通财经网·2025-08-11 12:33Group 1: Financial Performance - Barrick Gold's Q2 profit exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.47 compared to the expected $0.45 [1] - Revenue for the quarter was $3.68 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.5%, although it fell short of market expectations [1] - The average gold price in Q2 reached $3,220.58 per ounce, up over 12% from the previous quarter and nearly 40% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Production and Market Conditions - Gold production decreased from 948,000 ounces in the same quarter last year to 797,000 ounces [1] - Barrick maintained its full-year gold production forecast for 2025 at 3.15 million to 3.5 million ounces [1] - The company's stock price fell nearly 4% in pre-market trading, influenced by a drop in gold prices [1] Group 3: Operational Challenges - The Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine complex was seized by the Malian military government, resulting in a net cost of $1.04 billion for the company [2] - The company faced operational suspension due to the Malian government's actions, including a two-month halt on gold exports [2] - Barrick has initiated arbitration with the World Bank to resolve the dispute regarding the mine [2]