Barrick Announces Leadership Transition

Core Points - Mark Hill has been appointed as Group COO and Interim President and CEO of Barrick Mining Corporation following the departure of Mark Bristow [2][3] - The Board of Directors is actively searching for a permanent President and CEO with the assistance of an executive search firm [3][5] - Mark Bristow's tenure included significant achievements such as returning $6.7 billion to shareholders and reducing net debt by $4 billion since the merger with Randgold in 2019 [4] Company Performance - Barrick Mining Corporation has maintained solid operational performance in line with full-year expectations as outlined in the Q2 results [6] - The company has made substantial investments in its assets to ensure profitable growth in gold and copper production [4][5] Leadership Transition - John Thornton, Chairman of the Board, expressed gratitude for Mark Bristow's leadership and emphasized the company's strong positioning for future growth [5] - Mark Hill's extensive experience and knowledge of the company are expected to help maintain momentum during the leadership transition [5] Company Overview - Barrick Mining Corporation is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company with a significant portfolio of gold and copper assets [7] - The company operates in 18 countries across five continents and is the largest gold producer in the United States [7]