Barrick CEO change could trigger asset sales, takeover: analysts

A view of the Fourmile project in Nevada. Photo credit: Barrick Mining. Leadership changes at two of North America’s biggest miners open the door to asset sales and even a potential takeover of Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B), analysts say.On Monday before stock markets opened, Toronto-based Barrick announced the surprise resignation of president and CEO Mark Bristow, who stepped down without explanation after more than six years in charge. That same morning, larger US-based rival Newmont (NYSE: NEM) sai ...