Elliott acquires stake in Barrick Mining

Elliott Investment Management has acquired a substantial stake in Barrick Mining, reported Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter. The development comes as Barrick faces operational challenges and rising expenses, with Elliott’s stake estimated to be worth at least $700m (C$980.03m). Over the past year, Barrick has faced setbacks including the loss of control over a key gold mine in Mali, resulting in a $1bn write-off. This occurred alongside the departure of CEO Mark Bristow after nearly seve ...