Will Barrick Mining's Higher Costs Dent Its Profit Momentum Ahead?

Key Takeaways Barrick's Q4 profits rose on higher gold prices, but cash costs and AISC increased year over year.Lower production, partly from the Loulo-Gounkoto suspension, contributed to higher unit costs.Barrick's projected 2026 cash costs and AISC signal a year-over-year increase at the midpoint.Barrick Mining Corporation’s (B) fourth-quarter profits more than doubled year over year on higher gold prices, but steeper unit costs remained a drag.  Its total cash costs per ounce of gold and all-in-sustainin ...