(Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDeal OverviewBarrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B, $40.91; Market Capitalization: ~$69.0 billion), one of the world’s largest gold and copper producers, has announced plans to evaluate an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of North American assets. The company will form a subsidiary that will house its highest-quality North American gold assets. The proposed entity (NewCo) will operate as a distinct, publicly traded vehicle anchored by Barrick’s 61.5% inte ...