Barrick Gold Announces Dividend

PRESS RELEASE - February 15, 2012 All figures in US dollars

Barrick Gold Announces Dividend

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX) (TSX: ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US15 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 29, 2012.

Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

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Deni Nicoski Andy Lloyd Vice President, Senior Manager, Investor Relations Communications Tel: (416) 307-7410 Tel: (416) 307-7414 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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