Barrick Joins in Mourning the Passing of Board Member María Ignacia Benítez

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Barrick Joins in Mourning the Passing of Board Member María Ignacia Benítez

TORONTO, February 28, 2019 — The Board of Directors and employees of Barrick Gold Corporation would like to extend their heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of María Ignacia Benítez, who passed away today in Chile.

“Ms. Benitez joined Barrick’s Board of Directors in April 2018, and quickly became a trusted advisor and cherished friend to the Company,” said Executive Chairman John L. Thornton. “We will greatly miss her sage counsel, her leadership, and equally, her deep sense of kindness and decency.”

Enquiries:

President and Senior Executive Vice-President Investor and Media Relations Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Kathy du Plessis Mark Bristow Graham Shuttleworth +44 20 7557 7738 +1 647 205 7694 +44 1534 735 333 Email: [email protected] +44 788 071 1386 +44 779 771 1338