Barrick Recognised as Key Socio-Economic Partner to Tanzania
PRESS RELEASE
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BARRICK RECOGNISED AS KEY SOCIO-ECONOMIC
PARTNER TO TANZANIA
North Mara gold mine , Tanzania, 10 July 2022 – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has
been recognised as the largest contributor to government revenue in 2021, confirming its position as a key
partner in the socio-economic development of Tanzania.
President and chief executive Mark Bristow told media here today that since the company took control of North
Mara and Bulyanhulu in September 2019, its total in- country investment has totalled $1. 995 billion1. In the
first half of this year, it has paid $1 58 million in taxes, royalties and levies , $42 million in distributions to the
Government of Tanzania in the form of dividends and shareholder loans as well as $ 210 million to local
suppliers. It has also now paid $140 million of its $300 million settlement with the government.
“When we took over these mines they were a moribund burden on the government and their investors. In a
very short time, we redesigned and re-engineered them, creating what are in effect two new mines. They are
well placed to deliver their annual production guidance and have the potential to achieve a combined Tier One2
status in Barrick’s portfolio, meaning that they are capable of producing at least 500, 000 ounces of gold
annually for more than 10 years at the lower end of the cost spectrum as a combined complex,” Bristow said.
“We are continuing to replace resources depleted by mining and we are targeting new opportunities as well,
increasing our footprint around Bulyanhulu through the acquisition of six highly prospective licences. We’re
also updating the geological models in the North Mara region and identifying potential targets elsewhere in
Tanzania.”
In line with Barrick’s policy of local employment, Tanzanian nationals now account for 96% of the two mines’
workforces and 64% of their senior management are Tanzanians. The mines are also driving the increased
employment of women in a traditionally male- dominated industry through targeted recruitment and
development programs.
Barrick has committed $6 for every ounce of gold sold by the two mines to improving healthcare, education,
infrastructure and access to potable water in their communities. A further $70 million has been allocated to
investment in value- adding national projects, including mining related training and scientific facilities at
Tanzanian universities.
During the past quarter Bulyanhulu was named the overall winner of the Tanzanian OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Authority) award for 2022 while North Mara received the award for the best community
health outreach program.
Enquiries
President and CEO
Mark Bristow
+1 647 205 7694
+44 788 071 1386
Country manager, Tanzania
Georgia Mutagahywa
+255 754 711 215
Email: [email protected]
Investor and media relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barrick.com
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE
Endnotes
1 100% basis
2 A Tier One Gold Asset is an asset with a reserve potential to deliver a minimum 10-year life, annual production
of at least 500,000 ounces of gold and total cash costs per ounce over the mine life that are in the lower half of
the industry cost curve.
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strategy, projects, plans, or future financial or operating performance, constitutes “forward-looking statements”. All
statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “would”, “commit”,
“advance”, “generate”, “expect”, “will”, “continue” and similar expressions identify forward- looking statements. In
particular, this press release contains forward- looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to:
Barrick’s contributions to the local economy, including local content programs and spending as well as anticipated
contributions to value- adding national projects; the ability of the North Mara and Bulyanhulu mines to deliver on
their annual production guidance, replace resources depleted by mining and achieve Tier One status as a combined
complex; Barrick’s partnership with the Government of Tanzania under the framework agreement; planned
investments by Barrick in Tanzania including to develop healthcare, education and infrastructure; and expected
production and cost levels for the North Mara and Bulyanhulu mines on a combined basis.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions including
material estimates and assumptions related to the factors set forth below that, while considered reasonable by the
Company as at the date of this press release in light of management’s experience and perception of current
conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive
uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected in the forwar d-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements
and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold,
copper, or certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel fuel, natural gas, and electricity); the speculative nature
of mineral exploration and development; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation, and exploration
successes; risks associated with projects in the early stages of evaluation, and f or which additional engineering
and other analysis is required; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations;
timing of receipt of, or failure to comply with, necessary permits and approvals; uncertainty whether some or all of
the targeted investments and projects will meet the Company’s capital allocation objectives and internal hurdle rate;
changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/ or changes in the
administration of laws, policies and practices, expropriation or nationalization of property and political or economic
developments in Tanzania and other jurisdictions in which the Company or its affiliates do or may carry on business
in the future; damage to the Company’s reputation due to the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of
events, including negative publicity with respect to the Company’s handling of environmental matters or dealings
with community groups, whether true or not; risks associated with new diseas es, epidemics and pandemics,
including the effects and potential effects of the global Covid- 19 pandemic; litigation and legal and administrative
proceedings; employee relations including loss of key employees; increased costs and physical risks, including
extreme weather events and resource shortages, related to climate change; and availability and increased costs
associated with mining inputs and labor. Barrick also cautions that its guidance may be impacted by the
unprecedented business and social disruption caused by the spread of Covid -19. In addition, there are risks and
hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental
hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion,
copper cathode or gold or copper concentrate losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain
insurance, to cover these risks).
Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us.
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made to the most recent Form 40- F/Annual Information Form on file with the SEC and Canadian provincial
securities regulatory authorities for a more detailed discussion of some of the factors underlying forward -looking
statements and the risks that may affect Barrick’s ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release.
Barrick disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.