Lumwana’s Super Pit Expansion Officially Launched
NEWS RELEASE
All amounts expressed in US$
Lumwana’s Super Pit Expansion Officially Launched
Lumwana Mine, Zambia – October 2, 2024 – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) – The
development of a Super Pit at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine was officially launched today by the Zambian
President, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, accompanied by members of his cabinet.
The feasibility study for the Super Pit Expansion is expected by the end of the year, paving the way for
construction to start in 2025. Once completed, the $2 billion project 1,4 unlocks the potential to transform
Lumwana into a long-life, high-yielding, top 25 copper producer1 and a Tier One2 copper mine.
The expansion involves first doubling throughput of the existing process circuit and then significantly
increasing mining volumes. Plant throughput will grow from the current 27Mt to 52Mt, doubling the mine’s
annual copper production from 120kt to a life-of-mine average of 240kt a year3,4. The process plant expansion
is supported by a ramp-up of total mining volumes, which are planned to increase incrementally year-on-year,
from 150Mt in 2025 to approximately 240Mt in 2028 and then to an average rate of 290t per annum from
2030 onwards3,4.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony also attended by the Barrick board of directors, Barrick president
and chief executive Mark Bristow said a critical element of the Super Pit Expansion was its focus on creating
a sustainable legacy through the development of local capacity within the region, which would benefit both
local communities and businesses throughout the construction and operational phases. The expansion will
need around 550 additional workers over the next five years to support the ramp up and an additional 2,500
construction workers for a three-year period to 2028.
“We are also planning to build critical infrastructure, including an airstrip and an industrial supplier park. This
will enable key suppliers to establish themselves in the area, creating an economic hub that will further fuel
growth and development in the wider region,” Bristow said.
“Mining plays a key role in Zambia’s economic structure and our partnership with Barrick is creating one team
with a shared vision to develop a new economic frontier in the North -Western Province of the country and
beyond,” said President Hakainde Hichilema.
Barrick enquiries
Investor and media relations Zambia Country Manager
Kathy du Plessis Anthony Malenga
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barrick.com
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Technical Information
The scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Richard Peattie, M Phil,
FAusIMM, Mineral Resources Manager: Africa and Middle East; Simon Bottoms, CGeol, MGeol, FGS, FAusIMM, Mineral Resource
Management and Evaluation Executive; John Steele, CIM, Metallurgy, Engineering and Capital Projects Executive; and Joel Holliday,
FAusIMM, Executive Vice-President, Exploration—each a “Qualified Person” as defined in National Instrument 43- 101 - Standards
of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Endnotes
1. Financial metrics and production metrics are based upon Barrick's internal pre-feasibility study which is conceptual in nature
because it includes mineral resources that are not yet categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the pre-
feasibility assessment will be realized. These metrics are subject to change upon completion of the feasibility study. The
assumptions outlined within the pre-feasibility study assessment have formed the bas is for the ongoing study and were made
by a Qualified Person. The Qualified Person will evaluate the results of the completed feasibility study before determining whether
all or a part of the mineral resource for the Super Pit Expansion Project may be converted to a mineral reserve.
2. A Tier One Copper Asset is an asset with a $3.00/lb reserve with potential for 5 million tonnes or more of contained copper t o
support a minimum 20-year life, annual production of at least 200ktpa, with all-in sustaining costs per pound in the lower half of
the industry cost curve. Tier One Assets must be located in a world class geological district with potential for organic reserve
growth and long-term geologically driven addition.
3. Life of Mine Plan mined tonnes, grade and ounces and financials are based on the pre-feasibility study but are conceptual in
nature due to using mineral resources and are subject to change with completion of the feasibility study which is anticipated for
Q4 2024.
4. The results in this press release represent forward-looking information and are based on Barrick’s internal pre-feasibility study
for the Super Pit. These results are based on mineral resources only and depend on inputs that are subject to a number of known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those presented here.
Barrick is in the process of completing a feasibility study in respect of the Super Pit, the results of which may differ from the
figures disclosed in this press release. Barrick does not currently identify Lumwana as a material property. Barrick expects to
re-evaluate Lumwana’s status as a potential material property following the completion of the feasibility study for the Super Pit
Expansion Project and the preparation of updated mineral reserves and resources estimates for Lumwana as of December 31,
2024. A Technical Report will be prepared in accordance with Form 43-101F1 and filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days of the
disclosure of the results of the feasibility study if Lumwana is classified as a material property.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to our 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”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated”, “starting”, “plan”, “ramp up”, “enable”, “anticipated”, “potential”,
“future”, “focus”, “ongoing” “expect” “growth”, and similar expressions identify forward- looking statements. In particular, this press
release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: Barrick’s Lumwana Super Pit expansion
project and its ability to extend Lumwana’s life of mine; global projected copper production and demand profiles; the potenti al for
Lumwana to become a Tier One asset, and the potential for Lumwana to become a top 25 copper asset; estimated copper production
and throughput from the Lumwana Super Pit expansion, including projected mining rates; the estimated capital budget for the
Lumwana Super Pit expansion; anticipated timelines for delivery of the feasibility study and project construction; Barrick’s strategy,
plans, targets and goals in respect of environmental and social governance issues, including local community development; and
expectations regarding future price assumptions, financial performance and other outlooks or guidance.
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 pr ess
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 actu al
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward -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 gol d, copper or
certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel fuel, natural gas and electricity); the potential to convert all or part of the mineral
resource for the Super Pit expansion into a mineral reserve following the completion of the feasibility s tudy; risks associated with
projects in the early stages of evaluation and for which additional engineering and other analysis is required; risks related to the
possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations, that quantities or grades of reserves
will be diminished, and that resources may not be converted to reserves; risks associated with the fact that certain of the i nitiatives
described in this press release are still in the early stages and may not mat erialize; changes in mineral production performance,
exploitation and exploration successes; risks that exploration data may be incomplete and considerable additional work may be
required to complete further evaluation, including but not limited to drillin g, engineering and socioeconomic studies and investment;
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the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; lack of certainty with respect to foreign legal systems, corruption and
other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law; disruption of supply routes which may cause delays in construction and mining
activities, including disruptions in the supply of key mining inputs due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and conflicts in the Middle
East; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances; risks associated wit h artisanal and illegal mining;
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 Zambia or other countries
in which Barrick does or may carry on business in the future; risks relating to political instability in certain of the jurisdictions in which
Barrick operates; timing of receipt of, or failure to comply with, necessary permits and approvals; non-renewal of or failure to obtain
key licenses by governmental authorities; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations; increased
costs and physical and transition risks related to cl imate change, including extreme weather events, resource shortages, emerging
policies and increased regulations relating to greenhouse gas emission levels, energy efficiency and reporting of risks; Barrick’s ability
to achieve its sustainability goals; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties, or over access to water,
power and other required infrastructure; the liability associated with risks and hazards in the mining industry, and the ability to maintain
insurance to cover such losses; 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 communi ty
groups, whether true or not; risks related to operations near communities that may regard Barrick’s operations as being detrimental
to them; litigation and legal and administrative proceedings; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development
activities, including geotechnical challenges, tailings dam and storage facilities failures, and disruptions in the maintenan ce or
provision of required infrastructure and information technology systems; increased costs, delays, suspensions and technical
challenges associated with the construction of capital projects; risks associated with working with partners in jointly controlled assets;
risks related to disruption of supply routes which may cause delays in construction and mining activities; risks associated with Barrick’s
infrastructure, information technology systems and the implementation of Barrick’s technological initiatives, including risks related to
cybersecurity incidents, including those caused by computer viruses, malware, ransomware and oth er cyberattacks, or similar
information technology system failures, delays and/or disruptions; risks related to competition in the mining industry; emplo yee
relations including loss of key employees; availability and increased costs associated with mining inputs and labor; and risks
associated with diseases, epidemics and pandemics. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral
exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unus ual 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 material ly from
those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Readers are cautioned that forward -
looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are
qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is made to the most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form o n 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.
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future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.