Barrick Announces Evaluation of an Initial Public Offering of its North American Gold Assets Contemplated IPO to highlight the value of North American gold assets by creating a focused publicly traded equity (“NewCo”)
Barrick Announces Evaluation of an Initial Public
Offering of its North American Gold Assets
Contemplated IPO to highlight the value of North American gold assets by
creating a focused publicly traded equity (“NewCo”)
Barrick would maintain a significant controlling interest in NewCo
Company will update market on progress at Full Year 2025 Results in
February 2026
Toronto, December 1, 2025 – Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the
“Company”) today announces that the Company’s Board of Directors has unanimously authorized
Barrick’s management team to explore an initial public offering (“IPO”) of a subsidiary that will hold
Barrick’s premier North American Gold Assets (“NewCo”).
If an IPO is pursued, NewCo would be anchored by Barrick’s joint venture interests in Nevada Gold Mines
and Pueblo Viejo, as well as Barrick’s wholly owned Fourmile gold discovery in Nevada.
It is contemplated that NewCo would be listed through an initial public offering of a small minority interest.
Following the IPO, Barrick would intend to retain a significant controlling majority interest in NewCo, while
also retaining and driving value in the Company’s other world-class global gold and copper assets in its
portfolio. This action is complementary to the Board’s ongoing operational review and focus on
maximizing value across Barrick’s portfolio for shareholders, particularly in North America.
“Barrick’s gold operations in Nevada and the Dominican Republic are among the best in the world, located
in some of the best gold mining jurisdictions,” said Mark Hill, Group Chief Operating Officer and Interim
President and Chief Executive Officer. “Adding our 100% owned Fourmile project in Nevada, one of this
century’s most significant gold discoveries, could put NewCo in a league of its own.”
Hill continued: “As we recently noted at our Q3 results, we are singularly focused on driving improved
performance and shareholder value with the right teams now in place to deliver on our commitments.
While we explore an IPO of our North American assets that could give new and existing shareholders
more optionality around jurisdiction in a pure gold company with growth, we will not waiver from our
commitment to operate safely, perform to our targets, and deliver our growth projects.”
The Board has authorized Barrick’s management to explore this potential value creation initiative through
early 2026 and Barrick will update the market on its progress at the Company’s Full Year 2025 Results
in February 2026.
Any decision on whether to pursue an IPO and the timing thereof is subject to approval of the Company’s
Board of Directors, other customary requirements and approvals, and market conditions.
BARRICK MINING CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities
and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or
sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.
About Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest
portfolios of world-class and long-life gold and copper assets in the industry—including six of the world’s
Tier One gold mines—Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is
also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders
through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares
trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘B’ and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under
the symbol ‘ABX’.
Investor Relations Contact
Barrick Mining Corporation
Cleve Rueckert, +1 775 397 5443
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Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this press release, including any information relating to our strategy, projects, plans, or future
financial or operating performance or the structure, timeline, completion and anticipated effects of any IPO, constitutes “forward-
looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “plan”,
“would”, “could”, “expected”, “will”, “intend”, “continue”, “explore”, “contemplated” and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, without limitation: Barrick’s
intention to explore a potential IPO of NewCo; the assets expected to be held by NewCo; the extent of Barrick’s continued
ownership in NewCo following the IPO; the potential timeline associated with any IPO, and Barrick’s intention to update the
market on its progress exploring any IPO; the anticipated conditions and other approvals required for any IPO; the anticipated
effects of any IPO, including the potential to unlock value across Barrick’s portfolio; Barrick’s intentions with respect to its global
gold and copper portfolio; its ongoing strategic review of options to maximize shareholder value; and Barrick’s ability to improve
safety and operational performance at its assets.
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 Barrick 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 actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not
be placed on such statements and information. The estimates and assumptions contained in this news release, which may prove
to be incorrect, inc lude, but are not limited to: the anticipated benefits, costs and other effects and outcomes of any IPO; the
potential tax impacts of any IPO on Barrick, NewCo and their respective shareholders; the expected terms, structure and timeline
to implement any IPO; Barrick’s ability to complete any IPO and/or related transactions on the timeline or terms anticipated or
at all (including as a result of factors outside of Barrick’s control); Barrick’s ability to satisfy any conditions to the completion of
any IPO, including, to the extent required, regulatory, stock exchange, shareholder or other third party approvals, clearance and
consents; the expectation that investors and other stakeholders will favorably respond to any proposed IPO; the financial
implications of any IPO for Barrick and NewCo; business disruption during the pendency of or following any IPO; diversion of
management time on any IPO and related matters; retention of existing management team members; the impact of any IPO on
relationships with governments, regulators, financing sources, joint venture partners and other business counterparties; general
economic conditions and conditions in the markets and jurisdictions in which Barrick operates; regulatory rules affecting Barrick’s
business; market conditions; future gold, copper and other commodity prices; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and
development; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation, and exploration successes; risks related to disruption of
supply routes which may cause delays in construction and mining activities; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage
and civil disturbances; risks associated with new diseases, epidemics and pandemics; litigation and legal and administrative
proceedings; increased costs and physical and transition risks related to climate change, including extreme weather events,
resource shortages, emerging policies and increased regulations related to greenhouse gas emission levels, energy efficiency
and reporting of risks; and availability and increased costs associated with mining inputs and labor. 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).
Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. There can be no assurance
that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. In particular, there can be no assurance that any IPO will be pursued or completed on the terms,
structure or timeline anticipated or at all. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about
management’s expectations and plans relating to the future. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are
qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in Barrick’s most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file
with the SEC and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities which contain 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.