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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) delivered a strong performance in Q4, increasing gold production by 15% and copper production by 33% over Q3 to meet its annual guidance for the year. Additionally, gold cost of sales1 and total cash costs2 for the quarter

Drill Results

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX)

delivered a strong performance in Q4, increasing gold

production by 15% and copper production by 33% over

Q3 to meet its annual guidance for the year. Additionally,

gold cost of sales1 and total cash costs2 for the quarter

were reduced by 3% and 5%, respectively.

The results for the year, released today, report a

69% increase in net earnings to $2.14 billion, a 51%

increase in adjusted net earnings 3 to $2.21 billion and

a 30% rise in attributable EBITDA 4 to $5.19 billion for

2024 — the highest in over a decade. Year-on-year

operating cash flow increased 20% to $4.49 billion

and free cash flow5 more than doubled to $1.32 billion,

driven by the stronger earnings. A quarterly dividend

of $0.10 per share was maintained, bringing the total

annual dividend paid to shareholders to $696 million,

and a further $498 million was returned in buying back

shares.

“Barrick remains focused on sustainable value creation

for all our stakeholders and as our results today clearly

demonstrate, we have the asset quality, balance sheet

strength and organic growth projects to deliver on our

vision well into the future,” said Barrick president and

chief executive Mark Bristow.

Q42024

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TRANSFORMING

LUMWANA

REKO DIQ'S

POTENTIAL

FOURMILE

ADVANCES

TORONTO – FEBRUARY 12, 2025

ALL AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN U.S. DOLLARS

RESERVES

GROW

SIGNIFICANTLY

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Barrick Delivers Strong Year-End Performance

While Advancing Key Growth Projects

Results

Release

CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

FULL YEAR GOLD AND COPPER

WITH ANNUAL GUIDANCE

SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN

GOLD AND COPPER RESERVES

FEASIBILITY STUDIES ADD 73Moz NEW

ATTRIBUTABLE GEOs6,7,8

QUARTERLY DIVIDEND DECLARED

$0.10 PER SHARE

NYSE: GOLD

TSX: ABX

Q4 NET EPS $0.57, UP 104%

Q4 ADJUSTED NET EPS3 $0.46

PRODUCTION IN LINE WITH

Key Performance Indicators

Best Assets…

▪ Replaced depleted gold reserves at existing mines and added 13 million ounces attributable proven

and probable reserves from Reko Diq6

▪ Significant increases in production across all regions deliver higher Q4 gold production

▪ Full year attributable gold production of 3.91 million ounces, in line with annual guidance

▪ Quarter-on-quarter improvement at Pueblo Viejo across flotation, CIL2 circuit stability and recovery

step up

▪ Veladero delivers best production in last five years and successfully commissions Phase 7B leach

pad

▪ Increased Q4 copper production ensures delivery at midpoint of annual guidance

▪ Engineering partners appointed for Lumwana and Reko Diq and on track with early works design

and long lead item fabrication

▪ Pueblo Viejo Naranjo TSF feasibility completed and drilling ongoing to validate design

▪ New decline development commences at Bulyanhulu to access new reserves and increase mining

flexibility

▪ Significant drilling results at NGM, Reko Diq, Loulo, Tanzania and Kibali confirm quality pipeline of

targets with progress on early-stage targets across Barrick’s expanding greenfields portfolio

Key Growth Projects…

▪ Reko Diq and Lumwana Feasibility Studies add 13Mt of new attributable copper reserves (73Moz of

gold equivalent ounces)6,7,8

▪ Barrick’s Fourmile proceeds to prefeasibility study on back of successful drilling program

▪ Lumwana expansion permitted and Reko Diq ESIA progresses

Leader in Sustainability…

▪ 48% reduction in LTIFR9 and 20% reduction in TRIFR9 year-on-year

▪ Africa & Middle East region has again achieved its best Malaria Incident Rate (MIR) on record,

lowering the MIR by a further 51% from 2023

▪ 824 hectares of concurrent rehabilitation completed in 2024 – exceeding target by 13%

Delivering Value…

▪ 20% increase in operating cash flow for 2024 to $4.5 billion

▪ Free cash flow5 for 2024 more than double 2023 at $1.3 billion

▪ Net earnings per share of $0.57 and adjusted net earnings per share3 of $0.46 for the quarter

▪ Q4 share buyback increased to $354 million – brings total to $498 million for the year

▪ $0.10 per share dividend declared with $1.2 billion in total shareholder returns in 2024

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 2 PRESS RELEASE

Financial and Operating Highlights

Financial Results Q4 2024 Q3 2024 2024 2023

Realized gold price10,11

($ per ounce) 2,657 2,494 2,397 1,948

Realized copper price10,11

($ per pound) 3.96 4.27 4.15 3.85

Net earnings12

($ millions) 996 483 2,144 1,272

Adjusted net earnings3

($ millions) 794 529 2,213 1,467

Attributable EBITDA4

($ millions) 1,697 1,292 5,185 3,987

Net cash provided by

operating activities ($ millions) 1,392 1,180 4,491 3,732

Free cash flow5

($ millions) 501 444 1,317 646

Net earnings per share

($) 0.57 0.28 1.22 0.72

Adjusted net earnings

per share3 ($) 0.46 0.30 1.26 0.84

Total attributable capital

expenditures13,14 ($ millions) 758 583 2,607 2,363

Financial Position As at

12/31/24

As at

9/30/24

As at

12/31/24

As at

12/31/23

Debt (current and long-

term) ($ millions) 4,729 4,725 4,729 4,726

Cash and equivalents

($ millions) 4,074 4,225 4,074 4,148

Debt, net of cash

($ millions) 655 500 655 578

Operating Results Q4 2024 Q3 2024 2024 2023

Gold

Production10

(thousands of ounces) 1,080 943 3,911 4,054

Cost of sales1,10

($ per ounce) 1,428 1,472 1,442 1,334

Total cash costs2,10

($ per ounce) 1,046 1,104 1,065 960

All-in sustaining costs2,10

($ per ounce) 1,451 1,507 1,484 1,335

Copper

Production10,15

(thousands of tonnes) 64 48 195 191

Cost of sales10,16

($ per pound) 2.62 3.23 2.99 2.90

C1 cash costs10,17

($ per pound) 2.04 2.49 2.26 2.28

All-in sustaining costs10,17

($ per pound) 3.07 3.57 3.45 3.21

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Barrick’s North America and Africa and Middle East operations

met their production guidance for the year, while in the Latin

America and Asia Pacific region, a slower-than-expected ramp

up at Pueblo Viejo meant the region delivered slightly below

guidance despite a stellar performance from Veladero. Pueblo

Viejo is planning further upgrades in 2025 to continue the

improvement in throughput and recovery, starting with a

planned 35-day shutdown in the first quarter of the year.

“During the fourth quarter, we made steady progress in

ramping up operations at Pueblo Viejo, improving recovery,

despite lower production on the back of a slight decrease in

grade. At Veladero and Nevada Gold Mines, we boosted

production and we closed the gaps at Kibali while

strengthening the management team there. Additionally, we

completed two major feasibility studies to advance the

transformational Lumwana and Reko Diq projects, and also

significantly increased our reserves and resources,” said

Bristow.

Barrick continued its strong track record of reserve additions,

growing attributable proven and probable gold mineral

reserves by 17.4 million ounces 18 (23%) before 2024

depletion. Attributable proven and probable gold mineral

reserves now stand at 89 million ounces at 0.99g/t 19,

increasing from 77 million ounces at 1.65g/t 20 in 2023. Copper

mineral reserves grew by 224% year-on-year on an

attributable basis, at more than 13% higher grade, to 18

million tonnes of copper at 0.45% 19, from 5.6 million tonnes of

copper at 0.39% in 2023. 20 This resulted from the completion

of the Lumwana and Reko Diq feasibility studies — affirming

both projects as potential Tier One 21 copper assets.

Additionally, the wholly-owned Fourmile project is advancing to

prefeasibility following a successful 2024 drilling program.

For 2025, attributable gold production is expected to be in the

range of 3.15–3.5 million ounces, excluding production from

Loulo-Gounkoto while it is temporarily suspended. Attributable

copper production for 2025 is projected to increase from

195,000 tonnes in 2024 to 200,000–230,000 tonnes, driven by

increased production at Lumwana.

Bristow said Barrick remains open to a constructive

engagement with the Malian government and he continues to

believe that a mutually beneficial solution can be found.

“While ongoing issues in Mali remain an investor concern,

which have overly weighed on the share price, Barrick’s

fundamental value proposition has never been stronger. As

such, we have capitalized on the undervaluation of our shares

by increasing our repurchases, and we have renewed our $1

billion share buyback program for the upcoming year,” said

Bristow.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 3 PRESS RELEASE

“Our ability to self-fund our growth pipeline is a major strength

and, unlike many of our peers, we won't need costly mergers

and acquisitions or to issue additional equity to grow

production. Our focus on a quality Tier One 21 asset portfolio,

continuous talent development, growth potential, robust

balance sheet and unparalleled track record in replacing the

reserves we mine, are the key reasons why we should be the

go-to stock,” he said.

Q4 2024 Results Presentation

Mark Bristow will host a live presentation of the results today

at 11:00 EST, with an interactive webinar linked to a

conference call. Participants will be able to ask questions.

Go to the webinar

US/Canada (toll-free), 1 844 763 8274

UK (toll), +44 20 3795 9972

International (toll), +1 647 484 8814

The Q4 presentation materials will be available on Barrick’s

website at www.barrick.com and the webinar will remain on

the website for later viewing.

Barrick Reports Share Repurchases and Declares Q4 Dividend

Barrick today announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The

dividend is consistent with the Company’s Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022.

The Q4 2024 dividend will be paid on March 17, 2025 to

shareholders of record at the close of business on February

28, 2025.

In addition to the quarterly dividends, Barrick repurchased

28.675 million shares during the year under the share buyback

program that was announced in February 2024, including 21

million shares during Q4 2024.

“The strong performance of our business has allowed us to

provide significant returns to shareholders in 2024 through the

combination of dividends and share buybacks, especially in

the fourth quarter, at a compelling valuation. At the same time,

Barrick continues to maintain one of the strongest balance

sheets in the industry ensuring adequate liquidity to invest in

our significant growth projects,” said senior executive vice-

president and chief financial officer Graham Shuttleworth.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 4 PRESS RELEASE

In San Juan, Argentina, a team from Veladero brought a CAT 785B truck to the National Sun Festival for the community to see up close.

Barrick Announces New Share Buyback Program

Barrick announced today that it plans to undertake a new share repurchase program for the buyback of its

common shares.

Barrick’s Board of Directors has authorized a new program for

the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s

outstanding common shares over the next 12 months at

prevailing market prices in accordance with applicable law. In

connection with the new share repurchase program, Barrick

has terminated the share repurchase program announced by

the Company on February 14, 2024. The Company

repurchased $498 million in common shares under its 2024

share repurchase program.

Under the program, repurchases can be made from time to

time through published markets in the United States such as

the New York Stock Exchange using a variety of methods,

including open market purchases, as well as by any other

means permitted under the rules of the U.S. Securities and

Exchange Commission and other applicable legal

requirements.

Barrick believes that, from time to time, the market price of its

common shares trade at prices that may not adequately reflect

their underlying value. The actual number of shares that may

be purchased, if any, and the timing of such purchases, will be

determined by Barrick based on a number of factors, including

the Company’s financial performance, the availability of cash

flows, and the consideration of other uses of cash, including

capital investment opportunities, returns to shareholders, and

debt reduction.

The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to

acquire any particular number of common shares, and the

repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at

any time at the Company’s discretion.

Barrick Grows Gold and Copper Reserves Significantly,

Setting It Apart From Its Peers as It Positions for Growth

Barrick grew attributable proven and probable gold mineral reserves by 17.4 million ounces 18 (23%) before

2024 depletion. Attributable proven and probable mineral reserves now stand at 89 million ounces at 0.99g/t 19,

increasing from 77 million ounces at 1.65g/t20 in 2023.

The year-on-year change was led by the conversion of Reko

Diq resources to mineral reserves, adding 13 million ounces of

gold at 0.28g/t 19 on an attributable basis, following the

completion of the feasibility study. Significantly, before the

addition of Reko Diq, Barrick delivered a fourth consecutive

year of replacing annual depletion at a 4% higher grade,

continuing to demonstrate the results of an unremitting focus

on asset quality and further extending the life of our existing

operations.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 5 PRESS RELEASE

For 2025, Barrick's attributable gold production is expected to be in the range of 3.15–3.5 million ounces, excluding production from Loulo-Gounkoto while it is temporarily suspended.

Attributable copper production for 2025 is projected to increase from 195,000 tonnes in 2024 to 200,000–230,000 tonnes, driven by increased production at Lumwana.

Since the end of 2019, Barrick has replaced more than

180%18 of the company’s depleted gold reserves, adding

almost 46 million ounces18 of attributable proven and probable

reserves (77 million ounces18 of proven and probable reserves

on a 100% basis) across Barrick-managed assets.

Attributable measured and indicated gold resources for 2024

remain consistent, at 180 million ounces at 1.06g/t 19, with a

further 41 million ounces at 0.9g/t 19 of inferred resources, up

5% from 2023.

At the same time, copper mineral reserves grew by 224%

year-on-year on an attributable basis, at more than 13%

higher grade to 18 million tonnes of copper at 0.45% 19, from

5.6 million tonnes of copper at 0.39% in 2023. 20 This resulted

from the completion of the Lumwana and Reko Diq feasibility

studies affirming both projects as Tier One 21 Copper Assets.

The Lumwana Super Pit Expansion feasibility study added

5.5Mt of Cu reserves to the project, resulting in proven and

probable copper reserves of 8.3 million tonnes of copper at

0.52%.19 The Reko Diq feasibility study added 7.3 million

tonnes of copper at 0.48% 6 to attributable copper reserves.

This represents an addition of more than 20 million tonnes 19 of

proven and probable copper reserves on a 100% basis since

2023.

Attributable measured and indicated copper resources for

2024 stand at 24 million tonnes 19 of copper at 0.39%, with a

further 3.9Mt 19 of copper at 0.3% of inferred resources,

reflecting the conversion and upgrade of copper mineral

resources at Lumwana.

For 2024, mineral reserves are based on an updated gold

price assumption of $1,400/oz 22 and a consistent copper price

of $3.00/lb. 22 Mineral resources are reported inclusive of

reserves and for 2024 are based on an updated gold price of

$1,900/oz22 and a consistent copper price of $4.00/lb.22

President and chief executive Mark Bristow said Barrick’s

strategy of investing in organic growth through exploration and

mineral resource management has set the group apart from its

peers within the industry, positioning Barrick as a champion for

value creation as we continue to grow our production profile

organically.

“In order for our industry to help build a better world, we have

to invest in our own future, with transformational projects like

the Lumwana Super Pit and Pueblo Viejo expansions, Reko

Diq and Fourmile. Barrick’s vision for these projects extends

beyond mining, ensuring the benefits of these investments

provide multi-generational benefits to our host countries and

local communities through the development of local service

provider partnerships and investment in the sustainability of

our operating environments,” said Bristow.

Mineral Resource Management and Evaluation Executive

Simon Bottoms said that since the end of 2019, Barrick has

successfully added 111 million ounces 18 of attributable gold

equivalent reserves at a cost of approximately $10 per

ounce23, demonstrating the value proposition of our strategy.

“The company's reserve prices of $1,400/oz for gold 22 and

$3.00/lb for copper 22 are designed to extract the optimum

value from our geologically defined orebodies whilst delivering

the highest value, demonstrating the quality differentiation of

our Tier One21 assets. This approach is complemented by our

reserve replacement strategy, where we aim to add value by

delineating ore body extensions and satellites at our long-term

reserve prices rather than diluting the quality of our reserves

through lifting reserve prices beyond the relative levels of cost

inflation,” said Bottoms.

Gold mineral reserves in the Africa & Middle East region, after

annual depletion, grew to 19 million ounces at 3.35g/t 19 in

2024 from 18.8 million ounces at 3.24g/t 20 in 2023. This was

predominantly driven by both Bulyanhulu and Loulo-Gounkoto,

with extensions of the high-grade Reef 2 and Yalea

underground orebodies respectively, combined with growth of

the Faraba open pit. Overall, this delivered a 2.3 million

ounce19 increase in attributable proven and probable reserves

across the region, before depletion. North Mara also

contributed to the strong results through the extension of the

Gokona underground and Gena open pit. At Kibali, the

ongoing conversion drilling in the 9000 and 11000 lodes in

KCD underground replaced 98% of depletion, with ongoing

development to establish further underground drill platforms

for 2025.

The Latin America & Asia Pacific region, led by Pueblo Viejo,

replaced 115% of the regional 2024 gold reserve depletion

before the addition of Reko Diq, which added 0.78 million

ounces19 to attributable proven and probable reserves before

depletion as a result of additional pit design pushbacks

unlocked by the additional TSF capacity in the new Naranjo

facility. Porgera grew attributable gold reserves by 22% year-

on-year with the successful conversion of the open pit Link

cutback adjacent to the West Wall cutback.

In North America, the ongoing growth programs at Turquoise

Ridge, Leeville Underground in Carlin and the Reona cut-back

in Phoenix, added 1.54 million ounces 19 of gold to proven and

probable reserves on an attributable basis before annual

depletion, which were partially offset by reductions in Cortez

driven by metallurgical model updates in Crossroads and

Robertson. This resulted in attributable proven and probable

mineral reserves for the region of 30 million ounces at 2.71g/

t19, representing a more than 10% increase in the grade year-

over-year (2.45g/t in 2023) as a result of the high-grade

growth additions and reductions of low-grade at Cortez. At the

same time, attributable gold measured and indicated mineral

resources for the region now stands at 66 million ounces at

2.18g/t19, due to the removal of Long Canyon mineral

resources, as the site is planned to progress into full closure

during 2025. Meanwhile, attributable inferred gold mineral

resources for the region grew to 21 million ounces at 3.3 g/t 19,

driven by Fourmile’s mineral resource 24 growth in the

southernmost portion of the orebody immediately adjacent to

the existing Goldrush mine. Looking forward to 2025, Barrick

plans to commence prefeasibility-study drilling at the end of

the first quarter of 2025 which will target continued extension

of the mineral resource along strike to the north, while also

completing the foundational studies for the planned Bullion Hill

northern access portal.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 6 PRESS RELEASE

Transforming Lumwana Into a Top 25 Copper Producer

Barrick has completed a comprehensive feasibility study for the Super Pit Expansion at Lumwana in

Zambia25, transforming the mine into a long-life, high yielding, Top 25 copper producer and Tier One 21

copper mine, capable of contending with the volatility of the copper demand cycles.

The expansion will substantially increase the mine’s

production capacity, extending its operational life by 17 years

to 2057, and doubling the capacity of the processing plant

from 27 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to a peak design of

54Mtpa — achieving an average copper output of 240,000

tonnes annually over the life of the mine, from a planned

52Mtpa process feed. Based on the feasibility study, the total

project capital cost is estimated to be $2 billion.

Construction is set to begin in 2025, with the project promising

substantial improvements in operational efficiency. The

expansion has significantly grown Lumwana’s mineral

reserves, increasing proven and probable copper reserves

from 510 million tonnes at 0.58% for 3.0 million tonnes of

contained copper as of year-end 2023 to 1,600 million tonnes

at 0.52% for 8.3 million tonnes of contained copper as of year-

end 2024. 7 Notably, this expansion will replace the total

copper produced by Lumwana since 2009 by over 400%.25

The project involves key infrastructure developments,

including the expansion of existing mining operations at

Chimiwungo and Malundwe, the opening of two new open pits

at Kamisengo and Kababisa, and a substantial increase in

mining capacity to 200Mtpa in 2026 and 300Mtpa in 2030. By

2039, the mine is projected to reach a maximum peak mining

capacity of 350Mtpa, positioning Lumwana as the largest mine

in Africa by total tonnes moved.

Technological advancements are central to the expansion,

with plans to introduce high-level automation and modern

process control systems. The parallel process circuit will

enable substantial productivity improvements and reduced

operating costs. A new pit-rim crusher and conveyor system

will optimize hauling efficiency, cutting current ultra-class

trucking haul cycles by at least 15%. The tailings storage

facility will see a capacity increase from 360 million tonnes to

two billion tonnes.

The expansion capitalizes on copper fundamentals and

delivers a financially robust low capital intensity mine, with a

projected cumulative operating cash flow of $36 billion and

free cash flow of $15.2 billion 5 over the mine's life, based on a

three-year trailing copper price of $4.03 per pound. 25 The

project will be self-funded by Barrick and current Lumwana

operations, paying back the initial expansion capital in

approximately two years after completion of the expansion at

$4.03 per pound.

Environmental and social responsibility are key considerations

of the project. Barrick has secured all necessary mining

licenses over the entire project area and completed an

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, which was

approved in November 2024. Additional permits are on

schedule to be approved prior to construction. The Company

is also investing up to $2 million through a REDD+ Project to

offset environmental impacts, partnering with local chiefdoms

and the Zambian government to conserve approximately

215,000 hectares of forest.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 7 PRESS RELEASE

The expansion project at Lumwana in Zambia will substantially increase the mine’s production capacity, extending its operational life by 17 years to 2057.

Updated Feasibility Study Demonstrates

Reko Diq’s Transformative Potential

Barrick has completed the updated feasibility study for the Reko Diq project 26, marking a significant

milestone in the development of one of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Reko Diq will

be a major contributor to Pakistan’s economy which is expected to have a transformative impact on the

Balochistan province.

Barrick’s share of the project represents 50%, with 25% held

by three Pakistani state-owned enterprises and 25% held by

the Government of Balochistan, of which 15% is on a fully

funded basis and 10% is on a free carried basis.

The updated feasibility study outlines a 37-year mine life with

a total estimated capital investment on a 100% basis of $8.83

billion, to be divided into two phases, with Phase 1 having an

estimated total capital cost of $5.6-$6.0 billion (100% basis,

exclusive of financing costs). On February 11, 2025, the Board

of Directors conditionally approved the development of Phase

1 subject to the closing of up to $3 billion of limited recourse

project financing. Assuming $3 billion of project financing,

Barrick’s share of the total partner equity contribution required

for the development of Phase 1 is expected to be $1.8-$2.0

billion.

Early works construction commenced during the first quarter

of 2025, with first production anticipated by the end of 2028.

The project will leverage five of the fifteen identified porphyry

surface expressions within the current mining lease,

highlighting substantial future growth potential.

Under the updated feasibility study, Phase 1 is planned to see

45 million tonnes of mill feed processed annually (Mtpa),

ramping up to 24 0,000 tonnes of copper and 297,000 ounces

of gold (on a 100% basis). 26 By 2034, Phase 2 will expand

operations to 90Mtpa, increasing annual production to an

average of 46 0,000 tonnes of copper and 5 20,000 ounces of

gold for the first ten years (2034-2043). 26 2044 will see the

peak mining rate of 250Mtpa and a life-of-mine strip ratio of

1.07.26

Probable mineral reserves, on a 100% basis, are 3,000 million

tonnes at 0.48% representing 15 million tonnes of copper and

2,900 million tonnes at 0.28g/t representing 26 million ounces

of gold.6 The mining operation will utilize electric rope shovels,

diesel hydraulic excavators and 360-tonne ultra class haul

trucks. The processing plant consists of a three-stage crushing

circuit, ball milling and conventional flotation.

Saline groundwater, located approximately 300-750 meters

below the surface, that is not suitable for drinking or irrigation

is planned as the primary water supply sourced from a nearby

aquifer, with power produced through a combination of heavy

fuel oil generators, solar systems and battery storage. Future

integration into Pakistan’s national grid is planned for Phase 2.

An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was

completed in December 2024 and submitted to the relevant

government authorities, with approval expected during Q1

2025. Throughout the ESIA process, continuous engagement

with local communities and other key stakeholders was

undertaken to ensure that their concerns were considered.

Based on a three-year trailing average copper price of $4.03

per pound and gold price of $2,045 per ounce, Barrick

estimates the project will deliver an internal rate of return of

21.32%, generating $90 billion in operating cash flow and $70

billion in free cash flow 5 (on a 100% basis) over the life of

mine and generating $54 billion of revenue within Pakistan.

Reko Diq is the largest foreign direct investment project in

Balochistan and one of the largest in Pakistan.

BARRICK YEAR-END 2024 8 PRESS RELEASE