Barrick Welcomes Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and His Delegation to Canada
Press Release
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BARRICK WELCOMES NEVADA GOVERNOR
JOE LOMBARDO AND HIS DELEGATION TO CANADA
Toronto, September 27, 2023 – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) today welcomed
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and members of his economic team as part of the governor’s two-day
trade mission to Canada.
Canada is Nevada’s largest trading partner and Barrick is the largest Canadian company operating in
Nevada through Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), the world’s biggest gold mining complex. Barrick is one of
the highest taxpayers in the state, as well as one of Nevada’s biggest employers with a workforce of over
12,000 employees and contractors.
Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow said the company was keen to demonstrate its long-
standing commitment to Nevada, including local employment opportunities, benefits to local communities
and suppliers, and supporting long-term economic growth.
“Our company is proud of our historic relationship with Nevada which dates back 36 years when we
bought the Goldstrike mine in Eureka County. We see our investment as a true partnership with the state
in growing a sustainable, safe and beneficial industry for our local communities,” he said.
Enquiries:
Investor and media relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barrick.com
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