Barrick’s Mali Mines Unaffected by Political Transition

PRESS RELEASE

NYSE : GOLD TSX : ABX

Barrick’s Mali Mines Unaffected by Political Transition

Toronto, August 19, 2020 — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) said today its Loulo-

Gounkoto mining complex had not been affected by the political situation in Mali and operations there were

continuing as normal.

The complex has an adequate inventory for its foreseeable requirements and management has taken steps

to secure its supply lines. The company is monitoring the situation closely in consultation with local

stakeholders.

Enquiries:

Investor and Media Relations

Kathy du Plessis

+44 20 7557 7738

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.barrick.com

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to Barrick’s strategy, plans, or future

financial or operating performance, constitutes “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than s tatements of

historical fact, are forward- looking statements. The words “continue”, “transition”, “secure”, “monitor”, “foreseeable”,

“consult”, “will” and similar expressions identify forward -looking statements. In particular, this press release contains

forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to the impact of the political transition in Mali on

the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, the availability of inventory at the mine and steps taken to secure supply routes

during the political transition, and ongoing consultation with local stakeholders.

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 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

forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors

include, but are not limited to: operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities,

including geotechnical challenges, and disruptions in the maintenance or provision of required infrastructure and

information technology systems; 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 Mali; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances;

timing of receipt of, or failure to comply with, necessary permits and approvals; litigation and legal and administrative

proceedings; damage to Barrick’s reputation due to the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events,

including negative publicity with respect to the Barrick’s handling of environmental matters or dealings with community

groups, whether true or not and employee relations including loss of key employees. 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. Readers

are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. 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