Barrick Board Authorizes $3.0 Billion Share Repurchase
Rhea-AI Summary
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) authorized a share repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of outstanding common shares at prevailing market prices.
The board aims to return cash to shareholders after strong free cash flow and sees exceptional value ahead of the planned IPO of North American Barrick.
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Positive
- Board authorizes up to $3.0 billion common share repurchase
- Repurchase framed as return of cash after strong free cash flow
- Board indicates it sees exceptional value in Barrick shares
- Buyback flexibility across U.S. markets, including NYSE, using multiple methods
Negative
- Repurchase authorization does not obligate Barrick to buy any shares
Market Reaction – B
Following this news, B has gained 8.38%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 42 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $46.75. This price movement has added approximately $6.06B to the company's valuation.
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Peers on Argus
Barrick gained 3.08% while key gold peers showed mixed moves: WPM +5.59%, AU +4.54% in sector data but AU appeared down in the momentum scanner, suggesting today’s reaction is more company-specific than a clean sector rotation.
Previous Buybacks Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | Share buyback increase | Positive | +5.2% | Board approved a $500 million increase to existing repurchase program. |
Prior buyback expansion on Nov 10, 2025 coincided with a positive +5.17% move, suggesting investors historically responded favorably to repurchase announcements.
Over recent months, Barrick has combined portfolio reshaping with capital returns. A Nov 10, 2025 update increased its buyback capacity by $500 million after completing $1.0 billion in repurchases, which drew a +5.17% next-day move. More recently, Barrick advanced a planned IPO of North American assets and scheduled Q1 2026 results for May 11. Today’s larger buyback authorization fits the ongoing theme of returning cash while progressing the North American Barrick IPO strategy.
Historical Comparison
Past buyback news on Nov 10, 2025 led to an average +5.17% move; today’s authorization is larger in size but the same capital-return theme.
Barrick moved from a $1.0 billion 2025 program, later increased by $500 million, to a new authorization of up to $3.0 billion in repurchases.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a new authorization to repurchase up to $3.0 billion of common shares, building on Barrick’s established pattern of returning capital, including a $500 million buyback increase and $1.5 billion of repurchases in 2025. In context of strong recent cash flows and a planned North American Barrick IPO, key factors to monitor include actual buyback execution versus authorization size, ongoing dividend levels, and any updates in upcoming financial reports.
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All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars
TORONTO, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to
Following solid execution and strong free cash flow, this authorization is intended to return cash to shareholders at a time when Barrick sees exceptional value in its own shares, particularly in anticipation of the planned IPO of North American Barrick.
The repurchase authorization does not oblige the Company to acquire common shares. Repurchases can be made 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.
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, Barrick’s operations and projects span 17 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
cleveland.rueckert@barrick.com
Media Contact
Brunswick Group
Carole Cable, +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
barrick@brunswickgroup.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained or incorporated by reference 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 “plans”, “will”, “believes”, “can”, “may” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to Barrick’s operating and financial performance, liquidity, the potential of repurchasing common shares under Barrick’s share buyback program, and the potential renewal of Barrick’s share buyback program in May 2027.
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 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: 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 jurisdictions in which the Company or its affiliates do or may carry on business in the future; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, copper, or certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel fuel, natural gas, and electricity); the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; assumptions relating to the trading price of the Company’s common shares; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation, and exploration successes; disruption of supply routes which may cause delays in construction and mining activities at Barrick’s more remote properties; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; increased costs, delays, suspensions and technical challenges associated with the construction of capital projects; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations; timing of receipt of, or failure to comply with, necessary permits and approvals; the impact of global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future cash flows; changes in U.S. trade, tariff and other controls on imports and exports, tax, immigration or other policies that may impact trade relations with foreign countries, result in retaliatory policies, lead to increased costs for raw materials and components, or impact Barrick’s existing operations and material growth projects; the impact of inflation; fluctuations in the currency markets; lack of certainty with respect to foreign legal systems, corruption and other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law; 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 community groups, whether true or not; the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations; risks that exploration data may be incomplete and considerable additional work may be required to complete further evaluation, including but not limited to drilling, engineering and socioeconomic studies and investment; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances; risks associated with illegal and artisanal mining; risks associated with new diseases, epidemics and pandemics; litigation and legal and administrative proceedings; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties, or over access to water, power and other required infrastructure; business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, the Company; risks associated with working with partners in jointly controlled assets; employee relations including loss of key employees; increased costs and physical risks, including extreme weather events and resource shortages, related to climate change; risks related to the failure of internal controls; risks related to the impairment of the Company’s goodwill and assets; 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).
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. 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 on 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.
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.
