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Barrick Mining Corporation reports developments tied to its global gold and copper mining, exploration and development portfolio. Company news commonly covers operating and financial results, mine and project updates, technical and governance matters, and capital allocation actions for common shares that trade on the NYSE under B and on the TSX under ABX.
Recurring updates include quarterly results releases, dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations, annual meeting materials and changes in executive or board oversight. Barrick also reports on its gold assets in North America and other mining jurisdictions, including disclosures connected to major mines, development projects, reserves, production, costs, cash flow and responsible mining obligations.
Barrick (NYSE:B) announced on November 10, 2025 that its Board approved a $500 million increase to the existing share repurchase program.
In February 2025 the Board authorized repurchases up to $1.0 billion over 12 months; Barrick had repurchased $1.0 billion of shares as of September 30, 2025. The additional $500 million allows for potential further repurchases over the remaining term of the program. Repurchases may occur on public U.S. markets, including the NYSE, and by other SEC‑permitted methods. The Company said actual timing and amounts will depend on financial performance, cash flow availability, capital needs, other shareholder returns, and debt reduction, and that the program may be suspended at any time. The Board will consider any 2026 program in February 2026.
B (Barrick) raised its quarterly base dividend by 25% to $0.125 per share and declared an enhanced Q3 2025 dividend of $0.175 per share (including a $0.05 performance dividend). The Q3 dividend is payable on December 15, 2025 to holders of record on November 28, 2025. Barrick repurchased approximately 18.60 million shares in Q3 and 39.79 million shares year-to-date under the 2025 buyback program, representing about 2.3% of issued shares, for total cash of $1.0 billion (including $589 million in Q3). The company updated its Performance Dividend Policy showing tiered performance payments up to $0.15 per quarter, producing a maximum quarterly total of $0.275 per share.
B (Barrick) completed the sale of the Alturas Project in Chile to Boroo Pte. Ltd. for an up-front cash payment of $50 million on Nov 7, 2025. Barrick also retained a 0.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on gold and silver from the project that terminates after 2 million ounces gold-equivalent are produced. Boroo has a four-year repurchase option to buy back the royalty for $10 million. The transaction converts the asset to cash and a capped royalty interest.
Metsera (NASDAQ: B) announced its board has declared an amended acquisition proposal from Novo Nordisk a Superior Company Proposal under Metsera's merger agreement with Pfizer. Novo Nordisk's two-step proposal values Metsera at up to $86.20 per share (~$10.0B), including an immediate cash payment/dividend of $62.20 per share and a second-step contingent value right (CVR) of up to $24.00 per share. Metsera notified Pfizer, triggering a two-business-day negotiation period under the Pfizer Merger Agreement.
Metsera (NASDAQ: B) announced that its board has declared an amended proposal from Novo Nordisk a Superior Company Proposal under Metsera's merger agreement with Pfizer on Nov 4, 2025. The Novo Nordisk Amended Proposal values Metsera at up to $86.20 per share (~$10.0 billion) via a two-step structure: an immediate $62.20 per share cash payment plus non-voting preferred stock, followed by a dividend of $62.20, and a contingent value right (CVR) worth up to $24.00 per share upon regulatory and development milestones.
Metsera notified Pfizer, triggering a two-business-day period for Pfizer to propose adjustments under the Pfizer Merger Agreement; Pfizer previously revised its proposal to $60.00 upfront + up to $10.00 CVR.
Metsera (NASDAQ: B) announced its board has declared an unsolicited proposal from Novo Nordisk a Superior Company Proposal under Metsera's merger agreement with Pfizer. Novo Nordisk's two-step proposal would pay $56.50 per share in cash at signing, issue Novo non-voting preferred stock representing 50% of Metsera's share capital, then pay a CVR up to $21.25 per share upon milestones, valuing Metsera at up to $77.75 per share (~$9 billion).
The proposal represents an approximate 133% premium to Metsera's close on Sept 19, 2025. Metsera notified Pfizer, triggering a four-business-day period for Pfizer to propose adjustments; Pfizer disputes Metsera's right to deliver the notice. The Pfizer merger agreement remains in effect and Metsera's board reaffirmed its recommendation to approve the Pfizer transaction; no shareholder action is required now.
Barrick (NYSE:B) will report third quarter 2025 results on Monday, November 10, 2025, with the release timed for 6:00 AM ET. Management will host a live webcast presentation at 11:00 AM ET the same day followed by a Q&A with analysts. Presentation materials will be posted on the company website and a recording of the webcast will be available for replay later on November 10.
B (Barrick) agreed to sell its interests in the Tongon gold mine and related exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire to Atlantic for up to $305 million. The consideration comprises $192 million cash (including a $23 million shareholder loan repayment within six months) plus up to $113 million in contingent cash payments tied to gold price over 2.5 years and resource conversions over 5 years. Proceeds will be used to strengthen Barrick’s balance sheet. Closing is expected in late 2025, subject to customary conditions including Government of Côte d’Ivoire approval.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) announced a significant leadership transition with the immediate appointment of Mark Hill as Group COO and Interim President & CEO, following Mark Bristow's departure after nearly seven years at the helm.
Hill, currently overseeing Barrick's Latam and Asia Pacific regions, brings 30 years of mining industry experience. Under Bristow's leadership since the 2019 Randgold merger, Barrick has returned $6.7 billion to shareholders and reduced net debt by $4 billion. The Board's Search Committee, led by Brett Harvey, has initiated a search for a permanent CEO with support from a leading executive search firm.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) has announced that its Fourmile project in Nevada is emerging as one of the century's most significant gold discoveries. The updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) reveals potential for annual gold production of 600-750,000 ounces at mining rates of 1.5-1.8Mt per year.
The project boasts exceptional characteristics including high-grade resources of 3.6Mt @ 11.8g/t for 1.4Moz (M&I) and 14Mt @ 14.1g/t for 6.4Moz (Inferred), with exploration upside potential of 32-34Mt @ 15-16g/t. The project's preliminary economics indicate a mine life exceeding 25 years with projected AISC of $650-750/oz and estimated project capital of $1.5-1.7 billion.