Barrick Announces Name Change to BARRICK MINING CORPORATION and Election of Directors
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) has announced its official name change from Barrick Gold Corporation, with shareholders approving the resolution with 98.14% votes in favor. Starting May 9, 2025, the company will trade under the new ticker symbol 'B' on the NYSE, while maintaining 'ABX' on the TSX. The company also announced the election of directors at its Annual and Special Meeting, with all nominees securing approval. Notable voting results include Ben van Beurden receiving the highest approval at 99%, while John L. Thornton received the lowest at 85.26%. The appointment of auditors was approved with 93.24% support, and the advisory resolution on executive compensation passed with 91.28% of votes in favor.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) ha annunciato il cambio ufficiale del nome da Barrick Gold Corporation, con l'approvazione della risoluzione da parte degli azionisti con il 98,14% dei voti favorevoli. A partire dal 9 maggio 2025, la società sarà quotata con il nuovo simbolo 'B' al NYSE, mantenendo invece 'ABX' al TSX. Durante l'Assemblea Annuale e Speciale, sono stati eletti i direttori, con tutti i candidati approvati. Tra i risultati più significativi, Ben van Beurden ha ottenuto il più alto consenso con il 99%, mentre John L. Thornton ha ricevuto il più basso con l'85,26%. La nomina dei revisori contabili è stata approvata con il 93,24% di supporto, e la risoluzione consultiva sulla retribuzione degli executive è passata con il 91,28% dei voti favorevoli.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) ha anunciado el cambio oficial de su nombre desde Barrick Gold Corporation, con la aprobación de la resolución por parte de los accionistas con un 98,14% de votos a favor. A partir del 9 de mayo de 2025, la empresa cotizará bajo el nuevo símbolo 'B' en la NYSE, manteniendo 'ABX' en la TSX. En la Asamblea Anual y Especial, se eligieron los directores, con todos los candidatos aprobados. Entre los resultados destacados, Ben van Beurden recibió la mayor aprobación con un 99%, mientras que John L. Thornton la más baja con un 85,26%. La designación de auditores fue aprobada con un 93,24% de apoyo, y la resolución consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva fue aprobada con un 91,28% de votos a favor.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)은 Barrick Gold Corporation에서 공식 명칭 변경을 발표했으며, 주주들이 98.14% 찬성으로 결의안을 승인했습니다. 2025년 5월 9일부터 회사는 NYSE에서 새로운 티커 심볼 'B'로 거래되며, TSX에서는 'ABX'를 유지합니다. 연례 및 특별 주주총회에서 이사 선출도 발표되었으며, 모든 후보가 승인을 받았습니다. 주목할 만한 투표 결과로는 Ben van Beurden이 99%의 최고 찬성을 받았고, John L. Thornton은 85.26%로 가장 낮은 찬성을 받았습니다. 감사 임명은 93.24%의 지지로 승인되었으며, 경영진 보상에 관한 자문 결의안은 91.28% 찬성으로 통과되었습니다.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) a annoncé le changement officiel de son nom, précédemment Barrick Gold Corporation, avec l'approbation de la résolution par 98,14 % des actionnaires. À partir du 9 mai 2025, la société sera cotée sous le nouveau symbole 'B' à la NYSE, tout en conservant 'ABX' à la TSX. Lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle et extraordinaire, les administrateurs ont été élus, tous les candidats ayant été approuvés. Parmi les résultats notables, Ben van Beurden a obtenu la plus forte approbation avec 99 %, tandis que John L. Thornton a reçu la plus faible avec 85,26 %. La nomination des auditeurs a été approuvée avec 93,24 % de soutien, et la résolution consultative sur la rémunération des dirigeants a été adoptée avec 91,28 % des voix en faveur.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) hat die offizielle Umbenennung von Barrick Gold Corporation bekanntgegeben, wobei die Aktionäre die Resolution mit 98,14 % Zustimmung angenommen haben. Ab dem 9. Mai 2025 wird das Unternehmen unter dem neuen Tickersymbol 'B' an der NYSE gehandelt, während 'ABX' an der TSX beibehalten wird. Auf der jährlichen und außerordentlichen Hauptversammlung wurden die Direktoren gewählt, wobei alle Nominierten die Zustimmung erhielten. Bemerkenswerte Abstimmungsergebnisse sind, dass Ben van Beurden mit 99 % die höchste Zustimmung erhielt, während John L. Thornton mit 85,26 % die niedrigste erhielt. Die Bestellung der Wirtschaftsprüfer wurde mit 93,24 % Unterstützung genehmigt, und die beratende Resolution zur Vergütung der Geschäftsleitung wurde mit 91,28 % der Stimmen angenommen.
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TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD1)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its name change to Barrick Mining Corporation and « Société minière Barrick » in French, following receipt of shareholder approval at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today.
The Barrick common shares will commence trading under the Company’s new name on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange at the start of trading on May 9, 2025. In connection with the name change, the ticker symbol for the Barrick common shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange will be changed to ‘B’, effective as of the start of trading on May 9, 2025. The Barrick common shares will continue to trade under the ‘ABX’ ticker symbol on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The new CUSIP number for the Barrick common shares effective at the start of trading on May 9, 2025 will be 06849F108.
The Company also today announced that the nominees put forward in the Information Circular for the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of Barrick.
Detailed voting results of the business considered at the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders are set out below.
Voting results for the election of each of the directors are as follows:
| Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | ||
| D. Mark Bristow | 1,020,378,227 | 98.51 | % | 15,416,258 | 1.49 | % |
| Helen Cai | 1,010,295,881 | 97.54 | % | 25,498,604 | 2.46 | % |
| Isela A. Costantini | 1,005,499,131 | 97.08 | % | 30,295,354 | 2.92 | % |
| Brian L. Greenspun | 983,079,618 | 94.91 | % | 52,714,867 | 5.09 | % |
| J. Brett Harvey | 942,971,604 | 91.04 | % | 92,822,881 | 8.96 | % |
| Anne N. Kabagambe | 1,015,871,620 | 98.08 | % | 19,222,865 | 1.92 | % |
| Loreto Silva | 1,014,662,624 | 97.96 | % | 21,131,861 | 2.04 | % |
| John L. Thornton | 883,067,332 | 85.26 | % | 152,727,153 | 14.74 | % |
| Ben van Beurden | 1,025,415,531 | 99.00 | % | 10,378,954 | 1.00 | % |
| Pekka J. Vauramo | 1,005,397,144 | 97.07 | % | 30,397,341 | 2.93 | % |
Voting results for the resolution approving the appointment of the auditor are as follows:
| Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | ||
| 1,074,381,424 | 93.24 | % | 77,936,649 | 6.76 | % |
Voting results for the advisory resolution on executive compensation are as follows:
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against | ||
| 945,831,487 | 91.28 | % | 90,362,970 | 8.72 | % |
Voting results for the special resolution approving the name change are as follows:
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against | ||
| 1,131,229,279 | 98.14 | % | 21,482,618 | 1.86 | % |
Enquiries:
Investor and Media Relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: barrick@dpapr.com
Website: www.barrick.com
Endnote 1
The ticker symbol for the Barrick common shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange is changing from ‘GOLD’ to ‘B’, effective at the start of trading on May 9, 2025. The Barrick common shares will continue to trade under the ‘ABX’ ticker symbol on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The new CUSIP number for the Barrick common shares effective at the start of trading on May 9, 2025 will be 06849F108.
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Certain information contained in this press release constitutes “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “build”, “strategy”, “commitment”, “develop”, “replenish”, “secure”, “transform”, “continue”, “expand”, “grow”, “expand”, “extension”, “invest”, “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: Barrick’s future plans and the timing for such plans, growth potential, financial strength, investments and overall strategy; and expectations regarding future price assumptions, financial performance, shareholder returns and other outlook or guidance.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions 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.
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.
We disclaim 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.
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