Barrick Gold and Copper

Barrick Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Barrick Mining, is one of the world's leading mining enterprises with roots deeply embedded in North American industrial history. Founded in 1983 as Barrick Resources by Peter Munk, the company transformed from a small oil and gas firm into a global gold mining powerhouse. Its early success was solidified by the strategic acquisition of the Goldstrike mine in Nevada, which remains one of the world's most productive gold deposits.

Today, Barrick's manufacturing operations—which involve the extraction and processing of gold and copper ore into bars and concentrates—are a truly global endeavor. The company operates major mining sites and processing facilities across a diverse set of geographies, including substantial operations in Nevada (USA), Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. This distributed manufacturing model allows the brand to maintain a leading role in the global supply chain for precious and base metals.

As of the mid-2020s, Barrick is a publicly traded entity with its primary headquarters remaining in Toronto, Canada. While the company maintains numerous joint ventures—most notably Nevada Gold Mines with Newmont Corporation—the ultimate ownership rests with its global shareholders through its listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The brand continues to focus on high-margin asset management and expanding its copper portfolio to meet the demands of the global energy transition.