Porgera Joint Venture

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) – A new shareholders’ agreement has been signed by Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) and the State of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) nominee, Kumul Mineral (Porgera) Limited.

Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape and Governor of Enga Province Sir Peter Ipatas were in Porgera today where they explained to the various landowner groups of the Porgera Gold Mine, about the elements of the Framework Agreement signed in April 2021.

Community Relations and Engagement is an integral part of the PJV operation and provides the interface between host communities and the environment

Responsible environmental management and operating in a safe and socially responsible manner is critical to the Porgera operation.