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Barrick Mining and Kinross Gold returned significant cash to shareholders, cutting capital expenditure. Barrick returned $1.5B in Q2 2026, up 242% YoY, while Kinross returned over $600M in H1 2026 and bought back $1.1B in stock. Both companies are prioritizing shareholder returns over new mine development. RUA Gold reported a maiden resource estimate for its Auld Creek project, with a positive preliminary economic assessment showing an after-tax NPV of $42M and a 17% IRR. The project is in New Z

Barrick Mining Corp (GOLD) stock rose 1.2% in pre-market trading after receiving a Buy rating and a revised price target of $56.50 from Bernstein. Gold prices recovered above $4,300 per ounce, supporting the stock. The company's Q2 2026 net earnings surged 50% year-over-year. The broader market also gained following the Fed's rate hike.

National Bank Financial analyst Zachary Evershed adjusted Richelieu Hardware's (RCH-T) Q3 forecast, raising sales to $538M but lowering EBITDA to $60.3M and EPS to 46 cents. He maintained a 'sector perform' rating, raising the target to $38.50. TD Cowen analyst Derek Lessard reaffirmed High Tide (HITI-X) as his 'Canada Best Idea,' citing strong retail share and growth potential, with a 'buy' rating and $6.50 target. Other 'Canada Best Ideas' include Barrick Mining (B-N, ABX-T) and Celestica (CLS

Mining companies like Barrick, Newmont, Agnico Eagle, and BHP are consolidating neighboring properties to simplify exploration and infrastructure. Spark Energy Minerals (CSE: SPRK) owns a 91,900-hectare land package in Brazil with two mineralized centers, Cruzeta and Boa Vista, showing gallium and rare earth mineralization. Drilling results indicate potential, but no resource estimate exists yet. Spark plans further exploration and metallurgical testing. The strategy of controlling contiguous la

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) announced a $3b share buyback, reflecting its cash generation. The company is expanding into copper with projects like Reko Diq and Lumwana. Analysts forecast revenue of $24.9b and earnings of $7.1b by 2029, with a fair value estimate of CA$65.74, a 7% upside from the current share price of CA$61.56. The buyback and copper focus are key factors for investors.

Barrick Mining (B) shares fell 0.3% after pausing active development of its Reko Diq project in Pakistan due to security concerns. The company will reduce capital spending and reassess by mid-2027. Raymond James lowered its price target to $61, while analysts' average target is $57.48, implying 38% upside. The consensus rating is 'buy'.

Barrick Mining (B) may postpone the IPO of its North American gold business to 2027, according to Bloomberg. The initial plan aimed for completion by the end of this year.

Barrick Mining Corporation appointed three senior executives to lead its corporate affairs, including Sarah Ball Teslik as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Daniel Wilner as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Capital Markets, and Emily Chieng as Vice President of Investor Relations. The move aims to strengthen communications and stakeholder engagement across its global operations. The appointments were announced on August 07, 2026, from Toronto.

Barrick Mining's Q2 gold production rose 11% to 796,000 ounces, exceeding guidance. The company expects further increases in Q3 and Q4, driven by specific projects. Full-year 2026 guidance remains at 2.9-3.25 million ounces. Newmont and Agnico Eagle reported mixed Q2 results, with Newmont seeing a 1% decline and Agnico a 4% increase. Barrick's shares have risen 59% in the past year, trading at a 17% discount to industry average valuation metrics.

Barrick Mining (ABX, B) expanded its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont (NEM) in an August 2026 deal, adding nearly 100 million ounces of gold. Barrick reported Q2 2026 gold production up 11% from Q1 and net earnings up 50% year-over-year. US policy aims to boost domestic gold mining, benefiting Barrick's Nevada operations.