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Tanzania renewed Barrick Mining's special mining licences for the North Mara gold mine for 15 years. Barrick, which operates the mine via Twiga Minerals, says it has invested $5.3B in Tanzania since 2019. The company highlights increased local employment and community benefits.

Gold prices remain above $4,000/oz despite recent volatility. Key US-listed gold mining and royalty stocks include Newmont (NEM), Agnico Eagle (AEM), Barrick (B), Franco-Nevada (FNV), and Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM). Newmont reported Q2 2026 gold production of 1.3M oz and $2.2B free cash flow. Agnico produced 855,816 oz with Q2 free cash flow of $1.335B. Franco-Nevada and Wheaton use royalty/streaming models to reduce operating risks.

Barrick Mining Corp. CEO Mark Hill stated the company's planned North American gold IPO may be delayed until January 2024. The delay is due to formalities, though Hill assured it will not be significant. Barrick announced earlier this year plans to separate its North American assets and list them in New York by the end of 2023. The company also recently struck a deal with Newmont Corp. regarding the Fourmile project in Nevada.

Barrick Mining Corp (B) shares fell 4.2% to $41.09, a 21% premium over its GF Value™ of $33.97. The company has a strong GF Score™ of 89, indicating solid fundamentals. Its P/E ratio is 10.6x, below the 5-year median of 17.4x. Guru investors show cautious optimism, with no insider transactions in the past year.

Newmont (NEM) and Barrick (B) shares fell premarket Monday as gold prices dropped 7% to $4,200/oz, driven by higher oil prices and U.S. rate hike expectations. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined. Analysts cite inflation concerns and potential profit-taking by Chinese investors.

Barrick Mining Corp (NYSE:GOLD) reached an agreement with unions at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali, averting planned strikes. The mine produced 190,000 ounces of gold in H1 2026. Barrick previously settled with Mali's government for $430M and agreed to new mining codes.

Goldman Sachs reiterated a $5,400/oz gold forecast by 2027, citing strong central bank demand. Blue Jay Gold (JAY) reported 67% antimony concentrate at 94% recovery from its Steller project, with first products expected soon. Other gold-related stocks mentioned include NEM, AEM, RGLD, and ABX.

Gold miners' payments to governments rose 77% to $18.2B in 2025, according to Metals Focus, while local procurement hit a record $30.8B. Emissions intensity increased 7% despite some reductions in Scope 2 and 3 emissions. Safety improved with 21 fatalities, the lowest since the pandemic. Investors focus on ESG performance alongside financial metrics.

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.