Stock of the Day

March 13, 2020

Barrick Mining (B)

$34.93
+$0.09 (+0.2%)
Market Cap: $57.95B

About Barrick Mining

Barrick Gold Corporation is a sector-leading gold and copper producer.  Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX.   In January 2019 Barrick merged with Randgold Resources and in July that year it combined its gold mines in Nevada, USA, with those of Newmont Corporation in a joint venture, Nevada Gold Mines, which is majority-owned and operated by Barrick. Nevada Gold Mines is the world's largest gold mining complex.  Barrick owns and operates six Tier One gold mines:  Cortez, Carlin and Turquoise Ridge in Nevada, Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali, Kibali in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republic.   It has gold and copper mines and projects in 13 countries in North and South America, Africa, Papua New Guinea and Saudi Arabia. Barrick's diversified portfolio spans the world's most prolific gold districts and is focused on high-margin, long life assets.

Today's Trend

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) is under pressure today, with the stock drifting lower as investors weigh weaker gold-market sentiment, a recent analyst price-target cut, and broader concerns about operating risk in key mining regions.

  • Despite a lower price target, Scotiabank kept a “sector outperform” rating on Barrick Mining and still sees meaningful upside from current levels, which may help support longer-term investor confidence. Benzinga / The Fly report
  • Recent commentary highlighted Barrick as a potential beneficiary if gold prices strengthen, and also pointed to the company’s efforts to bolster copper assets, suggesting a diversified growth path beyond gold alone. Gold-price and analyst note Copper assets article
  • Several recent opinion pieces remain constructive on Barrick’s long-term fundamentals, citing cash flow, buybacks, and project development, but these are mostly thematic and not new company-specific catalysts. Seeking Alpha article Yahoo Finance article
  • Scotiabank lowered its price target on Barrick from $63 to $57, reflecting a more cautious near-term view and pressuring the stock.
  • Broader headlines about mining risk in the Sahel region are a reminder that geopolitical and operational challenges remain a concern for gold producers like Barrick. Mining.com article

Overall, Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) appears to be moving lower as investors focus on a softer gold backdrop and the analyst downgrade, even though the company still has supportive long-term commentary around production assets, copper growth, and valuation upside.

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