Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX)

Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. It primarily explores for gold, copper, silver, and zinc. The company holds interests in various gold mineral resources, including Goldstrike, Pueblo Viejo, Cortez, Bald Mountain, Turquoise Ridge, Round Mountain, Ruby Hill, Hemlo, Marigold, Golden Sunlight, Eskay Creek, South Arturo, and Donlin Creek mines located in North America; Lagunas Norte, Veladero, Pascua-Lama, and Pierina mines situated in South America; Porgera, Kalgoorlie, Cowal, Plutonic, Kanowna, Darlot, Granny Smith, Lawlers, Henty, Osborne, and Reko Diq mines located in Australia Pacific; and Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Buzwagi, and Tulawaka mines situated in Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation’s copper mines include Zaldivar Mine located in Chile and Osbone Mine situated in Australia. As of December 31, 2007, the company had proven and probable mineral reserves of 124.6 million ounces of gold 6.2 billion pounds of copper, and 1,033 million ounces of contained silver within gold reserves. Its other mineral projects include minerals, such as nickel, platinum, and palladium. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

For the nine months ended 30 September 2006, Barrick Gold Corporation's revenues totaled $4.35B, up from $1.57B. Net income from cont. ops. before accounting change totaled $1.07B, up from $220M. Revenues reflect an increase in sales from North America, South America, Australia Pacific & African markets and the presence of copper revenues. Net income also reflects improved operating margins and an increase in interest income.