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Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2024, the firm produced nearly 3.9 million attributable ounces of gold and about 430 million pounds of copper. At year-end 2024, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.

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Shares of gold stocks are trading higher amid a rally in the value of the commodity past the price of $3300 and towards an all-time high.

Gold just pulled off a glitzy flex, smashing through the $3,300 mark and setting a fresh record at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">$3,313 an ounce</a> — its biggest spotlight moment yet. 
Silver, not wanting to be left out, also polished up with a 70-cent jump back above $33.
Peter Schiff couldn't help but declare it the "biggest financial story of the year," and honestly, it's hard to argue. Gold isn't just glittering—it's glowing, as markets wobble from renewed U.S.-China chip tensions and fears of an escalating minerals trade war.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Gold is up over $70, trading above $3,300. The new record high hit early this morning was $3,313. Silver is also moving this morning, up 70 cents, back above $33. Gold&#39;s rise is the biggest financial story of the year. Yet <a href="https://twitter.com/CNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CNBC</a> will barely mention it, as they have no idea why.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1912447740295987359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Safe Haven Shine: Geopolitics Fuel the Gold Run</h2>
Ole Hansen from Saxo Bank says the rally's got geopolitical legs: "Trump's trade war shows no signs of easing," especially with a new probe into semiconductors and critical minerals, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/apr/16/asian-shares-gold-nvidia-stock-price-uk-inflation-slows-business-live?filterKeyEvents=false&amp;page=with%3Ablock-67ff65b88f08195611b68caf#block-67ff65b88f08195611b68caf">reported</a> the Guardian. That's sent investors running from risky assets and straight into bullion's waiting arms. Safe haven? More like golden fortress.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44663078/barrick-gold-proposes-name-change-targets-30-production-growth-by-2030">Barrick Gold Proposes Name Change, Targets 30% Production Growth By 2030</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barrick GOLD Nails The Golden Cross</h2>
And while the precious metal grabs headlines, Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) is quietly stealing the show on the charts.
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The stock made a Golden Cross — trader-speak for when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day, a classic bullish signal. Translation? Momentum is sparkling.
Barrick GOLD is now trading at $20.98, comfortably above its five, 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages. Technically, it's flashing bullish harder than a Vegas neon sign. Year-to-date, the stock is up over 27%, with an 11.7% gain just in the past five days. That&#8217;s not a melt-up &#8211; it's a full-blown gold rush.
But not so fast. Despite the bullish momentum, there's a bit of a tug-of-war brewing. Analysts note rising selling pressure could throw some cold water on the party. Still, with ANZ bumping its gold forecast to $3,600 by year-end, the bulls might not be done dancing yet.
Bottom line? In a world where semis are out, sparkle is in. And Barrick's got the bling and the chart pattern to prove it.
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Gold Tops $3,300 As Peter Schiff Calls It 'Biggest Financial Story,' Barrick GOLD Flaunts A Golden Cross

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)(TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABX#TSX">ABX</a>) confirms that it has continued to engage in good faith with the Government of Mali to finalise an agreement that was fully negotiated and accepted by the Ministry of Finance in February 2025.
From the outset of its engagement, Barrick has worked to find a constructive solution. In October 2024, it agreed to a framework aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding disputes and paid $85 million as part of the ongoing negotiations.
Despite this, the Government subsequently took a series of escalatory actions, including the arrest of Barrick employees – who remain unfairly in detention – and the suspension of gold shipments.
More recently, although Barrick signed the agreement presented by the Government as requested in February, the Government has failed to execute it. Its conclusion now appears to be obstructed by a small group of individuals placing personal or political interests above the long-term interests of Mali and its people.
This week, departments within the Government escalated matters by closing Barrick's Bamako office and threatening to place the Loulo-Gounkoto mine under provisional administration unless the mine was reopened and tax payments were made – even though gold exports remain blocked.
It is regrettable that the Government continues to obstruct gold exports while simultaneously demanding tax payments on revenue it has actively prevented from being realised.
Barrick remains ready to honour the agreement envisioned by both partners and stands prepared to immediately restart production. This would unlock substantial revenue for the country, including tax and royalty flows that form a very significant part of the national budget. This would also see the dropping of unfounded criminal charges against its employees and their release from detention.
The consequences of the Government's continued inaction are serious both from an economic and human angle. The long-term viability of one of Mali's most strategic mining assets and a key contributor to the national economy is at risk. Barrick brings the unique expertise required to successfully operate this world-class mine. In addition, four innocent Malian citizens continue to be deprived of their freedom, without any justification nor prospect for a quick solution.
Barrick has long been a committed partner to the people of Mali and a reliable corporate citizen, consistently supporting local content and economic development, even in times of uncertainty. As private banks face mounting pressure to keep the country afloat, Barrick has continued to meet its obligations in good faith, paying wages, sustaining workers and contractors' livelihoods as well as the broader supply chain. However, this situation is not sustainable for the longer term.
While Barrick continues to seek a constructive solution, it remains prepared to pursue international arbitration and legal remedies against the Government and any individuals or entities, acting in bad faith.
Barrick urges the Government of Mali to act now in the interest of its people and the national economy by concluding the agreement which stands ready to be implemented.

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Barrick Gold Confirms That It Has Continued To Engage With The Government Of Mali To Finalize An Agreement That Was Fully Negotiated And Accepted By The Ministry Of Finance In February 2025

Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek maintains Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $20 to $22.

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Shares of precious metals stocks are trading higher as gold and silver gain amid macro uncertainty.

UBS analyst Daniel Major maintains Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $22 to $25.

UBS Maintains Buy on Barrick Gold, Raises Price Target to $25

Gold prices surged past $3,212 per ounce on Friday, reaching a new record high as mining stocks continued their impressive post-inauguration rally amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.
What Happened: Since President Donald Trump&#8216;s Jan. 20 inauguration, major gold mining stocks have climbed over 20%, with several companies posting year-to-date gains exceeding 30% as investors seek safe-haven assets.
On Thursday, the U.S. announced a 125% tariff on Chinese imports on top of an existing 20% duty, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44753780/us-stock-futures-fall-nikkei-crashes-over-5-as-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariff-shock">bringing the total to 145%</a>. This move overshadowed Trump&#8217;s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for most other countries.
Gold stocks with over 20% year-to-date gains rallied further on Thursday amid trade tensions and record gold prices. 
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<td>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>$50.94</td>
<td>+4.49%</td>
<td>+32.76%</td>
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<td>Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</td>
<td>$19.24</td>
<td>+2.34%</td>
<td>+20.48%</td>
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<td>Kinross Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>)</td>
<td>$13.69</td>
<td>+5.15%</td>
<td>+38.56%</td>
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<td>SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#NASDAQ">SSRM</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+1.50%</td>
<td>+41.78%</td>
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<td>Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>)</td>
<td>$111.55</td>
<td>+5.43%</td>
<td>+36.05%</td>
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<td>US Gold Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAU#NASDAQ">USAU</a>)</td>
<td>$10.02</td>
<td>+16.78%</td>
<td>+62.40%</td>
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&#8220;Mining was the best performing sector exiting the last three recessions,&#8221; noted JPMorgan analyst Dominic O&#8217;Kane, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44709602/jpmorgans-mining-stock-picks-for-a-v-shaped-recovery-analyst-sees-50-returns-over-two-years">projects more than 50% total shareholder return</a> for miners over two years.
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Why It Matters: The latest market dynamics have been further influenced by March&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44753780/us-stock-futures-fall-nikkei-crashes-over-5-as-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariff-shock">unexpected fall in U.S. consumer prices</a>, prompting traders to bet on Federal Reserve rate cuts beginning in June.
According to the World Gold Council, global physically backed gold ETFs experienced robust inflows of $8.6 billion in March alone, with North American investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/04/44748769/gold-fever-grips-wall-street-these-etfs-are-striking-it-rich">accounting for 76% of the quarterly total</a>.
Central banks have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gold-prices-surge">contributed significantly to gold&#8217;s rise</a>, purchasing 1,045 tonnes in 2024 – the third consecutive year exceeding 1,000 tonnes – as countries like Russia and China reduce dollar exposure.
With ongoing geopolitical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/gold-prices-surge">tensions and trade uncertainty</a>, analysts expect gold&#8217;s momentum to continue through 2026, with Bank of America raising its 2026 price target to $3,350 per ounce.
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Shares of precious metals stocks are trading higher amid strength in gold and silver. Trade war concerns and macro uncertainty could lift demand for safe-haven assets.

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>), the world's second-largest gold producer, might change its name. Management proposed rebranding as Barrick Mining Corporation to reflect its broader mining focus.
They also laid out an ambitious plan to grow their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">gold equivalent production</a> by 30% by the end of this decade.
"We are proposing to change our name from Barrick Gold Corporation to Barrick Mining Corporation to reflect the company's changing production profile," the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.barrick.com/English/news/news-details/2025/future-focused-barrick-sets-sights-on-30-percent-production-growth-by-2030/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a press release.
CEO Mark Bristow has long supported diversifying the company's portfolio with copper, and his desire has started to materialize just as the orange metal became one of the principal commodities for the green technology push.
Notable projects include the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan and the Lumwana Expansion in Zambia, which is on track to become one of the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43843615/barrick-nears-malian-resolution-completes-feasibility-studies-for-two-world-class-projects" rel="noreferrer noopener"> largest copper mines globally</a>. Bristow is convinced that copper is crucial for future growth and long-term value for shareholders.
Reflecting on the performance, Chairman John Thornton highlighted solid achievements, even in challenging market conditions.
"We've seen an improvement in our financial results, with net earnings soaring by 69% — the highest in a decade," he stated in the company's <a target="_blank" href="https://s25.q4cdn.com/322814910/files/doc_downloads/agm/2025/Barrick_2025_Information_Circular.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 Information Circular</a>. "Operating cash flow increased by 20%, and free cash flow has doubled compared to 2023," he highlighted.
Thornton outlined a path to sustainable growth by developing projects organically and achieving operational excellence. Alongside Reko Diq and Lumwana, Barrick is ramping up operations at Pueblo Viejo, moving forward with prefeasibility work at Fourmile, and has restarted activities at Porgera. These efforts are expected to enhance the company's production and profitability well into the next decade.
Despite optimistic metal prices, mining stocks have lagged, and Barrick is no exception. Spot gold price is up about 15% year-to-date, while Barrick gained 10.64%.
"We see our equity as undervalued and repurchased $498 million in shares in 2024. We plan to continue buybacks whenever shares are trading below their intrinsic value," Thornton noted, pointing to the firm's industry-leading balance sheet, strong liquidity, and portfolio of Tier 1 assets as principal advantages that can deliver the touted 30% growth.
To strengthen management, Barrick also announced the nomination of two new directors: former Shell CEO Ben van Beurden and Metso President Pekka Vauramo. These appointments will enhance the board's global mining and energy expertise.
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Barrick Gold Proposes Name Change, Targets 30% Production Growth By 2030

Reported Friday, Barrick Published 2025 Information Circular, Highlights 30% Production Growth Target And Doubling Of Free Cash Flow

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending April 4:</h1>
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>): For the second-straight week, a gold stock makes its way on the Stock Whisper Index. Readers are paying increased attention to gold stocks with the price of gold at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44308014/gold-hits-record-highs-as-trade-war-fears-fuel-safe-haven-demand-mining-stocks-soar">record highs</a>. 
Barrick Gold is expected to report first-quarter financial results later this month. Analysts expect the company to post earnings per share and revenue growth from the year-over-year period. Barrick has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in two of the last three quarters, but only four of the past 10 quarters overall. The company has missed revenue estimates in seven of the past 10 quarters, including two straight quarters. With improving prices for gold, investors will be waiting to see if Barrick's financials improved and what the company is saying about the future.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44546189/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-59">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below shows shares dropping slightly on the week in the midst of tariffs from President Donald Trump.
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Prologis Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>): The industrial and logistics real estate company saw increased interest from readers during the week. 
The company is set to report first-quarter financials on April 16. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.38, up from $1.28 per share in last year's first quarter. Prologis has beaten earnings estimates in three straight quarters. 
Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter revenue of $2.04 billion, up from $1.83 billion in last year's first quarter. The company has missed analyst estimates for revenue in five straight quarters and seven of the past 10 quarters overall. Prologis will also host its annual shareholder meeting on May 8, which could provide back-to-back months of company news and catalysts.
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 Ecolab Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): The cleaning and sanitation company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes with Baird maintaining a Neutral rating and lowering the price target from $288 to $277. 
The company is expected to report first-quarter financial results later this month. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $1.50, up from $1.34 in last year's first quarter; it has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine straight quarters. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.70 billion, down from $3.75 billion in last year's first quarter. Ecolab beat analyst estimates for revenue in the fourth quarter and has beaten the estimate in five of the last 10 quarters.
"We enter 2025 confident in our ability to deliver continued strong performance in a dynamic environment. Growth in the United States, our largest and most profitable region, continues to be very strong," Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43626120/ecolab-q4-solid-eps-growth-industrial-and-institutional-acceleration-2025-momentum-and-more">said </a>after fourth-quarter financial results.
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Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>): The cloud software company saw increased interest from readers during the week. 
In February, Nutanix<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/44007219/nutanix-q2-revenue-rises-16-margins-expand-as-cloud-business-gains-momentum"> reported second-quarter results</a> that included revenue up 16% year-over-year and earnings per share of 56 cents. Both figures beat analyst estimates and led to several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTNX/analyst-ratings">raising their price targets </a>on the stock. Nutanix also raised its full-year revenue, operating margin and free cash flow estimates. The company will <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/03/3055224/0/en/Nutanix-Announces-2025-NEXT-Event-Lineup-Shape-the-Next-Era-of-AI-Cloud-Native-and-Hybrid-Multicloud-Innovation.html">host </a>the NEXT 2025 event covering sectors like AI and the cloud from May 7 to May 9.
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Xylem Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): The water technology company saw increased interest from investors during the week. The company will report first-quarter financial results on April 29. 
Analysts expect earnings per share and revenue to increase from last year's first quarter. Xylem beat analyst estimates for earnings per share in the fourth quarter and has beaten estimates in eight of the past 10 quarters overall. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in eight of the past 10 quarters.
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RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson maintains Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $22 to $23.

Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:06 PMMar 24, 2025	CALL	$16.00	Apr 17, 2025	0	2186	2183	46	4754	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:59 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$13.00	Jan 15, 2027	638	10004	10000	79	12589	TRADE	BULLISH

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