[imtoken钱包v2.9.7]巴里克黄金公司（Barrick Gold Corporation）

　　Barrick Gold Corporation is the gold industry leader, with a portfolio of operating mines and projects located across five continents, as well as large land positions on some of the most prolific mineral trends. The Company has:

　　In 2007, Barrick met original production and cost guidance, and expanded its project pipeline with the addition of a 51% interest in the large gold-copper deposit, Cerro Casale, from the acquisition of Arizona Star.

　　Barrick generated $2.2 billion of operating cash flow in 2008; had $1.4 billion in cash; and a $1.5 billion undrawn line of credit as at December 31, 2008.

　　In 2002, Barrick announced a significant grassroots discovery, Lagunas Norte, on its Alto Chicama District in north-central Peru, which it had acquired earlier. The Company also created a unified district, the Frontera District, which straddles the Chile-Argentina border and contains both Pascua-Lama and Veladero. Pascua-Lama is one of the largest undeveloped gold and silver mining properties in the world.

　　An unwavering commitment to safe and responsible mining.

　　In 1996, Barrick expanded its South American presence, acquiring Arequipa Resources Ltd., which had exploration properties in Peru, including Pierina. Within four months, Barrick had confirmed 6.5 million ounces of gold into reserves. Pierina began production in November 1998.

　　The gold industry’s only ‘A’ rated balance sheet;

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　　2000

　　In 2005, Barrick met its original production and cash cost targets and completed development of three new mines on schedule and largely within budget, and continued to make progress with its other development projects. These new mines made a significant contribution to production, earnings and cash flow for the Company.

　　白金：巴里克黄金公司参与铂和镍的发展项目。

　　Three advanced projects in construction expected to contribute 2.6 million ounces of low cost annual production once at full capacity1; and

　　In 1999, Barrick expanded to Africa, acquiring Sutton Resources Ltd., an exploration company with mineral properties in Tanzania, including the Bulyanhulu Gold Project. At the time of acquisition, the project’s gold reserves were 3.8 million ounces. Eighteen months later, Barrick had increased reserves to 10 million ounces and currently stands at 10.6 million ounces. Bulyanhulu began production in April 2001.

　　铜和银：巴里克黄金公司还生产铜和银。

　　2 Click here for more information regarding the calculation of total cash costs.

　　2005

　　2007

　　In 2006, Barrick acquired Placer Dome Inc., adding twelve new mines and a number of advanced exploration and development projects to its global portfolio. The combined Company has the size, scale and financial strength to capitalize on industry opportunities and deliver value from its assets, people and projects.

　　In 1994, in a move aimed at ensuring growth in reserves and production, Barrick expanded beyond its North American base when it acquired Lac Minerals, Ltd., an international gold mining company with operating mines in Canada, the United States and Chile. The acquisition gave Barrick control of the El Indio Belt and an interest in the Veladero Project in Argentina.

　　In 2008, Barrick produced 7.66 million ounces of gold at cash costs of $443 per ounce2 (net cash costs of $337 per ounce3). In addition, the Company produced 370 million pounds of copper at a total cash cost of $1.19 per pound. For 2009, Barrick is expecting gold production of 7.2 - 7.6 million ounces and copper production of approximately 375 - 400 million pounds. Total cash costs are expected to be $450 - $475 per ounce2 (net cash costs of $360 - $385 per ounce3) and $1.25 - $1.35 per pound of copper. For 2010, the Company expects production to increase to about 7.7 - 8.1 million ounces at expected lower total cash costs with new production from Cortez Hills.

　　The Company also expanded its footprint in the highly prospective region of Papua New Guinea with the purchase of an additional 20% stake in the Porgera mine (bringing total ownership to 95%) and an exploration land package of more than 5,300 square kilometers.

　　2001

　　Barrick shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

　　1 Click here for more information regarding advanced projects.