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Barrick Gold Sells Stake in Donlin Gold Project for $1 Billion

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The latest update is out from Barrick Gold ( (TSE:ABX) ).

Barrick Gold Corporation has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska to Paulson Advisers LLC and NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. for $1 billion in cash. This strategic move allows Barrick to optimize its asset portfolio by focusing on its core operations and growth projects, while NOVAGOLD and Paulson will develop the Donlin Gold Project. The transaction is expected to strengthen Barrick’s balance sheet and support shareholder returns, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Spark’s Take on TSE:ABX Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:ABX is a Outperform.

Barrick Gold shows a robust financial performance with strong revenue growth and effective cash flow management. Technical indicators reflect positive market momentum, although valuation remains fair. The earnings call and recent corporate events provide a largely positive outlook, despite some operational challenges. Overall, the company is well-positioned within the gold industry, with potential for continued growth and profitability.

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More about Barrick Gold

Barrick Gold Corporation is a leading global mining company primarily engaged in the production of gold and copper. The company focuses on long-life, sustainable Tier One operations and is committed to advancing its priority portfolio of growth projects.

YTD Price Performance: 32.71%

Average Trading Volume: 25,853,615

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $35.2B

For detailed information about ABX stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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