Barrick Restarts Operations In Papua New Guinea Amid Challenges In Tanzania
Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) has restarted operations at the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea, sharing 49% of the project with Zijin Mining Group. The mine, under care since 2020 due to a dispute, is expected to produce 21 tonnes of gold annually over 20 years. Barrick's stock underperformed gold prices, with only 2.2% gains compared to gold's 11% rise. The company also faces challenges in Tanzania with allegations of forced evictions at the North Mara mine, which Barrick denies.
December 16, 2023 | 4:23 pm
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Barrick Gold Corporation has restarted its Porgera mine in PNG, which may positively impact its production and financial performance. However, the company's recent underperformance compared to gold prices and the human rights allegations in Tanzania could affect investor sentiment.
The restart of the Porgera mine could be a positive catalyst for Barrick Gold's production and revenue, but the recent underperformance and ongoing legal and ethical challenges in Tanzania may temper investor enthusiasm. The impact is neutral as the positive news from PNG may be offset by the negative sentiment from Tanzania.
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