Barrick Mining Corporation has appointed Sebastiaan Bock as Chief Executive Officer for its Rest of World division, effective immediately.

Mr. Bock will oversee the company's gold and copper operations and projects outside North America, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hill. The Rest of World portfolio spans assets across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, producing more than two million gold equivalent ounces annually and expected to grow by more than 20% over the next three years.

Gold was trading at US$4,386.00 per ounce, representing a 6.47% increase over the 30-day period ending August 11, 2026.

Mr. Bock joined Barrick as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Africa and Middle East, in January 2019, and was appointed Chief Operating Officer for the region in July 2022. Under his guidance, the region has met or exceeded guidance every year and achieved significant growth. His career includes leading the Lumwana expansion, resolving the situation in Mali, achieving record throughput at Kibali, and growing gold reserves at Loulo-Gounkoto and Bulyanhulu.

“Outside North America, our Rest of World portfolio has a distinct advantage: our ability to work with Chinese partners, including joint mine ownership and co-investment. This can enable higher efficiency; broader access to advanced technologies, including those revolutionizing exploration, operations, processing, and information management; access to leading equipment suppliers and comprehensive and agile supply chain solutions; and partnership opportunities including shared infrastructure, resources, and solutions, to derisk and improve outcomes.”

— John Thornton, Chairman

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