Barrick (ABX CT) forms new leadership group to pursue North American IPO

Barrick Gold's formation of a new leadership group aimed at pursuing a North American IPO may indicate a significant strategic shift, emphasizing its focus on growth in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 16:39 UTCOn the live feed at 16:19 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move could attract investment interest and boost market sentiment around the company, potentially benefiting its share price and that of related equities in the gold sector. Analysts will be watching for details on how this aligns with broader industry trends and Barrick's operational goals.

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