Barrick’s Planned Spinoff Faces Hurdle as Partner Newmont Raises Concerns
Published on 02/10/2026 at 09:44 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
Barrick Gold’s strategy to carve out and publicly list its North American assets by late 2026 has encountered a significant obstacle. Its joint venture partner, Newmont Corporation, is reportedly insisting on operational improvements before supporting the move, potentially threatening the timeline for the initial public offering (IPO).
The discussions around the potential spinoff follow Barrick’s robust 2025 full-year results, released on February 5. The company reported a record quarterly operating cash flow of $2.73 billion for the fourth quarter. Concurrently, management revised its dividend policy, now pegging the payout to 50% of free cash flow. This adjustment resulted in a declared quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share for Q4 Read more...
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