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title: "Barrick posts strong Q1, boosts returns amid gold rally"
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description: "Barrick Gold Corporation reported strong Q1 results, with adjusted earnings significantly increasing year-over-year, revenue exceeding forecasts, and free cash flow rising by 195%. The board declared a $0.175 dividend and approved a $3 billion buyback, maintaining its dividend framework. Additionally, ongoing projects such as the Lumwana copper expansion and Fourmile gold are progressing well, while the IPO for North American assets is planned for late 2026."
datetime: "2026-05-12T12:19:18.000Z"
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# Barrick posts strong Q1, boosts returns amid gold rally

Earnings surge: Barrick’s Q1 adjusted earnings rose sharply year-over-year, with revenue topping forecasts and free cash flow up 195%. Shareholder rewards: The board declared a $0.175 dividend and authorized a $3 billion buyback, keeping its dividend framework intact. Growth pipeline: Projects like Lumwana copper expansion and Fourmile gold are on track, while the North American assets IPO remains slated for late 2026.

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