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Kibali powers ahead while Barrick plans for further investments in DRC…
Kinshasa, March 2022
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In particular, this presentation contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: Kibali's performance and delivery on its 2022 guidance and business plan; Barrick's forward-looking production and cost guidance for Kibali; the anticipated timeline for completion of the cyanide destruction and recovery pilot plant; Barrick focus on the development of Congolese employees and progress on Resettlement Action Plans; steps required prior to the distribution of cash and equivalents held at Kibali in banks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); underground drilling and the potential to add reserves and build the exploration pipeline at Kibali; and during 2022; Barrick's strategy, plans, targets and goals in respect of environmental and social governance issues, including HIV and malaria prevention, greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, support for the Garamba National Park and gender diversity and associated initiatives; and Barrick's partnership with local stakeholders to support economic development projects and cultural events. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions including material estimates and assumptions related to the factors set forth below that, while considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this presentation in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, copper or certain other commodities (such as silver, diesel fuel, natural gas and electricity); risks associated with projects in the early stages of evaluation and for which additional engineering and other analysis is required; risks related to the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, that quantities or grades of reserves will be diminished, and that resources may not be converted to reserves; risks associated with the fact that certain of the initiatives described in this presentation are still in the early stages and may not materialize; changes in mineral production performance, exploitation and exploration successes; risks that exploration data may be incomplete and considerable additional work may be required to complete further evaluation, including but not limited to drilling, engineering and socioeconomic studies and investment; lack of certainty with respect to foreign legal systems, corruption and other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law in the DRC; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and/or changes in the administration of laws, policies and practices; expropriation or nationalization of property and political or economic developments in countries in the DRC; risks relating to political instability in the DRC and certain other jurisdictions in which Barrick operates; timing of receipt of, or failure to comply with, necessary permits and approvals; non-renewal of key licenses by governmental authorities; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties, or over access to water, power and other required infrastructure; the liability associated with risks and hazards in the mining industry, and the ability to maintain insurance to cover such losses; increased costs and physical risks, including extreme weather events and resource shortages, related to climate change; damage to the Company's reputation due to the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events, including negative publicity with respect to the Company's handling of environmental matters or dealings with community groups, whether true or not; litigation and legal and administrative proceedings; increased costs, delays, suspensions and technical challenges associated with the construction of capital projects; risk of loss due to acts of war, terrorism, sabotage and civil disturbances; risks associated with artisanal and illegal mining; the ability of management to implement its business strategy and enhanced political risk in certain jurisdictions; whether benefits expected from recent transactions being realized; business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, the Company; risks related to competition in the mining industry; employee relations including loss of key employees; availability and increased costs associated with mining inputs and labor; and risks associated with diseases, epidemics and pandemics, including the effects and potential effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion, copper cathode or gold or copper concentrate losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us.
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Kibali investment in the DRC reaches $4 billion…
OPENED UP ECONOMY IN NE DRC CREATING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES - EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING
2009 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 to date | 2010 to | ||||||
Randgold and | SOKIMO offered to | Kibali doubles | Public | Resettled 4,200 | Construction | Social upliftment | - | Rebuilt 1 and | |||||
AngloGold | sell their 30% share | mineral reserve | Participation | families to Kokiza | starts with | built and maintain | constructed 3 | ||||||
Ashanti bought | to Kibali Gold Mines | to >10Moz7 | Process | with much improved | committed | over 300km of road, | hydropower | ||||||
70% of Moto | but in line with our | conducted | housing and | investment of | including connection | stations to supply | |||||||
Goldmines and | policy of state | ownership through | $2.5 billion | to Ugandan border | power to the area | ||||||||
renamed it to | participation, we | title deeds | |||||||||||
Kibali | bought an additional | ||||||||||||
20% and insisted | In Country Investment, US$ million | ||||||||||||
SOKIMO retain a | Infrastructure & community | ||||||||||||
10% share | support $191.2 million | ||||||||||||
REINVESTMENT IN EXPLORATION OFFERS | Payments to | Salaries | |||||||||||
contractors | |||||||||||||
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES | & suppliers | $564 million | |||||||||||
$2.194 billion | $4.0 | ||||||||||||
2010 to date | 2010 to date | 2022 | 2022 | Taxes & | |||||||||
clinics, Catholic | given to SOKIMO | signed with | with thriving local | billion | |||||||||
Built schools, | Portion of permit | Cahier de charge | Developed economy | Royalties, | |||||||||
Church | for exploration | communities | businesses and | Permits | |||||||||
multiple DRC | |||||||||||||
$1.01 billion | |||||||||||||
business | |||||||||||||
partnerships | |||||||||||||
We are building a business for the long-term with sustainable future growth…
Our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing and operating
the best assets with the best people to deliver the best returns, on a sustainable basis, to our owners and partners. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity
Best Assets | + | Best People | |||
Focus on Tier One1 gold mines and | A strong and experienced | ||||
Strategic Assets1, key growth projects | management team leading a flat, | ||||
as well as unlocking value through | operationally focused and agile | ||||
exploration potential from our extensive | organizational structure | ||||
land positions in prolific gold districts | |||||
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Best Sustainable Returns | |||||
Disciplined approach to growth, emphasizing long-term value for all stakeholders through increased returns, driven by a focus on return on capital, internal rate of return and free cash flow2
Emphasis on efficiency, cost reduction and strong cash flow generation to fund robust investment Industry leader in G&A cost efficiency
Sustainable, responsible partnerships…
THE PRIMACY OF PARNERSHIPS
We invest in real partnerships with mutual responsibility - we must be a trusted long term partner to our stakeholders to be sustainable
LICENCE
TO
OPERATE
WE PRIORITISE
LOCAL HIRING
AND BUYING
We build the skills and capacity of host country workers and vendors to multiply our positive impact on local, regional and national economies
TRANSPARENT ENGAGEMENT AND DIALOGUE
We believe the most effective community engagement is managed and delivered at the local level - provides a forum for the resolution of community grievances and to discuss the risks and opportunities linked to our mines in a fair and open manner
Open and transparent engagement and dialogue from mine planning and environmental stewardship to economic development and tax payments
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