Barrick Mining Corporation 2026 Annual Meeting Notice and Information Circular

Barrick Mining Corporation filed a Form 6-K containing its 2026 Information Circular for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 8, 2026. The filing includes detailed information about the company's performance in 2025, highlighting record operating cash flow of $7.7 billion, free cash flow of $3.9 billion, and a 133% increase in net earnings. The company returned a record $2.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. Key strategic developments include the appointment of Mark Hill as permanent CEO, resolution of disputes in Mali to regain control of the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, and plans for an IPO of Barrick's North American gold assets (Nevada Gold Mines, Pueblo Viejo, and Fourmile) by the end of 2026. The company also announced a new dividend policy targeting 50% of attributable free cash flow payout. The Information Circular outlines three main agenda items for the meeting: election of nine director nominees, appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.