Barrick Sets the Standard in Advancing United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

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TORONTO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world moves towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target, Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) (TSX:ABX) remains committed to playing its part by driving economic growth, enabling social progress and protecting the environment, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report, published today.

Called Beyond the Horizon, the report highlights Barrick’s journey from the transformational merger in 2019 to becoming a leader in responsible mining, underscoring its commitment to sustainability-driven growth, community empowerment and environmental stewardship, focused on long-term value creation and measurable outcomes.

“When we created the new Barrick in 2019, our vision was to build a business that delivers sustainable value for generations to come. Today, that vision is becoming reality. We’re contributing meaningfully to our host countries’ economies, developing local business capacity, and leaving a lasting legacy across every region where we operate. At Barrick, sustainability is not part of the business — it is the business. We make concrete plans, invest in their delivery and measure our impact at the community level to ensure real, lasting change. As Barrick grows, so do the opportunities for our host communities,” he says.

In the six years since the merger, Barrick has distributed over $100 billion in economic value across its host countries through wages, local business support and tax contributions. Barrick’s Community Development Committees (CDCs), established at every site, have invested more than $200 million in community-led projects. These include schools, clinics, water infrastructure and sustainable farming programs, all managed directly by local communities to ensure projects meet real needs and drive long-term economic resilience. This year’s report demonstrates that the value invested is only the start, and key metrics, aligned with the SDGs, are focused on tangible improvements to eradicate poverty, are tracked through time, and with ambitious targets set for 2030.