Barrick Mining to Launch IPO Catalyst; Newmont Receives Cash Top-Up from Joint Venture Agreement
On August 10, Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) and Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) resolved all disputes regarding their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. As part of the agreement, both companies contributed additional high-grade gold assets into NGM, with Newmont paying Barrick $1.95 billion in cash within 30 days. The deal also paved the way for Barrick's proposed IPO of its North American gold assets by year-end 2026. Both miners reported strong Q2 performance in 2026, though Newmont outperformed on financial scale and cost efficiency. Barrick generated $1.7 billion in operating cash flow with an AISC of $1,866 per ounce, while Newmont produced a record free cash flow of $2.2 billion at a lower AISC of $1,621 per ounce. Analysts responded positively: Barclays raised Barrick's price target to $42 from $39 with an Equal Weight rating; CIBC increased Newmont’s target to $170 from $168 and gave it an Outperformer rating. The joint venture resolution is expected to enhance long-term value for both companies.
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