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Barrick Mining Corp

One of the world's largest gold and copper producers, Barrick runs mines on several continents, turning ore into the gold and copper used by central banks, jewelers, and electronics makers. It began in 1983 when financier Peter Munk acquired a stake in a Nevada gold mine from a family named Barrick and built the company around that asset. Its Nevada operations stretch across a huge desert expanse spanning two US states.