Barrick Gold Announces Dividend


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 25, 2012) -

All figures in US dollars

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US20 cents per share, payable on September 17, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2012.

Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

Contact Information:

INVESTOR CONTACT: Greg Panagos
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations and Communications
(416) 309-2943
gpanagos@barrick.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Lloyd
Senior Manager, Communications
(416) 307-7414
alloyd@barrick.com