Barrick Mining Names Mark Hill CEO and Moves Forward with North American Gold IPO

Barrick Mining Corporation B announced on February 5, 2026, that it will move forward with preparations for an initial public offering of its North American gold assets, naming Mark Hill mark hill as chief executive officer and president of the new listed entity (IPO vehicle). The initial public offering is designed to consolidate the interests of Barrick Mining Corporation B in Nevada Gold Mines, Pueblo Viejo, and the Fourmile project into a separate listed entity. Barrick Mining Corporation B plans to retain a controlling stake in the new listed entity, a decision that alters the company’s current asset structure and the framework for investor ownership of these holdings.

The company has set a target completion date for the transaction by late 2026. This corporate restructuring involves a significant portion of the gold mining sector in the US US, where the Fourmile project and Nevada Gold Mines are located. By transitioning these assets, along with Pueblo Viejo, into the new listed entity, Barrick Mining Corporation B aims to reorganize its North American portfolio while maintaining strategic oversight. Mark Bristow mark bristow and the board of Barrick Mining Corporation B indicated that the move is part of a broader effort to refine the company's market presence.