Barrick on track to extend Lumwana mine life beyond 2060

Dual-listed Barrick Gold Corporation has affirmed that the Lumwana copper mine, in Zambia, is showing growing potential for a life-of-mine beyond 2060.

In a media statement, Barrick president and CE Mark Bristow confirms that the company’s drive to transform the openpit mine into a tier-one asset is picking up speed, with a strong performance in the past quarter adding impetus to its continuing production ramp-up.