Barrick Gold offloads Donlin stake for $1B, surprising analysts with strong sale price

  • Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX, NYSE:GOLD) is selling its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold Project for $1 billion, a move that Jefferies analysts describe as a significant strategic win. The deal involves Barrick selling its stake to affiliates of Paulson Advisers LLC and NOVAGOLD Resources, who will acquire 80% and 20% of the project, respectively.