Barrick Gold Corporation has begun trading under the single-letter ticker symbol ‘B’ on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking a rare and symbolic shift in its market identity. The change took effect on Friday and was accompanied by Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow ringing the NYSE opening bell. Barrick remains dual-listed and continues to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker ‘ABX’. However, the adoption of the ‘B’ ticker on the NYSE is a move that aligns the company’s stock symbol with its corporate evolution, according to Bristow.

The single-letter ticker is uncommon on the NYSE and often associated with large, established corporations. Barrick’s move to secure ‘B’ signals an effort to underscore its prominence in the global mining sector. The company’s updated NYSE-listed common share CUSIP number is 06849F108. Speaking at the NYSE event, Bristow said the new ticker reflects the company’s current business priorities and future direction. He pointed to Barrick’s continued focus on gold as its foundational commodity, while also emphasizing a growing commitment to copper production.

According to Bristow, Barrick’s pivot toward copper is not a departure from gold but rather an expansion of its mining footprint in response to long-term global trends. He framed copper as essential to future infrastructure and electrification demands, which are accelerating worldwide. Projects driving this strategy include the expansion of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic, which has been one of Barrick’s cornerstone assets. The Fourmile project in Nevada, located near the company’s already producing Goldrush and Cortez mines, also plays a significant role in gold exploration and development.

On the copper front, Barrick is moving ahead with the Reko Diq project in Pakistan. The large-scale copper and gold deposit, situated in the Balochistan province, is expected to become a key pillar of the company’s production strategy over the coming years. Bristow stated that these projects reflect Barrick’s approach of growing production volumes through organic development, rather than relying heavily on mergers or acquisitions.

The company categorizes six of its mines as Tier 1, meaning they meet high standards of production scale, cost efficiency, and mine life. These assets form the core of Barrick’s gold production base and are complemented by the company’s increasing investment in copper assets.

The switch to the single-letter ticker comes at a time when global demand for both gold and copper remains strong. Gold continues to act as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, while copper demand is being driven by its role in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid infrastructure.

Bristow emphasized that the dual focus enables Barrick to remain resilient across varying market cycles. He suggested that this dual-metal strategy, combined with the streamlined identity under the new ticker, positions the company to better communicate its goals to investors.

Friday’s opening bell ceremony was symbolic, but the move is rooted in a broader shift. Bristow described the ticker change as one that aligns with Barrick’s efforts to build a more integrated and forward-looking mining company, one capable of playing a significant role in both traditional and emerging resource markets.

While the new ticker might simplify how the market identifies the company, Barrick’s operational path remains complex, with exploration, development, and geopolitical considerations shaping its project pipeline. Its move into Pakistan, for example, requires navigating regulatory and political landscapes that differ from its North American and Latin American operations. For now, the company maintains its dual listing and continues operations across multiple continents.

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