Barrick Mining (B) is planning to pursue an initial public offering of its North American gold assets, Chairman John Thornton said in a shareholder letter released late Wednesday.
The North American assets comprise its joint venture interests in Nevada gold mines and Pueblo Viejo, and its wholly-owned Fourmile discovery, the chairman added in the letter.
Thornton said that Barrick intends to complete the IPO by the end of this year and will retain a "significant" controlling majority stake in North American Barrick.
The gold and copper producer plans to reduce its exposure to "today's higher-risk jurisdictions" for its remaining portfolio, according to the chairman.
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