All figures in US dollars

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US15 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 29, 2012.

Barricks vision is to be the worlds best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

Barrick Gold Corporation
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Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S1 Canada