Barrick signs agreement with Zambia to boost mining and exploration
Gold and copper mining company Barrick has clinched an agreement with the government of Zambia aimed at boosting exploration and mining in the well-endowed central African country. This collaboration with the New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick aligns with Zambia's vision to increase annual copper production to 30 million tons in the coming decades, South African-born Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow disclosed on Wednesday, while delivering another set of outstanding financial results despite the issues it is having to deal with in Mali. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.)
Gold and copper mining company Barrick has clinched an agreement with the government of Zambia aimed at boosting exploration and mining in the well-endowed central African country. This collaboration with the New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick aligns with Zambia's vision to increase annual copper production to 30 million tons in the coming decades, South African-born Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow disclosed on Wednesday, while delivering another set of outstanding financial results despite the issues it is having to deal with in Mali. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.)
