Barrick has appointed Mark Hill as Group COO and Interim President and CEO.

Bristow steps down as President and CEO after nearly seven years, having joined Barrick following Barrick’s merger with Randgold in 2019. He led the successful integration of the two companies, and during his tenure made significant investments in Barrick’s world-class assets to better position the company to maintain profitable gold and copper growth.

Under Bristow's visionary leadership, Barrick has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the African continent by championing the values and objectives of Mining Indaba. Through active participation, strategic knowledge sharing, and unwavering advocacy, the company has played a pivotal role in fostering dialogue, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa’s mining sector. The company’s enduring support underscores its belief in the transformative power of collaboration and its dedication to shaping a prosperous future for the continent.

For the time being …

Hill is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions. He joined Barrick in 2006 and has experience in strategy, corporate development and leading major projects across the world, and was also integral in the initial decision to undertake exploration at the Fourmile gold project in Nevada. The Search Committee of the Board, chaired by Brett Harvey, has embarked on a process with the support of a leading executive search firm to identify a permanent President and CEO.

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Mark for his leadership of Barrick. During his tenure, Mark strengthened our portfolio and helped position Barrick as a leading global producer of gold and copper. As a result, the company is well-positioned for the next phase of our growth and value creation for all shareholders. We wish Mark the very best for his future," says John Thornton, Chairman of the Barrick board.

Mining Indaba extends its warmest wishes to Mark Bristow as he embarks on his next chapter. His tenure at Barrick was marked by exceptional growth and visionary leadership. Widely regarded as a stalwart of African mining, Bristow’s legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to building resilient, world-class mining businesses across the continent. His contributions will continue to inspire and shape the future of the industry for years to come.

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