On August 10, Barrick Mining Corporation fell 3.82% in pre-market trading, trading at $41.66/share, with turnover of $1.6039 million.
On the news front, Chairman John Thornton's plan to spin off the company's North American mines in an IPO is facing opposition from major shareholders, dampening market sentiment ahead of the Q2 earnings release. Portfolio managers at Van Eck Associates and Mackenzie Financial have contacted the company in recent months to express opposition, citing a lack of clarity and concerns that the plan would partially sell off Barrick's best assets. Franklin Equity Group is also reportedly opposed. The dispute is expected to become a focal point when Barrick reports Q2 results before market open. Consensus estimates project revenue of $5.226 billion, up 42.29% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $0.88, up 91.86% year-over-year, driven by gold and copper price tailwinds. However, the spinoff controversy has overshadowed otherwise robust earnings expectations, pressuring the stock in pre-market trading.
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