The world’s second largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold, has met its production targets for 2019, with gold output touching the upper-end of its guidance and copper production beating its planned output.
During 2019, Barrick produced 5.5-million ounces, which compares with its guidance range of 5.1-million to 5.6-million ounces. Copper production of 432-million pounds exceeded its guidance of 375-million to 430-million pounds for the year.