“If you know where you’re going, you generally get there,” said Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow in response to Mining Weekly on Wednesday after the company presented convincing financial results that show that the New York- and Toronto-listed business is sure getting there under Bristow’s astute leadership. Barrick declared a 40% increase in dividend on 2019 gold production of 5 465 000 oz, which was at the top end of guidance.