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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 16, 2011) -



All figures in US dollars


Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) (TSX:ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US12 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2011.


Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.




FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Vice President, Investor Relations
INVESTOR CONTACT: Deni Nicoski
(416) 307-7410
dnicoski@barrick.com
ORManager, Communications
MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Lloyd
(416) 307-7414
alloyd@barrick.com