Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ABX) securities between February 16, 2017 and April 24, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Barrick investors have until July 10, 2017 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their Barrick investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

On April 24, 2017, the Company revised its full year guidance, stating that “[f]ull-year gold production is now expected to be 5.3-5.6 million ounces, down from our previous range of 5.6-5.9 million ounces.” Barrick also revised Veladero-specific guidance, projecting full-year production at Veladero of 630,000-730,000 ounces, compared to the Company’s previously-issued guidance of 770,000-830,000 ounces. The slowdown in Veladero production stems in part from a work stoppage at the mine caused by alleged environmental pollution. On this news, the Company’s share price fell $2.15, or 11.3%, to close at $16.89 per share on April 25, 2017, thereby injuring investors.

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose: (1) that the pipes and safety systems at the Veladero mine were not robust enough to prevent gold-bearing solution spills; (2) that, as a result, Argentinian authorities would restrict the addition of cyanide to the Veladero mine’s heap leach facility and require remedial work; (3) that these developments would impact (and were impacting) the production capacity of the Veladero mine; (4) that as such, the Company’s Veladero mine production guidance and total gold production guidance were overstated; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about Barrick’s business, operations, and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you purchased shares of Barrick during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than July 10, 2017 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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