Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData, September 2011, Pages: 38

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is an international gold mining company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of gold, as well as related activities which includes exploration and mine development. In addition to this, the company also produces a substantial amount of copper, from the Zaldivar mine and holds interests in a nickel development project located in Africa, a copper-gold project in Pakistan and oil and gas properties located in Canada. The company has geographical presence in the North America, South America, Africa and Australia Pacific. It has a portfolio of 26 operating mines and projects located in Canada, the US, Dominican Republic, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Pakistan and Tanzania. Barrick is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Barrick Gold Corporation Key Recent Developments

Sep 20, 2011: Carpathian Announces Drill Assays From Ciresata Deposit In Romania
Sep 15, 2011: Navaho Gold Signs Drilling Contract With Major Drilling Group For Taz And Utah Clipper Projects In Nevada
Sep 12, 2011: Barrick Gold Makes Two Gold Discoveries In Cortez Trend of Nevada
Sep 07, 2011: Barrick Gold Announces Two Gold Discoveries In Nevada
Sep 07, 2011: Wartsila To Supply Gas-fired Power Plant For Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine In Dominican Republic

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Barrick Gold Corporation provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

The profile contains critical company information including:

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company

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List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Barrick Gold Corporation - Key Facts
Barrick Gold Corporation - Key Employees
Barrick Gold Corporation - Key Employee Biographies
Barrick Gold Corporation - Major Products and Services
Barrick Gold Corporation - History
Barrick Gold Corporation - Company Statement
Barrick Gold Corporation - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Barrick Gold Corporation - Business Description
Barrick Gold Corporation - Corporate Strategy
Barrick Gold Corporation - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Barrick Gold Corporation - Strengths
Strength - Significant Reserve Base
Strength - Diversified Geographical Operations
Strength - Strong Reputation
Strength - Strategic Divestiture
Strength - Improved Financial Performance
Weakness - Litigations
Opportunity - Investment on New Projects
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions
Opportunity - Exploration and Drilling Program
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Gold and Copper
Threat - Stringent Environmental Regulations
Threat - Highly Competitive Market
Barrick Gold Corporation - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Section 4 – Company’s, Oil & Gas, Power Financial Deals and Alliances
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011
Barrick Gold Corporation, Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Sep 20, 2011: Carpathian Announces Drill Assays From Ciresata Deposit In Romania
Sep 15, 2011: Navaho Gold Signs Drilling Contract With Major Drilling Group For Taz And Utah Clipper Projects In Nevada
Sep 12, 2011: Barrick Gold Makes Two Gold Discoveries In Cortez Trend of Nevada
Sep 07, 2011: Barrick Gold Announces Two Gold Discoveries In Nevada
Sep 07, 2011: Wartsila To Supply Gas-fired Power Plant For Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine In Dominican Republic
Jun 07, 2011: Crescent Gold Announces Maiden Probable Gold Reserve Of 54,000 Ounces Near Surface At Apollo Deposit
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Barrick Gold Corporation, Key Facts
Barrick Gold Corporation, Key Employees
Barrick Gold Corporation, Key Employee Biographies
Barrick Gold Corporation, Major Products and Services
Barrick Gold Corporation, History
Barrick Gold Corporation, Other Locations
Barrick Gold Corporation, Subsidiaries
Barrick Gold Corporation, Key Competitors
Barrick Gold Corporation, Ratios based on current share price
Barrick Gold Corporation, Annual Ratios
Barrick Gold Corporation, Interim Ratios
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011
Barrick Gold Corporation, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures
Barrick Gold Corporation, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010)
Barrick Gold Corporation, Ratio Charts
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
Barrick Gold Corporation, Power, Deals by Type, 2005 to YTD 2011

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