Market Chatter: Barrick Said to Consider Pushing Back North America Gold IPO to 2027

01:07 PM EDT, 09/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Barrick Mining (B) is considering delaying the initial public offering of its North American gold business until 2027, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The IPO for the North American assets was on schedule to be completed this year, the report said, citing comments from the company's Aug. 10 earnings call. Barrick didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 43.87, Change: +0.77, Percent Change: +1.79