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Barrick Gold Corporation announced that Shaun Usmar, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving Barrick and intends to lead a new venture in Toronto backed by Elliott Management, focused on royalty, streaming, and other forms of investments in the mining industry. Catherine Raw, currently Executive Vice President, Business Performance, will succeed Mr. Usmar as Chief Financial Officer immediately following the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 26. Mr. Usmar will be available in an advisory capacity for two months following the Annual Meeting to support a seamless transition.