Barrick Gold Earns 492 Million dollars In The 2nd Quarter

摘要

Barrick Gold Corporation reported net income of 492 million dollars compared to 485 million dollars in Q2 2008. Adjusted net income of 431 million dollars compares to 442 million dollars in the prior year period. Operating cash flow rose 42 percent to 718 million dollars in the second quarter compared to 505 million dollars in the same prior year period. Second quarter gold production of 1.87 million ounces at net cash costs of 360 dollars per ounce or total cash costs of 452 dollars per ounce exceeded plan on strong performance from the North and South America regions. Barrick remains on track with its full year 2009 production guidance of 1.2-1.6 million ounces of gold at net cash costs of 360 dollars-385 dollars per ounce or total cash costs of 450 dollars-475 dollars per ounce.