…a clear strategy focussed on sustained value creation. Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, February 2023. Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking ...
Specific reference is made to the most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file with the SEC and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities for a more detailed discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements and the risks that may affect Barrick's ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Barrick is a sector-leading gold and copper producer. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions including material estimates and assumptions related to the factors set forth below that, while considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this presentation in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. In particular, this presentation contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: Barrick's focus on Tier One Assets and its potential for growth while delivering sustainable returns; our copper strategy; Barrick's forward-looking production guidance, including our five and ten year outlooks for gold and copper; estimates of future costs and projected future cash flows, capital, operating and exploration expenditures and mine life and production rates; Barrick's pipeline of large growth projects and potential life of mine extensions; our plans and expected completion and benefits of our growth projects, including Goldrush; the timeline and process for the reconstitution of a joint venture to carry out the future development and operation of the Reko Diq project; the planned updating of the historical Reko Diq feasibility study; the future construction, development and operation of the Reko Diq project; the duration of the temporary suspension of operations at Porgera, the conditions for the reopening of the mine and the timelines for execution of definitive agreements to implement the Commencement Agreement between Papua New Guinea and Barrick Niugini Limited and to recommence operations; Barrick's strategy, plans, targets and goals in respect of environmental and social governance issues, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, tailings storage facility management, health and safety, biodiversity and associated initiatives; our human resources and talent initiatives; Barrick's global exploration strategy and planned exploration activities; our pipeline of high confidence projects at or near existing operations, including the potential development of a superpit at Lumwana; potential mineralization and metal or mineral recoveries; our ability to convert resources into reserves and to replace reserves depleted by mining; the share buyback program and performance dividend policy; joint ventures and partnerships; the potential impact of recent changes to fiscal regimes in certain jurisdictions in which we operate; and expectations regarding future price assumptions, financial performance and other outlook or guidance.