Response to The Sunday Times

August 17, 2025

Barrick is aware of the article published today in The Sunday Times.

Barrick has responded to these allegations for a number of years. The author of the article, Jack Denton, has not shared any information that suggests these allegations are ‘new’, nor was a draft article shared with Barrick for review or comment.

Barrick’s Response to Mr. Denton.

Detailed disclosures regarding North Mara and these allegations are provided in our response to the UN Human Rights Commission, our Sustainability Report and on our North Mara Microsite.

Barrick reiterates that these allegations are against the actions of the Tanzanian Police Force, and do not involve Barrick, North Mara Gold Mine Limited, or any security contractors. Thus, contrary to the article, the Police are not ‘dedicated to security around the mine’. As the Police is an institution of the state and operates in complete independence, Barrick cannot control, direct or supervise the actions of the Police, or any government institution for that matter. Any implication that the Police are for the sole discretion or protection of the mine, or the mine has any link to any actions of the Police, is false and not grounded in reality.

Barrick has urged Mr. Denton to share any information in his possession urgently with the Tanzanian Commission on Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) — the appropriate authority in place to deal with such matters. It must be noted that prior allegations raised by international NGOs were shared by Barrick with the CHRAGG who duly investigated the allegations and determined “there were no human rights violations … and noted the significant efforts by the mine to prevent security related incidents…”.