Slide 1: First Quarter Results Conference Call
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION First Quarter Results Conference Call April 29, 2005 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT Certain statements included herein, including those regarding production, costs, development schedules and other statements that express management’s expectations or estimates of our future perfor
Slide 2: First Quarter Results – Highlights
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION First Quarter Results Conference Call April 29, 2005 First Quarter Results – Highlights Q1 production: 1.1 million ounces Q1 total cash costs: $248 per ounce Expect H2 improvements in production, cash costs and operating cash flow (Lagunas Norte and Veladero come on st
Slide 3: First Quarter Results – Highlights
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION First Quarter Results Conference Call April 29, 2005 First Quarter Results – Highlights Q1 earnings: $51 million Q1 earnings per share: 10¢ Operating cash flow: $122 million Operating cash flow per share: 23¢ Favorably impacted by $428 per ounce realized gold price
Slide 4: Development – Lagunas Norte, Peru
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION First Quarter Results Conference Call April 29, 2005 Development – Lagunas Norte, Peru First Gold Pour Now Expected Q2, 2005 Progress is ahead of schedule and on budget Mine is mechanically complete Commissioning of equipment and facilities commenced in early April 9
Slide 5: Development – Cowal, Australia
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION First Quarter Results Conference Call April 29, 2005 Development – Cowal, Australia First Gold Pour Expected Q1, 2006 Over 75% of capital committed Mine development earthworks well advanced Prestrip activities commenced in April 2005 SAG & ball mill footings construc