Barrick: Buy For Copper Growth And Valuation Discount

Barrick reported 43.8% revenue growth to $5.29 billion, as adjusted EBITDA surged 51% on strong realized gold and copper prices. B's dual focus on gold and copper positions it for strong pricing environments as copper faces a likely structural deficit by 2027–2028. The delayed North American IPO, now likely in 2027, is seen as a logical move that could unlock higher valuation premiums if operational optimization continues.