Management ChangeAug 11, 2026, 06:01 AM
Barrick Mining Appoints Sebastiaan Bock as CEO, Rest of World
AI Summary
Barrick Mining Corporation announced the appointment of Sebastiaan Bock as Chief Executive Officer, Rest of World, effective immediately. Mr. Bock will oversee Barrick’s gold and copper operations and projects outside North America, reporting to President and CEO Mark Hill. The Rest of World portfolio, spanning Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, currently produces over two million gold equivalent ounces annually and is projected to grow by more than 20% in the next three years. Barrick's Chairman, John Thornton, highlighted the strategic advantage of working with Chinese partners in this portfolio, which Mr. Bock is expected to leverage.
Key Highlights
- Sebastiaan Bock appointed Chief Executive Officer, Rest of World.
- Bock will lead Barrick's gold and copper operations outside North America.
- Rest of World portfolio produces over 2 million gold equivalent ounces annually.
- Portfolio expected to grow by more than 20% over the next three years.
- Bock joined Barrick in January 2019 as SVP & CFO, Africa and Middle East.
- Appointed COO for Africa & Middle East region in July 2022.
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