As reported earlier, RBC Capital analyst James Bell upgraded Randgold (GOLD) to Sector Perform from Underperform and raised his price target to GBp 5,000 from GBp 4,500 after an offer from Barrick Gold (ABX) at a valuation in line with the proposed share ratio of the deal. The analyst contends that the purchase would be positive for the company and believes that no further premium is needed, adding he has heard little in terms of a pushback from Randgold even though 2/3rd of the shareholder vote is needed to approve the transaction.

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Barrick Gold Corporation reported preliminary Q1 production of 940 thousand ounces of gold and 40 thousand tonnes of copper, as well as preliminary Q1 sales of 910 thousand ounces of gold and 39 thousand tonnes of copper. As previously guided, Barrick's gold and copper production in 2024 is expected to progressively increase each quarter through the year, with the Pueblo Viejo plant expansion ramping up from Q2 and the Porgera mine restart continuing in line with plans. We remain on track to achieve our full year gold and copper guidance. As planned, preliminary Q1 gold production was lower than Q4 2023 mainly as a result of planned maintenance at Nevada Gold Mines and mine sequencing at various sites. Preliminary Q1 copper production was lower than Q4 2023, driven primarily by lower grades mined at Lumwana in accordance with the mine plan.