Barrick Reports Union Action at Veladero Mine

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 29, 2017) - Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick" or the "Company") reports that on Sunday, May 28, one of several unions representing employees at the Veladero mine in San Juan province, Argentina, initiated an unplanned work stoppage. Barrick is in dialogue with the union leadership to seek a timely resolution to the situation.