Barrick Mining stock expands Pen Gold exploration toward 2027 drilling

Barrick Mining's proposed Pen Gold program is moving into a broader 2027 exploration phase, according to a November 2 release from GFG Resources carried by BNN Bloomberg. Barrick is funding and operating the work at the Pen Gold Project southwest of Timmins, Ontario, under its earn-in agreement with GFG.

Pen Gold work broadens in 2027

The plan builds on an initial US$500,000 exploration program in 2026. A property-wide airborne gravity survey is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by approximately 240 base-of-till holes in the first quarter of 2027. Geological mapping and rock sampling are scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2027.

Initial diamond drilling is tentatively planned for the fourth quarter of 2027 and could continue into the first half of 2028. GFG said Barrick has a firm commitment to spend at least C$4.0 million during the first three years of the agreement, including a minimum of 5,000 metres of diamond drilling. The scope and timing remain subject to confirmation as results and target priorities develop.

What changed since the last report

The latest market comparison adds a measurable update to the November 4 report. Barrick Mining stock traded at 35.50 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:31 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026; the real-time quote of Barrick Mining stock is available here. That is a 2.66 percent difference from the 34.58-euro Lang & Schwarz quote cited in the November 4 report at 13:08 CET.

GFG said initial mapping and rock sampling were completed in September and October, with approximately 130 rock samples collected for analysis. The project therefore adds a longer-dated exploration option, while its potential remains dependent on exploration results, permitting and successful drill testing.

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