 Barrick Gold reported preliminary second quarter production of 948,000 ounces of gold and 43,000 tons of copper. Barrick's gold and copper production in 2024 is expected to progressively increase each quarter through the year with a higher weighting in the second half. The company remains on track to achieve its full-year gold and copper guidance. The average market price for gold during the period was $2,338 per ounce, while the average market price for copper was $4.42 per pound.