About Company

Barrick Gold’s operations in Tanzania, through the Twiga partnership, focus on the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines, with a commitment to sustainable mining and community development, including significant investments in education, healthcare, and local businesses.

• Bulyanhulu Gold Mine:

  Situated in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, it’s a narrow-vein gold mine that commenced commercial production in 2001. 
• Buzwagi Gold Mine:

  The Buzwagi gold mine closure is on track, with plans submitted to the government, and the area is being developed into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). 
• Twiga Minerals:

  Barrick’s joint venture with the Tanzanian government, which manages the mines in Tanzania. 

• Community Development:

  Barrick is committed to ensuring that local communities benefit from their presence, with investments in education, healthcare, and local businesses. 
• Local Content:

  Barrick prioritizes local hiring and procurement, with a significant portion of its workforce and spending going to Tanzanian nationals and companies. 
• Barrick Academy:

  Established at the closed Buzwagi mine, the academy is focused on developing talent for Barrick’s operations in the region. 
• Special Economic Zone (SEZ):

  Barrick is developing a SEZ around the closed Buzwagi mine to create new economic opportunities for the region. 
• Twiga Future Forward Education Initiative:

  Barrick has invested in infrastructure expansion at schools, including the construction of classrooms, dormitories, and ablution blocks. 
• Legal Proceeding Settlement:

  Barrick TZ Limited and North Mara Gold Mine Limited reached a settlement of the claims by Tanzanian residents against them, in their English court proceedings with no admission of liability on their part.