TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/31/12 -- All figures in US dollars

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX)(TSX: ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US20 cents per share, payable on December 17, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2012.

Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.

Contacts:
INVESTOR CONTACT: Greg Panagos
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations and Communications
+1 416 309-2943
gpanagos@barrick.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Lloyd
Director, Media Relations
+1 416 307-7414
alloyd@barrick.com

Source: Barrick Gold Corporation