Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.