GOLD: ISS recommends Barrick, Randgold combination

TORONTO – Barrick Gold announced on Oct. 21 that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), an independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders of Barrick and Randgold Resources vote for the proposed merger of the two companies. Shareholders who have any questions or require assistance voting their shares, contact Barrick’s proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 877-452-7184 toll-free in North America. They may also call collect to 1-416-304-0211 or contact the agent by email at assistance@LaurelHill.com.