Top 10 Canada-based companies with substantial US assets

The U.S. is fertile ground for a variety of minerals, and Canadian companies are active throughout the country. The Northern Miner presents its top 10 list of the biggest Canada-based firms with substantial assets in the U.S., by market capitalization, as of mid-July. 1. Barrick Gold: Market cap: US$49.6 billion Toronto-based Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) has projects in 13 countries around the world. But the company’s U.S. operations have been crucial in maintaining its leading position on the list, especially its operations in Nevada.