B ▲ +0.0% - Barrick Mining Corporation $B KGC NEM WPM - Gold Majors Are Returning Record Cash Instead of Building New Mines Gold mining majors including Barrick are prioritizing shareholder returns over mine expansion, directing record levels of cash to dividends and buybacks rather than investing in new production capacity. This capital allocation strategy—focused on near-term payouts instead of long-term growth projects—reflects the sector's current prioritization of profitability and investor distribution, though Barrick's flat performance today suggests the market is weighing the trade-offs between immediate returns and future production growth. 17-SEP-2026 09:25 AM ET