John Thornton
John Thornton is the chairman of Barrick Gold, having joined the company in 2012. He has played a significant role in the company's strategic direction, including the consideration of redomiciling to the United States, as Barrick continues to shift its focus away from Canada.
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John Thornton, chairman of Barrick Mining, considered breaking up the company in 2018.
Barrick chair Thornton considered splitting company as early as 2018
Canada· 2025-12-04
John Thornton is the deal-making chair of Barrick Mining Corp.
Spoiler Alert: Barrick preps for Newmont deal with IPO planCanada· 2025-12-02
John Thornton is the chairman of Barrick Mining Corp.
Barrick exploring IPO of its North American mines as shareholders press for actionCanada· 2025-12-01
John Thornton has regularly made US$3-million annually as executive chair of Barrick Gold.
For Barrick’s mess, board chair John Thornton deserves as much blame as the ousted CEOCanada· 2025-11-26
Barrick chairman John Thornton said the company remains focused on delivering long-term value for shareholders.
Barrick lead director steps down as leadership shakeup continuesCanada· 2025-11-26
John Thornton is the chairman of Barrick who had strategic disagreements with Mark Bristow leading to the latter's ouster.
Inside the power struggle at Barrick that led to the ouster of CEO Mark BristowCanada· 2025-10-11John Thornton is the executive chair of Barrick and takes a hands-on approach to governance.
Barrick’s Mark Bristow was a serial boaster who ultimately failed to deliverCanada· 2025-09-30Barrick executive chair John Thornton expressed delight in welcoming Mark Hill as Group COO and Interim President and CEO.
Barrick CEO Mark Bristow departs, longtime executive Mark Hill appointed interim CEOCanada· 2025-09-30
John Thornton, founder and chief executive of Astrobotic, states that tariffs will barely affect his business.
Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’ | Trump tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-05-01
John Thornton is the man who forms a deep bond with Buck before his tragic death.
Bücher über Abenteuer auf Bergen, Inseln und mit Tieren
Switzerland· 2025-04-09
Barrick chairman John Thornton has been driving the company's loosening ties to Canada.
Barrick considering redomiciling to the U.S. and Trump could make it happen faster, says CEO Mark BristowCanada· 2025-02-14