Updates
** U.S.-listed shares of Barrick Mining B.N advanced 9.2% to $47.09, their highest since March 10, in early trading on Monday
** The stock is on track for its best day since September 19, 2025
** The Canadian miner posts Q1 adj. EPS of 98 cents; analysts on an average expected 78 cents - according to data compiled by LSEG
** ABX board authorizes $3 billion share buyback program ahead of the planned IPO of its North American Barrick assets
** The firm's average realized price for gold jumps to $4,823/ounce in Q1 from $2,898/ounce a year earlier
** Including session's moves, stock up 7.2% YTD
(Reporting by Pooja Menon in Bengaluru)
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