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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: October, 2006 Commission File Number: 1-9059
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant)
BCE PLACE, CANADA TRUST TOWER
SUITE 3700
161 BAY STREET, P.O. BOX 212
TORONTO, ONTARIO
CANADA M5J 2S1
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ ]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this
Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
Date: October 10, 2006 By: /s/ Sybil E. Veenman
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Name: Sybil E. Veenman
Title: Vice President, Assistant
General Counsel and Secretary
EXHIBIT
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 4, 2006