Barrick Gold: Notice to Holders of Placer Dome 2.75% Convertible Senior Debentures

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX) (TSX: ABX) announced today that,
pursuant to the terms of Placer Dome 2.75% Convertible Senior Debentures
due 2023 (the "Debentures"), upon compliance with the terms and
conditions of the Debentures, the Debentures may be surrendered for
conversion until and including September 30, 2009 at a conversion rate of
40.5454 Common Shares per US$1,000.00 principal amount of Debentures.

Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold company by finding,
acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe,
profitable and socially responsible manner.

Contacts:
INVESTOR CONTACT: Deni Nicoski
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 307-7410
Email: dnicoski@barrick.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Vincent Borg
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications
(416) 307-7477
Email: vborg@barrick.com

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