Barrick Elects All Board Candidates with Over 81% Support, Auditor Backed 93%
Barrick elected all nine board nominees at its 2026 annual meeting, led by Robert A.P. Samek’s 99.63% support and John L. Thornton’s 81.1% backing. Shareholders approved the auditor appointment with 93.27% votes and advisory executive pay resolution with 76.66% approval and 23.34% opposition.
1. Director Election Results
Barrick’s shareholders elected all nine board nominees at the 2026 Annual Meeting, led by Robert A.P. Samek and Mark F. Hill securing over 99% support, while John L. Thornton received the lowest backing at 81.1%.
2. Auditor Appointment Approval
The resolution to appoint Barrick’s auditors passed with 93.27% votes in favor and 6.73% withheld, reaffirming investor support for the company’s external financial oversight.
3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Investors approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation with 76.66% support and 23.34% opposition, signaling moderate shareholder concern over pay policies.