April 23 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp ABX.TO , the world's largest gold miner by output, reported a 5 percent rise in first-quarter adjusted profit on Monday, primarily reflecting higher gold prices and lower depreciation.
The Toronto-based miner said adjusted net earnings for the quarter ended March 31 were $170 million, or 15 cents a share, compared with $162 million, or 14 cents a share in the same three-month period a year ago.