TORONTO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold ABX.TO , the
world's biggest gold producer, said on Thursday that it has just
begun a second round in the sales process for six U.S. gold
assets that it wants to divest and expects to sign at least one
agreement before year-end.
"It's a very competitive, robust process," said senior
vice-president Kevin Thomson on a conference call with analysts.
"Our expectation is to sign one or more binding agreements
before the end of the year."
As part of its plan to cut at least $3 billion in debt this
year, Barrick has said it will sell six of its U.S. gold mines
and projects: Bald Mountain, Round Mountain, Spring Valley, Ruby
Hill, Hilltop and Golden Sunlight.