Feb 22 (Reuters) - Canadian gold miner Barrick Gold Corp ABX.TO said on Friday it has reviewed the possibility of a merger with rival Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM) NEM.N in an all-stock transaction.
The company said no decision had been taken so far. Earlier in the day, Canada's Globe and Mail reported that Barrick is considering a hostile bid for Newmont for about $19 billion in stock.