July 9 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp ABX.TO :
* BARRICK ANNOUNCES ENHANCED STRATEGIC COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SHANDONG
* BARRICK GOLD - CO AND SHANDONG GOLD ALSO AGREED TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL MECHANISMS TO FOSTER GREATER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THEIR MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL TEAMS
* PARTIES HAVE AGREED TO CONSIDER OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK TOGETHER ON ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITIES OR POTENTIAL ASSET SALES
* KEY ELEMENTS OF ENHANCED STRATEGIC COOPERATION AGREEMENT INCLUDE EVALUATION OF LAMA PROJECT IN ARGENTINA