Barrick Gold considers $1B expansion of Pueblo Viejo mine

Canada’s Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD), the world's second largest producer of the precious metal, said it was considering a $1 billion expansion of its Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic in a 60-40 joint venture with Newmont Goldcorp (NYSE: NEM)(TSX: NGT). Having recommitted Barrick...