Any decision on whether to allow seabed mining needed to be "informed by science" and protect ecosystems while also weighing economic and social effects, according to the joint statement.

Barrick’s profile as a copper producer is also growing.

The Saskatoon-based company reported a net profit of C$89 million last year versus a loss of C$103 million in 2021.

The objective for the Phase XII drill program was focused on converting the inferred resource within the Spark deposit to the indicated category.

Cameco would supply natural uranium hexafluoride to the Ukrainian company between 2024 and 2035.

Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario.