BARRICK Mining’s business outside North America offers growth from assets including Lumwana and Kibali, but Reko Diq remains the main source of doubt in the group’s growth plans. National Bank called Reko Diq the “principal area of uncertainty” in Barrick’s growth portfolio. National Bank also lists permits and operating licences, swings in local currencies and changes in gold and copper prices among Barrick’s risks. Bock said Barrick was looking at ways to get more from the portfolio, including through partnerships and growth around existing mines. Questions over Fourmile priceMeanwhile, Monday’s agreement with Newmont removed one of the main hurdles to Barrick’s North American IPO.