Mining Magazine April 2016 | Page 24

John L . Thornton
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John L . Thornton

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As a global gold company , in 2013 , Barrick Gold produced about 7.2 million ounces of gold . The man behind the success of the Barrick Gold company is CEO John L . Thornton . As an American , Thornton graduated with degrees from Harvard College , Oxford University , and Yale University . While Thornton ’ s vast experience with the mining industry is certainly a factor that contributed to his success as leader , his worldclass education also contributed to getting his foot in the door .

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