Barrick Gold Corporation is a gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Canada that has been in operation since 1983. Their mission is to be the world's best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality gold reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner. Barrick Gold operates 27 mines across 5 continents and has received several awards for sustainability, community partnerships, and safety. Their financial earnings have increased each year from 2005 to 2008.