Newmont
The Golden Divorce: Newmont Accuses Barrick of 'Resource Piracy' as Nevada Alliance Crumbles
The uneasy peace between the world’s two largest gold producers has shattered. On February 3, 2026, Newmont (NYSE: NEM) issued a blistering formal notice of default to Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD), alleging "systematic mismanagement" and "resource piracy" within their Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) joint venture.