Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo Mine Marks a Decade of Stakeholder…

Event summary

Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine completed its 59th quarterly Participatory Environmental Monitoring exercise in October 2026, marking over a decade of continuous stakeholder engagement.
The program involves communities, academics, journalists, and authorities in monitoring water, air, and noise quality around the mine.
Independent third-party verification, including INTEC since 2021, has consistently shown water quality improvements in the Margajita stream and Yuna River.
Barrick has conducted extensive remediation and implemented voluntary public water monitoring since taking ownership of the site.

The big picture

Barrick’s decade-long commitment to participatory environmental monitoring at Pueblo Viejo reflects a broader industry shift toward proactive sustainability governance. As mining firms face increasing scrutiny over environmental impact, programs like this could become a competitive differentiator in securing social licenses to operate. The involvement of independent academic institutions like INTEC adds credibility, positioning Barrick as a leader in responsible mining practices.

What we're watching

Sustainability Credibility: Whether Barrick can maintain long-term trust through continued transparency and independent verification of environmental data.
Regulatory Compliance: How evolving environmental regulations may impact the scope and rigor of Barrick’s monitoring programs.
Stakeholder Relations: The pace at which other mining firms adopt similar participatory monitoring models to enhance community trust.