EX-99.5 6 d139103dex995.htm EX-99.5

EX-99.5

Exhibit 99.5

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

We hereby consent to the inclusion in the Annual Report on Form 40-F of Barrick Gold Corporation (the company), and to the incorporation by reference on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-121500, 333-131715, 333-135769) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-206417) of the company, of our report dated February 17, 2016 relating to the company’s 2015 and 2014 consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2015.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

Toronto, Ontario

March 28, 2016