07:38 AM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Barrick Gold ( GOLD ) reported on Wednesday preliminary gold and copper production for the third quarter.

The miner said it produced 943,000 ounces of gold, in line with the previous quarter, while copper output of 48,000 tonnes was higher than in the second quarter.

Sales stood at 967,000 ounces of gold and 42,000 tonnes of copper.

The company said it continues to expect a "materially stronger" fourth quarter to achieve its 2024 gold and copper production guidance.

Barrick will release its third-quarter results before markets open on Nov. 7.

Barrick's share price inched up 0.4% at last look in NYSE pre-market trading to US$20.29.