Barrick Argentina projects likeliest for partnerships – exec

Barrick Gold hopes to develop a "steady stream" of projects on its land in the El Indio belt in Argentina, making it the likeliest candidate for a partnership deal, a top executive said in an interview on Thursday. Toronto-based Barrick is open to offers to buy or take stakes in its five major mines, including Veladero in Argentina, president Kelvin Dushnisky also said earlier, after Reuters reported the company had held talks with Chinese miners.