Here are updates on two of your buys

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Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month: BARRICK MINING, $24.63 is a buy. The miner (Toronto symbol ABX; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.barrick.com; Shares o/s: 1.7 billion; Market cap: $43.5 billion; Yield: 2.3%) is the second-largest gold producer in the world after Newmont Corp. (symbol NEM on New York). Barrick has now completed its name change to Barrick Mining Corp. to reflect its push into copper operations. At the same time, it’s making progress on its portfolio of growth projects and towards a planned 30% increase in production of gold equivalent ounces by the end of 2030. Meanwhile, Barrick has agreed to sell its 50% interest in the Donlin gold project in Alaska to Paulson Advisers LLC and Novagold Resources for $1 billion in cash. Barrick is selling its interest in Donlin as part of its current…