Key Takeaways Barrick Gold, a Canadian gold and copper producer, reported second-quarter adjusted earnings above estimates as gold prices rose. The gold producer said its first-half performance puts it on track to meet its goals for the full year. Barrick also said that it started buying back stock in the quarter as part of the $1 billion program it announced in February. Barrick Gold's (GOLD) second-quarter adjusted earnings beat estimates, as gold prices rose and the gold producer said its first-half perf ...