UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	November 23, 2009 5:00 P.M.

Form:	F-9
CIK: 0000756894 Company Name: BARRICK GOLD CORP File Number: 333-162974
CIK: 0001476272 Company Name: Barrick (PD) Australia Finance Pty Ltd File Number: 333-162974-01