More specifically, the leaner, meaner Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ABX) would be able to focus on its most profitable assets with an inherently reduced geopolitical risk. In theory, this makes obvious sense, and one particular segment of the slideshow gives a useful overview of current and former Barrick execs' thoughts on a breakup. CEO Jamie Sokalsky's quote that's mentioned really stood out to us (page 56):