Can you confirm that George Bush, Sr. is involved with Barrick Gold?
Yes. From 1995 to 1999 he was the "Honorary Chairman" of Barrick's "International Advisory Board." Also on the IAB - Brian Mulroney (frmr PM of Canada), Vernon Jordan (FOB), and Howard Baker (now ambasador to Japan).
Sources: Barrick Annual reports for 1998 and 1999. Articles cited below.
Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada) May 13, 2000 Saturday Final Edition
Copyright 2000 Toronto Star Newspapers, Ltd.
Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada)
May 13, 2000 Saturday Final Edition
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. C11
LENGTH: 2129 words
HEADLINE: Globe-trotting dad's cashing in; George Bush Sr. has been picking up six-figure fees for speeches overseas ... and putting his nose in where he shouldn't. Were he to be handed a new role- father of the president- it would herald a new sensitivity and junior might have to rein in father
SOURCE: The Los Angeles Times
Maclean's, June 1, 1998
Copyright 1998 Maclean Hunter Limited
Maclean's
June 1, 1998
SECTION: DEIRDRE MCMURDY; Pg. 45
LENGTH: 722 words
HEADLINE: Luck and great timing
United Press International May 3, 1995, Wednesday, BC cycle
Copyright 1995 U.P.I.
United Press International
May 3, 1995, Wednesday, BC cycle
SECTION: Domestic News
LENGTH: 184 words
HEADLINE: Bush to head Barrick special panel
DATELINE: TORONTO, May 3