Barrick’s Name Change Proposal Signals Pivot From Its Gold Roots

It’s the world’s second-largest gold producer, and its New York Stock Exchange ticker is “GOLD.” But these days Barrick Gold Corp. sees its future in copper.

The company is proposing to change its name to Barrick Mining Corp. — dropping “gold” from the title — in the latest sign the Canadian mining company is pulling away from its storied bullion roots.

Barrick is investing $7 billion to build a giant copper mine in Pakistan, which it aims to start up in 2028 and could operate for at least four decades. It’s also expanding a Zambian copper mine that ...