Canadian mining magnate, Peter Munk, who built Barrick Gold Corp from a single mine into the world’s largest producer of gold, has died at the age of 90.
The company said in a statement on Wednesday that Munk passed away in Toronto, while surrounded by family members.
The blunt-spoken miner became renowned for his philanthropy, donating millions to healthcare and universities in Toronto and Israel.
Munk was invested as a Companion to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour, in 2008 for his charitable work and business accomplishments.
Munk forged Barrick to dominate the gold mining industry via a string of acquisitions after founding Barrick in 1983.
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