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Shareholders ramp up pressure on Barrick for boardroom shakeup. Barrick Gold's (ABX) large investors have been increasing the pressure on founder and co-Chairman Peter Munk to say when he'll step down. The 85-year old, though, has given no indication that he will retire anytime soon, which could set up a showdown with shareholders. Investors also want Barrick to bring in new independent directors. The dispute comes amid a 50% slump in the mining company's stock this year and falling gold prices. Shares were +1.7% premarket |