This is applicable for both BGC and RR? Anyone has more info?

June 2013: Barrick Gold Corp will lay off about 30 percent of corporate staff at its headquarters in Toronto and in other offices in a downsizing plan triggered by problems at major mines and a drop in the price of gold. Barrick and rival gold miners... —  read more 

I used to work for Barrick - was not laid off - I left on my own. I've enjoyed working there - it was stressful at times but overall the crew was good and supportive. Management folks were OK and they seemed to care which is very rare today.