Gold price has surged Barrick Gold's first-quarter profit exceeded expectations.

According to the Wisdom Financial APP, Barrick Gold (GOLD.US) produced 758,000 ounces of gold in the first quarter, reaching the upper limit of expectations. The financial report shows that Barrick Gold's first-quarter revenue was $3.13 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.8%, in line with market expectations; adjusted earnings per share were $0.35, higher than the market's expected $0.30.