Yamana Joins the Gold Parade, Boosts Dividend

It's been quite the month for shareholders of gold mining companies. On Wednesday, Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) became the latest gold player to bump its dividend, increasing it by 33% over last quarter. The annualized payout is now 8 cents (U.S.) per share, or 2 cents a quarter. That’s a 100% increase, or doubling, over 2009’s four cent annual dividend.... Read more