Wednesday, November 2, 2011

YRI - <span class="simulate_din_font">Yamana Gold declares increased dividend</span> (CAD 0.20)

Company: Yamana Gold Inc
Stock Name: YRI
Amount: CAD 0.20
Announcement Date: 02/11/2011
Record Date: 28/12/2011

Dividend Detail:




(All dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars unless
otherwise specified)



TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2011 /CNW/ - YAMANA GOLD INC. (TSX:YRI; NYSE:AUY; LSE:YAU) today announced that the Board of
Directors approved an increase in the Company's annual dividend to
$0.20 per share or $0.05 per share per quarter. This represents a 67
percent increase over the last 12 months and the second time the
dividend has been increased this year. Shareholders of record at the
close of business on December 30, 2011 will be entitled to receive
payment of this dividend on January 13, 2012. The dividend is an
"eligible dividend" for Canadian tax purposes.



Yamana is committed to delivering value to shareholders, across all
measures including cash value by means of dividends.



About Yamana

Yamana is a Canadian-based gold producer with significant gold
production, gold development stage properties, exploration properties,
and land positions in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Colombia.
Yamana plans to continue to build on this base through existing
operating mine expansions, throughput increases, development of new
mines, the advancement of its exploration properties and by targeting
other gold consolidation opportunities with a primary focus in the
Americas.



For further information:

Lisa Doddridge
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
416-945-7362
1-888-809-0925
Email:lisa.doddridge@yamana.com









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