Dividends on the rise at Newcrest
Newcrest Mining looks set to deliver a big boost to dividends in 2016-17 now its debt is under control.
Peter Ker covers resource companies, based in Melbourne.
Newcrest Mining looks set to deliver a big boost to dividends in 2016-17 now its debt is under control.
Newcrest Mining made clear its intention to ramp up dividends with its US7.5ยข interim payment matching the last full-year payout.
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