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Dividend Plays: Metals And Mining
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Published Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:09:56 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
Metals and Mining stocks have always been seen as an attractive investment. The small-cap companies trade on the results of a recent find or expansion of an exploratory dig site. The large-cap companies trade on continued growth and dividend distributions, as well as news of larger finds or acquisitions. Within the Metals and Mining sector three of these companies standout as not only great growth plays, but excellent dividend plays as well. Oxford Resource Partners NYSE: (OXF) - OXF is currently hovering near its 52-week low, even though it continues to pay a very attractive dividend. The stock currently yields 23.90%, which equates to an annual dividend of $1.75/share. The company operates 21 active mines and has a presence in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Even though recent results were very weak, the company continues to show promise. Revenue for the full year was up 12% to... Read more


