Yamana Gold not seeking takeovers: CEO
Reuters
September 09, 2008
TORONTO (Reuters) - Yamana Gold (
YRI.TO) is not on the hunt for acquisitions, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.
"We're committed to growth, but it is organic growth for this company for the next year to couple of years, at least," CEO Peter Marrone said at the
Denver Gold Forum.
"I believe that we have better assets in this company that deliver growth and value for shareholders than what we see in the marketplace."
Small miners have seen their shares hit hard by the
credit crunch and economic downturn, which has raised expectations that larger players will scoop them up at bargain prices.
(Reporting by Cameron French; Editing by David Gregorio)