Australia's Perseus Mining soars after doubling dividend

Perseus Mining

20/02/2026 24:29

** Shares of Perseus Mining PRU.AX rise as much as 5.5% to A$5.97, their highest level since January

** Co declares dividend of 5 Australian cents per share, doubling the 2.50 Au cents apiece declared a year ago

** HY revenue gains 5% to $608.5 million

** PRU shares up 4% YTD, helped by strong gold prices GOL/

(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)

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