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Artemis Gold Announces Progressive Dividend Policy Commencing to pay dividends in second half of 2026
Artemis Gold Inc. (TSXV: ARTG) ("Artemis Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend policy as part of the Company's disciplined capital allocation framework, providing guidance for returning capital to shareholders in a manner that is sustainable, prudent, and consistent with the Company's near-term growth strategy and long-term goal to maximize value for shareholders.
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