Toronto Stock Exchange: G
New York Stock Exchange: GG
GOLDCORP DECLARES EIGHT
MONTHLY DIVIDEND PAYMENT FOR 2009
(All dollar amounts
in United States dollars (US$))
Vancouver, British Columbia � August 10, 2009 � GOLDCORP INC. (GG:
NYSE; G: TSX) is pleased
to declare its eight monthly dividend
payment for 2009 of $0.015 per share.
Shareholders of record at
the close of business on Thursday, August 20, 2009 will
be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on Friday, August
28, 2009. Goldcorp has paid
a monthly dividend to its shareholders since 2003. Canadian resident individuals who receive dividends from Goldcorp after
2005 are entitled to an enhanced
gross-up and dividend tax credit on such
dividends.
Goldcorp is North America�s fastest growing senior gold producer. Its low-cost gold production is located in safe
jurisdictions in the Americas
and remains 100% unhedged.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains �forward-looking statements�, within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and
applicable Canadian securities legislation,
concerning the business, operations
and financial performance and condition of Goldcorp. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the
future price of gold, silver,
copper, lead and zinc, the
estimation of mineral reserves
and resources, the realization
of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount
of estimated future production, costs
of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development
of new deposits, success of
exploration activities, permitting
time lines, hedging
practices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional
capital, government regulation
of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, timing and possible outcome
of pending litigation, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as �plans�, �expects� or �does not expect�, �is expected�,
�budget�, �scheduled�, �estimates�,
�forecasts�, �intends�, �anticipates� or �does not anticipate�, or �believes�, or
variations of such words
and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results �may�, �could�, �would�, �might� or �will be taken�,
�occur� or �be achieved�. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or
achievements of Goldcorp to
be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the integration of
acquisitions; risks related
to international operations; risks
related to joint venture operations;
actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of current reclamation activities; conclusions of economic
evaluations; changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be
refined; future prices of
gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery
rates; failure of plant, equipment
or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of
development or construction activities,
as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled �Description of the Business � Risk
Factors� in Goldcorp�s Annual Information Form for the year ended December
31, 2008, available on www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2008 on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
in Washington, D.C. Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained
in forward-looking statements, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
For further information, please
contact:
Jeff Wilhoit
VP, Investor Relations
Goldcorp Inc.
3400-666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2X8
Telephone: (604) 696-3074
Fax: (604) 696-3001
e-mail: info@goldcorp.com
website: www.goldcorp.com