The companies he personally represents include Xstrata plc (LSE: XTA), Goldcorp (TSX:G)(NYSE: GG), IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX: IMG)(NYSE: IAG), Agnico-Eagles Mines Ltd. (TSX, NYSE: AEM), Strateco Resources Inc. (TSX: RSC) among others.

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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for IAG, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

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In a joint statement the bosses of Easyjet, British Airways owner IAG, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic said the increase would "hit millions of hard-working families and damage the wider economy".

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Sir Richard has been particularly critical of the number of take-off and landing slots at Heathrow Airport that BA holds, especially after its parent company IAG bought BMI, which gave it more slots.

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