UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM F-X
APPOINTMENT OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
AND UNDERTAKING
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Name of issuer or person filing (Filer): Yamana Gold Inc. |
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This is [check one]: |
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an original filing for the Filer. |
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an amended filing for the Filer. |
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Identify the filing in conjunction with which this form is being filed: |
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Name of registrant: |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
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Form type: |
Registration Statement on Form F-10 |
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File number (if known): |
333-158343 |
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Filed by: |
Yamana Gold Inc. |
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Date filed (if filed |
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concurrently, so indicate): |
March 31, 2009 |
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(filed concurrently herewith) |
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The Filer is incorporated or organized under the laws of |
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Canada |
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and has its principal place of business at |
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150 York Street, Suite 1102 |
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Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S5 |
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Canada |
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(416) 815-0220 |
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The Filer designates and appoints Meridian Gold Company (the Agent), located at: |
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9670 Gateway Drive |
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Suite 200 |
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Reno, Nevada 89521-3952 |
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Telephone: (775) 850-3777 |
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as the agent of the Filer upon whom may be served any process, pleadings, subpoenas, or other papers in:
F. The Filer stipulates and agrees to appoint a successor agent for service of process and file an amended Form F-X if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the Filer at any time until six years have elapsed from the date the issuer of the securities to which such Forms and Schedules relate has ceased reporting under the Exchange Act;
The Filer further undertakes to advise the Commission promptly of any change to the Agents name or address during the applicable period by amendment of this Form, referencing the file number of the relevant form in conjunction with which the amendment is being filed.
The Filer certifies that it has duly caused this power of attorney, consent, stipulation and agreement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Toronto, country of Canada, this 31st day of March, 2009.
Filer: Yamana Gold Inc. |
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/s/ Peter Marrone |
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Name: Peter Marrone |
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Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
This statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Meridian Gold Company |
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As agent for Service of Process for |
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Yamana Gold Inc. |
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By: |
/s/ Jacqueline A. Jones |
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Name: Jacqueline A. Jones |
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Title: Vice President and Secretary |
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Date: March 31, 2009 |