While the S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) closed down 3.1% on Thursday, gold mining share prices rallied. Among the high-performers were Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM), Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM).

These company shares have reacted positively to a rising gold price this week. The commodity was up 0.18% on Thursday. In addition, the uncertainty facing markets and the easing restrictions around the world is likely to have added a positive sentiment to gold mining share prices. Gold can be a popular investment during times when economies become volatile, and the current situation appears no different.

While share prices around the world have recovered considerably, the US Federal Reserve flagged concerns about the negative effect of the coronavirus on the US economy. This uncertainty, along with the fact the Federal Reserve will continue printing money, has likely contributed to the current rally for gold miners.

Newcrest Mining

The Newcrest Mining share price rose 5.67% on Thursday and was supported by positive exploration results. Newcrest Mining has been listed on the ASX since 1987 and trades on a fully franked dividend yield of 1.15%. Like most companies, Newcrest has experienced volatility as a result of the coronavirus crisis but its share price has since recovered to above its price at the beginning of 2020.

Saracen Minerals 

The Saracen Minerals share price is up 4.57%, showing a positive reaction to gold prices in line with its peers. Saracen Minerals has two operations in Western Australia and late last year it acquired a 50% stake in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit. Saracen produced a record 355,000 ounces of gold in 2019. The gold mining company’s share price is up 71% from its 52 week low of $2.81. It has risen 45% since the beginning of the year.

St Barbara

The St Barbara share price is up 5.33% at a price of $3.16 at the time of writing. The company provided guidance for the 2020 financial year in a presentation released yesterday. It expects production to be up 6.35% on last year to 385,000 ounces. The gold miner will also be cutting costs at its Western Australia operations. The St Barbara share price is up 22% since this time last year. 

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Luckily for income investors in this low interest rate environment, there are plenty of dividend shares that offer superior yields to those that you’ll find with term deposits and savings accounts.

Three fantastic ASX dividend shares that I would buy today are listed below. Here’s why I like them:

BWP Trust (ASX: BWP)

BWP is a real estate investment trust which has close ties with Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES). Not only are the majority of its warehouses leased to Wesfarmers’ Bunnings business, the conglomerate is also a major shareholder in the trust. I think this is a big positive as the Bunnings owner is unlikely to do anything that would have a negative impact on BWP’s performance and ultimately its investment. Overall, I believe this leaves it well-placed for modest and consistent income and distribution growth over the next decade. At present I estimate that it offers investors a forward 5.1% yield.

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)

Another dividend share to look at buying is this mining giant. I think Rio Tinto could be a great option due to its world class operations and the high levels of free cash flow it is generating. Especially given how high iron ore prices have been trading this year. And with many tipping prices to remain strong in 2021, Rio Tinto looks well-positioned to reward shareholders handsomely with dividends over the next couple of years. I estimate that its shares offer a forward dividend yield of at least 5%. But this could be much higher if special dividends are paid next year.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

A final dividend share to consider buying is Transurban. It is a toll road operator with a number of key roads in Australia and North America. While its performance is likely to disappoint in the near term because of the pandemic, I expect traffic volumes to normalise as restrictions ease. So with its shares still down 12% from their high (and likely to go lower today), I believe it could be a great time to consider a long term and patient investment. I estimate that its shares offer a 3.3% FY 2021 distribution yield.

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