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Agnico Eagle (AEM) Stock Rises After Hours Despite Scotiabank Price Target Cut

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) remained in focus after Scotiabank lowered its price target on the gold miner to $278 from $280 on Friday while maintaining its Sector Outperform rating.

The rating update followed a mixed trading session on Thursday, when AEM shares fell 0.64% during regular trading before recovering 0.74% in after-hours trading.

Although Scotiabank slightly reduced its price target, the unchanged Sector Outperform rating suggests the firm continues to view Agnico Eagle favorably. The revised target still implies substantial upside from current trading levels, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term outlook.

The stock has also been supported by the recent strength in gold prices. Gold rallied after weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates later this year. A lower-rate environment is generally positive for gold prices, which can improve earnings prospects for major gold producers such as Agnico Eagle.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced plans to consolidate Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt through three major transactions, strengthening its long-term growth platform in the region.

The company will acquire Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., while also purchasing a 70% stake in the Fingold joint venture from B2Gold Corp.. Once completed, Agnico Eagle will hold full ownership of the Fingold project and control a consolidated land package of approximately 2,492 km².

The strategy is expected to transform the region into a multi-decade gold production hub with potential output of around 500,000 ounces annually over time. The consolidation also enables development optimization of the Ikkari gold project, unlocking synergies estimated at up to $500 million and expanding exploration opportunities across a largely underexplored district.

The transactions are expected to close in phases, with most targeted for early in the third quarter of 2026, subject to approvals and conditions.
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced a financing investment and strategic alliance with Cascadia Minerals Ltd. to expand exploration activities in Canada’s Yukon region.

The company will invest approximately C$7.6 million through a private placement and additional unit purchases, gaining an initial stake of about 14% in Cascadia, with the potential to increase its ownership to nearly 20%.

In parallel, Agnico Eagle secured rights to earn a 51% interest in the Catch property, with an option to increase this to 80% through further investment, forming a future joint venture.

The agreement also establishes a broader exploration alliance in the Yukon’s Stikine Terrane, with Agnico Eagle funding exploration over an initial three-year period, highlighting its strategy to build positions in high-potential mining regions.
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Agnico Eagle reported a 2% year-over-year increase in gold mineral reserves to a record 55.4 million ounces at year-end 2025. Measured and indicated resources rose 10% to 47.1 million ounces, while inferred resources increased 15% to 41.8 million ounces.

The reserve growth was driven primarily by additions at Detour Lake, Odyssey (East Gouldie), Hope Bay and the initial declaration of 1.58 million ounces of probable reserves at the Marban deposit following its acquisition in 2025.

At Detour Lake, underground indicated resources reached 3.47 million ounces and inferred resources 3.88 million ounces, supporting continued evaluation of underground expansion. At Odyssey, inferred resources at East Gouldie rose 62% to 7.4 million ounces. Hope Bay’s Patch 7 zone now hosts 1.0 million ounces indicated and 1.7 million ounces inferred, reflecting strong drilling results.

For 2026, the company plans total exploration and project expenditures of $565 million to $635 million, with a midpoint of $600 million, focused on mine-life extensions, resource conversion and advancing key projects including Detour Lake underground, Canadian Malartic and Hope Bay.

Source: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited news release, February 12, 2026.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced an agreement with Goldsky Resources Corp. under which Goldsky will acquire the remaining 55% interest in the Barsele project in Sweden. The transaction values the consideration at a combination of US$20 million in cash, the issuance of 75.5 million Goldsky common shares, and a 2% net smelter return royalty payable to Agnico Eagle. Upon completion, Agnico Eagle will increase its equity stake in Goldsky to about 32.5% on a non-diluted basis, retaining exposure to the project’s future upside while divesting direct ownership. The deal is expected to close by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and aligns with Agnico Eagle’s strategy to optimize its portfolio and focus on its core development pipeline.

Source: PR Newswire, CNW
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after market.
Agnico Eagle Mines announced it has sold its entire 11.3% stake in Orla Mining for C$560.5 million, divesting 38 million shares at C$14.75 each through the Toronto Stock Exchange.

CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the decision reflects Agnico Eagle’s commitment to disciplined capital allocation and allows redeployment of funds toward its strategic priorities. The company, which first invested in Orla in 2017 when it was an early-stage developer, highlighted the miner’s growth into a mid-tier producer with an established shareholder base.

Following the sale, Agnico Eagle no longer holds any Orla shares and stated it has no current intention of re-acquiring them. Orla CEO Jason Simpson thanked Agnico Eagle for its long-term support, noting the backing was instrumental in the company’s transformation from exploration to production.

Agnico Eagle, Canada’s largest mining company and the world’s second-largest gold producer, said the move aligns with its practice of periodically reviewing and, where appropriate, divesting its smaller “toe-hold” investments.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) (TSX: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") today announced that it will release its second quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after normal trading hours.
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