AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED Stock Symbol: AEM (NYSE and TSX)
(All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM, TSX:AEM) ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") today reported quarterly net income of $71.0 million, or $0.31 per share, for the third quarter of 2017. This result includes non-cash foreign currency translation gains on deferred tax liabilities of $5.7 million ($0.03 per share), unrealized gains on financial instruments (net of tax) of $5.3 million ($0.02 per share), non-cash foreign currency translation losses of $4.3 million ($0.02 per share) and various mark-to-market and other adjustment losses (net of tax) of $2.2 million ($0.01 per share). Excluding these items would result in adjusted net income(1) of $66.5 million or $0.29 per share for the third quarter of 2017. In the third quarter of 2016, the Company reported net income of $49.4 million or $0.22 per share.
Not included in the third quarter of 2017 adjusted net income is non-cash stock option expense of $3.7 million ($0.02 per share).
For the first nine months of 2017, the Company reported net income of $208.8 million, or $0.91 per share. This compares with the first nine months of 2016 when net income was $96.2 million, or $0.43 per share. Financial results in the 2017 period were positively affected by higher gold sales volumes (approximately 3%) and lower depreciation expense partly offset by lower realized gold prices.
In the third quarter of 2017, cash provided by operating activities decreased to $194.1 million ($207.9 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital) compared with cash provided by operating activities of $282.9 million in the third quarter of 2016 ($233.7 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital). The decrease in cash provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash components of working capital during the current period was largely due to lower realized gold prices.
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(1)Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure. For a discussion
regarding the Company's use of non-GAAP measures, see "Note
Regarding Certain Measures of Performance".
For the first nine months of 2017, cash provided by operating activities was $600.6 million ($629.9 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital), as compared with the first nine months of 2016 when cash provided by operating activities was $658.0 million ($593.9 million before changes in non-cash components of working capital). The increase in cash provided by operating activities before changes in working capital during the first nine months of 2017 was mainly due to a combination of higher gold and by-product metals sales volumes partly offset by lower realized gold prices.
"We continued to see strong operating performance in the third quarter, culminating in record gold production and strong cash flow generation. Given these strong results, we have increased our 2017 production guidance and have increased our dividend by 10%", said Sean Boyd, Agnico Eagle's Chief Executive Officer. "Our major projects in Nunavut continue to advance on time and on budget and we are excited by the significant growth in gold production and the related cash flows that these projects are forecast to provide", added Mr. Boyd.
Third quarter 2017 highlights include:
-- Continued strong operating performance yields record quarterly gold
production - Payable gold production(2) in the third quarter of 2017 was
454,362 ounces at production costs per ounce of $578, total cash
costs(3) per ounce of $546 and all-in sustaining costs per ounce (4)
("AISC") of $789
-- Higher than expected grades and tonnage drive record quarterly gold
production at the LaRonde mine - Payable gold production in the third
quarter of 2017 was 105,345 ounces at production costs per ounce of $377
and total cash costs per ounce of $328
-- Full year production guidance increased and unit cost forecasts reduced
- Given the strong nine month operational performance, 2017 production
is now expected to exceed 1.68 million ounces of gold compared to
previous guidance of 1.62 million ounces of gold. Total cash costs per
ounce are now expected to be $570 to $600 (previously $580 to $610) and
AISC are expected to be $820 to $870 per ounce (previously $830 to $880)
-- Meliadine project continues to advance on schedule and on budget -
Surface construction activities are progressing well, with outside
cladding and roofing expected to be completed on the mill facility,
multi-service building and powerhouse in November 2017. Underground
development is on plan and critical mining equipment, which was received
during the 2017 summer sealift, is currently being commissioned
-- Drilling at Amaruq extends Whale Tail mineralization at depth, and
demonstrates continuity and improving grades in the eastern part of V
Zone - Significant results include: 7.3 grams per tonne ("g/t") over
16.1 metres at a depth of 627 metres at Whale Tail and 20.6 g/t gold
over 6.2 metres at the V Zone at 452 metres depth, beneath the current
planned pit outline
-- Quarterly dividend increased by 10% - Company has declared an $0.11
quarterly dividend. The previous quarterly dividend was $0.10
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(2)Payable production of a mineral means the quantity of mineral
produced during a period contained in products that have been or
will be sold by the Company whether such products are shipped
during the period or held as inventory at the end of the period.
(3)Total cash costs per ounce is a non-GAAP measure and, unless
otherwise specified, is reported in this news release on a by-
product basis. For a reconciliation to production costs and for
total cash costs on a co-product basis, see "Reconciliation of
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures" below. See also "Note
Regarding Certain Measures of Performance" below.
4All-in sustaining costs per ounce is a non-GAAP measure and,
unless otherwise specified, is reported in this news release on a
by-product basis. For a reconciliation to production costs and
for all-in sustaining costs on a co-product basis, see
"Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures"
below. See also "Note Regarding Certain Measures of Performance"
below.
Third Quarter Financial and Production Highlights - Record Gold Production, Lower Production Costs - 2017 Cost Forecasts Decrease
In the third quarter of 2017, strong operational performance continued at the Company's mines. Payable gold production was 454,362 ounces, compared to 416,187 ounces in the prior-year period. The higher level of production in the 2017 period was primarily due to higher grades mined at LaRonde, Meadowbank and Canadian Malartic. A detailed description of the production of each of the Company's mines is set out below.
In the first nine months of 2017, payable gold production was 1,300,321 ounces, compared to 1,236,455 ounces in the prior-year period. The higher level of production in the 2017 period was primarily due to higher grades mined at LaRonde, Meadowbank and Canadian Malartic.
Production costs per ounce for the third quarter of 2017 were $578, which was 13% lower, compared to $666 in the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the third quarter of 2017 were $546, which was 5% lower compared to $575 per ounce in the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce and total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 were positively affected by record quarterly production. A detailed description of the cost performance of each of the Company's mines is set out below.
Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 were $596, which was 5% lower, compared to $628 in the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 were $547, compared with $580 in the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce and total cash costs per ounce in the first nine months of 2017 were positively affected by higher production of gold at LaRonde, Meadowbank, and Canadian Malartic. The Company now forecasts a decrease in total cash costs per ounce for 2017 to $570 to $600 per ounce, which is down from previous guidance of $580 to $610 per ounce.
AISC for the third quarter of 2017 were $789, which was 4% lower, compared to $821 in the prior-year period. The lower AISC is primarily due to lower total cash costs per ounce and lower sustaining capital expenditures compared to the prior-year period.
AISC for the first nine months of 2017 was $772, compared to $821 in the prior-year period. The lower AISC is primarily due to lower total cash costs per ounce and lower sustaining capital expenditures compared to the prior-year period. The Company now forecasts a decrease in AISC for 2017 to $820 to $870 per ounce, which is down from previous guidance of $830 to $880 per ounce.
Cash Position Remains Strong
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments decreased to $865.6 million at September 30, 2017, from the June 30, 2017 balance of $952.4 million due to the ongoing investment in the Company's growth projects.
The outstanding balance on the Company's credit facility remained nil at September 30, 2017. This results in available credit lines of approximately $1.2 billion, not including the uncommitted $300 million accordion feature.
On October 25, 2017, the Company amended its $1.2 billion credit facility to extend the maturity date from June 22, 2021 to June 22, 2022.
The Company's $500 million short form base shelf prospectus expired on October 4, 2017. The Company intends to file a new base shelf prospectus, on substantially the same terms, qualifying up to $500 million of debt securities, common shares and warrants. The Company has no present intention to offer securities pursuant to the new base shelf prospectus. It has been the Company's practice to maintain a $500 million base shelf prospectus since 2002. The notice set out in this paragraph does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
Approximately 35% of the Company's remaining 2017 Canadian dollar exposure is hedged at a floor price of 1.30 US$/C$. Approximately 11% of the Company's remaining 2017 Euro exposure is hedged at a floor price of 1.10 EUR$/US$. Approximately 31% of the Company's remaining 2017 Mexican Peso exposure is hedged at a floor price of 18.60 US$/MXP.
Capital Expenditures
The total estimated initial capital costs at both the Meliadine and Amaruq projects in Nunavut remain unchanged at $900 million and $330 million, respectively. The forecast for the Company's total 2017 capital expenditures is now approximately $895 million, which is an increase of approximately $36 million over the previous forecast. The increase is largely due to an acceleration of capital spending at the Meliadine and Amaruq projects due to good progress made in 2017 on development and construction activities at both projects. The following table sets out capital expenditures (including sustaining capital expenditures) in the third quarter and first nine months of 2017.
Capital Expenditures
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(In thousands of US
dollars)
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Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
September 30, September 30,
2017 2017
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Sustaining Capital
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LaRonde mine $13,908 $50,245
Canadian Malartic mine 15,527 40,597
Meadowbank mine 10,959 16,712
Kittila mine 14,465 36,400
Goldex mine 10,140 18,352
Pinos Altos 11,103 27,485
Creston Mascota deposit at
Pinos Altos 2,343 4,307
La India mine 2,510 6,409
Development Capital
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LaRonde Zone 5 $5,447 $12,319
Canadian Malartic mine 6,516 7,957
Amaruq satellite deposit 25,762 76,623
Kittila mine 6,979 19,614
Goldex mine 4,290 23,929
Pinos Altos 1,563 8,500
Creston Mascota deposit at
Pinos Altos 446 446
La India mine 112 2,595
Meliadine project 144,714 286,404
Other - 885
Total Capital Expenditures $276,784 $639,779
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Revised 2017 Guidance - Production Increased and Costs Lowered for the Sixth Year in a Row
Production for 2017 is now forecasted to exceed 1.68 million ounces of gold (previously 1.62 million ounces) with total cash costs per ounce expected to be $570 to $600 (previously $580 to $610) and AISC expected to be $820 to $870 per ounce (previously $830 to $880).
Dividend Record and Payment Dates for the Fourth Quarter of 2017
Agnico Eagle's Board of Directors has increased the dividend by 10% and has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share, payable on December 15, 2017, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2017. The previous quarterly dividend was $0.10 per common share. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Please follow the link below for information on the Company's dividend reinvestment plan. Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Third Quarter 2017 Results Conference Call and Webcast Tomorrow
The Company's senior management will host a conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM (E.D.T.) to discuss financial results and provide an update of the Company's operating activities.
Via Webcast:
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website www.agnicoeagle.com.
Via Telephone:
For those preferring to listen by telephone, please dial 1-647-427-7450 or toll-free 1-888-231-8191. To ensure your participation, please call approximately ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.
Replay Archive:
Please dial 1-416-849-0833 or toll-free 1-855-859-2056, access code 50998337. The conference call replay will expire on November 26, 2017. The webcast, along with presentation slides will be archived for 180 days on the Company's website.
NORTHERN BUSINESS REVIEW
ABITIBI REGION, QUEBEC
Agnico Eagle is currently Quebec's largest gold producer with a 100% interest in three mines (LaRonde, Goldex and Lapa) and a 50% interest in the Canadian Malartic mine. These mines are located within 50 kilometres of each other, which provides operating synergies and allows for the sharing of technical expertise.
LaRonde - Higher than Expected Grades and Tonnage Drive Record Quarterly Gold Production
The 100% owned LaRonde mine in northwestern Quebec achieved commercial production in 1988.
LaRonde Mine - Operating Statistics
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All results exclude pre-commercial production tonnes and ounces Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
from LaRonde Zone 5
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 582 522
Tonnes of ore milled per day 6,326 5,677
Gold grade (g/t) 5.87 4.47
Gold production (ounces) 105,345 71,784
Production costs per tonne (C$) $93 $121
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $101 $115
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $377 $684
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $328 $541
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher tonnage and the timing of unsold concentrate inventory. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher gold production and the reasons described above.
Minesite costs per tonne(5) in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher tonnage of ore milled. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production and higher by-product metal revenues.
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5Minesite costs per tonne is a non-GAAP measure. For a reconciliation
of this measure to production costs as reported in the financial
statements, see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Performance
Measures" below. See also "Note Regarding Certain Measures of
Performance" below.
LaRonde Mine - Operating Statistics
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All results exclude pre-commercial production tonnes and ounces Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
from LaRonde Zone 5
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 1,661 1,668
Tonnes of ore milled per day 6,084 6,087
Gold grade (g/t) 5.02 4.33
Gold production (ounces) 256,347 222,280
Production costs per tonne (C$) $105 $108
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $107 $108
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $510 $609
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $413 $537
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to the timing of unsold concentrate inventory. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production and the reason described above.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher gold production and higher by-product metal revenues.
The record gold production in the third quarter of 2017 was largely a result of higher tonnage and grades being sequenced from the 293 pyramids during the quarter. This was particularly evident in September, when production totaled 46,100 ounces of gold at a grade of 6.88 g/t gold. Gold grades for the remainder of the year are expected to return to the previously forecasted 2017 level of approximately 4.77 g/t.
At the LaRonde 3 project, the Company is evaluating the potential to mine below the currently planned 311 level (a depth of 3.1 kilometres). The current mineral resources in the western portion of the deposit are all in the inferred mineral resource category, extending to the 371 level.
An infill drill program is continuing from the 311 to the 340 levels, with a focus on the western portion of the deposit where recent drilling has continued to encounter higher-grade mineralization (for additional details on this drilling see the Company's news release dated July 26, 2017). These new high-grade intercepts support the geological model and are expected to result in conversion of inferred mineral resources to indicated mineral resources in the western portion of the LaRonde 3 project in the year-end 2017 mineral resource update.
LaRonde Zone 5 - Initial Production Permit Received; Start-up on Schedule for Early Third Quarter 2018
In 2003, the Company acquired the LaRonde Zone 5 project. The project lies adjacent to and west of the LaRonde mining complex and previous operators mined the deposit by open pit. In February 2017, the Company approved LaRonde Zone 5 for development (subject to permitting approval). The permit to operate at an initial mining rate of 1,900 tonnes-per-day has now been received.
To date, 4.1 kilometres of underground development have been completed and the ramp has reached level 18, which is the first production level. Work is progressing on the main ventilation network, and underground installation of the paste fill system is expected to begin shortly.
During the quarter, a 7,700 tonne bulk sample of development ore was processed at the Lapa gold circuit (part of the LaRonde mining complex) yielding 515 ounces of gold. The material was processed to test paste fill blends and ore grinding characteristics. The revenue from the pre-commercial production was deducted from the capital expenditures of the project. Commercial production remains on track for early in the third quarter of 2018. For additional technical details on the project see the Company's news release dated February 15, 2017.
Canadian Malartic Mine - Higher Grades and Mill Throughput Drive Increased Production
In June 2014, Agnico Eagle and Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana") acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Osisko Mining Corporation and created the Canadian Malartic General Partnership (the "Partnership"). The Partnership owns the Canadian Malartic mine in northwestern Quebec and operates it through a joint management committee. Each of Agnico Eagle and Yamana has an indirect 50% ownership interest in the Partnership. All volume measures in this section reflect the Company's 50% interest in the Canadian Malartic mine, except as noted.
Canadian Malartic Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 2,528 2,483
Tonnes of ore milled per day 27,476 26,995
Gold grade (g/t) 1.14 1.07
Gold production (ounces) 82,097 76,428
Production costs per tonne (C$) $22 $22
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $24 $25
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $548 $627
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $577 $613
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Canadian Malartic Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 7,564 7,388
Tonnes of ore milled per day 27,707 26,964
Gold grade (g/t) 1.09 1.06
Gold production (ounces) 235,988 222,543
Production costs per tonne (C$) $22 $21
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $23 $24
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $552 $614
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $558 $597
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
On April 19, 2017, the Government of Quebec announced the issuance of two decrees authorizing the Partnership to carry out the proposed expansion of the Canadian Malartic mine and the deviation of Highway 117 in Malartic, which will allow the Partnership to access the Barnat deposit. Deviation plans include a temporary bridge over Highway 117 to minimize the impact of the construction work on local traffic.
During the third quarter of 2017, construction commenced on the temporary bridge, approximately 75-80% of the vegetation has been cleared (mainly over the tailings and waste storage areas) and overburden stripping is underway in two areas.
Road construction is expected to take two years. The Company's production guidance (see news release dated February 15, 2017) assumes a modest contribution from Barnat in late 2019.
Odyssey and East Malartic Properties - Exploration Programs Ongoing to Increase Mineral Resources and Evaluate Underground Mining Potential
At the Canadian Malartic mine, exploration programs are ongoing to evaluate several near-pit/underground targets and the potential to mine portions of the East Malartic deposit, which is located adjacent to, and east of, the Canadian Malartic mine. In addition, the Partnership continues to explore the Odyssey project, which is located approximately 1.5 kilometres east of the current limit of the Canadian Malartic open pit. These opportunities have the potential to provide new sources of ore for the Canadian Malartic mill.
During the third quarter of 2017, 37 holes (totalling 20,704 metres) were drilled at Odyssey with a primary focus on further defining the internal mineralized zones between the Odyssey North and South Zones and expanding and upgrading the mineral resources in Odyssey South. Drilling carried out to date suggests that these internal zones could increase the mineral resource base and enhance the economics of the project by adding higher grade mineral resources that would require minimal additional infrastructure to access.
An updated mineral resource estimate is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, and the Partnership is evaluating potential underground mining scenarios at both Odyssey and East Malartic. Permitting activities will start in the fourth quarter of 2017 for potential underground mining scenarios.
Canadian Malartic Corporation
Each of Agnico Eagle and Yamana has an indirect 50% interest in Canadian Malartic Corporation ("CMC") which holds a portfolio of exploration properties that includes properties in the Kirkland Lake area of Ontario and the Pandora property in the Abitibi region of Quebec.
During the third quarter of 2017, CMC completed a review of strategic alternatives for the Kirkland Lake assets. At this time, the assets remain part of CMC's longer-term development pipeline and additional work will be carried out to further evaluate the potential of these assets.
In the third quarter of 2017, 30 holes (totaling 7,512 metres) were drilled at Kirkland Lake with a primary focus on testing targets on the Upper Beaver and Amalgamated Kirkland properties. It is expected that an updated mineral resource estimate will be completed on the Upper Canada property at year-end 2017.
Lapa - Mining Expected to Continue Through Year-End 2017 at a Reduced Rate; Mill Processing Expected to Resume in 2018
The 100% owned Lapa mine in northwestern Quebec achieved commercial production in May 2009.
Lapa Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 134 141
Tonnes of ore milled per day 1,457 1,536
Gold grade (g/t) 4.41 4.26
Gold production (ounces) 17,169 16,242
Production costs per tonne (C$) $113 $113
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $113 $113
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $703 $749
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $706 $743
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Lapa Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 398 463
Tonnes of ore milled per day 1,458 1,689
Gold grade (g/t) 4.24 4.84
Gold production (ounces) 48,410 59,865
Production costs per tonne (C$) $121 $114
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $120 $117
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $758 $664
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $755 $684
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower throughput levels as the mine approaches the end of its mine life. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower throughput levels as the mine nears the end of its mine life. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production.
Mining operations at Lapa are expected to continue through year-end 2017 at a reduced rate. The ore mined will be stockpiled in the fourth quarter of 2017 and is expected to be processed during the first half of 2018. Gold production from Lapa for 2018 (not previously included in the Company's production guidance) is now expected to be approximately 5,000 ounces.
Goldex - Deep 2 and South Zones Show Potential to Extend Current Mine Life
The 100% owned Goldex mine in northwestern Quebec began operation from the M and E satellite zones in September 2013. The Deep 1 Zone entered commercial production in July 2017. Production from Deep 1 is expected to extend the Goldex mine life through 2025.
Goldex Mine - Operating Statistics
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All metrics exclude pre-production tonnes and ounces Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 657 671
Tonnes of ore milled per day 7,141 7,292
Gold grade (g/t) 1.47 1.63
Gold production (ounces) 28,906 32,742
Production costs per tonne (C$) $34 $32
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $34 $31
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $611 $500
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $598 $483
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower throughput levels. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above.
Goldex Mine - Operating Statistics
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All results exclude pre-commercial production tonnes and ounces Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 1,803 1,965
Tonnes of ore milled per day 6,604 7,173
Gold grade (g/t) 1.54 1.66
Gold production (ounces) 83,873 96,534
Production costs per tonne (C$) $36 $32
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $36 $32
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $587 $498
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $576 $501
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period primarily due to lower throughput levels (after deducting pre-commercial production tonnage). Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period primarily due to lower production (after deducting pre-commercial production ounces).
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower throughput levels (after deducting pre-commercial production tonnage). Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production (after deducting pre-commercial production ounces).
Commercial production was declared for the Deep 1 Zone effective July 1, 2017. To date, two stopes have been mined with positive reconciliation to the block model. Mining activities in the Deep 1 area are expected to continue to ramp up through 2018. Given the successful start-up of Deep 1 and encouraging exploration results, the Company is evaluating the potential to mine a portion of the Deep 2 Zone, which starts below the Deep 1 Zone at 1,200 metres below surface.
Drilling and development is also ongoing on the South Zone, which is accessible from the Deep 1 Zone infrastructure. The South Zone consists of quartz veins that have higher grades than those in the primary mineralized zones at Goldex. The Company is evaluating the potential for the South Zone to provide incremental ore feed to the Goldex mill.
Additional development of drifts will be carried out in the South Zone in the fourth quarter of 2017 along with the collection of a bulk sample. The first test stopes are expected to be developed in the first half of 2018.
The Company acquired the Akasaba West gold-copper deposit in January 2014. Located less than 30 kilometres from Goldex, the Akasaba West deposit could create flexibility and synergies for the Company's operations in the Abitibi region by using the extra milling capacity at both Goldex and LaRonde, while reducing overall unit costs.
The Quebec Bureau des Audiences Publiques sur l'Environnement report on the Akasaba project was made public on June 2, 2017. The report deemed the Akasaba West project acceptable under certain conditions. Provincial Ministry recommendations are expected in December 2017, and delivery of the decree is expected in January 2018. Federal Ministry recommendations are expected in February 2018, and delivery of a Federal decree is expected in April 2018. Given the updated permitting timeline, the Company now expects start-up of the project in 2020, not late 2019 as was previously expected.
NUNAVUT REGION
Agnico Eagle has identified Nunavut as a politically attractive and stable jurisdiction with strong geological potential. With the Company's largest producing mine (Meadowbank) and two significant development assets (Meliadine and the Amaruq satellite deposit at Meadowbank) and other exploration projects, the Company believes Nunavut has the potential to be a strategic operating platform with the ability to generate strong production and cash flows over several decades.
Meadowbank - Higher Grades Continue to Drive Strong Quarterly Production
The 100% owned Meadowbank mine in Nunavut, northern Canada, achieved commercial production in March 2010.
Meadowbank Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 939 961
Tonnes of ore milled per day 10,207 10,450
Gold grade (g/t) 3.16 2.57
Gold production (ounces) 86,821 72,731
Production costs per tonne (C$) $82 $81
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $82 $75
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $697 $821
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $661 $746
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower tonnage. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above.
Meadowbank Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 2,861 2,900
Tonnes of ore milled per day 10,480 10,585
Gold grade (g/t) 3.18 2.54
Gold production (ounces) 267,480 217,444
Production costs per tonne (C$) $77 $75
Minesite costs per tonne (C$) $76 $75
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $631 $767
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $602 $774
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to slightly lower throughput and less stripping cost being capitalized. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to due to higher production.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher production.
Given the positive tonnage and grade reconciliation with the Vault deposit block model, the Company now expects to extend production activities at Meadowbank through year-end 2018. Additional opportunities are being evaluated in order to further extend production into 2019. Further information will be provided with the production guidance in February 2018.
Amaruq Satellite Deposit - Drilling Extends Whale Tail Deposit at Depth and Demonstrates Continuity and Improving Grades in the Eastern V Zone
Agnico Eagle has a 100% interest in the Amaruq satellite deposit, approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the Meadowbank mine. Amaruq is situated on a 116,717-hectare property, almost adjacent to the 77,411-hectare Meadowbank property.
At December 31, 2016, the Amaruq property contained an open pit indicated mineral resource of 2.1 million ounces of gold (16.9 million tonnes grading 3.88 g/t gold); an open pit inferred mineral resource of 763,000 ounces of gold (4.9 million tonnes grading 4.81 g/t gold); and an underground inferred mineral resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold (6.8 million tonnes grading 6.22 g/t gold).
Development of the Amaruq property has been approved by the Company's Board of Directors as a satellite deposit to supply ore to the existing Meadowbank mill, pending the receipt of the required permits.
Agnico Eagle is working closely with the Nunavut Impact Review Board ("NIRB") and the Nunavut Water Board ("NWB") on the Whale Tail joint permitting process. The final public hearing with NIRB was conducted from September 19 to 22, and the final NWB hearing was conducted from September 26 to 27. The NIRB final recommendation to the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Minister is expected by November 6, 2017. The Whale Tail pit permitting remains on schedule and permits are expected by the third quarter of 2018.
The Company expects a conventional open pit mining operation to begin on the Whale Tail deposit in the third quarter of 2019. Other satellite deposits, such as the V Zone, are being evaluated and considered for future development and will require additional permitting. The planned Whale Tail pit currently extends to a depth of approximately 250 metres and is open for expansion.
For additional technical details on the project see the Company's news releases dated February 15, 2017 and July 26, 2017.
The second phase of the 2017 Amaruq drill program commenced in July and initial results from the program were reported in the Company's news release dated September 5, 2017. Drilling is targeting extensions of the Whale Tail deposit and V Zone, testing the continuity of the new Tugak structure and determining the source of the gold-bearing boulders discovered in 2014 north of Mammoth Lake. In the third quarter of 2017, the Company drilled an additional 35,321 metres in 143 drill holes at the Amaruq project. The total drilling from the start of the year to the end of September is 89,217 metres (453 holes).
Selected recent intercepts from the project are set out in the table below. The drill hole collars are located on the Amaruq project local geology map; the pierce points are shown on the Amaruq project composite longitudinal section and the drill hole collar coordinates are set out in a table below. All intercepts reported for the Amaruq project show uncapped and capped grades over estimated true widths, based on a preliminary geological interpretation that is being updated as new information becomes available with further drilling.
Recent exploration drill results from the Whale Tail (WT) deposit, the V Zone and regional targets, Amaruq project
Drill hole Zone From To Depth of Estimated Gold grade Gold
(metres) (metres) midpoint true width (g/t) grade
below (metres) (uncapped) (g/t)
surface (capped)*
(metres)
--- -------
AMQ17-1433E WT 694.0 756.3 627 16.1 7.3 7.3
----------- --- ----- ----- --- ---- --- ---
including 726.4 750.0 637 8.0 10.6 10.6
--------- ----- ----- --- --- ---- ----
AMQ17-1436B WT 1,051.5 1,067.0 915 5.3 5.0 5.0
----------- --- ------- ------- --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1448 V Zone 493.5 499.0 447 4.8 5.5 5.5
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
And V Zone 543.5 550.4 492 6.5 5.5 5.5
--- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1450 I/V east 182.4 185.4 161 2.8 34.4 31.1
---------- -------- ----- ----- --- --- ---- ----
AMQ17-1460 I/V east 192.1 195.4 161 2.9 247.3 10.1
---------- -------- ----- ----- --- --- ----- ----
AMQ17-1475** V Zone 647.2 657.5 610 9.0 8.5 8.5
----------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1484 Tugak 193.0 196.5 141 1.2 107.9 13.6
---------- ----- ----- ----- --- --- ----- ----
AMQ17-1504 V Zone 336.9 341.3 313 4.0 5.3 5.3
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
and V Zone 418.5 425.5 389 6.1 5.6 5.6
--- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1510 V Zone 448.9 453.4 402 4.2 12.1 12.1
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- ---- ----
and V Zone 566.6 572.5 508 5.3 6.4 6.4
--- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1517 V Zone 480.3 487.9 452 6.2 49.8 20.6
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- ---- ----
AMQ17-1527 V Zone 370.0 376.5 346 5.9 22.1 18.1
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- ---- ----
AMQ17-1532 Mammoth region 191.0 195.0 145 3.5 15.4 7.7
---------- -------------- ----- ----- --- --- ---- ---
AMQ17-1537 V Zone 506.5 513.5 471 6.3 8.8 8.8
---------- ------ ----- ----- --- --- --- ---
* Holes at the Whale Tail
deposit use a capping
factor of 80 g/t gold.
Holes at the IVR deposit
(including the I and V
Zones), Tugak, Buffalo and
Mammoth 3 use a capping
factor of 60 g/t gold.
** Hole AMQ17-1475 was
previously reported in the
Company's news release
dated September 5, 2017.
Amaruq project exploration drill collar coordinates of selected holes
Drill collar coordinates*
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Drill hole ID UTM UTM Elevation (metres above Azimuth Dip Length
North East sea level) (degrees) (metres)
--- ----- ---- --------- -------- -------
AMQ17-1433E 7255052 606661 161 322 -64 846
----------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1436B 7255139 606898 153 322 -63 1,142
----------- ------- ------ --- --- --- -----
AMQ17-1448 7256150 607582 162 331 -67 577
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1450 7257014 607439 158 324 -61 245
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1460 7257012 607389 157 324 -53 209
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1475 7256136 607650 162 327 -74 688
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1484 7254230 601215 166 324 -47 201
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1504 7256122 607445 161 324 -70 492
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1510 7256022 607574 164 324 -65 606
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1517 7256124 607505 161 315 -69 523
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1527 7256126 607371 160 325 -70 447
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1532 7253867 604593 156 317 -50 225
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
AMQ17-1537 7255992 607419 160 323 -68 672
---------- ------- ------ --- --- --- ---
* Coordinate System UTM83 Z14
[Amaruq Project Local Geology Map]
[Amaruq Project Composite Longitudinal Section]
[Amaruq Project V Zone Cross Section]
V Zone
The V Zone consists of a series of parallel stacked quartz vein structures striking northeast and dipping to the southeast from near surface to as deep as 610 metres below surface locally. New intercepts demonstrate that the dip of the V Zone structures steepen with depth, ranging from 30 degrees near surface to 60 degrees at depth as shown by the Amaruq Project V Zone cross section; the steeper orientation of the deep structures would allow for an improved underground mine design. The V Zone remains open along strike and at depth.
Many of the intercepts reported recently are beneath and southeast of the current V Zone mineral resources. Infill drilling in this area has demonstrated very good continuity of mineralization and improving grades. Several recent holes encountered high-grade gold intervals between 300 and 500 metres depth, in the area between the current mineral resources outline and hole AMQ17-1475 (previously reported in the Company's news release dated July 26, 2017) with an intercept at 610 metres depth. For example, hole AMQ17-1527 returned 18.1 g/t gold over 5.9 metres at 346 metres depth, while hole AMQ17-1517 returned 20.6 g/t gold over 6.2 metres at 452 metres depth and hole AMQ17-1537 returned 8.8 g/t gold over 6.3 metres at 471 metres depth.
Hole AMQ17-1504 encountered two distinct mineralized structures in this area consisting of 5.3 g/t gold over 4.0 metres at 313 metres depth and 5.6 g/t gold over 6.1 metres at 389 metres depth. Two other nearby holes intersected what appears to be the same two distinct mineralized layers at greater depths: hole AMQ17-1448 (collared 140 metres east of hole -1504) intersected 5.5 g/t gold over 4.8 metres at 447 metres depth and 5.5 g/t gold over 6.5 metres at 492 metres depth, while hole AMQ17-1510 (collared 160 metres southeast of hole -1504) intersected 12.1 g/t gold over 4.2 metres at 402 metres depth and 6.4 g/t gold over 5.3 metres at 508 metres depth.
The current results from the deep area east of V Zone are expected to have a positive effect on the year-end 2017 underground mineral resource estimate for Amaruq. Follow-up drilling continues in this area, and more results are expected before the end of the year.
Recent drilling appears to show that the I Zone is parallel to, and part of, the lowermost V Zone structures, as shown by intersections at less than 100 metres depth. The I Zone was discovered in 2013, and outcrops approximately 200 metres northwest of the planned V Zone pit. Since late 2015, the V Zone has been shown to consist of an increasing number of northeast-striking mineralized structures, and the I Zone is now considered to be another of these structures.
Approximately 500 metres northeast of the planned V Zone pit are two recent intercepts, which may also be related to the I and V Zones. Hole AMQ17-1450 intersected 31.1 g/t gold over 2.8 metres at 161 metres depth, and nearby hole AMQ17-1460 intersected 10.1 g/t gold over 2.9 metres at 161 metres depth.
Whale Tail
The directional drilling program continues at depth below the proposed Whale Tail pit. Hole AMQ17-1433E has been drilled to approximately 730 metres depth; this hole identified significant deep mineralization, returning 7.3 g/t gold over 16.1 metres at 627 metres depth, including a high grade zone of 10.6 g/t gold over 8.0 metres. These intercepts extend the mineralization by approximately 50 metres to the west at this depth.
Almost 300 metres below this long intercept, hole AMQ17-1436B intersected 5.0 g/t gold over 5.3 metres at 915 metres depth; this represents the deepest drill intercept within Whale Tail to date, extending the depth of the deposit by approximately 185 metres (approximately 25%). To date, the Whale Tail deposit has been defined over at least 2.3 kilometres of strike length and extends from surface to 915 metres depth; it remains open at depth and along strike.
Regional Targets
The Tugak showing, west of Mammoth Lake and approximately 4.5 kilometres west of the planned Whale Tail pit, was discovered in summer 2017 and first reported in the Company's news release dated September 5, 2017. Drilling on Tugak to date has included 28 holes (5,200 metres). Recent results include hole AMQ17-1484 that intersected 13.6 g/t gold over 1.2 metres at 141 metres depth. A follow-up drill program will be carried out on the showing in 2018.
Close to the southern shore of Mammoth Lake is a new showing that may represent the source of the quartz vein, gold- and sulphide-bearing glacial boulders discovered in 2014 on the north side of the lake. A recent hole drilled in this area, AMQ17-1532, intersected 7.7 g/t gold over 3.5 metres at 145 metres depth.
This showing is located approximately 1.4 kilometres southwest of the planned Whale Tail pit. The mineralized boulders were found in three boulder trains stretching from 900 to at least 2,800 metres to the northwest, north and northeast of the Mammoth 3 showing. The significance of this showing will be investigated with further drilling in 2018.
Future Activities
The second phase of 2017 drilling at Amaruq began in July, with a supplemental budget of $4.6 million (18,500 metres) to continue the drilling campaign well into the fourth quarter of this year. This is the first time drilling is possible year-round at Amaruq due to the completion in August of the 64-kilometre all-weather exploration road.
Drilling will continue until mid-December. The V Zone is being explored at depth by one drill rig. Two more rigs are continuing the deep drilling program at Whale Tail in order to confirm and extend the mineralization along strike and at depth, and further demonstrate the potential for underground resources at Amaruq. Three rigs have begun delineation drilling near surface in the western part of the Whale Tail deposit.
The total initial capital cost of the Amaruq project remains unchanged at $330 million. Capital spending for 2017 has been accelerated by approximately $24 million (total capital in 2017 at Amaruq is now estimated at approximately $100 million). The accelerated expenditure will be used to fund the relocation and installation of existing Vault infrastructure from Meadowbank, technical studies and the procurement of additional materials and equipment. The Amaruq exploration ramp has been permitted and construction of the ramp is expected to begin before year-end 2017.
Two long-haul trucks and trailers to be used for ore transport from Amaruq to the Meadowbank mill have arrived at the Meadowbank site. These units (from different manufacturers) will undergo immediate testing so that a procurement decision for the rest of the haulage fleet can be made in early 2018.
Amaruq site infrastructure engineering is 40% complete, while mill modification engineering is 36% complete and earthwork engineering is 25% complete.
Meliadine Project - Construction Activities Remain on Schedule and on Budget; Enclosure of Key Buildings Expected in November 2017
Located near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada, the Meliadine project was acquired in July 2010 and is one of Agnico Eagle's largest gold projects in terms of mineral resources. The Company owns 100% of the 111,757 hectare property.
In February 2017, the Company's Board of Directors approved the construction of the Meliadine project. The mine is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2019, and the current mine plan will be focused on the Tiriganiaq and nearby Wesmeg-Normeg mineralized zones that will be accessed from the Tiriganiaq underground infrastructure.
At December 31, 2016, the Meliadine property was estimated to hold proven and probable mineral reserves of 3.4 million ounces of gold (14.5 million tonnes grading 7.32 g/t gold), indicated mineral resources of 3.3 million ounces of gold (20.8 million tonnes grading 4.95 g/t gold) and inferred mineral resources of 3.6 million ounces of gold (14.7 million tonnes grading 7.51 g/t gold). In addition, there are numerous other known gold occurrences along the 80-kilometre-long greenstone belt that require further evaluation.
For additional technical details on the project see the Company's news release dated February 15, 2017.
Update on Meliadine Development Activities in the Third Quarter of 2017
Construction and development activities at the Meliadine project remain on schedule and on budget. The construction management team is now fully staffed, and at the end of the third quarter of 2017, engineering was approximately 89% complete.
Surface construction activities are progressing well with outside cladding and roofing expected to be completed on the mill facility, multi-service building and powerhouse in November 2017.
Underground development for 2017 is on plan, and critical mining equipment, which was received during the 2017 summer sealift, is currently being commissioned. During the third quarter, approximately 1,265 metres of underground development was completed. In the first nine months of 2017, approximately 3,789 metres of development has been completed (a total of approximately 5,600 metres of development is planned for 2017).
The second underground portal is expected to be completed by mid-November 2017, and the ramp to this portal is progressing from underground. Installation of underground ventilation and heating continues and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2018.
At the laydown area in Rankin Inlet, installation of the 13.5 million litre fuel tank is complete and the first delivery of fuel occurred in mid-October 2017. Construction of a second larger fuel tank is well advanced with completion expected in 2018. The Rankin Inlet bypass road is expected to be completed before the 2018 barge season.
The total initial capital cost of the Meliadine project remains unchanged at $900 million. Given the construction progress achieved to date, capital spending for 2017 has been accelerated by approximately $12 million. The total capital budget for 2017 is now approximately $372 million.
The Company believes that there is good potential to create additional value both at the mine and on the large regional land package at Meliadine. Opportunities currently being evaluated include:
-- Optimization of the current mine plan (both the underground plan and
advancement of phase 2 pit development)
-- Minesite exploration upside through mineral resource conversion and
expansion of known mineralized zones (conversion drill programs are
underway on the Wesmeg, Normeg and Tiriganiaq deposits)
-- Testing potential extensions of the mineralization at depth outside the
mineral resource model (most mineralized zones are open below a depth of
450 metres)
-- Potential for the discovery of new deposits along the 80-kilometre-long
greenstone belt. Regional exploration programs are expected to ramp up
once the mine starts production in 2019
FINLAND AND SWEDEN
Agnico Eagle's Kittila mine in Finland is the largest primary gold producer in Europe and hosts the Company's largest mineral reserves. Exploration activities continue to expand the mineral reserves and mineral resources and the Company is evaluating the potential to cost-effectively increase the production rate. In Sweden, the Company has a 55% interest in the Barsele exploration project.
Kittila - Drilling confirms Mineral Reserves in Sisar Top and Rimpi Deep areas, Expansion of Sisar Central and Roura Zones
The 100% owned Kittila mine in northern Finland achieved commercial production in 2009.
Kittila Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 429 445
Tonnes of ore milled per day 4,659 4,837
Gold grade (g/t) 4.15 4.39
Gold production (ounces) 50,415 54,835
Production costs per tonne (EUR) $76 $75
Minesite costs per tonne (EUR) $77 $73
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $750 $683
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $753 $663
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower throughput levels. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above.
Kittila Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 1,291 1,266
Tonnes of ore milled per day 4,728 4,621
Gold grade (g/t) 4.09 4.27
Gold production (ounces) 149,192 149,171
Production costs per tonne (EUR) $76 $76
Minesite costs per tonne (EUR) $76 $75
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $738 $721
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $739 $712
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to the timing of inventory.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above.
The main target of exploration at Kittila continues to be the Sisar Zone, which is subparallel to and slightly east of the main Kittila mineralization. Sisar has been located between approximately 775 metres and 1,910 metres below surface, forming a roughly triangular shape that remains open at depth and along strike to the north and south. The initial mineral reserves in the Sisar Zone were estimated as of December 31, 2016 as part of the total Kittila mineral reserves estimate. Exploration results for Kittila were last reported in the Company's news release dated July 26, 2017.
The main exploration ramp to the north is now completed and is being used for testing the extensions of the Roura and Rimpi Zones. Two internal ramps are being driven southward off the main exploration ramp for converting Sisar Zone and Rimpi deep mineral resources between 800 and 1,000 metres below surface.
In the third quarter of 2017, 17 holes (5,900 metres) were drilled in the Sisar Top and Central Zones; assays are pending for many of the holes.
Selected recent drill results are set out in the table below followed by a table showing the drill hole collar coordinates. Pierce points for these holes are shown on the Kittila Composite Longitudinal Section. All intercepts reported for the Kittila mine show uncapped grades over estimated true widths, based on a current geological interpretation that is being updated as new information becomes available with further drilling.
Recent exploration drill results from the Sisar Zone (Roura) and Main Zone and conversion drill results from the Rimpi Deep area at the Kittila mine
Drill hole Zone From To Depth of Estimated Gold grade
(metres) (metres) midpoint true width (g/t)
below (metres) (uncapped)
surface
(metres)
--- -------
RIE17-611B Sisar Top 172.2 187.0 1,012 12.3 3.7
---------- --------- ----- ----- ----- ---- ---
RIE17-612 Sisar Top 177.0 199.0 1,023 11.7 4.2
--------- --------- ----- ----- ----- ---- ---
ROD15-705E Sisar Central 731.5 735.0 1,390 1.7 4.0
---------- ------------- ----- ----- ----- --- ---
ROD17-700D Main - Roura 537.8 548.6 1,246 4.2 9.2
---------- ------------ ----- ----- ----- --- ---
and Sisar Central 728.4 732.4 1,377 1.8 7.2
--- ------------- ----- ----- ----- --- ---
ROD17-700E Main - Roura 523.0 532.2 1,226 4.7 4.7
---------- ------------ ----- ----- ----- --- ---
ROD17-700F Main - Roura 520.0 526.9 1,220 4.4 3.5
---------- ------------ ----- ----- ----- --- ---
VUG17-513 Main - Rimpi 102.0 111.0 953 6.4 7.0
--------- ------------ ----- ----- --- --- ---
and Main - Rimpi 119.0 149.0 963 21.7 5.7
--- ------------ ----- ----- --- ---- ---
VUG17-514 Main - Rimpi 81.0 89.0 917 7.2 3.7
--------- ------------ ---- ---- --- --- ---
and Main - Rimpi 93.0 107.0 918 12.6 7.9
--- ------------ ---- ----- --- ---- ---
Kittila mine exploration drill collar coordinates of selected holes
Drill collar coordinates*
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Drill
hole
ID UTM North UTM East Elevation Azimuth Dip Length
(metres above (degrees) (degrees) (metres)
sea level)
--- ---------
RIE17-611B 7538569 2558761 -689 088 -35 270
---------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
RIE17-612 7538568 2558761 -689 105 -38 300
--------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
ROD15-705E 7538599 2558634 -573 087 -64 860
---------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
ROD17-700D 7538498 2558632 -557 089 -70 896
---------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
ROD17-700E 7538498 2558632 -557 089 -70 840
---------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
ROD17-700F 7538498 2558632 -557 089 -70 795
---------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
VUG17-513 7539229 2558643 -690 061 -26 260
--------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
VUG17-514 7539226 2558643 -689 105 -5 213
--------- ------- ------- ---- --- --- ---
* Finnish Coordinate System KKJ Zone 2
[Kittila - Composite Longitudinal Section]
For the purposes of description, the Sisar Zone has been divided into two depths, referred to as "Sisar Top" (approximately 775 to 1,100 metres below surface) and "Sisar Central" (approximately 1,100 to 1,400 metres below surface). Some of the Sisar mineralized lenses extend between the Sisar Top and Sisar Central Zones.
Recent intercepts at approximately 1,000 metres below surface have confirmed the mineral reserves and mineral resources in the Sisar Top Zone. Hole RIE17-612, which intersected 4.2 g/t gold over 11.7 metres at 1,023 metres depth, shows the potential of the as-yet undrilled gap between Roura and Rimpi.
The results of the deep exploration drilling campaign intersected the Sisar Central Zone at close to 1,400 metres depth with encouraging grades over narrow widths. Hole ROD17-700D intersected 7.2 g/t gold over 1.8 metres at 1,377 metres depth and hole ROD15-705E intersected 4.0 g/t gold over 1.7 metres at 1,390 metres depth.
Deep exploration continues to extend the Roura Main Zone mineralization northward at approximately 1,250 metres depth with several high grade intercepts 10 to 20 metres apart, such as hole ROD17-700D that intersected 9.2 g/t gold over 4.2 metres at 1,246 metres depth.
The underground conversion drilling campaign continues in the Rimpi Deep area, drilling from the exploration ramp. Two recent holes intersected significant grades and thicknesses between 915 and 970 metres depth, confirming that the Rimpi mineralization has a very thick core and narrower edges. Hole VUG17-513 intersected 7.0 g/t gold over 6.4 metres at 953 metres depth and 5.7 g/t gold over 21.7 metres at 963 metres depth, while 80 metres to the north, hole VUG17-514 intersected 3.7 g/t gold over 7.2 metres at 917 metres depth and 7.9 g/t gold over 12.6 metres at 918 metres depth.
In 2017, approximately $7.9 million will be spent on deep drilling at Kittila (which includes the Sisar Zone). The goal of this program is to expand the mineral resources to the north of the current mine plan and demonstrate the economic potential of the Sisar Zone as a new mining horizon at Kittila.
The Company is evaluating increasing throughput rates at Kittila to 2.0 million tonnes per annum (an increase of approximately 25%). The Company expects that this increased mining rate scenario could be supported by the development of the Rimpi and Sisar Zones. The Company expects to provide an update on its progress with its 2017 year-end results.
SOUTHERN BUSINESS REVIEW
Agnico Eagle's Southern Business operations are focused in Northern Mexico, with two operations (Pinos Altos and Creston Mascota) in Chihuahua State and the La India mine in Sonora State. These operations have been the source of increasing precious metals production (gold and silver), stable operating costs and strong free cash flow since Pinos Altos opened in 2009.
Pinos Altos - New Silver Flotation Circuit Nearing Steady State
The 100% owned Pinos Altos mine in northern Mexico achieved commercial production in November 2009. Pinos Altos is an open pit and underground mine that produces gold and silver dore from conventional milling and also a heap leach process.
Pinos Altos Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 587 597
Tonnes of ore processed per day 6,380 6,489
Gold grade (g/t) 2.65 2.68
Gold production (ounces) 46,897 48,512
Production costs per tonne $44 $59
Minesite costs per tonne $51 $49
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $545 $731
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $376 $343
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to the timing of inventory. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reason described above.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower tonnage processed. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production and lower by-product revenues.
Pinos Altos Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 1,760 1,704
Tonnes of ore processed per day 6,447 6,219
Gold grade (g/t) 2.67 2.80
Gold production (ounces) 140,453 146,087
Production costs per tonne $44 $52
Minesite costs per tonne $48 $49
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $555 $603
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $369 $345
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period primarily due to higher tonnes processed and timing of inventory. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 decreased when compared to the prior-year period due to the reasons described above.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower production.
In late June, a new silver flotation circuit was commissioned at the Pinos Altos mill complex. The new circuit is nearing steady state production and is expected to result in approximately a 10-12% increase in overall silver recovery.
Work is underway to expand the underground paste fill plant with commissioning expected by year-end 2017. Detailed engineering is also underway for an expansion of the heap leach facility.
At the Sinter deposit, final permitting activities are underway, and a potential production decision could be announced with the 2017 year-end results. Elsewhere, additional drilling is planned to further evaluate the underground potential at Cubiro, and surface potential at Reyna de Plata.
Creston Mascota - Drilling Continues to Extend Mineralization at Madrono
The Creston Mascota, open-pit, heap leach mine, has been operating as a satellite operation to the Pinos Altos mine since late 2010.
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos Altos - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 518 506
Tonnes of ore processed per day 5,630 5,500
Gold grade (g/t) 1.54 1.17
Gold production (ounces) 11,054 12,134
Production costs per tonne $15 $14
Minesite costs per tonne $15 $14
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $709 $578
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $632 $493
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production resulting from lower recoveries and higher contractor costs.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production resulting from lower recoveries and higher contractor costs.
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos Altos - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 1,638 1,595
Tonnes of ore processed per day 6,000 5,821
Gold grade (g/t) 1.28 1.10
Gold production (ounces) 34,372 36,083
Production costs per tonne $14 $12
Minesite costs per tonne $14 $12
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $645 $538
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $568 $474
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher contractor costs. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production resulting from lower recoveries and the reason described above.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to reason described above. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production resulting from lower recoveries and the reason described above.
Exploration drilling in the third quarter of 2017 focused on the Madrono Zone, immediately southeast of the Creston Mascota pit, including 10,240 metres of conversion, step-out and exploration drilling in 65 holes. Drilling results for Madrono were last reported in the Company's news release dated July 26, 2017.
Selected recent drill results from the Madrono Zone and drill hole collar coordinates are set out in the tables below. The collars are also located on the Creston Mascota Area Local Geology Map. All intercepts reported for the Madrono Zone show uncapped and capped gold and silver grades over estimated true widths, based on a preliminary geological interpretation that will be updated as new information becomes available with further drilling.
Recent exploration drill results from the Madrono Zone at the Creston Mascota mine
Drill Hole Vein From To Depth of Estimated Gold grade Gold Silver Silver
(metres) (metres) midpoint true width (g/t) grade grade (g/t) grade
below (m) (uncapped) (g/t) (uncapped) (g/t)
surface (capped) (capped)
(metres)
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MAD17-091 Madrono 161.2 178.6 185 15.8 4.3 3.3 23 23
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including 164.0 167.7 181 3.4 5.1 5.1 24 24
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and 174.0 178.6 192 4.2 10.6 6.8 55 55
including
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and Madrono 241.5 248.9 245 6.7 1.0 1.0 11 11
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MAD17-094 Santa 153.0 166.0 176 11.3 1.7 1.4 11 11
Martha /
Madrono
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and Santa 170.7 182.0 199 9.8 1.0 1.0 14 14
Martha /
Madrono
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and Santa 187.5 200.1 217 10.9 0.9 0.9 12 12
Martha /
Madrono
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MAD17-096 Madrono 246.3 252.0 224 5.8 3.0 2.4 4 4
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MAD17-098 Santa 116.1 133.6 133 16.5 5.8 4.1 68 68
Martha
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and 137.6 159.5 159 22.0 1.3 1.3 24 24
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Cut-off value 0.30 g/t
gold, maximum 3.0 metres
internal dilution
Holes at the Madrono Zone
use a capping factor of 10
g/t gold and 200 g/t
silver.
Madrono Zone at Creston Mascota mine exploration drill collar coordinates
Drill collar coordinates*
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Drill Hole ID UTM North UTM East Elevation Azimuth Dip Length
(metres above (degrees) (degrees) (metres)
sea level)
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MAD17-091 3134857 761600 2,079 000 -45 303
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MAD17-094 3134857 761602 2,079 045 -45 246
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MAD17-096 3134873 761547 2,061 005 -45 303
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MAD17-098 3134743 761729 2,102 050 -45 204
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* Coordinate System UTM Nad 27 Zone
[Creston Mascota Area Local Geology Map]
The quartz vein systems at Madrono are nearly vertical. While the dominant strike of the veins is to the northwest, there is also a set of steep veins that strike almost east-west. Where these two vein sets intersect, the quartz vein material thickens into steeply plunging shoots including gold and silver. In addition, the north-west-striking veins host shallowly plunging horizontal shoots of gold-bearing quartz, which are possibly flexures caused by fault movement along uneven vein surfaces.
Current drilling in the Madrono Zone is testing the underground potential of the shallowly plunging shoots. Recent results are reported from the Madrono and Santa Martha veins.
Testing the east-west Madrono Vein, hole MAD17-091 (drilling to the north) intercepted two mineralized structures between 185 and 245 metres depth; the upper intercept was 3.3 g/t gold and 23 g/t silver over 15.8 metres at 185 metres depth, including 6.8 g/t gold and 55 g/t silver over 4.2 metres. Approximately 60 metres to the northwest, hole MAD17-096 intersected 2.4 g/t gold and 4.0 g/t silver over 5.8 metres at 224 metres depth. These two holes lie between intercepts reported in the Company's news release dated July 26, 2017, showing continuity of the Madrono Vein structure at depths between 70 and 245 metres below surface over a strike length of 480 metres.
In the northwest-striking Santa Martha Vein, hole MAD17-098 intersected 4.1 g/t gold and 68 g/t silver over 16.5 metres at 133 metres depth and 1.3 g/t gold and 24 g/t silver over 22.0 metres at 159 metres depth. Approximately 170 metres to the northwest, hole MAD17-094 (with the same collar position as hole MAD17-091 but drilling to the northeast) had three wide intercepts in the Santa Martha Vein between 176 and 217 metres depth, almost in its junction with the Madrono Vein, including 1.4 g/t gold and 11 g/t silver over 11.3 metres at 176 metres depth. These intercepts confirm the thicknesses and locally high gold and silver grades in the Santa Martha Vein over a strike length of 800 metres between 100 and 200 metres depth.
The recent Madrono results lie in a former gap between the Madrono and Santa Martha veins, and show the location where the two vein systems intersect; the Madrono Zone continues to be open at depth.
The results of the current drill program have the potential to increase the gold and silver grades of the Madrono Zone and consequently increase the mineral resources at Creston Mascota.
Drilling is also continuing on the Bravo Zone with the goal of increasing and upgrading the mineral resource. In addition a new access road at Bravo is approximately 75% completed. This road could ultimately be used for pre-stripping activities on the zone.
La India - Exploration Remains Focused on Expanding Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources Close to Current Mining Areas
The La India, open-pit, heap leach mine, in Sonora, Mexico, located approximately 70 kilometres from the Company's Pinos Altos mine, achieved commercial production in February 2014.
La India Mine - Operating Statistics
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Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 1,542 1,366
Tonnes of ore processed per day 16,761 14,848
Gold grade (g/t) 0.69 0.78
Gold production (ounces) 25,143 30,779
Production costs per tonne $10 $9
Minesite costs per tonne $11 $11
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $637 $396
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $657 $400
Production costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Production costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production, higher contractor costs and the timing of inventory.
Minesite costs per tonne in the third quarter of 2017 were the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce in the third quarter of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production from lower grades, lower by-product revenues and higher contractor costs.
La India Mine - Operating Statistics
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 4,273 4,297
Tonnes of ore processed per day 15,652 15,682
Gold grade (g/t) 0.69 0.79
Gold production (ounces) 75,650 86,448
Production costs per tonne $10 $8
Minesite costs per tonne $10 $9
Production costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $583 $406
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced ($ per ounce): $547 $381
Production costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to higher contractor costs to accelerate open pit mine development, higher maintenance costs, higher ore and waste haulage costs as a result of longer trucking distances from the Main Zone pit and timing of inventory. Production costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production and the reasons described above.
Minesite costs per tonne for the first nine months of 2017 were essentially the same when compared to the prior-year period. Total cash costs per ounce for the first nine months of 2017 increased when compared to the prior-year period due to lower gold production and by-product revenues.
During the third quarter of 2017, relocation of the overland conveyor and liner installation for an additional heap leach area was completed. These activities are expected to improve processing efficiency. In addition, a 3,000-tonne-per-day mobile crusher was installed which will provide an opportunity to treat incremental ore that was previously being stockpiled.
A powerline has been approved for the La India mine, which will also extend power to neighboring communities. Land negotiation and permitting are in progress with the powerline expected to be in service in 2019.
A second phase of drilling has commenced under the Main Zone to further evaluate the potential to extend mineral reserves and mineral resources below the current pit design. Drilling is also ongoing at the nearby El Realito, Chipriona, Cerro de Oro and El Cochi zones to evaluate the potential to increase mineral reserves and mineral resources in close proximity to the current mining areas.
Given the increases in mineral reserves and mineral resources in 2016 and promising results from ongoing exploration, the Company continues to evaluate location options to construct additional pad capacity.
El Barqueno - Exploration Focus Remains on Testing Satellite Targets and Extending Known Deposits
Agnico Eagle acquired its 100% interest in the El Barqueno project in November 2014. The 63,997-hectare property is in the Guachinango gold-silver mining district of Jalisco State in west-central Mexico, approximately 150 kilometres west of the state capital of Guadalajara. Drilling results for El Barqueno were last reported in the Company's news release dated September 5, 2017.
The El Barqueno project contains a number of known mineralized zones and several prospects. The project contains 301,100 ounces of gold in indicated mineral resources (8.4 million tonnes grading 1.11 g/t gold) and 362,000 ounces of gold in inferred mineral resources (7.2 million tonnes grading 1.56 g/t gold) as of December 31, 2016. The indicated mineral resources are in the Azteca-Zapoteca and Pena de Oro zones, while the inferred mineral resources are in these two zones as well as the Angostura Zone, the Olmeca area (Socorro vein) and the El Rayo prospect.
In the third quarter of 2017, approximately 16,800 metres of drilling (55 holes) was completed with a focus on extending known deposits such as Cuauhtemoc and testing other potential satellites such as Tecolote, El Rayo and Camino. Drilling at Cuauhtemoc has now extended the mineral resources over one kilometre to the west of the Azteca-Zapoteca Zone.
Currently, six rigs are operating on the property, two at El Rayo, one at Cuauhtemoc, one at Pilarica, one at Azteca-Zapoteca and one at Socorro. In addition, negotiations are continuing to finalize short- and long-term surface rights agreements for key areas for future exploration around the project.
Agnico Eagle believes that El Barqueno ultimately has the potential to be developed into a series of open pits utilizing heap leach and/or mill processing, similar to the Pinos Altos mine. The Company is evaluating conceptual mine design scenarios and additional metallurgical testing is continuing at El Barqueno.
About Agnico Eagle
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its eight mines are located in Canada, Finland and Mexico, with exploration and development activities in each of these countries as well as in the United States and Sweden. The Company and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.
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Note Regarding Certain Measures of Performance
This news release discloses certain measures, including "total cash costs per ounce", "all-in sustaining costs per ounce", "minesite costs per tonne" and "adjusted net income" that are not standardized measures under IFRS. These data may not be comparable to data reported by other issuers. For a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable financial information reported in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, other than adjusted net income, see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures" below.
The total cash costs per ounce of gold produced is reported on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues). The total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis is calculated by adjusting production costs as recorded in the consolidated statements of income for by-product revenues, unsold concentrate inventory production costs, smelting, refining and marketing charges and other adjustments, and then dividing by the number of ounces of gold produced. The total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a co-product basis is calculated in the same manner as the total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis except that no adjustment is made for by-product metal revenues. Accordingly, the calculation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a co-product basis does not reflect a reduction in production costs or smelting, refining and marketing charges associated with the production and sale of by-product metals. The Company believes these generally accepted industry measures provide a realistic indication of operating performance and provide useful comparison points between periods. The total cash costs per ounce of gold produced is intended to provide information about the cash-generating capabilities of the Company's mining operations. Management also uses these measures to monitor the performance of the Company's mining operations. As market prices for gold are quoted on a per ounce basis, using the total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis measure allows management to assess a mine's cash-generating capabilities at various gold prices.
The Company calculates all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis as the aggregate of total cash costs per ounce on a by-product basis, sustaining capital expenditures (including capitalized exploration), general and administrative expenses (including stock options) and non-cash reclamation provision expense per ounce of gold produced. All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced on a co-product basis is calculated in the same manner as all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis, except that the total cash costs per ounce on a co-product basis are used, meaning no adjustment is made for by-product metal revenues. All-in sustaining costs per ounce is used to show the full cost of gold production from current operations.
Management is aware that these per ounce measures of performance can be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and, in the case of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis and all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product, by-product metal prices. Management compensates for these inherent limitations by using these measures in conjunction with minesite costs per tonne (discussed below) as well as other data prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Minesite costs per tonne are calculated by adjusting production costs as recorded in the consolidated statements of income for unsold concentrate inventory production costs, and then dividing by tonnes of ore processed. As the total cash costs per ounce of gold produced can be affected by fluctuations in by?product metal prices and foreign exchange rates, management believes that minesite costs per tonne provides additional information regarding the performance of mining operations, eliminating the impact of varying production levels. Management also uses this measure to determine the economic viability of mining blocks. As each mining block is evaluated based on the net realizable value of each tonne mined, in order to be economically viable the estimated revenue on a per tonne basis must be in excess of the minesite costs per tonne. Management is aware that this per tonne measure of performance can be affected by fluctuations in processing levels and compensates for this inherent limitation by using this measure in conjunction with production costs prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Adjusted net income is calculated by adjusting the basic net income per share as recorded in the consolidated statements of income for foreign currency translation gains and losses, mark-to-market adjustments, non-recurring gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments. Management uses adjusted net income to evaluate the underlying operating performance of the Company and to assist with the planning and forecasting of future operating results. Management believes that adjusted net income is a useful measure of performance because foreign currency translation gains and losses, mark-to-market adjustments, non-recurring gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments do not reflect the underlying operating performance of the Company and may not be indicative of future operating results. Management also performs sensitivity analyses in order to quantify the effects of fluctuating foreign exchange rates and metal prices.
This news release also contains information as to estimated future total cash costs per ounce and all-in sustaining costs per ounce. The estimates are based upon the total cash costs per ounce and all-in sustaining costs per ounce that the Company expects to incur to mine gold at its mines and projects and, consistent with the reconciliation of these actual costs referred to above, do not include production costs attributable to accretion expense and other asset retirement costs, which will vary over time as each project is developed and mined. It is therefore not practicable to reconcile these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measure.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this news release has been prepared as at October 25, 2017. Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "could", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "future", "indicate", "plan", "possible", "potential", "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation: the Company's forward-looking production guidance, including estimated mineral grades, project timelines, drilling results, metal production, life of mine estimates, total cash costs per ounce, all-in sustaining costs per ounce, other expenses and cash flows; the estimated timing and conclusions of technical reports and other studies; the methods by which ore will be extracted or processed; statements concerning the Company's plans to build operations at Meliadine, Amaruq and LaRonde Zone 5, including the timing and funding thereof; statements concerning other expansion projects, recovery rates, mill throughput, optimization and projected exploration expenditures, including costs and other estimates upon which such projections are based; statements regarding timing and amounts of capital expenditures and other assumptions; estimates of future mineral reserves, mineral resources, mineral production, optimization efforts and sales; estimates of mine life; estimates of future capital expenditures and other cash needs, and expectations as to the funding thereof; statements as to the projected development of certain deposits, including estimates of exploration, development and production and other capital costs and estimates of the timing of such exploration, development and production or decisions with respect to such exploration, development and production; estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources; statements regarding the Company's ability to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations in connection with its exploration, development and mining operations and the anticipated timing thereof; statements regarding anticipated future exploration; the anticipated timing of events with respect to the Company's mine sites and statements regarding the sufficiency of the Company's cash resources and other statements regarding anticipated trends with respect to the Company's operations, exploration and the funding thereof. Such statements reflect the Company's views as at the date of this news release and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Agnico Eagle as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The material factors and assumptions used in the preparation of the forward looking statements contained herein, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the assumptions set forth herein and in management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") and the Company's Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with Canadian securities regulators and that are included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 ("Form 40-F") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as well as: that there are no significant disruptions affecting operations; that production, permitting, development and expansion at each of Agnico Eagle's properties proceeds on a basis consistent with current expectations and plans; that the relevant metal prices, foreign exchange rates and prices for key mining and construction supplies will be consistent with Agnico Eagle's expectations; that Agnico Eagle's current estimates of mineral reserves, mineral resources, mineral grades and metal recovery are accurate; that there are no material delays in the timing for completion of ongoing growth projects; that the Company's current plans to optimize production are successful; and that there are no material variations in the current tax and regulatory environment. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the volatility of prices of gold and other metals; uncertainty of mineral reserves, mineral resources, mineral grades and mineral recovery estimates; uncertainty of future production, project development, capital expenditures and other costs; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; financing of additional capital requirements; cost of exploration and development programs; mining risks; community protests; risks associated with foreign operations; the unfavorable outcome of litigation involving the Partnership; governmental and environmental regulation; the volatility of the Company's stock price; and risks associated with the Company's currency, fuel and by-product metal derivative strategies. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that may affect the Company's ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, see the AIF and MD&A filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and included in the Form 40-F filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as the Company's other filings with the Canadian securities regulators and the SEC. Other than as required by law, the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.
Notes to Investors Regarding the Use of Mineral Resources
Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources
This news release uses the terms "measured mineral resources" and "indicated mineral resources". Investors are advised that while those terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into mineral reserves.
Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning Estimates of Inferred Mineral Resources
This news release also uses the term "inferred mineral resources". Investors are advised that while this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. "Inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
Scientific and Technical Data
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to Quebec operations has been approved by Christian Provencher, Eng., Vice-President, Canada; relating to Nunavut operations has been approved by Dominique Girard, Eng., Vice-President, Nunavut Operations; relating to the Finland operations has been approved by Francis Brunet, Eng., Corporate Director Mining; relating to Southern Business operations has been approved by Carol Plummer, Eng., Vice-President, Project Development, Southern Business; and relating to exploration has been approved by Alain Blackburn, Eng., Senior Vice-President, Exploration and Guy Gosselin, Eng. and P.Geo., Vice-President, Exploration. Each of them is a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
Cautionary Note To U.S. Investors - The SEC permits U.S. mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. Agnico Eagle reports mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Best Practice Guidelines for Exploration and Best Practice Guidelines for Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, in accordance with NI 43-101. These standards are similar to those used by the SEC's Industry Guide No. 7, as interpreted by Staff at the SEC ("Guide 7"). However, the definitions in NI 43-101 differ in certain respects from those under Guide 7. Accordingly, mineral reserve information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. Under the requirements of the SEC, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve" unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. A "final" or "bankable" feasibility study is required to meet the requirements to designate mineral reserves under Guide 7. Agnico Eagle uses certain terms in this news release, such as "measured", "indicated", "inferred" and "resources" that the SEC guidelines strictly prohibit U.S. registered companies from including in their filings with the SEC.
SEC guidelines require the use of prices that reflect current economic conditions at the time of mineral reserve determination, which the Staff of the SEC has interpreted to mean historic three-year average prices. Given the current commodity price environment, Agnico Eagle has decided to use price assumptions that are below the three-year averages for its estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources.
The assumptions used for the December 2016 mineral reserves estimate at all longer life mines and advanced projects reported by the Company (other than the Meliadine project, the Canadian Malartic mine and the Upper Beaver project) were $1,150 per ounce gold, $16.50 per ounce silver, $0.95 per pound zinc, $2.15 per pound copper and foreign exchange rates of C$1.20 per $1.00, 16.00 Mexican pesos per $1.00 and $1.15 per EUR1.00 for all mines and projects other than the Lapa and Meadowbank mines in Canada, and the Creston Mascota mine and Santo Niño pit at the Pinos Altos mine in Mexico. Due to the shorter remaining mine life for the Lapa and Meadowbank mines, and the Creston Mascota and the Santo Niño pit at the Pinos Altos mine, the foreign exchange rates used were C$1.30 per $1.00 and 16.00 Mexican pesos per $1.00 (other assumptions unchanged). At the Meliadine project, the same assumptions at December 2015 were used to estimate the December 2016 mineral reserves, which were $1,100 per ounce gold and a foreign exchange rate of C$1.16 per $1.00.
The Partnership which owns and operates the Canadian Malartic mine, and CMC, which owns and manages the Upper Beaver project in Kirkland Lake, (each of which are owned by Agnico Eagle (50%) and Yamana (50%)), have estimated the December 2016 mineral reserves of the Canadian Malartic mine and the Upper Beaver project using the following assumptions: $1,200 per ounce gold; a cut-off grade at the Canadian Malartic mine between 0.33 g/t and 0.37 g/t gold (depending on the deposit); a C$125/tonne net smelter return for the Upper Beaver project; and a foreign exchange rate of C$1.25 per $1.00.
NI 43-101 requires mining companies to disclose mineral reserves and mineral resources using the subcategories of "proven mineral reserves", "probable mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
A mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured and/or indicated mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined by studies at pre-feasibility or feasibility level as appropriate that include application of modifying factors. Such studies demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified. The mineral reserves presented in this news release are separate from and not a portion of the mineral resources.
Modifying factors are considerations used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves. These include, but are not restricted to, mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors.
A proven mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource. A proven mineral reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the modifying factors. A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of an indicated and, in some circumstances, a measured mineral resource. The confidence in the modifying factors applying to a probable mineral reserve is lower than that applying to a proven mineral reserve.
A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the Earth's crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade or quality, continuity and other geological characteristics of a mineral resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling.
A measured mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of modifying factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to confirm geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of modifying factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to assume geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. An inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity.
Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
A feasibility study is a comprehensive technical and economic study of the selected development option for a mineral project that includes appropriately detailed assessments of applicable modifying factors, together with any other relevant operational factors and detailed financial analysis that are necessary to demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable). The results of the study may reasonably serve as the basis for a final decision by a proponent or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the project. The confidence level of the study will be higher than that of a pre-feasibility study.
Additional Information
Additional information about each of the mineral projects that is required by NI 43-101, sections 3.2 and 3.3 and paragraphs 3.4(a), (c) and (d) can be found in Technical Reports, which may be found at www.sedar.com. Other important operating information can be found in the Company's AIF, MD&A and Form 40-F.
Property/Project name Date of most recent
and location Technical Report (NI
43-101) filed on
SEDAR
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LaRonde, LaRonde 5 & March 23, 2005
Ellison, Quebec, Canada
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Canadian Malartic, Quebec, Canada June 16, 2014
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Kittila, Kuotko and March 4, 2010
Kylmakangas, Finland
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Meadowbank, Nunavut, February 15, 2012
Canada
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Goldex, Quebec, Canada October 14, 2012
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Lapa, Quebec, Canada June 8, 2006
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Meliadine, Nunavut, February 11, 2015
Canada
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Hammond Reef, Ontario, Canada July 2, 2013
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Upper Beaver (Kirkland Lake property),
Ontario, Canada November 5, 2012
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Pinos Altos and Creston Mascota, Mexico March 25, 2009
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La India, Mexico August 31, 2012
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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2017 2016 2017 2016
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Operating margin(i)by mine:
Northern Business
LaRonde mine $100,550 $61,587 $225,314 $164,626
Lapa mine 9,825 10,181 24,219 35,424
Goldex mine 18,274 27,834 55,118 72,914
Meadowbank mine 55,324 46,190 175,465 114,253
Canadian
Malartic
mine(ii) 56,702 55,981 159,525 147,855
Kittila mine 25,662 36,714 77,244 82,879
Southern Business
Pinos Altos mine 29,445 60,699 112,616 144,911
Creston Mascota
deposit at
Pinos Altos 6,993 10,448 23,164 29,156
La India mine 15,060 23,858 54,532 70,224
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Total operating margin(i) 317,835 333,492 907,197 862,242
Amortization of property, plant
and mine development 118,312 161,472 379,261 461,761
Exploration, corporate and other 94,521 84,079 248,529 247,433
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Income before income and mining
taxes 105,002 87,941 279,407 153,048
Income and mining taxes expense 34,047 38,549 70,618 56,878
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Net income for the period $70,955 $49,392 $208,789 $96,170
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Net income per share - basic (US$) $0.31 $0.22 $0.91 $0.43
Net income per share -diluted
(US$) $0.30 $0.22 $0.90 $0.43
Cash flows:
Cash provided by operating
activities $194,066 $282,856 $600,627 $658,016
Cash used in investing activities $(265,617) $(142,701) $(622,748) $(372,947)
Cash (used in) provided by
financing activities $(12,139) $11,840 $339,268 $209,746
Realized prices (US$):
Gold (per ounce) $1,282 $1,332 $1,255 $1,266
Silver (per ounce) $16.92 $19.52 $17.20 $17.45
Zinc (per tonne) $2,780 $2,170 $2,736 $1,945
Copper (per tonne) $6,412 $4,819 $6,158 $4,613
Payable production(iii):
Gold (ounces):
Northern
Business
LaRonde mine 105,860 71,784 256,862 222,280
Lapa mine 17,169 16,242 48,410 59,865
Goldex mine 28,906 32,742 91,914 96,534
Meadowbank mine 86,821 72,731 267,480 217,444
Canadian Malartic mine(ii) 82,097 76,428 235,988 222,543
Kittila mine 50,415 54,835 149,192 149,171
Southern
Business
Pinos Altos mine 46,897 48,512 140,453 146,087
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos
Altos 11,054 12,134 34,372 36,083
La India mine 25,143 30,779 75,650 86,448
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Total gold (ounces) 454,362 416,187 1,300,321 1,236,455
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Silver (thousands of ounces):
Northern
Business
LaRonde mine 285 203 894 716
Lapa mine 1 1 3 5
Goldex mine - - 1 1
Meadowbank mine 72 59 208 168
Canadian Malartic mine(ii) 80 96 253 260
Kittila mine 4 3 10 8
Southern
Business
Pinos Altos mine 695 644 1,923 1,863
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos
Altos 71 55 197 153
La India mine 60 126 262 348
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Total silver (thousands of ounces) 1,268 1,187 3,751 3,522
Zinc (tonnes) 1,771 1,010 4,500 2,942
Copper (tonnes) 1,056 1,177 3,235 3,472
Payable metal sold:
Gold (ounces):
Northern
Business
LaRonde mine 103,483 78,096 261,645 225,358
Lapa mine 16,843 16,851 48,120 59,598
Goldex mine 28,026 33,275 91,403 95,835
Meadowbank mine 89,923 78,710 272,516 220,320
Canadian Malartic mine(ii)(iv) 74,040 72,950 215,280 210,294
Kittila mine 49,513 55,710 149,623 151,015
Southern
Business
Pinos Altos mine 35,704 60,541 128,676 156,052
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos
Altos 10,763 12,655 33,803 36,617
La India mine 23,781 26,050 75,712 79,963
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Total gold (ounces) 432,076 434,838 1,276,778 1,235,052
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Silver (thousands of ounces):
Northern
Business
LaRonde mine 296 225 903 724
Lapa mine - - 6 1
Goldex mine - 1 1 1
Meadowbank mine 54 53 190 162
Canadian
Malartic
mine(ii)(iv) 85 87 239 236
Kittila mine 4 3 9 8
Southern
Business
Pinos Altos mine 550 812 1,742 1,989
Creston Mascota
deposit at
Pinos Altos 63 38 183 134
La India mine 51 91 266 301
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Total silver (thousands of
ounces): 1,103 1,310 3,539 3,556
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Zinc (tonnes) 1,314 1,374 5,095 2,652
Copper (tonnes) 1,157 1,201 3,271 3,521
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced -
co-product basis (US$)(v):
Northern Business
LaRonde mine(vi) $505 $718 $604 $698
Lapa mine 706 743 757 685
Goldex mine(vii) 598 484 576 501
Meadowbank mine 671 761 614 787
Canadian
Malartic
mine(ii) 592 637 575 617
Kittila mine 755 664 740 713
Southern Business
Pinos Altos mine 630 612 606 575
Creston Mascota
deposit at
Pinos Altos 717 583 660 551
La India mine 698 482 608 453
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Weighted average total cash costs
per ounce of gold produced $623 $652 $622 $649
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Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced -
by-product basis (US$)(v):
Northern Business
LaRonde mine(vi) $328 $541 $413 $537
Lapa mine 706 743 755 684
Goldex mine(vii) 598 483 576 501
Meadowbank mine 661 746 602 774
Canadian
Malartic
mine(ii) 577 613 558 597
Kittila mine 753 663 739 712
Southern Business
Pinos Altos mine 376 343 369 345
Creston Mascota
deposit at
Pinos Altos 632 493 568 474
La India mine 657 400 547 381
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Weighted average total cash costs
per ounce of gold produced $546 $575 $547 $580
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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(thousands of United States dollars, except share amounts, IFRS basis)
(Unaudited)
As at September 30, As at December 31,
2017 2016
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $855,466 $539,974
Short-term investments 10,182 8,424
Restricted cash 420 398
Trade receivables 7,744 8,185
Inventories 511,327 443,714
Available-for-sale securities 123,181 92,310
Fair value of derivative financial
instruments 24,733 364
Other current assets 174,968 136,810
Total current assets 1,708,021 1,230,179
Non-current assets:
Restricted cash 806 764
Goodwill 696,809 696,809
Property, plant and mine development 5,389,334 5,106,036
Other assets 80,230 74,163
Total assets $7,875,200 $7,107,951
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $383,061 $228,566
Reclamation provision 10,160 9,193
Interest payable 26,373 14,242
Income taxes payable 20,058 35,070
Finance lease obligations 3,483 5,535
Current portion of long-term debt - 129,896
Fair value of derivative financial
instruments - 1,120
Total current liabilities 443,135 423,622
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 1,372,409 1,072,790
Reclamation provision 296,591 265,308
Deferred income and mining tax
liabilities 813,448 819,562
Other liabilities 30,066 34,195
Total liabilities 2,955,649 2,615,477
EQUITY
Common shares:
Outstanding -232,312,281 common
shares issued, 5,262,855 4,987,694
less 639,127 shares held in trust
Stock options 185,189 179,852
Contributed surplus 37,254 37,254
Deficit (604,288) (744,453)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income 38,541 32,127
Total equity 4,919,551 4,492,474
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Total liabilities and equity $7,875,200 $7,107,951
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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts, IFRS basis)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2017 2016 2017 2016
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REVENUES
Revenues from mining
operations $580,008 $610,863 $1,677,350 $1,639,022
COSTS, EXPENSES AND OTHER INCOME
Production(i) 262,173 277,371 770,153 776,780
Exploration and
corporate development 50,106 44,647 109,742 111,132
Amortization of
property, plant and
mine development 118,312 161,472 379,261 461,761
General and
administrative 27,986 21,474 86,494 70,634
Impairment loss on
available-for-sale
securities 1,432 - 7,246 -
Finance costs 20,298 19,654 57,839 54,846
(Gain) loss on
derivative financial
instruments (7,085) 832 (21,540) (9,459)
Gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities (89) (1,582) (168) (3,500)
Environmental
remediation 188 (278) 326 5,655
Foreign currency
translation loss 4,322 2,531 7,821 14,818
Other (income)
expenses (2,637) (3,199) 769 3,307
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Income before income
and mining taxes 105,002 87,941 279,407 153,048
Income and mining
taxes expense 34,047 38,549 70,618 56,878
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Net income for the
period $70,955 $49,392 $208,789 $96,170
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Net income per share -
basic $0.31 $0.22 $0.91 $0.43
Net income per share -
diluted $0.30 $0.22 $0.90 $0.43
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (in thousands):
Basic 231,404 224,306 229,696 222,053
Diluted 233,792 227,654 232,016 225,073
Note:
(i)Exclusive of amortization, which is shown
separately.
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(thousands of United States dollars, IFRS basis)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2017 2016 2017 2016
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for the period $70,955 $49,392 $208,789 $96,170
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:
Amortization of property, plant
and mine development 118,312 161,472 379,261 461,761
Deferred income and mining taxes 3,245 11,252 (4,895) (2,069)
Gain on sale of available-for-
sale securities (89) (1,582) (168) (3,500)
Stock-based compensation 9,337 7,427 34,257 25,073
Impairment loss on available-for-
sale securities 1,432 - 7,246 -
Foreign currency translation loss 4,322 2,531 7,821 14,818
Other 818 3,531 293 3,599
Adjustment for settlement of
reclamation provision (444) (297) (2,739) (1,931)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances:
Trade receivables 651 (2,456) 441 (185)
Income taxes 3,598 11,458 (15,012) 1,649
Inventories (63,850) (11,138) (72,639) 20,367
Other current assets (24,428) 10,282 (39,885) 20,426
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 57,353 29,339 88,727 11,542
Interest payable 12,854 11,645 9,130 10,296
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Cash provided by operating
activities 194,066 282,856 600,627 658,016
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant
and mine development (256,965) (125,526) (577,876) (349,483)
Acquisitions, net of cash
and cash equivalents
acquired - (6,935) - (12,434)
Net purchases of short-term
investments (1,763) (3,053) (1,758) (1,358)
Net proceeds from sale of
available-for-sale
securities and other
investments 136 2,183 333 9,461
Purchases of available-for-
sale securities and other
investments (7,000) (9,594) (43,425) (19,366)
(Increase) decrease in
restricted cash (25) 224 (22) 233
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Cash used in investing
activities (265,617) (142,701) (622,748) (372,947)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid (17,563) (20,896) (55,790) (51,094)
Repayment of finance lease
obligations (1,190) (2,545) (4,338) (7,629)
Proceeds from long-term debt - - 280,000 125,000
Repayment of long-term debt - - (410,412) (405,374)
Notes issuance - - 300,000 350,000
Long-term debt financing (156) (326) (2,285) (2,495)
Repurchase of common shares
for stock-based
compensation plans (119) (15) (24,659) (15,542)
Proceeds on exercise of
stock options 3,865 33,124 34,747 190,551
Common shares issued 3,024 2,498 222,005 26,329
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Cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (12,139) 11,840 339,268 209,746
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Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash
equivalents (4,780) (1,336) (1,655) (404)
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Net (decrease) increase in
cash and cash equivalents
during the period (88,470) 150,659 315,492 494,411
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 943,936 467,902 539,974 124,150
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $855,466 $618,561 $855,466 $618,561
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid $6,771 $6,628 $45,071 $40,048
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Income and mining taxes paid $27,438 $17,738 $96,593 $84,503
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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)
(Unaudited)
Total Production Costs by Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands of United States dollars)
LaRonde mine $ 39,726 $ 49,086 $ 130,732 $ 135,440
Lapa mine 12,064 12,166 36,713 39,741
Goldex mine 17,659 16,357 49,230 48,026
Meadowbank mine 60,484 59,746 168,859 166,717
Canadian Malartic mine(i) 45,020 47,917 130,273 136,705
Kittila mine 37,787 37,437 110,126 107,519
Pinos Altos mine 25,582 35,457 77,974 88,107
Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos Altos 7,836 7,014 22,175 19,418
La India mine 16,015 12,191 44,071 35,107
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Production costs per the condensed interim consolidated statement of income $ 262,173 $ 277,371 $ 770,153 $ 776,780
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Reconciliation of Production Costs to Total Cash Costs per Ounce of Gold Produced (ii)by Mine and Reconciliation of Production Costs to Minesite Costs per Tonne(iii) by Mine
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(thousands of United States dollars, except as noted)
LaRonde Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)(vi) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 105,345 71,784 256,347 222,280
Production costs $39,726 $377 $49,086 $684 $130,732 $510 $135,440 $609
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 13,462 128 2,466 34 24,141 94 19,743 89
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $53,188 $505 $51,552 $718 $154,873 $604 $155,183 $698
By-product metal revenues (18,636) (177) (12,718) (177) (48,948) (191) (35,733) (161)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $34,552 $328 $38,834 $541 $105,925 $413 $119,450 $537
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LaRonde Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii)(vii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 582 522 1,661 1,668
Production costs $39,726 $68 $49,086 $94 $130,732 $79 $135,440 $81
Production costs (C$) C $54,305 C $93 C $63,178 C $121 C $175,103 C $105 C $180,633 C $108
Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v) 4,405 8 (2,992) (6) 2,846 2 (931) -
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Minesite operating costs (C$) C $58,710 C $101 C $60,186 C $115 C $177,949 C $107 C $179,702 C $108
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Lapa Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 17,169 16,242 48,410 59,865
Production costs $12,064 $703 $12,166 $749 $36,713 $758 $39,741 $664
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 57 3 (97) (6) (83) (1) 1,255 21
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $12,121 $706 $12,069 $743 $36,630 $757 $40,996 $685
By-product metal revenues (5) - (5) - (99) (2) (22) (1)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $12,116 $706 $12,064 $743 $36,531 $755 $40,974 $684
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Lapa Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 134 141 398 463
Production costs $12,064 $90 $12,166 $86 $36,713 $92 $39,741 $86
Production costs (C$) C $15,288 C $113 C $15,884 C $113 C $48,337 C $121 C $52,606 C $114
Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v) (51) - (4) - (527) (1) 1,382 3
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Minesite operating costs (C$) C $15,237 C $113 C $15,880 C $113 C $47,810 C $120 C $53,988 C $117
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Goldex Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)(viii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 28,906 32,742 83,873 96,534
Production costs $17,659 $611 $16,357 $500 $49,230 $587 $48,026 $498
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) (381) (13) (521) (16) (940) (11) 314 3
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $17,278 $598 $15,836 $484 $48,290 $576 $48,340 $501
By-product metal revenues (6) - (13) (1) (21) - (21) -
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $17,272 $598 $15,823 $483 $48,269 $576 $48,319 $501
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Goldex Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii)(ix) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 657 671 1,803 1,965
Production costs $17,659 $27 $16,357 $24 $49,230 $27 $48,026 $24
Production costs (C$) C $22,231 C $34 C $21,375 C $32 C $64,356 C $36 C $63,456 C $32
Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v) 427 - (398) (1) (257) - 335 -
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Minesite operating costs (C$) C $22,658 C $34 C $20,977 C $31 C $64,099 C $36 C $63,791 C $32
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Meadowbank Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 86,821 72,731 267,480 217,444
Production costs $60,484 $697 $59,746 $821 $168,859 $631 $166,717 $767
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) (2,199) (26) (4,423) (60) (4,622) (17) 4,497 20
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $58,285 $671 $55,323 $761 $164,237 $614 $171,214 $787
By-product metal revenues (919) (10) (1,042) (15) (3,284) (12) (2,816) (13)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $57,366 $661 $54,281 $746 $160,953 $602 $168,398 $774
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Meadowbank Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 939 961 2,861 2,900
Production costs $60,484 $64 $59,746 $62 $168,859 $59 $166,717 $57
Production costs (C$) C $77,233 C $82 C $77,771 C $81 C $221,168 C $77 C $217,438 C $75
Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v) 9 - (5,534) (6) (2,885) (1) 311 -
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Minesite operating costs (C$) C $77,242 C $82 C $72,237 C $75 C $218,283 C $76 C $217,749 C $75
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Canadian Malartic Mine(i) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 82,097 76,428 235,988 222,543
Production costs $45,020 $548 $47,917 $627 $130,273 $552 $136,705 $614
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 3,624 44 756 10 5,513 23 563 3
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $48,644 $592 $48,673 $637 $135,786 $575 $137,268 $617
By-product metal revenues (1,300) (16) (1,816) (24) (4,166) (17) (4,353) (20)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $47,344 $577 $46,857 $613 $131,620 $558 $132,915 $597
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Canadian Malartic Mine(i) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 2,528 2,483 7,564 7,388
Production costs $45,020 $18 $47,917 $19 $130,273 $17 $136,705 $19
Production costs (C$) C $56,303 C $22 C $54,737 C $22 C $170,167 C $22 C $157,080 C $21
Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v) 3,787 2 8,463 3 5,658 1 23,206 3
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Minesite operating costs (C$) C $60,090 C $24 C $63,200 C $25 C $175,825 C $23 C $180,286 C $24
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Kittila Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 50,415 54,835 149,192 149,171
Production costs $37,787 $750 $37,437 $683 $110,126 $738 $107,519 $721
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 264 5 (1,025) (19) 322 2 (1,127) (8)
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $38,051 $755 $36,412 $664 $110,448 $740 $106,392 $713
By-product metal revenues (69) (2) (62) (1) (153) (1) (141) (1)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $37,982 $753 $36,350 $663 $110,295 $739 $106,251 $712
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Kittila Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes) 429 445 1,291 1,266
Production costs $37,787 $88 $37,437 $84 $110,126 $85 $107,519 $85
Production costs (EUR) EUR 32,734 EUR 76 EUR 33,414 EUR 75 EUR 98,586 EUR 76 EUR 96,378 EUR 76
Inventory and other adjustments (EUR)(v) 287 1 (1,042) (2) 65 - (1,516) (1)
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Minesite operating costs (EUR) EUR 33,021 EUR 77 EUR 32,372 EUR 73 EUR 98,651 EUR 76 EUR 94,862 EUR 75
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Pinos Altos Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 46,897 48,512 140,453 146,087
Production costs $25,582 $545 $35,457 $731 $77,974 $555 $88,107 $603
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 3,986 85 (5,776) (119) 7,189 51 (4,125) (28)
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $29,568 $630 $29,681 $612 $85,163 $606 $83,982 $575
By-product metal revenues (11,937) (254) (13,037) (269) (33,295) (237) (33,586) (230)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $17,631 $376 $16,644 $343 $51,868 $369 $50,396 $345
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Pinos Altos Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 587 597 1,760 1,704
Production costs $25,582 $44 $35,457 $59 $77,974 $44 $88,107 $52
Inventory and other adjustments(v) 4,285 7 (6,306) (10) 7,056 4 (5,426) (3)
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Minesite operating costs $29,867 $51 $29,151 $49 $85,030 $48 $82,681 $49
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Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos Altos Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 11,054 12,134 34,372 36,083
Production costs $7,836 $709 $7,014 $578 $22,175 $645 $19,418 $538
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 88 8 55 5 523 15 457 13
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $7,924 $717 $7,069 $583 $22,698 $660 $19,875 $551
By-product metal revenues (937) (85) (1,089) (90) (3,167) (92) (2,769) (77)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $6,987 $632 $5,980 $493 $19,531 $568 $17,106 $474
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Creston Mascota deposit at Pinos Altos Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 518 506 1,638 1,595
Production costs $7,836 $15 $7,014 $14 $22,175 $14 $19,418 $12
Inventory and other adjustments(v) 22 - (112) - 305 - 114 -
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Minesite operating costs $7,858 $15 $6,902 $14 $22,480 $14 $19,532 $12
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La India Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce ) (thousands) ($ per ounce )
Gold production (ounces) 25,143 30,779 75,650 86,448
Production costs $16,015 $637 $12,191 $396 $44,071 $583 $35,107 $406
Inventory and other adjustments(iv) 1,528 61 2,632 86 1,901 25 4,047 47
Cash operating costs (co-product basis) $17,543 $698 $14,823 $482 $45,972 $608 $39,154 $453
By-product metal revenues (1,022) (41) (2,526) (82) (4,569) (61) (6,229) (72)
Cash operating costs (by-product basis) $16,521 $657 $12,297 $400 $41,403 $547 $32,925 $381
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La India Mine Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Per Tonne(iii) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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(thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne ) (thousands) ($ per tonne )
Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes) 1,542 1,366 4,273 4,297
Production costs $16,015 $10 $12,191 $9 $44,071 $10 $35,107 $8
Inventory and other adjustments(v) 1,097 1 2,322 2 779 - 3,140 1
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Minesite operating costs $17,112 $11 $14,513 $11 $44,850 $10 $38,247 $9
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Notes:
(i) On June 16, 2014, Agnico Eagle and
Yamana jointly acquired 100% of Osisko
by way of the Osisko Arrangement. As
a result of the Osisko Arrangement,
Agnico Eagle and Yamana each
indirectly own 50% of Osisko (now
Canadian Malartic Corporation) and
Canadian Malartic GP, which now holds
the Canadian Malartic mine. The
information set out in this table
reflects the Company's 50% interest in
the Canadian Malartic mine since the
date of acquisition.
(ii) Total cash costs per ounce of gold
produced is not a recognized measure
under IFRS and this data may not be
comparable to data reported by other
gold producers. Total cash costs per
ounce of gold produced is reported on
both a by-product basis (deducting
by-product metal revenues from
production costs) and co-product
basis (without deducting by-product
metal revenues). Total cash costs per
ounce of gold produced on a by-
product basis is calculated by
adjusting production costs as recorded
in the condensed interim consolidated
statements of income and comprehensive
income for by-product metal revenues,
inventory production costs, smelting,
refining and marketing charges and
other adjustments, and then dividing
by the number of ounces of gold
produced. Total cash costs per ounce
of gold produced on a co-product
basis is calculated in the same manner
as total cash costs per ounce of gold
produced on a by-product basis except
that no adjustment for by-product
metal revenues is made. Accordingly,
the calculation of total cash costs
per ounce of gold produced on a co-
product basis does not reflect a
reduction in production costs or
smelting, refining and marketing
charges associated with the production
and sale of by-product metals. The
Company believes that these generally
accepted industry measures provide a
realistic indication of operating
performance and provide useful
comparison points between periods.
Total cash costs per ounce of gold
produced is intended to provide
information about the cash generating
capabilities of the Company's mining
operations. Management also uses these
measures to monitor the performance of
the Company's mining operations. As
market prices for gold are quoted on a
per ounce basis, using the total cash
costs per ounce of gold produced on a
by-product basis measure allows
management to assess a mine's cash
generating capabilities at various
gold prices. Management is aware that
these per ounce measures of
performance can be affected by
fluctuations in exchange rates and, in
the case of total cash costs of gold
produced on a by-product basis, by-
product metal prices. Management
compensates for these inherent
limitations by using these measures in
conjunction with minesite costs per
tonne as well as other data prepared
in accordance with IFRS. Management
also performs sensitivity analyses in
order to quantify the effects of
fluctuating metal prices and exchange
rates.
(iii) Minesite costs per tonne is not a
recognized measure under IFRS and this
data may not be comparable to data
reported by other gold producers. This
measure is calculated by adjusting
production costs as shown in the
condensed interim consolidated
statements of income and comprehensive
income for inventory production costs,
and then dividing by tonnes of ore
milled. As the total cash costs per
ounce of gold produced measure can be
affected by fluctuations in by-
product metal prices and exchange
rates, management believes that the
minesite costs per tonne measure
provides additional information
regarding the performance of mining
operations, eliminating the impact of
varying production levels. Management
also uses this measure to determine
the economic viability of mining
blocks. As each mining block is
evaluated based on the net realizable
value of each tonne mined, in order to
be economically viable the estimated
revenue on a per tonne basis must be
in excess of the minesite costs per
tonne. Management is aware that this
per tonne measure of performance can
be impacted by fluctuations in
processing levels and compensates for
this inherent limitation by using this
measure in conjunction with production
costs prepared in accordance with
IFRS.
(iv) Under the Company's revenue
recognition policy, revenue is
recognized when legal title and risk
is transferred. As total cash costs
per ounce of gold produced are
calculated on a production basis, an
inventory adjustment is made to
reflect the portion of production not
yet recognized as revenue. Other
adjustments include the addition of
smelting, refining and marketing
charges to production costs.
(v) This inventory and other adjustment
reflects production costs associated
with the portion of production still
in inventory.
(vi) The LaRonde mine's per ounce of
gold produced calculations exclude 515
ounces for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2017 of payable
gold production and the associated
costs related to LaRonde Zone 5 which
were produced prior to the achievement
of commercial production.
(vii) The LaRonde mine's per tonne
calculations exclude 7,709 tonnes and
the associated costs related to
LaRonde Zone 5 which were processed
prior to the achievement of commercial
production.
(viii) The Goldex mine's per ounce of
gold produced calculations exclude
8,041 ounces for the nine months ended
September 30, 2017 of payable gold
production and the associated costs
related to the Deep 1 Zone which were
produced prior to the achievement of
commercial production.
(ix) The Goldex mine's per tonne
calculations exclude 175,514 tonnes
for the nine months ended September
30, 2017 and the associated costs
related to the Deep 1 Zone which were
processed prior to the achievement of
commercial production.
Reconciliation of Production Costs to All-in Sustaining Costs per Ounce of Gold Produced
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(United States dollars per ounce of gold produced, except where noted) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
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Production costs per the condensed interim consolidated statement of income (thousands of United States dollars) $262,173 $277,371 $770,153 $776,780
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Adjusted gold production (ounces)(i)(ii) 453,847 416,187 1,291,765 1,236,455
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Production costs per ounce of adjusted gold production(i)(ii) $578 $666 $596 $628
Adjustments:
Inventory and other adjustments(iii) 45 (14) 26 21
Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (co-product basis)(iv) $623 $652 $622 $649
By-product metal revenues (77) (77) (75) (69)
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Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (by-product basis)(iv) $546 $575 $547 $580
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Adjustments:
Sustaining capital expenditures (including capitalized exploration) 178 192 155 182
General and administrative expenses (including stock options) 62 52 67 57
Non-cash reclamation provision and other 3 2 3 2
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All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced (by-product basis) $789 $821 $772 $821
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By-product metal revenues 77 77 75 69
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All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced (co-product basis) $866 $898 $847 $890
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Notes:
(i) The LaRonde mine's per ounce of gold produced calculations exclude 515 ounces for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2017 of payable gold production and the associated costs related to LaRonde Zone 5 which
were produced prior to the achievement of commercial production.
(ii) The Goldex mine's per ounce of gold produced calculations exclude 8,041 ounces for the nine months ended
September 30, 2017 of payable gold production and the associated costs related to the Deep 1 Zone which were
produced prior to the achievement of commercial production.
(iii) Under the Company's revenue recognition policy, revenue is recognized when legal title and risk is
transferred. As total cash costs per ounce of gold produced are calculated on a production basis, this
inventory adjustment reflects the sales margin on the portion of production not yet recognized as revenue.
(iv) Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced is not a recognized measure under IFRS and this data may not
be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced is
presented on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-
product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues). Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a
by-product basis is calculated by adjusting production costs as recorded in the condensed interim
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for by-product metal revenues, inventory
production costs, smelting, refining and marketing charges and other adjustments, and then dividing by the
number of ounces of gold produced. Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a co-product basis is
calculated in the same manner as total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis except
that no adjustment for by-product metal revenues is made. Accordingly, the calculation of total cash costs
per ounce of gold produced on a co-product basis does not reflect a reduction in production costs or
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