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Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Conference presentation summary

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Conference presentation summary

20 Aug, 2026

Strategic growth and operational highlights

  • Positioned for 20–30% gold production growth over the next decade, targeting over 4 million ounces annually by the 2030s through key projects in Canada, Mexico, and Finland.

  • Major growth drivers include Detour Lake and Canadian Malartic, each with pathways to become 1Moz annual producers, and Hope Bay with an 11-year mine life starting in 2030.

  • Strong focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and automation, including successful autonomous trucking and underground fleet management systems.

  • Robust exploration program with 1.5M metres of drilling planned for 2026 and $600M allocated to exploration and infrastructure.

  • Emphasis on sustainability, including renewable energy initiatives such as the Hope Bay wind turbine project in partnership with Inuit-owned KTLP.

Financial performance and capital allocation

  • Returned 48% of H1 2026 free cash flow to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks; cumulative returns since 1983 total $6.6B.

  • Quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share declared; $400M in share repurchases in Q2 2026; NCIB renewed with a $2B internal purchase limit.

  • Net cash position increased to ~$3.3B at Q2 2026; Fitch upgraded long-term issuer rating to A- in April 2026.

  • Investing in five key value driver projects while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation and balance sheet strength.

Regional operations and project pipeline

  • Quebec: 2026 gold production guidance of 980koz at $1,116/oz cash cost; strong community relations and 100% renewable electricity.

  • Ontario: 2026 gold production guidance of 1,030koz at $969/oz cash cost; Detour Lake and Kirkland Lake consolidation drive growth.

  • Nunavut: 2026 gold production guidance of 875koz at $982/oz cash cost; Hope Bay and Meadowbank offer significant mine life extension potential.

  • Mexico: Advancing San Nicolás Cu-Zn-Ag-Au project (50% JV), with project update expected in 2027.

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