Agnico Eagle Divests Barsele Project Stake, Boosts Goldsky Ownership to 32.5%

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Agnico Eagle announced a strategic agreement to divest its remaining 55% interest in the Barsele project to Goldsky Resources Corp. for $20 million cash, a 2% royalty, and shares, increasing its ownership in Goldsky to 32.5%.

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• Divests Barsele Project Interest

  Agnico Sweden, a wholly-owned subsidiary, sold its remaining 55% stake in Gunnarn Mining AB (owner of the Barsele project) to Goldsky Resources Corp.

• Receives Cash, Shares, and Royalty

  Consideration for the divestment includes US$20 million in cash, 75,509,577 common shares of Goldsky (valued at C$2.64 per share), and a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Barsele project.

• Increases Goldsky Ownership to 32.5%

  Agnico Eagle's beneficial ownership in Goldsky Resources Corp. will increase from approximately 4.1% to 32.5% following the transaction.

• Strategic Portfolio Optimization

  The transaction aligns with Agnico Eagle's strategy to optimize its portfolio and prioritize its high-quality internal project pipeline for future growth.

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This transaction represents a strategic portfolio optimization for Agnico Eagle, allowing the company to divest a non-core asset while retaining significant exposure to its future upside through a substantial equity stake and a net smelter return royalty in Goldsky Resources. By transferring the Barsele project to Goldsky, Agnico Eagle can focus its capital and resources on its higher-priority internal project pipeline, which is expected to drive its next phase of growth. The increased ownership in Goldsky also provides Agnico Eagle with enhanced influence and potential future benefits from the Barsele project's development.