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Second Quarter Report 2018

 



AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") dated July 26, 2018 of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") should be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 that were prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). This MD&A should also be read in conjunction with the MD&A and consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the "Form 40-F"), prepared in accordance with IFRS. The condensed interim consolidated financial statements and this MD&A are presented in United States dollars ("US dollars", "$" or "US$") and all units of measurement are expressed using the metric system, unless otherwise specified. Certain information in this MD&A is presented in Canadian dollars ("C$"), Mexican pesos or European Union euros ("Euros" or "€"). Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the "AIF"), is available on the Canadian Securities Administrators' (the "CSA") SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

Business Overview

        Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since its formation in 1972. The Company's mines are located in Canada, Mexico and Finland, with exploration and development activities in Canada, Europe, Latin America and the United States. 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.

        Agnico Eagle earns a significant proportion of its revenue and cash flow from the production and sale of gold in both dore bar and concentrate form. The remainder of revenue and cash flow is generated by the production and sale of by-product metals, primarily silver, zinc and copper.

        Agnico Eagle's operating mines and development projects are located in what the Company believes to be politically stable countries that are supportive of the mining industry. The political stability of the regions in which Agnico Eagle operates helps to provide confidence in its current and future prospects and profitability. This is important for Agnico Eagle as it believes that many of its new mines and recently acquired mining projects have long-term mining potential.

Financial and Operating Results

Balance Sheet Review

        Total assets as at June 30, 2018 of $8,278.7 million increased by $413.1 million compared with total assets of $7,865.6 million as at December 31, 2017. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $75.3 million to $708.3 million between December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018 primarily due to the issuance of $350.0 million guaranteed senior unsecured notes and cash provided by operating activities of $327.8 million, partially offset by $598.8 million in capital expenditures and acquisitions, $26.3 million for the repurchase of common shares for stock-based compensation plans and $42.1 million in dividends paid during the first six months of 2018. Inventories decreased to $440.0 million at June 30, 2018 compared with $501.0 million at December 31, 2017 primarily due to planned fuel and supplies inventory drawdowns in Nunavut. Equity securities decreased from $122.8 million at December 31, 2017 to $73.2 million at June 30, 2018 due to $39.1 million in unrealized fair value losses and $17.8 million in disposals, partially offset by $7.3 million in new investments during the first six months of 2018. Other current assets increased from $150.6 million at December 31, 2017 to $200.9 million at June 30, 2018 primarily due to a $50.4 million increase in prepaid expenses. Property, plant and mine development increased from $5,626.6 million at December 31, 2017 to $5,990.2 million at June 30, 2018 primarily due to an acquisition and additions capitalized to property, plant and mine development of $639.0 million, partially offset by amortization expense of $272.8 million during the first six months of 2018.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        Total liabilities increased to $3,346.5 million at June 30, 2018 from $2,918.6 million at December 31, 2017 primarily due to the issuance of $350.0 million guaranteed senior unsecured notes on April 5, 2018. Agnico Eagle's reclamation provision increased by $24.2 million between December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018 primarily due to the re-measurement of the Company's reclamation provisions by applying updated expected cash flows and assumptions at June 30, 2018. Agnico Eagle's net income taxes payable position of $3.2 million at December 31, 2017 was reduced during the first six months of 2018 by payments to tax authorities in excess of the year to date current tax provision, resulting in a net income taxes recoverable position of $14.2 million at June 30, 2018.

Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments

        The Company occasionally enters into contracts to limit the risk associated with decreased by-product metal prices, increased foreign currency costs (including capital expenditures) and input costs. The contracts act as economic hedges of underlying exposures and are not held for speculative purposes. Agnico Eagle does not use complex derivative contracts to hedge exposures. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments is outlined in the financial instruments note to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

        Agnico Eagle reported net income of $5.0 million, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2018 compared with net income of $54.9 million(i), or $0.24 per share(i), in the second quarter of 2017. Agnico Eagle reported adjusted net income of $2.6 million, or $0.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2018 compared with adjusted net income of $54.8 million(i), or $0.24 per share(i), in the second quarter of 2017. For a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

        In the second quarter of 2018, the operating margin (revenues from mining operations less production costs) of $252.6 million decreased compared to $282.2 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a 13.5% increase in production costs between periods. Gold production decreased to 404,961 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 427,743 ounces in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to an expected decrease in the tonnes of ore processed at the Meadowbank mine as it transitions through the last full year of mining at site. Partially offsetting the overall decrease in gold production between the second quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2017 was a 21.1% increase in gold grade at the LaRonde mine. Cash provided by operating activities amounted to $120.1 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $184.0 million in the second quarter of 2017. Total weighted average cash costs per ounce of gold produced amounted to $656 on a by-product basis and $736 on a co-product basis in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $556 on a by-product basis and $628 on a co-product basis in the second quarter of 2017. For a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues) to production costs as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

        Agnico Eagle reported net income of $49.9 million or $0.21 per share, in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with net income of $130.8 million(i), or $0.57 per share(i), in the six months ended June 30, 2017. Agnico Eagle reported adjusted net income of $36.9 million, or $0.16 per share, in the first six months of 2018 compared with adjusted net income of $118.9 million(i), or $0.52 per share(i), in the first six months of 2017. For a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        In the first six months of 2018, the operating margin (revenues from mining operations less production costs) decreased to $535.7 million from $589.4 million in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a 4.2% decrease in gold ounces sold between periods and a 17.9% increase in production costs between periods. Gold production decreased to 794,239 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 845,959 ounces in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a 12.9% decrease in the tonnes of ore processed at the Meadowbank mine between periods. Partially offsetting the overall decrease in gold production between the first six months of 2018 and the first six months of 2017 was a 20.2% and 12.1% higher gold grade between periods at the LaRonde and Canadian Malartic mines, respectively. Cash provided by operating activities amounted to $327.8 million in the first six months of 2018 compared with $406.6 million in the first six months of 2017. Total weighted average cash costs per ounce of gold produced amounted to $652 on a by-product basis and $735 on a co-product basis in the first six months of 2018 compared with $548 on a by-product basis and $622 on a co-product basis in the first six months of 2017. For a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues) to production costs as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

        The table below sets out variances in the key drivers of net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2017:

(millions of United States dollars)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
vs. Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
vs. Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Increase in gold revenue

  $ 0.3   $ 24.4  

Decrease in silver revenue

    (2.5 )   (2.8 )

Increase in net copper revenue

    5.3     9.9  

Increase in net zinc revenue

    3.3     5.8  

Increase in production costs due to effects of foreign currencies

    (10.6 )   (29.3 )

Increase in production costs

    (25.5 )   (61.6 )

Increase in exploration and corporate development expenses

    (4.6 )   (9.5 )

Increase in amortization of property, plant and mine development

    (10.0 )   (11.9 )

Increase in general and administrative expenses

    (2.9 )   (5.6 )

Decrease in impairment loss on equity securities

    5.8     5.8  

Increase in finance costs

    (7.5 )   (9.6 )

Change in loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments(i)

    (7.0 )   (9.5 )

Increase in environmental remediation costs

    (0.2 )   (0.1 )

Change in non-cash foreign currency translation

    (1.2 )   3.1  

Increase in income and mining taxes(i)

    (26.6 )   (24.4 )

Other

    34.0     34.4  
           

Total net income variance(i)

  $ (49.9 ) $ (80.9 )
           

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

        Revenues from mining operations increased to $556.3 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $549.9 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a 19.0% and 19.4% increase in the realized price of zinc and copper, respectively. In addition, sales volume increased by 81.1% and 6.8% for zinc and copper, respectively.

        Production costs were $303.7 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 13.5% increase compared with $267.6 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to increased underground mining and maintenance

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

costs at the LaRonde and Goldex mines, increased underground mining costs at the Pinos Altos mine and the impact of a stronger Canadian dollar and Euro relative to the US dollar.

        Weighted average total cash costs per ounce of gold produced increased to $656 on a by-product basis and $736 on a co-product basis in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $556 on a by-product basis and $628 on a co-product basis in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to decreased gold production as a result of lower gold grades and tonnes processed at the Meadowbank mine. For a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues) to production costs as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

        Exploration and corporate development expenses increased to $38.9 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $34.3 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to an increase in spending at the Amaruq and Santa Gertrudis projects.

        Amortization of property, plant and mine development increased by $10.0 million to $138.5 million between the second quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018 primarily due to the timing of inventory at the Meadowbank and Pinos Altos mines.

        General and administrative expense increased to $30.6 million during the second quarter of 2018 compared with $27.8 million during the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to increased compensation and benefits expenses between periods.

        Other income increased to $29.5 million during the second quarter of 2018 compared with other expenses of $4.5 million during the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a net gain from the sale of certain non-core properties.

        During the second quarter of 2018, there was a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $3.9 million attributable to a weakening of the Canadian dollar, Mexican Peso and Euro relative to the US dollar at June 30, 2018 compared to March 31, 2018 on the Company's net monetary assets denominated in foreign currencies. A non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $2.6 million was recorded during the comparative second quarter of 2017.

        In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recorded income and mining taxes expense of $35.4 million on income before income and mining taxes of $40.4 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 87.6%. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company recorded income and mining taxes expense of $8.8 million(i) on income before income and mining taxes of $63.7 million(i), resulting in an effective tax rate of 13.8%. The increase in the effective tax rate between the second quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018 is primarily due to an increase in permanent differences and an increase in foreign exchange rate movements.

        There are a number of factors that can significantly impact the Company's effective tax rate including varying rates in different jurisdictions, the non-recognition of certain tax assets, mining allowances, foreign currency exchange rate movements, changes in tax laws, the impact of specific transactions and assessments and the relative distribution of income in the Company's operating jurisdictions. As a result of these factors, the Company's effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate significantly in future periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

        Revenues from mining operations increased to $1,134.7 million during the first six months of 2018 compared with $1,097.3 million during the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a 20.5% and 16.6% increase in the realized price of zinc and copper, respectively. In addition, sales volume increased by 45.7% and 5.6% for zinc and copper, respectively.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        Production costs were $599.0 million during the first six months of 2018, a 17.9% increase compared with $508.0 million in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to increased underground mining and mill maintenance costs at the LaRonde and Goldex mines, increased underground mining costs at the Pinos Altos mine and increased mill maintenance costs at the Kittila mine. Partially offsetting the total increase in production costs between the first six months of 2017 and the first six months of 2018 was lower mining costs from the Lapa mine as it approaches the end of operations.

        Weighted average total cash costs per ounce of gold produced increased to $652 on a by-product basis and $735 on a co-product basis during the first six months of 2018 compared with $548 on a by-product basis and $622 on a co-product basis during the first six months of 2017 primarily due to decreased gold production as a result of lower gold grades and tonnes processed at the Meadowbank mine. For a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (before by-product metal revenues) to production costs as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS, see Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures in this MD&A.

        Exploration and corporate development expenses increased to $69.2 million during the first six months of 2018 compared with $59.6 million during the first six months of 2017 primarily due to an increase in spending at the Amaruq and Santa Gertrudis projects.

        Amortization of property, plant and mine development increased by $11.9 million to $272.8 million between the first six months of 2017 and the first six months of 2018 due to the timing of inventory at the Meadowbank and Pinos Altos mines.

        General and administrative expense increased to $64.1 million during the first six months of 2018 compared with $58.5 million during the first six months of 2017 primarily due to increased compensation and benefits expenses between periods.

        Other income increased to $31.0 million during the first six months of 2018 compared with other expenses of $3.3 million during the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a net gain from the sale of certain non-core properties.

        During the first six months of 2018, there was a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $0.4 million attributable to a weakening of the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso and European Euro versus the US dollar at June 30, 2018 relative to December 31, 2017 on the Company's net monetary assets denominated in foreign currencies. A non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $3.5 million was recorded during the comparative first six months of 2017.

        In the first six months of 2018, the Company recorded income and mining taxes expense of $59.9 million on income before income and mining taxes of $109.8 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 54.6%. In the first six months of 2017, the Company recorded income and mining taxes expense of $35.5 million(i) on income before income and mining taxes of $166.3 million(i), resulting in an effective tax rate of 21.3%. The increase in the effective tax rate between the first six months of 2017 and the first six months of 2018 is due primarily to an increase in permanent differences and an increase in foreign exchange rate movements.

LaRonde mine

        At the LaRonde mine, gold production increased by 17.3% to 84,526 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 72,090 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher gold grade ore being processed. Production costs at the LaRonde mine were $62.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 34.9% compared with production costs of $46.6 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by increased underground mining and mill maintenance costs and the timing of inventory sales.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        Gold production increased by 15.4% to 174,311 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 151,002 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the LaRonde mine, primarily due to higher gold grade ore being processed. Production costs at the LaRonde mine were $127.8 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 40.5% compared with production costs of $91.0 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by increased underground mining and mill maintenance costs and the timing of inventory sales.

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

        The LaRonde Zone 5 mine achieved commercial production on June 1, 2018. In the second quarter of 2018, the LaRonde Zone 5 mine produced 4,601 ounces of gold and incurred production costs of $0.5 million.

Lapa mine

        At the Lapa mine, gold production decreased by 8.5% to 14,533 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 15,881 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to a decrease in the tonnes of ore being processed. Production costs at the Lapa mine were $10.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of 8.6% compared with the production costs of $11.8 million in the second quarter of 2017 driven primarily by the expected decrease in underground mining and development costs as the mine approaches the end of operations.

        Gold production decreased by 48.0% to 16,255 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 31,241 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Lapa mine, primarily due to a decrease in the tonnes of ore being processed. Production costs at the Lapa mine were $11.3 million in the first six months of 2018, a 54.2% decrease compared with production costs of $24.6 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by the expected decrease in mill throughput as the mine approaches the end of operations.

Goldex mine

        At the Goldex mine, gold production increased by 0.5% to 30,480 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 30,337 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher gold grade ore being processed. Production costs at the Goldex mine were $20.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 42.4% compared with production costs of $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by an increase in the cost of maintenance contractors and consumables.

        Gold production decreased by 7.3% to 58,404 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 63,008 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Goldex mine, primarily due to lower gold grade and a decrease in the tonnes of ore being processed. Production costs at the Goldex mine were $39.5 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 25.2% compared with production costs of $31.6 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by an increase in the cost of maintenance contractors and consumables.

Meadowbank mine

        At the Meadowbank mine, gold production decreased by 37.4% to 59,627 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 95,289 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower gold grade ore and a decrease in the tonnes of ore being processed. Production costs at the Meadowbank mine were $56.5 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 3.8% compared with production costs of $54.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by increased maintenance costs on excavation and drilling equipment, increased contractor and re-handling costs.

        Gold production decreased by 33.0% to 121,074 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 180,659 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Meadowbank mine, primarily due to lower gold grade ore and a decrease in the tonnes of ore being processed. Production costs at the Meadowbank mine were

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

$118.0 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 8.9% compared with production costs of $108.4 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by increased maintenance costs on excavation and drilling equipment, increased contractor and re-handling costs.

Canadian Malartic mine

        Agnico Eagle and Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana") jointly acquired 100.0% of Osisko on June 16, 2014 by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Osisko Arrangement"). As a result of the Osisko Arrangement, Agnico Eagle and Yamana each indirectly own 50.0% of Canadian Malartic Corporation ("CMC") and the Canadian Malartic General Partnership ("the Partnership" or "Canadian Malartic GP" or "CMGP"), which holds the Canadian Malartic mine in northwestern Quebec.

        At the Canadian Malartic mine, attributable gold production increased by 11.3% to 91,863 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 82,509 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher gold grade and an increase in the tonnes of ore being processed. Attributable production costs at the Canadian Malartic mine were $50.6 million in the second quarter of 2018, a decrease of 4.2% compared with production costs of $52.8 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by a decrease in contractor costs in the mill, partially offset by higher fuel costs resulting from higher commodity prices.

        Attributable gold production increased by 13.9% to 175,266 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 153,891 ounces in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to higher gold grade and an increase in the tonnes of ore being processed. Attributable production costs at the Canadian Malartic mine were $97.9 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 14.8% compared with production costs of $85.3 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by higher fuel costs resulting from higher commodity prices, partially offset by lower re-handling costs.

        On August 2, 2016, the Partnership was served with a class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Quebec with respect to allegations involving the Canadian Malartic mine. The complaint is in respect of "neighbourhood annoyances" arising from dust, noise, vibrations and blasts at the mine. The plaintiffs are seeking damages in an unspecified amount as well as punitive damages in the amount of C$20 million. The class action was certified in May 2017. In November 2017, a declaratory judgment was issued allowing the Partnership to settle individually with class members for 2017. On December 11, 2017, hearings were completed in respect of certain preliminary matters, including the Partnership's application for partial dismissal of the class action. Judgment was rendered on the preliminary matters and the partial dismissal of the class action was granted, removing the period of August 2013 to June 2014 from the class period. The Company and the Partnership will take all necessary steps to defend themselves from this lawsuit.

        On August 15, 2016, the Partnership received notice of an application for injunction relating to the Canadian Malartic mine, which had been filed under the Environment Quality Act (Quebec). A hearing related to an interlocutory injunction was completed on March 17, 2017 and a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed the injunction. An application for permanent injunction is currently pending. The Company and the Partnership have reviewed the injunction request, consider the request without merit and will take all reasonable steps to defend against this injunction. These measures include a motion for the dismissal of the application for injunction, which has been filed and will be heard at a date that has yet to be determined. While at this time the potential impacts of the injunction cannot be definitively determined, the Company expects that if the injunction were to be granted, there would be a negative impact on the operations of the Canadian Malartic mine, which could include a reduction in production and shift reductions resulting in the loss of jobs.

        On June 1, 2017, the Partnership was served with an application for judicial review to obtain the annulment of a governmental decree authorizing expansion of the Canadian Malartic mine. The Partnership is an impleaded party in the proceedings. The Company and the Partnership have reviewed the application for judicial review, consider the application without merit and will take all reasonable steps to defend against this

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

application. The hearing on the merits is scheduled to take place in October 2018. While the Company believes it is highly unlikely that the annulment will be granted, the Company expects that if the annulment were to be granted, there would be a negative impact on the operations of the Canadian Malartic mine, which could include a reduction in anticipated future production.

Kittila mine

        At the Kittila mine, gold production decreased by 10.8% to 42,049 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 47,156 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower gold grade, a decrease in the tonnes of ore processed and a lower mill recovery rate. Production costs at the Kittila mine were $38.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 6.4% compared with production costs of $36.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by higher mill maintenance costs during a planned mill shutdown and the strengthening of the Euro relative to the US dollar.

        Gold production decreased by 8.7% to 90,167 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 98,777 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Kittila mine, primarily due to lower gold grade ore being processed and a lower mill recovery rate. Production costs at the Kittila mine were $81.5 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 12.6% compared with production costs of $72.3 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by higher contractor and mill maintenance costs during a planned mill shutdown and the strengthening of the Euro relative to the US dollar.

Pinos Altos mine

        At the Pinos Altos mine, gold production decreased by 9.4% to 43,646 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 48,196 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower gold grade and a decrease in the tonnes of ore processed through the mill. Production costs at the Pinos Altos mine were $34.7 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 21.2% compared with production costs of $28.7 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by higher underground mining and re-handling costs, partially offset by the weakening of the Mexican peso relative to the US dollar between periods.

        Gold production decreased by 8.6% to 85,482 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 93,556 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Pinos Altos mine, primarily due to lower gold grade ore and a decrease in the tonnes of ore processed through the mill. Production costs at the Pinos Altos mine were $69.4 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 32.5% compared with production costs of $52.4 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by the timing of inventory sales and an increase in underground mining and mill costs and the strengthening of the Mexican peso relative to the US dollar between periods.

Creston Mascota mine

        At the Creston Mascota mine, gold production decreased by 27.8% to 8,716 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 12,074 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower gold grade and a decrease in the tonnes of ore processed as the mine operations transition from the Creston Mascota pit to the Bravo pit. Production costs at the Creston Mascota mine were $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 38.9% compared with production costs of $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by the timing of inventory sales, partially offset by a decrease in mining costs and the weakening of the Mexican peso relative to the US dollar between periods.

        Gold production decreased by 11.2% to 20,704 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 23,318 ounces in the first six months of 2017 at the Creston Mascota mine, primarily due to lower gold grade and a decrease in the tonnes of ore processed. Production costs at the Creston Mascota mine were $19.9 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 38.6% compared with production costs of $14.3 million in the first six

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

months of 2017, driven primarily by the timing of inventory sales and the strengthening of the Mexican peso relative to the US dollar between periods, partially offset by a decrease in mine production costs.

La India mine

        At the La India mine, gold production increased by 2.9% to 24,920 ounces in the second quarter of 2018 compared with 24,211 ounces in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to an increase in the tonnes of ore processed. Production costs at the La India mine were $17.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 19.1% compared with production costs of $14.9 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven primarily by the timing of inventory sales and increased heap leach costs resulting from a higher consumption of reagents and general materials to facilitate a higher amount of ore tonnes processed.

        Gold production decreased by 5.0% to 47,975 ounces in the first six months of 2018 compared with 50,507 ounces in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to lower heap leach recoveries, partially offset by an increase in the tonnes of ore processed. Production costs at the La India mine were $33.2 million in the first six months of 2018, an increase of 18.3% compared with production costs of $28.1 million in the first six months of 2017, driven primarily by increased heap leach costs resulting from a higher consumption of reagents and general materials to facilitate a higher amount of ore processed and the strengthening of the Mexican peso relative to the US dollar between periods.


Note:

(i)
The Company has adopted IFRS 9 — Financial instruments ("IFRS 9") effective January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis and the comparative amounts have been adjusted accordingly. For more information please see Note 3 in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        As at June 30, 2018, the Company's cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and current restricted cash totaled $721.6 million compared with $644.3 million at December 31, 2017. The Company's policy is to invest excess cash in highly liquid investments of the highest credit quality to reduce risks associated with these investments. Such investments with remaining maturities of greater than three months and less than one year at the time of purchase are classified as short-term investments. Decisions regarding the length of maturities are based on cash flow requirements, rates of return and various other factors.

        Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) decreased to $1,115.9 million at June 30, 2018 compared with $1,127.7 million at December 31, 2017.

Operating Activities

        Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $120.1 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $184.0 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a decrease in payable gold ounces sold and less favourable working capital changes, partially offset by higher realized gold prices between periods.

        Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $327.8 million in the first six months of 2018 compared with $406.6 million in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a 4.2% decrease in payable gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher realized gold, zinc and copper prices between periods.

Investing Activities

        Cash used in investing activities decreased to $201.4 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with $203.4 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a $57.9 million increase in capital expenditures between periods, partially offset by a $35.1 million increase in proceeds from the sale of property, plant and

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

mine development. The increase in capital expenditures between periods is mainly attributable to construction expenditures incurred in the second quarter of 2018 related to the Meliadine project.

        In the second quarter of 2018, the Company purchased $3.0 million in equity securities compared with $13.9 million in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $16.3 million from the sale of equity securities compared with nil in the second quarter of 2017. The Company's equity securities consist primarily of investments in common shares of entities in the mining industry.

        Cash used in investing activities increased to $556.1 million in the first six months of 2018 compared with $357.1 million in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to an asset acquisition for $162.5 million and a $115.4 million increase in capital expenditures between periods, partially offset by a $35.1 million increase in proceeds from the sale of property, plant and mine development. The increase in capital expenditures between periods is mainly attributable to construction expenditures incurred in the first six months of 2018 related to the Meliadine project.

        In the first six months of 2018, the Company purchased $7.5 million in equity securities and other investments compared with $36.4 million in the first six months of 2017. In the first six months of 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $16.3 million from the sale of equity securities compared with $0.2 million in the first six months of 2017.

        On June 11, 2018, the Company closed a transaction with a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corp ("Newmont"), whereby Newmont purchased Agnico Eagle's 51% interest in the West Pequop Joint Venture, and the Company's 100% interest in the Summit and PQX properties in northeastern Nevada (collectively, the "Nevada Properties"). Under the purchase and sale agreement, the Company received a cash payment of $35.0 million and was granted a 0.8% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Nevada Properties held by the West Pequop Joint Venture and a 1.6% NSR on the Summit and PQX properties.

        On March 28, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the Canadian exploration assets of CMC, including the Kirkland Lake and Hammond Reef Gold projects (the "Transaction") by way of an asset purchase agreement (the "Agreement") dated December 21, 2017. On the closing of the transactions relating to the Agreement, Agnico had acquired all of Yamana's indirect 50% interest in the Canadian exploration assets of CMC, giving Agnico Eagle 100% ownership of CMC's interest in the assets on closing of the Transaction. Pursuant to the Agreement, the effective consideration for the exploration assets after the distribution of the sale proceeds by CMC to its shareholders totaled $162.5 million in cash paid on closing. The acquisition was accounted for by the Company as an asset acquisition and transaction costs associated with the acquisition totaling $2.9 million were capitalized to the mining properties acquired.

        On February 15, 2018, the Company completed the purchase of 1,740,500 units ("Units") of Orla Mining Ltd. ("Orla") at a price of C$1.75 per Unit for total cash consideration of C$3.0 million. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of Orla (a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of Orla (each full common share purchase warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$2.35 prior to February 15, 2021. Upon closing of the transaction, the Company held 17,613,835 Common Shares and 870,250 Warrants, representing approximately 9.86% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis and approximately 10.30% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially-diluted basis assuming exercise of the Warrants held by the Company.

Financing Activities

        Cash provided by financing activities was $340.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared with cash provided by financing activities of $169.8 million in the second quarter of 2017 primarily due to a $130.4 million decrease in the net repayment of long-term debt and a $50.0 million increase in notes issuances between periods.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        Cash provided by financing activities decreased to $306.2 million in the first six months of 2018 compared with $351.4 million in the first six months of 2017 primarily due to a $221.3 million decrease in net proceeds from the issuance of common shares, partially offset by a $130.4 million decrease in the net repayment of long-term debt and a $50.0 million increase in notes issuances between periods.

        The Company issued common shares for net proceeds of $13.0 million in the second quarter of 2018 and $22.9 million in the second quarter of 2017 attributable to employee stock option plan exercises, issuances under the incentive share purchase plan and the dividend reinvestment plan. Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares amounted to $28.6 million in the first six months of 2018 attributable to employee stock option plan exercises, issuances under the incentive share purchase plan and the dividend reinvestment plan. Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares amounted to $249.9 million in the first six months of 2017 attributable to an equity issuance directly to one institutional investor, employee stock option plan exercises, issuances under the incentive share purchase plan and the dividend reinvestment plan.

        On April 26, 2018, Agnico Eagle declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share paid on June 15, 2018 to holders of record of the common shares of the Company on June 1, 2018. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company paid dividends of $19.4 million, an increase of $0.6 million compared to $18.8 million paid in the second quarter of 2017. In the first six months of 2018, the Company paid dividends of $42.1 million, an increase of $3.8 million compared to $38.2 million paid in the first six months of 2017. Although the Company expects to continue paying dividends, future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will be subject to factors such as income, financial condition and capital requirements.

        On April 5, 2018, the Company closed a note purchase agreement with certain institutional investors, providing for the issuance of guaranteed senior unsecured notes consisting of $45.0 million 4.38% Series A senior notes due 2028, $55.0 million 4.48% Series B senior notes due 2030 and $250.0 million 4.63% Series C senior notes due 2033 (collectively, the "2018 Notes"). Upon issuance, the 2018 Notes had a weighted average maturity of 13.9 years and weighted average yield of 4.57%.

        On October 25, 2017, the Company amended its $1.2 billion Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") to extend the maturity date from June 22, 2021 to June 22, 2022. As at June 30, 2018, the Company's outstanding balance under the Credit Facility was nil. Credit Facility availability is reduced by outstanding letters of credit, amounting to $0.8 million at June 30, 2018. As at June 30, 2018, $1,199.2 million was available for future drawdown under the Credit Facility.

        On June 29, 2016, the Company entered into a standby letter of credit facility with a financial institution providing for a C$100.0 million uncommitted letter of credit facility (the "Third LC Facility"). Letters of credit issued under the Third LC Facility may be used to support the reclamation obligations or non-financial or performance obligations of the Company or its subsidiaries. The obligations of the Company under the Third LC Facility are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries. As at June 30, 2018, total letters of credit outstanding under the Third LC Facility amounted to $39.1 million.

        On September 23, 2015, the Company entered into a standby letter of credit facility with a financial institution providing for a C$150.0 million uncommitted letter of credit facility (as amended, the "Second LC Facility"). The Second LC Facility may be used by the Company to support the reclamation obligations of the Company, its subsidiaries or any entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest or the performance obligations (other than with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money) of the Company, its subsidiaries or any entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest that are not directly related to reclamation obligations. Payment and performance of the Company's obligations under the Second LC Facility are supported by an account performance security guarantee issued by Export Development Canada in favour of the lender. As at June 30, 2018, total letters of credit outstanding under the Second LC Facility amounted to $98.4 million.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        On July 31, 2015, the Company amended its credit agreement with another financial institution relating to its uncommitted letter of credit facility (as amended, the "First LC Facility"). Effective September 27, 2016, the amount available under the First LC Facility was increased to C$350.0 million. The obligations of the Company under the First LC Facility are guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries. The First LC Facility may be used to support the reclamation obligations or non-financial or performance obligations of the Company or its subsidiaries. As at June 30, 2018, $170.8 million had been drawn under the First LC Facility.

        Agnico Eagle's indirect attributable interest in the finance lease obligations of Canadian Malartic GP include secured finance lease obligations provided in separate tranches with remaining maturities up to 2019 and an average effective annual interest rate of 4.3%. As at June 30, 2018, the Company's attributable finance lease obligations were $2.5 million.

        The Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Facility, 2018 Notes, 2017 Notes, 2016 Notes, 2015 Note, 2012 Notes, 2010 Notes, First LC Facility, Second LC Facility, and the Third LC Facility as at June 30, 2018.

Risk Profile

        Volatility remains high in global financial markets and weakness in the global economy continues to have an impact on the profitability and liquidity of many businesses. Although there are signs of stabilization, the timing of a return to historical market conditions is uncertain. Weak economic conditions and volatile financial markets may have a significant impact on Agnico Eagle's cost and availability of financing and overall liquidity. The volatility in gold, silver, zinc and copper prices directly affects Agnico Eagle's revenues, earnings and cash flow. Volatile energy, commodity and consumables prices and currency exchange rates impact production costs. The volatility of global stock markets impacts the valuation of the Company's equity securities.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

        The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") and disclosure controls and procedures ("DC&P").

        ICFR is a framework designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Management has used the Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) in order to assess the effectiveness of the Company's ICFR.

        DC&P form a broader framework designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its annual and interim filings and other reports filed under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time frame specified in securities legislation and includes controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its annual and interim filings and other reports submitted under securities legislation is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        Together, the ICFR and DC&P frameworks provide internal control over financial reporting and disclosure. The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed in the Company's annual and interim filings and other reports filed under securities legislation, is accumulated and communicated in a timely fashion. Due to their inherent limitations, the Company acknowledges that, no matter how well designed, ICFR and DC&P can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and as such may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Further, the effectiveness of ICFR is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may change.

        There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting in the second quarter of 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the reliability of financial reporting.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures

        This MD&A presents certain financial performance measures, including adjusted net income, total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (on both a by-product and co-product basis), minesite costs per tonne and all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced (on both a by-product and co-product basis), that are not recognized measures under IFRS. This data may not be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. Non-GAAP financial performance measures should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Adjusted Net Income

        Adjusted net income is not a recognized measure under IFRS and this data may not be comparable to data presented by other gold producers. This measure is calculated by adjusting net income as recorded in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income for non-recurring, unusual and other items. The Company believes that this generally accepted industry measure allows the evaluation of the results of continuing operations and is useful in making comparisons between periods. Adjusted net income is intended to provide investors with information about the Company's continuing income generating capabilities. Management uses this measure to monitor and plan for the operating performance of the Company in conjunction with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS. Beginning in 2016, the Company began to exclude stock based compensation expense from the calculation of adjusted net income. Stock option expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $3.8 million (three months ended June 30, 2017 — $3.8 million). Stock option expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $11.6 million (six months ended June 30, 2017 — $11.4 million).

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(thousands of United States dollars)
  2018   2017(i)   2018   2017(i)  

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  

Impairment loss on equity securities

        5,814         5,814  

Foreign currency translation loss

    3,875     2,647     390     3,499  

Loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments

    4,440     (2,577 )   3,134     (6,377 )

Income and mining taxes adjustments(ii)

    14,312     (11,602 )   7,848     (22,727 )

Other(iii)

    (24,953 )   5,688     (24,419 )   7,834  
                   

Adjusted net income for the period

  $ 2,646   $ 54,846   $ 36,855   $ 118,869  
                   

Net income per share — basic

  $ 0.02   $ 0.24   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  

Net income per share — diluted

  $ 0.02   $ 0.23   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  

Adjusted net income per share — basic

  $ 0.01   $ 0.24   $ 0.16   $ 0.52  

Adjusted net income per share — diluted

  $ 0.01   $ 0.23   $ 0.16   $ 0.51  

Notes:

(i)
The Company has adopted IFRS 9 effective January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis and the comparative amounts above have been adjusted accordingly. For more information please see Note 3 in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

(ii)
Income and mining tax adjustments reflect foreign currency translation recorded to the income and mining taxes expense, recognition of previously unrecognized capital losses, the result of income and mining tax audits, impact of tax law changes and reflective adjustments to prior period operating results.

(iii)
The Company includes certain adjustments in "Other" to the extent that management believes that these items are not reflective of the underlying performance of the Company's core operating business. Examples of items historically included in "Other" include changes in estimates of asset retirement obligations at closed sites, gains and losses on the disposal of assets and other non-recurring items.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Total Cash Costs per Ounce of Gold Produced and Minesite Costs per Tonne

        The Company believes that total cash costs per ounce of gold produced and minesite costs per tonne are realistic indicators of operating performance and facilitate period over period comparisons. However, both of these non-GAAP generally accepted industry measures should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures, taken by themselves, are not necessarily indicative of operating costs or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.

        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 for by-product 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. 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 cost 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 per ounce 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 (discussed below) as well as other data prepared in accordance with IFRS. Management also performs sensitivity analysis in order to quantify the effects of fluctuating metal prices and exchange rates.

        Agnico Eagle's primary business is gold production and the focus of its current operations and future development is on maximizing returns from gold production, with other metal production being incidental to the gold production process. Accordingly, all metals other than gold are considered by-products.

        Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced is reported on a by-product basis because (i) the majority of the Company's revenues are gold revenues, (ii) the Company mines ore, which contains gold, silver, zinc, copper and other metals, (iii) it is not possible to specifically assign all costs to revenues from the gold, silver, zinc, copper and other metals the Company produces and (iv) it is a method used by management and the Board to monitor operations.

        Minesite costs per tonne is calculated by adjusting production costs as shown in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income for inventory production costs and other adjustments and then dividing by tonnes of ore processed. As the total cash costs per ounce of gold produced measure can be impacted 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. Management also uses minesite costs per tonne 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 production levels and compensates for this inherent limitation by using this measure in conjunction with production costs prepared in accordance with IFRS.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        The following tables set out a reconciliation of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (on both a by-product basis and co-product basis) and minesite costs per tonne to production costs, exclusive of amortization, as presented in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS.

Total Production Costs by Mine

(thousands of United States dollars)

  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

LaRonde mine

  $ 62,908   $ 46,641   $ 127,844   $ 91,006  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    521         521      

Lapa mine

    10,757     11,762     11,285     24,649  

Goldex mine

    20,943     14,706     39,527     31,571  

Meadowbank mine

    56,483     54,397     117,973     108,375  

Canadian Malartic mine(i)

    50,557     52,752     97,877     85,253  

Kittila mine

    38,759     36,420     81,475     72,339  

Pinos Altos mine

    34,743     28,660     69,442     52,392  

Creston Mascota mine

    10,226     7,361     19,877     14,339  

La India mine

    17,798     14,942     33,200     28,056  
                   

Production costs per the condensed interim consolidated statements of income

  $ 303,695   $ 267,641   $ 599,021   $ 507,980  
                   

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

(thousands of United States dollars, except as noted)

LaRonde Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          84,526           72,090           174,311           151,002  

Production costs

 
$

62,908
 
$

744
 
$

46,641
 
$

647
 
$

127,844
 
$

733
 
$

91,006
 
$

603
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    (10,336 )   (122 )   2,839     39     (17,867 )   (102 )   10,679     70  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 52,572   $ 622   $ 49,480   $ 686   $ 109,977   $ 631   $ 101,685   $ 673  

By-product metal revenues

    (19,152 )   (227 )   (14,727 )   (204 )   (38,212 )   (219 )   (30,312 )   (200 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 33,420   $ 395   $ 34,753   $ 482   $ 71,765   $ 412   $ 71,373   $ 473  
                                   

 

LaRonde Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          507           520           1,038           1,079  

Production costs

 
$

62,908
 
$

124
 
$

46,641
 
$

90
 
$

127,844
 
$

123
 
$

91,006
 
$

84
 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 79,891   C$ 158   C$ 61,574   C$ 118   C$ 162,023   C$ 156   C$ 120,798   C$ 112  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    (19,335 )   (38 )   (3,055 )   (5 )   (37,320 )   (36 )   (1,559 )   (1 )
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  C$ 60,556   C$ 120   C$ 58,519   C$ 113   C$ 124,703   C$ 120   C$ 119,239   C$ 111  
                                   

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

LaRonde Zone 5 Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)(vi)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          4,601                     4,601            

Production costs

 
$

521
 
$

113
 
$

 
$

 
$

521
 
$

113
 
$

 
$

 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    3,141     683             3,141     683          
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 3,662   $ 796   $   $   $ 3,662   $ 796   $   $  

By-product metal revenues

                                 
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 3,662   $ 796   $   $   $ 3,662   $ 796   $   $  
                                   

 

LaRonde Zone 5 Mine
Per Tonne(iii)(vi)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          56                     56            

Production costs

 
$

521
 
$

9
 
$

 
$

 
$

521
 
$

9
 
$

 
$

 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 681   C$ 12   C$   C$   C$ 681   C$ 12   C$   C$  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    4,102     73             4,102     73          
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  $ 4,783   $ 85   $   $   $ 4,783   $ 85   $   $  
                                   

 

Lapa Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          14,533           15,881           16,255           31,241  

Production costs

 
$

10,757
 
$

740
 
$

11,762
 
$

741
 
$

11,285
 
$

694
 
$

24,649
 
$

789
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    799     55     (382 )   (24 )   2,094     129     (140 )   (4 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 11,556   $ 795   $ 11,380   $ 717   $ 13,379   $ 823   $ 24,509   $ 785  

By-product metal revenues

    (4 )       (80 )   (5 )   (9 )       (94 )   (4 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 11,552   $ 795   $ 11,300   $ 712   $ 13,370   $ 823   $ 24,415   $ 781  
                                   

 

Lapa Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          109           134           126           264  

Production costs

 
$

10,757
 
$

99
 
$

11,762
 
$

88
 
$

11,285
 
$

90
 
$

24,649
 
$

93
 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 13,720   C$ 126   C$ 15,790   C$ 118   C$ 14,395   C$ 114   C$ 33,049   C$ 125  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    980     9     (537 )   (4 )   2,661     21     (476 )   (1 )
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  C$ 14,700   C$ 135   C$ 15,253   C$ 114   C$ 17,056   C$ 135   C$ 32,573   C$ 124  
                                   

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018


Goldex Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)(vii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          30,480           24,691           58,404           54,967  

Production costs

 
$

20,943
 
$

687
 
$

14,706
 
$

596
 
$

39,527
 
$

677
 
$

31,571
 
$

574
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    (213 )   (7 )   193     7     24         (559 )   (10 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 20,730   $ 680   $ 14,899   $ 603   $ 39,551   $ 677   $ 31,012   $ 564  

By-product metal revenues

    (10 )       (7 )       (14 )       (15 )    
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 20,720   $ 680   $ 14,892   $ 603   $ 39,537   $ 677   $ 30,997   $ 564  
                                   

 

Goldex Mine
Per Tonne(iii)(viii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          640           562           1,298           1,146  

Production costs

 
$

20,943
 
$

33
 
$

14,706
 
$

26
 
$

39,527
 
$

30
 
$

31,571
 
$

28
 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 27,018   C$ 42   C$ 19,822   C$ 35   C$ 50,555   C$ 39   C$ 42,125   C$ 37  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    (78 )       289     1     324         (684 )   (1 )
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  C$ 26,940   C$ 42   C$ 20,111   C$ 36   C$ 50,879   C$ 39   C$ 41,441   C$ 36  
                                   

 

Meadowbank Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          59,627           95,289           121,074           180,659  

Production costs

 
$

56,483
 
$

947
 
$

54,397
 
$

571
 
$

117,973
 
$

974
 
$

108,375
 
$

600
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    (826 )   (14 )   92     1     (4,647 )   (38 )   (2,423 )   (14 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 55,657   $ 933   $ 54,489   $ 572   $ 113,326   $ 936   $ 105,952   $ 586  

By-product metal revenues

    (826 )   (13 )   (1,258 )   (13 )   (1,800 )   (15 )   (2,365 )   (13 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 54,831   $ 920   $ 53,231   $ 559   $ 111,526   $ 921   $ 103,587   $ 573  
                                   

 

Meadowbank Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          844           996           1,674           1,922  

Production costs

 
$

56,483
 
$

67
 
$

54,397
 
$

55
 
$

117,973
 
$

70
 
$

108,375
 
$

56
 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 72,479   C$ 86   C$ 72,521   C$ 73   C$ 150,140   C$ 90   C$ 143,935   C$ 75  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    (770 )   (1 )   247         (5,627 )   (4 )   (2,894 )   (2 )
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  C$ 71,709   C$ 85   C$ 72,768   C$ 73   C$ 144,513   C$ 86   C$ 141,041   C$ 73  
                                   

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018


Canadian Malartic Mine(i)
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          91,863           82,509           175,266           153,891  

Production costs

 
$

50,557
 
$

550
 
$

52,752
 
$

639
 
$

97,877
 
$

558
 
$

85,253
 
$

554
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    626     7     (6,674 )   (81 )   2,214     13     1,889     12  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 51,183   $ 557   $ 46,078   $ 558   $ 100,091   $ 571   $ 87,142   $ 566  

By-product metal revenues

    (1,878 )   (20 )   (1,513 )   (18 )   (3,546 )   (20 )   (2,866 )   (18 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 49,305   $ 537   $ 44,565   $ 540   $ 96,545   $ 551   $ 84,276   $ 548  
                                   

 

Canadian Malartic Mine(i)
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          2,633           2,603           5,143           5,036  

Production costs

 
$

50,557
 
$

19
 
$

52,752
 
$

20
 
$

97,877
 
$

19
 
$

85,253
 
$

17
 

Production costs (C$)

  C$ 64,801   C$ 25   C$ 70,868   C$ 27   C$ 125,303   C$ 24   C$ 113,864   C$ 23  

Inventory and other adjustments (C$)(v)

    1,036         (9,261 )   (3 )   3,078     1     1,871      
                                   

Minesite operating costs (C$)

  C$ 65,837   C$ 25   C$ 61,607   C$ 24   C$ 128,381   C$ 25   C$ 115,735   C$ 23  
                                   

 

Kittila Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          42,049           47,156           90,167           98,777  

Production costs

 
$

38,759
 
$

922
 
$

36,420
 
$

772
 
$

81,475
 
$

904
 
$

72,339
 
$

732
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    1,017     24     1,450     31     793     8     58     1  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 39,776   $ 946   $ 37,870   $ 803   $ 82,268   $ 912   $ 72,397   $ 733  

By-product metal revenues

    (39 )   (1 )   (40 )   (1 )   (110 )   (1 )   (84 )   (1 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 39,737   $ 945   $ 37,830   $ 802   $ 82,158   $ 911   $ 72,313   $ 732  
                                   

 

Kittila Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore milled (thousands of tonnes)

          423           439           891           862  

Production costs

 
$

38,759
 
$

92
 
$

36,420
 
$

83
 
$

81,475
 
$

91
 
$

72,339
 
$

84
 

Production costs (€)

  32,853   78   32,748   75   67,837   76   65,852   76  

Inventory and other adjustments (€)(v)

    911     2     1,118     2     429     1     (222 )    
                                   

Minesite operating costs (€)

  33,764   80   33,866   77   68,266   77   65,630   76  
                                   

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Pinos Altos Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          43,646           48,196           85,482           93,556  

Production costs

 
$

34,743
 
$

796
 
$

28,660
 
$

595
 
$

69,442
 
$

812
 
$

52,392
 
$

560
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    680     16     (8 )   (1 )   (2,307 )   (27 )   3,203     34  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 35,423   $ 812   $ 28,652   $ 594   $ 67,135   $ 785   $ 55,595   $ 594  

By-product metal revenues

    (8,885 )   (204 )   (10,663 )   (221 )   (18,050 )   (211 )   (21,358 )   (228 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 26,538   $ 608   $ 17,989   $ 373   $ 49,085   $ 574   $ 34,237   $ 366  
                                   

 

Pinos Altos Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes)

          603           620           1,122           1,173  

Production costs

 
$

34,743
 
$

58
 
$

28,660
 
$

46
 
$

69,442
 
$

62
 
$

52,392
 
$

45
 

Inventory and other adjustments(v)

    503         (70 )       (2,471 )   (2 )   2,771     2  
                                   

Minesite operating costs

  $ 35,246   $ 58   $ 28,590   $ 46   $ 66,971   $ 60   $ 55,163   $ 47  
                                   

 

Creston Mascota Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          8,716           12,074           20,704           23,318  

Production costs

 
$

10,226
 
$

1,173
 
$

7,361
 
$

610
 
$

19,877
 
$

960
 
$

14,339
 
$

615
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    (434 )   (50 )   466     38     283     14     435     19  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 9,792   $ 1,123   $ 7,827   $ 648   $ 20,160   $ 974   $ 14,774   $ 634  

By-product metal revenues

    (1,271 )   (145 )   (1,186 )   (98 )   (2,797 )   (135 )   (2,230 )   (96 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 8,521   $ 978   $ 6,641   $ 550   $ 17,363   $ 839   $ 12,544   $ 538  
                                   

 

Creston Mascota Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes)

          255           596           730           1,120  

Production costs

 
$

10,226
 
$

40
 
$

7,361
 
$

12
 
$

19,877
 
$

27
 
$

14,339
 
$

13
 

Inventory and other adjustments(v)

    (519 )   (2 )   378     1     110         283      
                                   

Minesite operating costs

  $ 9,707   $ 38   $ 7,739   $ 13   $ 19,987   $ 27   $ 14,622   $ 13  
                                   

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018


La India Mine
Per Ounce of Gold Produced(ii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
  (thousands)
  ($ per ounce)
 

Gold production (ounces)

          24,920           24,211           47,975           50,507  

Production costs

 
$

17,798
 
$

714
 
$

14,942
 
$

617
 
$

33,200
 
$

692
 
$

28,056
 
$

555
 

Inventory and other adjustments(iv)

    39     2     (313 )   (13 )   781     16     373     8  
                                   

Cash operating costs (co-product basis)

  $ 17,837   $ 716   $ 14,629   $ 604   $ 33,981   $ 708   $ 28,429   $ 563  

By-product metal revenues

    (622 )   (25 )   (1,268 )   (52 )   (1,376 )   (28 )   (3,547 )   (70 )
                                   

Cash operating costs (by-product basis)

  $ 17,215   $ 691   $ 13,361   $ 552   $ 32,605   $ 680   $ 24,882   $ 493  
                                   

 

La India Mine
Per Tonne(iii)
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
 
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
  (thousands)
  ($ per tonne)
 

Tonnes of ore processed (thousands of tonnes)

          1,556           1,329           3,251           2,731  

Production costs

 
$

17,798
 
$

11
 
$

14,942
 
$

11
 
$

33,200
 
$

10
 
$

28,056
 
$

10
 

Inventory and other adjustments(v)

    (147 )       (687 )       313         (318 )    
                                   

Minesite operating costs

  $ 17,651   $ 11   $ 14,255   $ 11   $ 33,513   $ 10   $ 27,738   $ 10  
                                   

Notes:

(i)
The information set out in this table reflects the Company's 50% interest in the Canadian Malartic mine.

(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 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 for by-product metal revenues, inventory production costs, smelting, refining and marketing charges, 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 analysis 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 for inventory production costs and other adjustments, 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.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

(iv)
Under the Company's revenue recognition policy, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized upon the transfer of control over metals sold to the customer. 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 and smelting, refining and marketing charges associated with production.

(vi)
The LaRonde Zone 5 mine achieved commercial production on June 1, 2018. Therefore, no comparative operating results are presented for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

(vii)
The Goldex mine's data presented on a per ounce of gold produced basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 excludes 5,646 and 8,041 ounces of payable gold production and the associated costs related to the Deep 1 Zone which were produced prior to the achievement of commercial production.

(viii)
The Goldex mine's data presented on a per tonne basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 excludes 117,784 and 175,514 tonnes processed and the associated costs related to the Deep 1 Zone which were processed prior to the achievement of commercial production.

All-in Sustaining Costs per Ounce of Gold Produced

        All-in sustaining 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. The Company believes that this measure provides information about operating performance. However, this non-GAAP measure should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS as it is not necessarily indicative of operating costs or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.

        All-in sustaining 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). All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis is calculated as the aggregate of total cash costs per ounce of gold produced on a by-product basis and 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 no adjustment for by-product metal revenues is made to total cash costs per ounce of gold produced. The calculation of all-in sustaining 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.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

        The following table sets out a reconciliation of production costs to all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017 on both a by-product basis (deducting by-product metal revenues from production costs) and co-product basis (without deducting by-product metal revenues).

Reconciliation of Production Costs to All-in Sustaining Costs per Ounce of Gold Produced

(United States dollars per ounce of gold
produced, except where noted)

  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Production costs per the condensed interim consolidated statements of income (thousands of United States dollars)

  $ 303,695   $ 267,641   $ 599,021   $ 507,980  
                   

Adjusted gold production (ounces)(i)

    404,961     422,097     794,239     837,918  
                   

Production costs per ounce of adjusted gold production(i)

  $ 750   $ 634   $ 754   $ 606  

Adjustments:

                         

Inventory and other adjustments(ii)

    (14 )   (6 )   (19 )   16  
                   

Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (co-product basis)(iii)

  $ 736   $ 628   $ 735   $ 622  

By-product metal revenues

    (80 )   (72 )   (83 )   (74 )
                   

Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced (by-product basis)(iii)

  $ 656   $ 556   $ 652   $ 548  
                   

Adjustments:

                         

Sustaining capital expenditures (including capitalized exploration)

    183     160     167     143  

General and administrative expenses (including stock options)

    76     66     81     70  

Non-cash reclamation provision and other

    6     3     6     3  
                   

All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced (by-product basis)

  $ 921   $ 785   $ 906   $ 764  
                   

By-product metal revenues

    80     72     83     74  
                   

All-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold produced (co-product basis)

  $ 1,001   $ 857   $ 989   $ 838  
                   

Notes:

(i)
Adjusted gold production for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 excludes 5,646 and 8,041 ounces of payable gold production at the Goldex mine's Deep 1 Zone which were produced prior to the achievement of commercial production.

(ii)
Under the Company's revenue recognition policy, revenue from contracts with customers is recognized upon transfer of control over metals sold to the customer. 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.

(iii)
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 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 for by-product metal revenues, inventory production costs, smelting, refining and marketing charges, 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

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

    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 analysis in order to quantify the effects of fluctuating metal prices and exchange rates.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017(i)   2018   2017(i)  

Operating margin(ii) by mine:

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

  $ 74,517   $ 54,062   $ 164,277   $ 124,764  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    334         334      

Lapa mine

    6,303     8,189     6,592     14,394  

Goldex mine

    18,686     15,990     36,738     36,844  

Meadowbank mine

    21,001     62,668     51,194     120,141  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    67,680     51,237     129,941     102,823  

Kittila mine

    15,312     21,741     38,621     51,582  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    29,620     41,138     66,839     83,171  

Creston Mascota mine

    3,313     8,114     10,949     16,171  

La India mine

    15,821     19,103     30,211     39,472  
                   

Total operating margin(ii)

    252,587     282,242     535,696     589,362  

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    138,469     128,440     272,839     260,949  

Exploration, corporate and other

    73,710     90,122     153,096     162,086  
                   

Income before income and mining taxes

    40,408     63,680     109,761     166,327  

Income and mining taxes expense

    35,436     8,804     59,859     35,501  
                   

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  
                   

Net income per share — basic (US$)

  $ 0.02   $ 0.24   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  

Net income per share — diluted (US$)

  $ 0.02   $ 0.23   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  

Cash flows:

                         

Cash provided by operating activities

  $ 120,087   $ 183,950   $ 327,793   $ 406,561  

Cash used in investing activities

  $ (201,405 ) $ (203,444 ) $ (556,122 ) $ (357,131 )

Cash provided by financing activities

  $ 340,498   $ 169,836   $ 306,150   $ 351,407  

Realized prices (US$):

                         

Gold (per ounce)

  $ 1,293   $ 1,260   $ 1,313   $ 1,241  

Silver (per ounce)

  $ 16.43   $ 17.03   $ 16.61   $ 17.33  

Zinc (per tonne)

  $ 3,144   $ 2,642   $ 3,280   $ 2,721  

Copper (per tonne)

  $ 6,760   $ 5,660   $ 7,014   $ 6,018  

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017   2018   2017  

Payable production(iv):

                         

Gold (ounces):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

    84,526     72,090     174,311     151,002  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    4,601         4,601      

Lapa mine

    14,533     15,881     16,255     31,241  

Goldex mine

    30,480     30,337     58,404     63,008  

Meadowbank mine

    59,627     95,289     121,074     180,659  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    91,863     82,509     175,266     153,891  

Kittila mine

    42,049     47,156     90,167     98,777  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    43,646     48,196     85,482     93,556  

Creston Mascota mine

    8,716     12,074     20,704     23,318  

La India mine

    24,920     24,211     47,975     50,507  
                   

Total gold (ounces)

    404,961     427,743     794,239     845,959  
                   

Silver (thousands of ounces):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

    234     337     601     609  

Lapa mine

    1     1     1     2  

Goldex mine

    1     1     1     1  

Meadowbank mine

    48     65     108     136  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    117     89     223     173  

Kittila mine

    3     3     6     6  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    538     645     1,079     1,228  

Creston Mascota mine

    77     70     168     126  

La India mine

    37     74     82     202  
                   

Total silver (thousands of ounces)

    1,056     1,285     2,269     2,483  
                   

Zinc (tonnes)

    2,778     1,724     3,824     2,729  

Copper (tonnes)

    961     907     2,253     2,179  

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017   2018   2017  

Payable metal sold:

                         

Gold (ounces):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

    94,868     72,706     196,693     158,162  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    683         683      

Lapa mine

    13,286     15,870     13,899     31,277  

Goldex mine

    30,531     30,165     57,989     63,377  

Meadowbank mine

    59,126     92,038     127,251     182,593  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)(v)

    84,920     77,380     161,965     141,240  

Kittila mine

    41,758     46,210     91,538     100,110  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    43,653     47,839     90,013     92,972  

Creston Mascota mine

    9,499     11,414     21,388     23,040  

La India mine

    25,362     26,251     47,392     51,931  
                   

Total gold (ounces)

    403,686     419,873     808,811     844,702  
                   

Silver (thousands of ounces):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

    249     319     611     607  

Lapa mine

    1     6     1     6  

Goldex mine

    1     1     1     1  

Meadowbank mine

    51     73     109     136  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)(v)

    107     75     194     154  

Kittila mine

    2     3     6     5  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    528     586     1,139     1,192  

Creston Mascota mine

    81     70     167     120  

La India mine

    41     86     88     215  
                   

Total silver (thousands of ounces):

    1,061     1,219     2,316     2,436  
                   

Zinc (tonnes)

    2,979     1,645     5,509     3,781  

Copper (tonnes)

    945     885     2,233     2,114  

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017   2018   2017  

Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced — co-product basis (US$)(vi):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

  $ 622   $ 686   $ 631   $ 673  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    796         796      

Lapa mine

    795     717     823     785  

Goldex mine(vii)

    680     603     677     564  

Meadowbank mine

    933     572     936     586  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    557     558     571     566  

Kittila mine

    946     803     912     733  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    812     594     785     594  

Creston Mascota mine

    1,123     648     974     634  

La India mine

    716     604     708     563  
                   

Weighted average total cash costs per ounce of gold produced

  $ 736   $ 628   $ 735   $ 622  
                   

Total cash costs per ounce of gold produced — by-product basis (US$)(vi):

                         

Northern Business

                         

LaRonde mine

  $ 395   $ 482   $ 412   $ 473  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    796         796      

Lapa mine

    795     712     823     781  

Goldex mine(vii)

    680     603     677     564  

Meadowbank mine

    920     559     921     573  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    537     540     551     548  

Kittila mine

    945     802     911     732  

Southern Business

                         

Pinos Altos mine

    608     373     574     366  

Creston Mascota mine

    978     550     839     538  

La India mine

    691     552     680     493  
                   

Weighted average total cash costs per ounce of gold produced

  $ 656   $ 556   $ 652   $ 548  
                   

Notes:

(i)
The Company has adopted IFRS 9 effective January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis and the comparative amounts have been adjusted accordingly. For more information please see Note 3 in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

(ii)
Operating margin is calculated as revenues from mining operations less production costs.

(iii)
The information set out in this table reflects the Company's 50% interest in the Canadian Malartic mine.

(iv)
Payable production (a non-GAAP non-financial performance measure) is 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 sold during the period or held as inventories at the end of the period.

(v)
The Canadian Malartic mine's payable metal sold excludes the 5.0% net smelter royalty in favour of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

(vi)
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 presented on both a by-product basis (deducting

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

    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 for by-product metal revenues, inventory production costs, smelting, refining and marketing charges, 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 analysis in order to quantify the effects of fluctuating metal prices and exchange rates.

(vii)
The Goldex mine's data presented on a per ounce of gold produced basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 excludes 5,646 and 8,041 ounces of payable gold production and the associated costs related to the Deep 1 Zone which were produced prior to the achievement of commercial production.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

 
  Three Months Ended  
 
  September 30,
2016
  December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2017
  June 30,
2017(i)
  September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2017
  March 31,
2018
  June 30,
2018
 

Operating margin(ii):

                                                 

Revenues from mining operations

  $ 610,863   $ 499,210   $ 547,459   $ 549,883   $ 580,008   $ 565,254   $ 578,435   $ 556,282  

Production costs

    277,371     255,112     240,339     267,641     262,173     287,689     295,326     303,695  
                                   

Total operating margin(ii)

    333,492     244,098     307,120     282,242     317,835     277,565     283,109     252,587  

Operating margin(ii) by mine:

                                                 

Northern Business

                                                 

LaRonde mine

    61,587     44,058     70,702     54,062     100,550     73,686     89,760     74,517  

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

                                334  

Lapa mine

    10,181     3,762     6,205     8,189     9,825     1,567     289     6,303  

Goldex mine

    27,834     13,506     20,854     15,990     18,274     13,532     18,052     18,686  

Meadowbank mine

    46,190     50,807     57,473     62,668     55,324     49,196     30,193     21,001  

Canadian Malartic mine(iii)

    55,981     40,430     51,586     51,237     56,702     56,348     62,261     67,680  

Kittila mine

    36,714     27,596     29,841     21,741     25,662     23,245     23,309     15,312  

Southern Business

                                                 

Pinos Altos mine

    60,699     34,909     42,033     41,138     29,445     36,563     37,219     29,620  

Creston Mascota mine

    10,448     6,470     8,057     8,114     6,993     9,144     7,636     3,313  

La India mine

    23,858     22,560     20,369     19,103     15,060     14,284     14,390     15,821  
                                   

Total operating margin(ii)

    333,492     244,098     307,120     282,242     317,835     277,565     283,109     252,587  

Impairment reversal

        (120,161 )                        

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    161,472     151,399     132,509     128,440     118,312     129,478     134,370     138,469  

Exploration, corporate and other

    84,079     97,447     71,964     90,122     94,521     85,113     79,386     73,710  
                                   

Income before income and mining taxes

    87,941     115,413     102,647     63,680     105,002     62,974     69,353     40,408  

Income and mining taxes expense

    38,549     52,759     26,697     8,804     34,047     27,876     24,423     35,436  
                                   

Net income for the period

  $ 49,392   $ 62,654   $ 75,950   $ 54,876   $ 70,955   $ 35,098   $ 44,930   $ 4,972  
                                   

Net income per share — basic (US$)

  $ 0.22   $ 0.28   $ 0.33   $ 0.24   $ 0.31   $ 0.15   $ 0.19   $ 0.02  

Net income per share — diluted (US$)

  $ 0.22   $ 0.28   $ 0.33   $ 0.23   $ 0.30   $ 0.15   $ 0.19   $ 0.02  

Cash flows:

                                                 

Cash provided by operating activities

  $ 282,856   $ 120,601   $ 222,611   $ 183,950   $ 194,066   $ 166,930   $ 207,706   $ 120,087  

Cash used in investing activities

  $ (142,701 ) $ (180,543 ) $ (153,687 ) $ (203,444 ) $ (265,617 ) $ (377,304 ) $ (354,717 ) $ (201,405 )

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

  $ 11,840   $ (19,360 ) $ 181,571   $ 169,836   $ (12,139 ) $ (10,101 ) $ (34,348 ) $ 340,498  

Notes:

(i)
The Company has adopted IFRS 9 effective January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis and the comparative amounts have been adjusted accordingly. For more information please see Note 3 in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

(ii)
Operating margin is calculated as revenues from mining operations less production costs.

(iii)
The information set out in this table reflects the Company's 50% interest in the Canadian Malartic mine.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(thousands of United States dollars, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
  As at
June 30,
2018
  As at
December 31,
2017
 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 708,270   $ 632,978  

Short-term investments

    12,936     10,919  

Restricted cash

    408     422  

Trade receivables (note 6)

    13,479     12,000  

Inventories (note 7)

    440,047     500,976  

Income taxes recoverable

    30,900     13,598  

Equity securities (notes 6 and 8)

    73,221     122,775  

Fair value of derivative financial instruments (notes 6 and 15)

    5,558     17,240  

Other current assets

    200,898     150,626  
           

Total current assets

    1,485,717     1,461,534  

Non-current assets:

             

Restricted cash

        801  

Goodwill

    696,809     696,809  

Property, plant and mine development (note 9)

    5,990,183     5,626,552  

Other assets

    105,978     79,905  
           

Total assets

  $ 8,278,687   $ 7,865,601  
           

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $ 324,396   $ 290,722  

Reclamation provision

    4,728     10,038  

Interest payable

    16,350     12,894  

Income taxes payable

    16,716     16,755  

Finance lease obligations

    2,094     3,412  

Fair value of derivative financial instruments (notes 6 and 15)

    5,508      
           

Total current liabilities

    369,792     333,821  
           

Non-current liabilities:

             

Long-term debt (note 10)

    1,720,873     1,371,851  

Reclamation provision

    374,756     345,268  

Deferred income and mining tax liabilities

    833,709     827,341  

Other liabilities

    47,399     40,329  
           

Total liabilities

    3,346,529     2,918,610  
           

EQUITY

             

Common shares (note 11):

             

Outstanding — 234,085,916 common shares issued, less 824,497 shares held in trust

    5,322,229     5,288,432  

Stock options (notes 11 and 12)

    192,410     186,754  

Contributed surplus

    37,254     37,254  

Deficit

    (561,025 )   (595,797 )

Other reserves (note 13)

    (58,710 )   30,348  
           

Total equity

    4,932,158     4,946,991  
           

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 8,278,687   $ 7,865,601  
           

Commitments and contingencies (note 18)

             

See accompanying notes

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
 

REVENUES

                         

Revenues from mining operations (note 14)

  $ 556,282   $ 549,883   $ 1,134,717   $ 1,097,342  

COSTS, EXPENSES AND OTHER INCOME

                         

Production(i)

    303,695     267,641     599,021     507,980  

Exploration and corporate development

    38,936     34,323     69,159     59,636  

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    138,469     128,440     272,839     260,949  

General and administrative

    30,647     27,754     64,108     58,508  

Impairment loss on equity securities

        5,814         5,814  

Finance costs

    25,293     17,835     47,109     37,541  

Loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments (note 15)

    4,440     (2,577 )   3,134     (6,377 )

Environmental remediation

    26     (190 )   233     138  

Foreign currency translation loss

    3,875     2,647     390     3,499  

Other (income) expenses (note 16)

    (29,507 )   4,516     (31,037 )   3,327  
                   

Income before income and mining taxes

    40,408     63,680     109,761     166,327  

Income and mining taxes expense

    35,436     8,804     59,859     35,501  
                   

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  
                   

Net income per share — basic (note 11)

  $ 0.02   $ 0.24   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  
                   

Net income per share — diluted (note 11)

  $ 0.02   $ 0.23   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  
                   

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.11   $ 0.10   $ 0.22   $ 0.20  
                   

Note:

(i)
Exclusive of amortization, which is shown separately.

See accompanying notes

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
 

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                         

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income:

                         

Equity securities (note 8):

                         

Unrealized change in fair value of equity securities

        (11,811 )       (465 )

Reclassification to impairment loss on equity securities

        5,814         5,814  

Reclassification to gain on sale of equity securities

        (3 )       (79 )

Derivative financial instruments (note 15):

                         

Unrealized change in fair value of cash flow hedges

    (1,501 )   2,311     (7,207 )   2,311  

Unrealized change in fair value of cost of hedging

    (1,332 )   8,078     (1,825 )   8,078  

Income tax impact of reclassification items

        (776 )       (766 )

Income tax impact of other comprehensive income (loss) items

        197         (1,315 )
                   

    (2,833 )   3,810     (9,032 )   13,578  
                   

Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to net income:

                         

Pension benefit obligations:

                         

Remeasurement losses of pension benefit obligations

    (345 )   (77 )   (698 )   (152 )

Income tax impact

    130     20     263     39  

Equity securities (note 8):

                         

Net change in fair value of equity securities at FVOCI

    (14,186 )       (40,328 )    
                   

    (14,401 )   (57 )   (40,763 )   (113 )
                   

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period

    (17,234 )   3,753     (49,795 )   13,465  
                   

Comprehensive income (loss) for the period

  $ (12,262 ) $ 58,629   $ 107   $ 144,291  
                   

See accompanying notes

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
  Common Shares
Outstanding
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Stock
Options
  Contributed
Surplus
   
  Other
Reserves
  Total
Equity
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Deficit  

Balance at December 31, 2016

    224,965,140   $ 4,987,694   $ 179,852   $ 37,254   $ (744,453 ) $ 32,127   $ 4,492,474  
                               

Net income (Restated — note 3)

                    130,826         130,826  

Other comprehensive income (loss) (Restated — note 3)

                    (113 )   13,578     13,465  
                               

Total comprehensive income (Restated — note 3)

                    130,713     13,578     144,291  
                               

Transactions with owners:

                                           

Shares issued under employee stock option plan (notes 11 and 12(a))

    1,159,961     39,851     (8,968 )               30,883  

Stock options (notes 11 and 12(a))

            11,535                 11,535  

Shares issued under incentive share purchase plan (note 12(b))

    189,545     8,531                     8,531  

Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan

    162,206     7,151                     7,151  

Equity issuance (net of transaction costs)

    5,003,412     215,013                     215,013  

Dividends declared ($0.20 per share)

                    (45,362 )       (45,362 )

Restricted Share Unit plan, Performance Share Unit plan and Long Term Incentive Plan (note 12(c,d))

    (254,580 )   (14,090 )                   (14,090 )
                               

Restated Balance at June 30, 2017

    231,225,684   $ 5,244,150   $ 182,419   $ 37,254   $ (659,102 ) $ 45,705   $ 4,850,426  
                               

Balance at December 31, 2017

    232,250,441   $ 5,288,432   $ 186,754   $ 37,254   $ (595,797 ) $ 30,348   $ 4,946,991  
                               

Impact of adopting IFRS 9 on January 1, 2018, (net of tax) (note 3)

                    36,293     (36,293 )    
                               

Adjusted balance at January 1, 2018

    232,250,441   $ 5,288,432   $ 186,754   $ 37,254   $ (559,504 ) $ (5,945 ) $ 4,946,991  
                               

Net income

                    49,902         49,902  

Other comprehensive loss

                    (435 )   (49,360 )   (49,795 )
                               

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                    49,467     (49,360 )   107  
                               

Hedging gains and costs of hedging transferred to property, plant and mine development

                        (3,405 )   (3,405 )
                               

Transactions with owners:

                                           

Shares issued under employee stock option plan (notes 11 and 12(a))

    832,599     27,951     (6,267 )               21,684  

Stock options (notes 11 and 12(a))

            11,923                 11,923  

Shares issued under incentive share purchase plan (note 12(b))

    238,447     10,325                     10,325  

Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan

    221,535     8,934                     8,934  

Dividends declared ($0.22 per share)

                    (50,988 )       (50,988 )

Restricted Share Unit plan, Performance Share Unit plan, and Long Term Incentive Plan (note 12(c,d))

    (281,603 )   (13,413 )                   (13,413 )
                               

Balance at June 30, 2018

    233,261,419   $ 5,322,229   $ 192,410   $ 37,254   $ (561,025 ) $ (58,710 ) $ 4,932,158  
                               

See accompanying notes

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
  2018   2017
Restated
(note 3)
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                         

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  

Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:

                         

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    138,469     128,440     272,839     260,949  

Deferred income and mining taxes

    17,888     (9,741 )   6,266     (9,210 )

Stock-based compensation (note 12)

    12,133     9,530     27,457     24,920  

Impairment loss on equity securities

        5,814         5,814  

Foreign currency translation loss

    3,875     2,647     390     3,499  

Other

    (17,153 )   7,661     (15,501 )   7,474  

Adjustment for settlement of reclamation provision

    (661 )   (1,989 )   (1,294 )   (2,295 )

Changes in non-cash working capital balances:

                         

Trade receivables

    255     1,218     (1,479 )   (210 )

Income taxes

    (15,010 )   (14,807 )   (17,341 )   (18,610 )

Inventories

    12,768     (16,725 )   37,318     (8,789 )

Other current assets

    (57,593 )   (20,676 )   (52,840 )   (15,457 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    30,258     52,533     19,819     31,374  

Interest payable

    (10,114 )   (14,831 )   2,257     (3,724 )
                   

Cash provided by operating activities

    120,087     183,950     327,793     406,561  
                   

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                         

Additions to property, plant and mine development (note 9)

    (250,221 )   (192,272 )   (436,315 )   (320,911 )

Acquisition (note 5)

            (162,479 )    

Net proceeds from sale of property, plant and mine development (note 9)

    35,083         35,083      

Net (purchases) sales of short-term investments

    (365 )   2,726     (2,017 )   5  

Net proceeds from sale of equity securities (note 8)

    16,305     6     16,305     197  

Purchases of equity securities and other investments (note 8)

    (3,000 )   (13,888 )   (7,514 )   (36,425 )

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

    793     (16 )   815     3  
                   

Cash used in investing activities

    (201,405 )   (203,444 )   (556,122 )   (357,131 )
                   

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                         

Dividends paid

    (19,418 )   (18,769 )   (42,067 )   (38,227 )

Repayment of finance lease obligations

    (825 )   (1,466 )   (1,745 )   (3,148 )

Proceeds from long-term debt (note 10)

        280,000     250,000     280,000  

Repayment of long-term debt (note 10)

        (410,412 )   (250,000 )   (410,412 )

Notes issuance (note 10)

    350,000     300,000     350,000     300,000  

Long-term debt financing costs

    (2,181 )   (2,129 )   (2,285 )   (2,129 )

Repurchase of common shares for stock-based compensation plans (note 12)

    (76 )   (302 )   (26,332 )   (24,540 )

Proceeds on exercise of stock options (note 12 (a))

    9,499     19,969     21,683     30,882  

Common shares issued

    3,499     2,945     6,896     218,981  
                   

Cash provided by financing activities

    340,498     169,836     306,150     351,407  
                   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (3,168 )   407     (2,529 )   3,125  
                   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

    256,012     150,749     75,292     403,962  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    452,258     793,187     632,978     539,974  
                   

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 708,270   $ 943,936   $ 708,270   $ 943,936  
                   

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

                         

Interest paid

  $ 34,508   $ 31,433   $ 41,675   $ 38,300  
                   

Income and mining taxes paid

  $ 34,084   $ 38,792   $ 71,922   $ 69,155  
                   

See accompanying notes

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

1.     CORPORATE INFORMATION

    Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") is principally engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities such as exploration and mine development. The Company's mining operations are located in Canada, Mexico and Finland and the Company has exploration activities in Canada, Europe, Latin America and the United States. Agnico Eagle is a public company incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada with its head and registered office located at 145 King Street East, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2Y7. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Agnico Eagle sells its gold production into the world market.

    These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") on July 26, 2018.

2.     BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    A.
    Statement of Compliance

      The accompanying condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Agnico Eagle have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") in United States ("US") dollars. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") for annual audited consolidated financial statements.

      These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost method except for certain financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value.

      These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2017 annual audited consolidated financial statements, including the accounting policies and notes thereto, included in the Annual Report and Annual Information Form/Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS.

      In the opinion of management, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which consist of normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017.

      Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2018.

    B.
    Basis of Presentation

      Subsidiaries

      These condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Agnico Eagle and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances, transactions, income and expenses and gains or losses have been eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are consolidated where Agnico Eagle has the ability to exercise control. Control of an investee exists when Agnico Eagle is exposed to variable returns from the Company's involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the elements of control.

      Joint Arrangements

      A joint arrangement is defined as an arrangement in which two or more parties have joint control. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control over an arrangement between two or more parties. This exists only when the decisions about the relevant activities that significantly affect the returns of the arrangement require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

      A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties have joint control of the arrangement and have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the Company's interests in the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the joint operations, from the date that joint control commenced. Agnico Eagle's 50% interest in each of Canadian Malartic Corporation ("CMC") and Canadian Malartic GP ("the Partnership"), the general partnership that holds the Canadian Malartic mine located in Quebec, has been accounted for as a joint operation.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

3.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES

    These condensed interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of their application as the December 31, 2017 annual audited consolidated financial statements except as described below for new accounting standards adopted effective January 1, 2018.

    New Accounting Standards Adopted During the Year

    IFRS 15 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers

    The Company has adopted IFRS 15 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") effective January 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis in accordance with the transitional provisions of IFRS 15. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under IFRS 15, while prior reporting period amounts have not been restated and continue to be reported under IAS 18 — Revenue ("IAS 18") (accounting standard in effect for those periods).

    The Company has concluded that there are no significant differences between the point of transfer of risks and rewards for its metals under IAS 18 and the point of transfer of control under IFRS 15. No adjustment has been recorded to the opening deficit balance at January 1, 2018.

    The following policies applied in accounting for revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. In the comparative period, revenue was accounted for in accordance with the revenue recognition policy disclosed in the Company's December 31, 2017 annual audited consolidated financial statements.

    Gold and Silver

    The Company sells gold and silver to customers in the form of bullion and dore bars.

    The Company recognizes revenue from these sales when control of the gold or silver has transferred to the customer. This is generally at the point in time when the gold or silver is credited to the metal account of the customer. Once the gold or silver has been credited to the customer's metal account, the customer has legal title to, physical possession of, and the risks and rewards of ownership of the gold or silver; therefore, the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the gold or silver.

    Under certain contracts with customers the transfer of control may occur when the gold or silver is in transit from the mine to the refinery. At this point in time, the customer has legal title to and the risk and rewards of ownership of the gold or silver; therefore, the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the gold or silver.

    Revenue is measured at the transaction price agreed under the contract. Payment of the transaction price is due immediately when control of the gold or silver is transferred to the customer.

    Generally, all of the gold and silver in the form of dore bars recovered in the Company's milling process is sold in the period in which it is produced.

    Metal Concentrates

    The Company sells concentrate from certain of its mines to third-party smelter customers. These concentrates predominantly contain zinc and copper, along with quantities of gold and silver.

    The Company recognizes revenue from these concentrate sales when control of the concentrate has transferred to the customer, which is the point in time that the concentrate is delivered to the customer. Upon delivery, the customer has legal title to, physical possession of, and the risks and rewards of ownership of the concentrate. The customer is also committed to accept and pay for the concentrates once delivered; therefore, the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the concentrate.

    The final prices for metals contained in the concentrate are generally determined based on the prevailing spot market metal prices on a specific future date, which is established as of the date the concentrate is delivered to the customer. Upon transfer of control at delivery, the Company measures revenue under these contracts based on forward prices at the time of delivery and the most recent determination of the quantity of contained metals less smelting and refining charges charged by the customer. This reflects the best estimate of the transaction price expected to be received at final settlement. A receivable is recognized for this amount and subsequently measured at fair value to reflect variability associated with the embedded derivative for changes in the market metal prices. These changes in the fair value of the receivable are adjusted through revenue from other sources at each subsequent financial statement date.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

3.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

    Under certain contracts with customers, the sale of gold contained in copper concentrate occurs once the metal has been processed into refined gold and is sold separately similar to the gold and silver dore bar terms described above. The transaction price for the sale of gold contained in concentrate is determined based on the spot market price upon delivery and provisional pricing does not apply.

    IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments

    The Company has adopted IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9") effective January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis where appropriate; however in accordance with the transitional provisions of IFRS 9, comparative figures have not been restated except for the presentation of changes in the fair value of the time value component of options that the Company has designated as hedging items. IFRS 9 provides a revised model for recognition, measurement and impairment of financial instruments and includes a substantially reformed approach to hedge accounting.

    As detailed below, the Company has changed its accounting policy for financial instruments retrospectively, except where described below. The main areas of change and corresponding transitional adjustments applied on January 1, 2018 are as follows:

    i. Impact of adoption on the accounting for equity securities previously designated as available for sale

      Upon adoption, investments in publicly traded equity securities held by the Company have been classified as fair value through other comprehensive income pursuant to the irrevocable election available under IFRS 9. These investments are recorded at fair value and changes in the fair value of these investments are recognized permanently in other comprehensive income. Upon adoption, an adjustment was recorded to reclassify the accumulated impairment losses on these investments. The adjustment to reduce the opening deficit on January 1, 2018 was $44.1 million ($40.8 million net of tax) with a corresponding adjustment to other reserves. There was no impact on net income for 2018.

    ii. Impact of adoption on the accounting for derivative financial instruments

      Upon adoption, the Company reassessed all of its existing hedge relationships that qualified for hedge accounting under IAS 39 — Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement ("IAS 39") and determined that these continued to qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9.

      Under IFRS 9, the Company changed the presentation of the time value component of changes in the fair value of an option that is a hedging item. This time value component has been recorded in other comprehensive income, rather than in the gain on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income. Generally the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 are adopted on a prospective basis; however the adjustment for the time value component requires retrospective application including restatement of comparative period presentation.

      The retrospective impact of the adoption of IFRS 9 for changes in the presentation of cumulative changes in the time value component of hedging items has been reflected as an adjustment to opening deficit on January 1, 2018. The adjustment to increase the opening deficit was $3.1 million ($4.5 million net of tax) with a corresponding adjustment to other reserves.

      For the three and six month comparative periods ended June 30, 2017, the Company has reclassified the portion of the gain on derivative financial instruments that was due to the change in the time value component of hedging items to the unrealized change in fair value of cost of hedging recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). This resulted in a decrease in net income of $7.0 million ($8.1 million before tax) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. There was a corresponding increase in other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

    Financial Assets

    IFRS 9 includes a revised model for classifying financial assets, which results in classification according to a financial instrument's contractual cash flow characteristics and the business models under which they are held. At initial recognition, financial assets are measured at fair value. Under the IFRS 9 model for classification of financial assets the Company has classified and measured its financial assets as described below:

    Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments are classified as financial assets measured at amortized cost. Previously under IAS 39 these amounts were classified as held to maturity.
    Trade receivables are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and measured at fair value during the quotational period until the final settlement price is determined. Once the final settlement price is determined, trade receivables are classified as financial assets measured at amortized cost. Previously under IAS 39, trade receivables were classified as loans and receivables measured at amortized cost except for the provisional pricing embedded derivative that was measured at fair value through profit or loss.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

3.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

    Except as noted above, the adoption of IFRS 9 did not result in a change in the carrying values of any of the Company's financial assets on the transition date.

    Financial Liabilities

    Financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and in the case of financial liabilities not subsequently measured at fair value, net of directly attributable transaction costs. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, canceled, or expired. For financial liabilities, IFRS 9 retains most of the IAS 39 requirements and since the Company does not have any financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, the adoption of IFRS 9 did not impact the Company's accounting policies for financial liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, interest payable, and long-term debt are classified as financial liabilities to be subsequently measured at amortized cost.

    Expected Credit Loss Impairment Model

    IFRS 9 introduces a single expected credit loss impairment model, which is based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition. The adoption of the expected credit loss impairment model did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements, and did not result in a transitional adjustment.

    Short-term Investments

    The Company's short-term investments include financial instruments with remaining maturities of greater than three months but less than one year at the date of purchase. Short-term investments are designated as financial assets measured at amortized cost, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these investments.

    Financial Instruments

    The Company's financial assets and liabilities (financial instruments) include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash, trade receivables, equity securities, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and derivative financial instruments. All financial instruments are recorded at fair value at recognition. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial instruments classified as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and long-term debt are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Other financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

    Equity Securities

    The Company's equity securities consist primarily of investments in common shares of entities in the mining industry recorded using trade date accounting. Equity securities are designated as fair value through other comprehensive income pursuant to the irrevocable election under IFRS 9. Changes in the fair value of equity securities are permanently recognized in other comprehensive income and will not be reclassified to profit or loss.

    Derivative Instruments and Hedge Accounting

    The Company uses derivative financial instruments (primarily option and forward contracts) to manage exposure to fluctuations in by-product metal prices, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates and may use such means to manage exposure to certain input costs.

    The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements at fair value and are classified based on contractual maturity. Derivative instruments are classified as either hedges of highly probable forecasted transactions (cash flow hedges) or non-hedge derivatives. Derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge that are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they have actually been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated. Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are shown separately in the balance sheet unless there is a legal right to offset and intent to settle on a net basis.

    The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income. Amounts deferred in other comprehensive income are reclassified when the hedged transaction has occurred.

    Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value at the balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recognized in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

3.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

    Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

    IFRS 16 — Leases

    In January 2016, IFRS 16 — Leases was issued, which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases, as well as corresponding amortization and finance expense. Application of the standard is mandatory for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new standard beginning January 1, 2019.

    The Company expects that the new standard will result in an increase in assets and liabilities, as well as a corresponding increase in amortization and finance expense. The Company also expects that cash flow from operating activities will increase under the new standard because lease payments for most leases will be recorded as cash outflows from financing activities in the statements of cash flows. The magnitude of these impacts of adopting the new standard have not yet been determined.

    The Company has established an implementation plan to assess the accounting impacts of the new standard and the related impacts on internal controls over the remainder of 2018. The Company is currently conducting a review of its contracts with suppliers to assess the impact of the new standard and to collect data necessary for adoption of the new standard. The Company expects to report more detailed information, including the quantitative impact, if material, in its consolidated financial statements as the effective date approaches.

4.     SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

    The preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates used in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are reasonable; however, actual results may differ materially from these estimates. The areas involving significant judgments, estimates and assumptions have been detailed in note 4 to the Company's annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.

5.     ACQUISITION

    CMC Exploration Assets

    On March 28, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the Canadian exploration assets of CMC, including the Kirkland Lake and Hammond Reef Gold projects (the "CMC Transaction") by way of an asset purchase agreement (the "Agreement") dated December 21, 2017. On the closing of the transactions relating to the Agreement, Agnico had acquired all of Yamana's indirect 50% interest in the Canadian exploration assets of CMC, giving Agnico Eagle 100% ownership of CMC's interest in the assets on closing of the CMC Transaction.

    Pursuant to the Agreement, the effective consideration for the exploration assets after the distribution of the sale proceeds by CMC to its shareholders totaled $162.5 million in cash paid at closing.

    The acquisition was accounted for by the Company as an asset acquisition and transaction costs associated with the acquisition totaling $2.9 million were capitalized to the mining properties acquired separately from the purchase price allocation set out below.

    The following table sets out the allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on management's estimates of fair value:

 

Total purchase price:

       
 

Cash paid for acquisition

  $ 162,479  
         
 

Total purchase price to allocate

  $ 162,479  
         
 

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

       
 

Mining properties

  $ 161,242  
 

Plant and equipment

    2,423  
 

Reclamation provision

    (1,186 )
         
 

Net assets acquired

  $ 162,479  
         

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

6.     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

    Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described, as follows, based on the lowest-level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

      Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

      Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

      Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

    The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

    For items that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing their classification at the end of each reporting period.

    During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, and no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements.

    The Company's financial assets and liabilities include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash, trade receivables, equity securities, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt and derivative financial instruments.

    The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature.

    Long-term debt is recorded on the condensed interim consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2018 at amortized cost. The fair value of long-term debt is determined by applying a discount rate, reflecting the credit spread based on the Company's credit rating, to future related cash flows which is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As at June 30, 2018, the Company's long-term debt had a fair value of $1,776.2 million (December 31, 2017- $1,499.4 million).

    The following table sets out the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at June 30, 2018 using the fair value hierarchy:

   
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 

Financial assets:

                         
 

Trade receivables

  $   $ 13,479   $   $ 13,479  
 

Equity securities

    58,331     14,890         73,221  
 

Fair value of derivative financial instruments

        5,558         5,558  
                     
 

Total financial assets

  $ 58,331   $ 33,927   $   $ 92,258  
                     
 

Financial liabilities:

                         
 

Fair value of derivative financial instruments

  $   $ 5,508   $   $ 5,508  
                     
 

Total financial liabilities

  $   $ 5,508   $   $ 5,508  
                     

    Valuation Techniques

    Trade Receivables

    Trade receivables from provisional invoices for concentrate sales are valued using quoted forward rates derived from observable market data based on the month of expected settlement (classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

6.     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

    Equity Securities

    Equity securities representing shares of publicly traded entities are recorded at fair value using quoted market prices (classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy). Equity securities representing shares of non-publicly traded entities or non-transferable shares of publicly traded entities are recorded at fair value using external broker-dealer quotations corroborated by option pricing models (classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).

    Derivative Financial Instruments

    Derivative financial instruments classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are recorded at fair value using external broker-dealer quotations corroborated by option pricing models or option pricing models that utilize a variety of inputs that are a combination of quoted prices and market-corroborated inputs.

7.     INVENTORIES

    During the three months ended June 30, 2018 impairment losses of $7.7 million (2017 — nil) were recorded within production costs to reduce the carrying value of inventories to their net realizable value. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 impairment losses of $8.7 million (2017 — nil) were recorded within production costs to reduce the carrying value of inventories to their net realizable value.

8.     EQUITY SECURITIES

    During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company purchased certain equity securities totaling $3.0 million (2017 — $13.9 million). During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company purchased certain equity securities totaling $7.3 million (2017 — $36.4 million).

    During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $16.3 million (2017 — nil) on the sale of certain equity securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $16.3 million (2017 — $0.2 million) on the sale of certain equity securities.

9.     PROPERTY, PLANT AND MINE DEVELOPMENT

    During the six months ended June 30, 2018, $639.0 million of additions (year ended December 31, 2017 — $1,044.5 million) were capitalized to property, plant and mine development.

    Total borrowing costs capitalized to property, plant and mine development during the six months ended June 30, 2018 were approximately $2.8 million (year ended December 31, 2017 — $6.4 million) at a capitalization rate of 1.20% (year ended December 31, 2017 — 1.37%).

    Assets with a net book value of $10.4 million were disposed of by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2018 (year ended December 31, 2017 — $16.1 million), resulting in a net gain on disposal of $24.7 million (year ended December 31, 2017 — $9.9 million).

    See note 18 to these condensed interim consolidated financial statements for capital commitments.

10.   LONG-TERM DEBT

    2018 Notes

    On February 27, 2018, the Company closed a $350.0 million private placement of guaranteed senior unsecured notes (the "2018 Notes") which were funded on April 5, 2018. Upon issuance, the 2018 Notes had a weighted average maturity of 13.9 years and weighted average yield of 4.57%. Proceeds from the 2018 Notes were allocated towards working capital and general corporate purposes.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

10.   LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

    The following table sets out details of the individual series of the 2018 Notes:

   
  Principal   Interest Rate   Maturity Date  
 

Series A

  $ 45,000     4.38%     4/5/2028  
 

Series B

    55,000     4.48%     4/5/2030  
 

Series C

    250,000     4.63%     4/5/2033  
                     
 

Total

  $ 350,000              
                     

    Payment and performance of Agnico Eagle's obligations under the 2018 Notes is guaranteed by each of its material subsidiaries and certain of its other subsidiaries (the "Guarantors").

    The 2018 Notes contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to amalgamate or otherwise transfer its assets, sell material assets, carry on a business other than one related to mining and the ability of the Guarantors to incur indebtedness.

    The 2018 Notes also require the Company to maintain a total net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") ratio below a specified maximum value.

    Credit Facility

    As at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, no amounts were outstanding under the Company's $1.2 billion Credit Facility. Outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility resulted in Credit Facility availability of $1,199.2 million at June 30, 2018 (December 31, 2017 — $1,199.2 million). During the six months ended June 30, 2018, Credit Facility drawdowns totaled $250.0 million and repayments totaled $250.0 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, Credit Facility drawdowns totaled $280.0 million and repayments totaled $280.0 million.

11.   EQUITY

    Net Income Per Share

    The following table sets out the weighted average number of common shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:

   
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
  2018   2017   2018   2017  
 

Net income for the period

  $ 4,972   $ 54,876   $ 49,902   $ 130,826  
                     
 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic (in thousands)

    232,829     230,798     232,660     228,842  
 

Add: Dilutive impact of common shares related to the RSU plan, PSU plan and LTIP

    895     812     824     747  
 

Add: Dilutive impact of employee stock options

    1,225     1,921     1,194     1,645  
                     
 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — diluted (in thousands)

    234,949     233,531     234,678     231,234  
                     
 

Net income per share — basic

  $ 0.02   $ 0.24   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  
                     
 

Net income per share — diluted

  $ 0.02   $ 0.23   $ 0.21   $ 0.57  
                     

    Diluted net income per share has been calculated using the treasury stock method. In applying the treasury stock method, outstanding employee stock options with an exercise price greater than the average quoted market price of the common shares for the period outstanding are not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share as the impact would be anti-dilutive.

    For the three months ended June 30, 2018, 2,019,262 (2017 — 35,000) employee stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, 3,847,952 (2017 — 52,000) employee stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

12.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

    (a)
    Employee Stock Option Plan ("ESOP")

    The following table sets out activity with respect to Agnico Eagle's outstanding stock options:

   
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 
   
  Number of
Stock
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Number of
Stock
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 

Outstanding, beginning of period

    5,857,504   C$ 41.18     5,478,837   C$ 34.40  
 

Granted

    1,990,850     58.04     2,018,140     56.57  
 

Exercised

    (832,599 )   33.12     (1,159,961 )   35.24  
 

Forfeited

    (54,412 )   53.59     (51,100 )   41.44  
 

Expired

    (207,000 )   52.13     (1,100 )   37.05  
                     
 

Outstanding, end of period

    6,754,343   C$ 46.70     6,284,816   C$ 41.31  
                     
 

Options exercisable, end of period

    3,814,141   C$ 41.11     3,000,891   C$ 38.30  
                     

    The average share price of Agnico Eagle's common shares during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was C$55.82 (2017 — C$61.30).

    Agnico Eagle estimated the fair value of stock options under the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:

   
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
  2018   2017  
 

Risk-free interest rate

    2.10%     1.15%  
 

Expected life of stock options (in years)

    2.4     2.3  
 

Expected volatility of Agnico Eagle's share price

    35.0%     45.0%  
 

Expected dividend yield

    1.00%     1.09%  

    The Company uses historical volatility to estimate the expected volatility of Agnico Eagle's share price. The expected term of stock options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercise and post-vesting employment termination experience.

    The total compensation expense for the ESOP recorded in the general and administrative line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $3.9 million (2017 — $3.8 million) and $11.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $11.5 million). Of the total compensation cost for the ESOP, $0.1 million was capitalized as part of the property, plant and mine development line item of the condensed interim consolidated balance sheets for the three months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $0.1 million) and $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $0.2 million).

    (b)
    Incentive Share Purchase Plan ("ISPP")

    During the six months ended June 30, 2018, 238,447 common shares were subscribed for under the ISPP (2017 — 189,545) for a value of $10.3 million (2017 — $8.5 million). The total compensation cost recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2018 related to the ISPP was $1.7 million (2017 — $1.4 million) and $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $2.8 million).

    (c)
    Restricted Share Unit ("RSU") Plan

    During the six months ended June 30, 2018, 373,986 (2017 — 366,642) RSUs were granted with a grant date fair value of $18.0 million (2017 — $16.3 million). In the first six months of 2018, the Company funded the RSU plan by transferring $18.0 million (2017 — $16.3 million) to an employee benefit trust that then purchased common shares of the Company in the open market.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

12.   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

    Compensation expense related to the RSU plan was $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $3.1 million) and $7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $7.3 million). Compensation expense related to the RSU plan is included as part of the general and administrative line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income.

    (d)
    Performance Share Unit ("PSU") Plan

    During the six months ended June 30, 2018, 180,000 (2017 — 182,000) PSUs were granted. In the first six months of 2018, the Company funded the PSU plan by transferring $8.4 million (2017 — $8.1 million) to an employee benefit trust that then purchased common shares of the Company in the open market.

    Compensation expense related to the PSU plan was $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $1.2 million) and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017 — $3.2 million). Compensation expense related to the PSU plan is included as part of the general and administrative line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income.

13.   OTHER RESERVES

    The following table sets out the components of other reserves and the movements in other reserves during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017:

   
  Equity
securities
reserve
  Cash flow
hedge reserve
  Costs of
hedging
reserve
  Total  
 

Balance at December 31, 2016

  $ 32,127   $   $   $ 32,127  
 

Unrealized change in fair value

    (465 )   2,311     8,078     9,924  
 

Tax impact

    (245 )       (1,070 )   (1,315 )
 

Realized gain reclassified to net income

    (79 )           (79 )
 

Impairment loss reclassified to net income

    5,814             5,814  
 

Tax impact

    (766 )           (766 )
                     
 

Balance at June 30, 2017

  $ 36,386   $ 2,311   $ 7,008   $ 45,705  
                     
 

Balance at December 31, 2017

 
$

19,585
 
$

10,763
 
$

 
$

30,348
 
 

Adoption of IFRS 9 on January 1, 2018

    (44,048 )   3,092         (40,956 )
 

Tax impact

    3,237     1,426         4,663  
                     
 

Adjusted Balance at January 1, 2018

  $ (21,226 ) $ 15,281   $   $ (5,945 )
 

Net change in fair value

    (40,328 )   (7,207 )   (1,825 )   (49,360 )
 

Hedging gains transferred to property, plant and mine development

        (3,405 )       (3,405 )
                     
 

Balance at June 30, 2018

  $ (61,554 ) $ 4,669   $ (1,825 ) $ (58,710 )
                     

14.   REVENUES FROM MINING OPERATIONS

    The Company has recognized the following amounts relating to revenue in the condensed interim consolidated statements of income:

   
  Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2018(i)
  Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018(i)
 
 

Revenue from contracts with customers

  $ 555,102   $ 1,133,687  
 

Provisional pricing adjustments on concentrate sales

    1,180     1,030  
             
 

Total revenues from mining operations

  $ 556,282   $ 1,134,717  
             

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

14.   REVENUES FROM MINING OPERATIONS (Continued)

    The following table sets out the disaggregation of revenue by metals and form of sale:

   
  Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2018(i)
  Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018(i)
 
 

Revenues from contracts with customers:

             
 

Gold

  $ 525,976   $ 1,070,042  
 

Silver

    19,068     41,402  
 

Zinc

    5,504     10,782  
 

Copper

    4,554     11,461  
             
 

Total revenues from contracts with customers

  $ 555,102   $ 1,133,687  
             

    Note:

    (i)
    The Company has adopted IFRS 15 on a modified retrospective basis. Under this method, the comparative information has not been restated (refer to Note 3 — Accounting Policies).

15.   DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

    Currency Risk Management

    The Company uses foreign exchange economic hedges to reduce the variability in expected future cash flows arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company is primarily exposed to currency fluctuations relative to the US dollar as a significant portion of the Company's operating costs and capital expenditures are denominated in foreign currencies; primarily the Canadian dollar, the Euro and the Mexican peso. These potential currency fluctuations increase the volatility of, and could have a significant impact on, the Company's production costs and capital expenditures. The economic hedges relate to a portion of the foreign currency denominated cash outflows arising from foreign currency denominated expenditures.

    As at June 30, 2018, the Company had outstanding foreign exchange zero cost collars with a cash flow hedging relationship that did qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9. The purchase of US dollar put options was financed through selling US dollar call options at a higher level such that the net premium payable to the different counterparties by the Company was nil. At June 30, 2018, the zero cost collars hedged $138.0 million of 2018 expenditures. The Company recognized the mark-to-market adjustment in other comprehensive income. Amounts deferred in other comprehensive income are reclassified when the hedged transaction has occurred.

    As at June 30, 2018, the Company also had outstanding derivative contracts where hedge accounting was not applied. At June 30, 2018, the non-hedge derivatives related to $667.3 million of 2018 and 2019 expenditures and the Company recognized mark-to-market adjustments in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income.

    Mark-to-market gains and losses related to foreign exchange derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based on broker-dealer quotations corroborated by option pricing models that utilize period end forward pricing of the applicable foreign currency to calculate fair value.

    The Company's other foreign currency derivative strategies in 2018 and 2017 consisted mainly of writing US dollar call options with short maturities to generate premiums that would, in essence, enhance the spot transaction rate received when exchanging US dollars for Canadian dollars and Mexican pesos. All of these derivative transactions expired prior to period end such that no derivatives were outstanding as at June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017. The call option premiums were recognized in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income.

    Commodity Price Risk Management

    To mitigate the risks associated with fluctuating diesel fuel prices, the Company uses derivative financial instruments as economic hedges of the price risk on a portion of diesel fuel costs associated with the Meadowbank mine's diesel fuel exposure as it relates to operating costs. There were derivative financial instruments outstanding as at June 30, 2018 relating to 5.0 million gallons of diesel (December 31, 2017 — 5.0 million). The related mark-to-market adjustments prior to settlement were recognized in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these arrangements.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

15.   DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

    Mark-to-market gains and losses related to heating oil derivative financial instruments are based on broker-dealer quotations that utilize period end forward pricing to calculate fair value.

    As at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no metal derivative positions. The Company may from time to time utilize short-term financial instruments as part of its strategy to minimize risks and optimize returns on its by-product metal sales.

    The following table sets out a summary of the amounts recognized in the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income:

   
  Three Months
Ended
June 30,
  Six Months
Ended
June 30,
 
   
  2018   2017   2018   2017  
 

Premiums realized on written foreign exchange call options

  $ (736 ) $ (612 ) $ (1,537 ) $ (1,364 )
 

Unrealized loss (gain) on warrants(i)

    248     (2 )   380     (12 )
 

Realized gain on currency and commodity derivatives

    (135 )   (242 )   (517 )   (106 )
 

Unrealized loss (gain) on currency and commodity derivatives(i)

    5,063     (1,721 )   4,808     (4,895 )
                     
 

Loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments

  $ 4,440   $ (2,577 ) $ 3,134   $ (6,377 )
                     

    Note:

    (i)
    Unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments that did not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized through the loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income and through the other line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of cash flows.

16.   OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSES

    The following table sets out a summary of the amounts recognized in the other (income) expenses line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income:

   
  Three Months
Ended
June 30,
  Six Months
Ended
June 30,
 
   
  2018   2017   2018   2017  
 

(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and mine development

  $ (25,241 ) $ 8,030   $ (25,116 ) $ 9,907  
 

Interest income

    (3,149 )   (2,233 )   (5,513 )   (4,613 )
 

Other

    (1,117 )   (1,281 )   (408 )   (1,967 )
                     
 

Other (income) expenses

  $ (29,507 ) $ 4,516   $ (31,037 ) $ 3,327  
                     

    Sale of West Pequop Joint Venture, Summit and PQX Properties

    On June 11, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its 51% interest in the West Pequop Joint Venture and its 100% interest in the Summit and PQX properties located in northeastern Nevada (collectively, the "Nevada Properties") to a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corp.

    Under the purchase and sale agreement, the Company received a cash payment of $35.0 million and was granted a 0.8% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Nevada Properties held by the West Pequop Joint Venture and a 1.6% NSR on the Summit and PQX properties. Upon closing of the sale, the Company recognized a net gain on disposal of $26.5 million in the other (income) expenses line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of income and through the other line item of the condensed interim consolidated statements of cash flows.

    The Nevada Properties were presented in the Company's Exploration segment.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

17.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION

    The Company has adjusted its operating segments as a result of the acquisition of the additional 50.0% of the CMC exploration assets on March 28, 2018 (see note 5 for further details). The Company has reclassified the CMC exploration assets and applicable exploration expenses from the Canadian Malartic joint operation segment into the Exploration segment and comparative information has been restated to reflect this change.

   
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2018  
   
  Revenues from
Mining
Operations
  Production
Costs
  Exploration and
Corporate
Development
  Segment
Income
(Loss)
 
 

Northern Business:

                         
 

LaRonde mine

  $ 292,121   $ (127,844 ) $   $ 164,277  
 

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    855     (521 )       334  
 

Lapa mine

    17,877     (11,285 )       6,592  
 

Goldex mine

    76,265     (39,527 )       36,738  
 

Meadowbank mine

    169,167     (117,973 )   (6,984 )   44,210  
 

Canadian Malartic joint operation

    227,818     (97,877 )   (281 )   129,660  
 

Kittila mine

    120,096     (81,475 )       38,621  
                     
 

Total Northern Business

    904,199     (476,502 )   (7,265 )   420,432  
                     
 

Southern Business:

                         
 

Pinos Altos mine

    136,281     (69,442 )       66,839  
 

Creston Mascota mine

    30,826     (19,877 )       10,949  
 

La India mine

    63,411     (33,200 )       30,211  
                     
 

Total Southern Business

    230,518     (122,519 )       107,999  
                     
 

Exploration

            (61,894 )   (61,894 )
                     
 

Segments totals

  $ 1,134,717   $ (599,021 ) $ (69,159 ) $ 466,537  
                     
 

Total segments income

  $ 466,537  
 

Corporate and other:

                         
 

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    (272,839 )
 

General and administrative

    (64,108 )
 

Finance costs

    (47,109 )
 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

    (3,134 )
 

Environmental remediation

    (233 )
 

Foreign currency translation loss

    (390 )
 

Other income

    31,037  
                           
 

Income before income and mining taxes

  $ 109,761  
                           

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

17.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Continued)

 

   
  Six Months Ended June 30, 2017  
   
  Revenues from
Mining
Operations
  Production
Costs
  Exploration and
Corporate
Development
  Segment
Income
(Loss)
 
 

Northern Business:

                         
 

LaRonde mine

  $ 215,770   $ (91,006 ) $   $ 124,764  
 

Lapa mine

    39,043     (24,649 )       14,394  
 

Goldex mine

    68,415     (31,571 )       36,844  
 

Meadowbank mine

    228,516     (108,375 )   (14,306 )   105,835  
 

Canadian Malartic joint operation

    188,076     (85,253 )   (405 )   102,418  
 

Kittila mine

    123,921     (72,339 )       51,582  
                     
 

Total Northern Business

    863,741     (413,193 )   (14,711 )   435,837  
                     
 

Southern Business:

                         
 

Pinos Altos mine

    135,563     (52,392 )       83,171  
 

Creston Mascota mine

    30,510     (14,339 )       16,171  
 

La India mine

    67,528     (28,056 )       39,472  
                     
 

Total Southern Business

    233,601     (94,787 )       138,814  
                     
 

Exploration

            (44,925 )   (44,925 )
                     
 

Segments totals

  $ 1,097,342   $ (507,980 ) $ (59,636 ) $ 529,726  
                     
 

Total segments income

  $ 529,726  
 

Corporate and other:

                         
 

Amortization of property, plant and mine development

    (260,949 )
 

General and administrative

    (58,508 )
 

Impairment loss on equity securities

    (5,814 )
 

Finance costs

    (37,541 )
 

Gain on derivative financial instruments

    6,377  
 

Environmental remediation

    (138 )
 

Foreign currency translation loss

    (3,499 )
 

Other expenses

    (3,327 )
                           
 

Income before income and mining taxes

  $ 166,327  
                           

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

17.   SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Continued)

 

   
  Total Assets as at  
   
  June 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
 

Northern Business:

             
 

LaRonde mine

  $ 812,079   $ 845,113  
 

LaRonde Zone 5 mine

    48,688     25,037  
 

Lapa mine

    19,597     17,867  
 

Goldex mine

    283,667     275,132  
 

Meadowbank mine

    568,724     565,355  
 

Canadian Malartic joint operation

    1,813,948     1,810,162  
 

Meliadine project

    1,396,517     1,194,414  
 

Kittila mine

    1,023,154     982,378  
             
 

Total Northern Business

    5,966,374     5,715,458  
             
 

Southern Business:

             
 

Pinos Altos mine

    670,578     668,492  
 

Creston Mascota mine

    44,213     50,144  
 

La India mine

    426,381     427,957  
             
 

Total Southern Business

    1,141,172     1,146,593  
             
 

Exploration

    601,123     410,241  
             
 

Corporate and other

    570,018     593,309  
             
 

Total assets

  $ 8,278,687   $ 7,865,601  
             

18.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    As part of its ongoing business and operations, the Company has been required to provide assurance in the form of letters of credit for environmental and site restoration costs, custom credits, government grants and other general corporate purposes. As at June 30, 2018, the total amount of these guarantees was $355.4 million.

    As at June 30, 2018 the Company had $196.2 million of commitments related to capital expenditures.

19.   ONGOING LITIGATION

    On August 2, 2016, Canadian Malartic General Partnership ("CMGP"), a general partnership jointly owned by the Company and Yamana (the "Partnership"), was served with a class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Quebec with respect to allegations involving the Canadian Malartic mine. The complaint is in respect of "neighbourhood annoyances" arising from dust, noise, vibrations and blasts at the mine. The plaintiffs are seeking damages in an unspecified amount as well as punitive damages in the amount of C$20 million. The class action was certified in May 2017. In November 2017, a declaratory judgment was issued allowing the Partnership to settle individually with class members for 2017. On December 11, 2017, hearings were completed in respect of certain preliminary matters, including the Partnership's application for partial dismissal of the class action. Judgment was rendered on the preliminary matters and the partial dismissal of the class action was granted, removing the period of August 2013 to June 2014 from the class period. The Company and the Partnership will take all necessary steps to defend themselves from this lawsuit.

    On August 15, 2016, the Partnership received notice of an application for injunction relating to the Canadian Malartic mine, which had been filed under the Environment Quality Act (Quebec). A hearing related to an interlocutory injunction was completed on March 17, 2017 and a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed the injunction. An application for permanent injunction is currently pending. The Company and the Partnership have reviewed the injunction request, consider the request without merit and will take all reasonable steps to defend against this injunction. These measures include a motion for the dismissal of the application for injunction, which has been filed and will be heard at a date that has yet to be determined. While at this time the potential impacts of the injunction cannot be definitively determined, the Company expects that if the injunction were to be granted, there would be a negative impact on the operations of the Canadian Malartic mine, which could include a reduction in production and shift reductions resulting in the loss of jobs.

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AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018

19.   ONGOING LITIGATION (Continued)

    On June 1, 2017, the Partnership was served with an application for judicial review to obtain the annulment of a governmental decree authorizing expansion of the Canadian Malartic mine. The Partnership is an impleaded party in the proceedings. The Company and the Partnership have reviewed the application for judicial review, consider the application without merit and will take all reasonable steps to defend against this application. The hearing on the merits is scheduled to take place in October 2018. While the Company believes it is highly unlikely that the annulment will be granted, the Company expects that if the annulment were to be granted, there would be a negative impact on the operations of the Canadian Malartic mine, which could include a reduction in anticipated future production.

20.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

    Dividends Declared

    On July 25, 2018, Agnico Eagle announced that the Board approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share (a total value of approximately $25.7 million), payable on September 14, 2018 to holders of record of the common shares of the Company on August 31, 2018.

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