Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of February 2003
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Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
145 King Street East, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2Y7
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes No X
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
Date: February 19, 2003 By: Sean Boyd
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President and Chief Executive Officer
[LOGO] NEWS RELEASE
STOCK SYMBOLS: AEM (NYSE) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
AGE (TSX) SEAN BOYD, PRESIDENT AND CEO
AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
(416) 947-1212
(ALL AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN U.S. DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
AGNICO-EAGLE'S GOLD RESERVES AND RESOURCES
INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY;
REGIONAL STRATEGY YIELDS TWO GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Toronto, Canada - February 19, 2003 - AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED today reported
significantly improved net earnings of $4.0 million, or $0.06 per share in 2002,
compared to a net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.09 per share in 2001. In the
fourth quarter, net earnings were $0.8 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to
a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share in the comparable 2001 period.
Highlights for the year include:
o Record gold production of 260,183 ounces at the LaRonde Mine in Quebec
and full leverage to improved gold price led to improved earnings.
o Record gold reserves and resources, including record proven and probable
gold reserves of 4.0 million ounces (23% increase) at LaRonde.
o Commissioning of LaRonde mill at 7,000 tons per day puts Agnico-Eagle in
position to achieve record gold production of 375,000 ounces (44%
increase) at record low total cash costs of $125 per ounce (31% decrease)
in 2003.
o Strongest balance sheet in Company's history with nearly $280 million in
available cash resources, no gold sold forward and increasing net free
cash flow.
o Discovery of high-grade Lapa gold resource seven miles east of LaRonde.
"Our dominant land position in northwestern Quebec, an aggressive exploration
program, large-scale operations and a solid technical team at LaRonde have put
us in an excellent position to add meaningful value by increasing gold
production in our own backyard. In addition, with Canadian tax pools of $450
million, we are positioned to realize enhanced after-tax returns from potential
new mines in the region," said Sean Boyd, President and Chief Executive Officer.
IMPROVED PROFITABILITY IN 2002
For the year ended December 31, 2002, Agnico-Eagle reported net earnings of $4.0
million, or $0.06 per share on metal revenues of $108.0 million compared to a
2001 net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.09 per share on metal revenues of $96.0
million. This significant improvement primarily reflects an 11% increase in gold
production and a similar increase in the gold price realized. The earnings
improvement was net of a decrease in byproduct zinc production and prices.
Precious metals sales
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comprised 87% of metals revenues in 2002, up from 78% in 2001. Operating cash
flow improved by 64% to $20.4 million, or $0.28 per share, from $12.4 million,
or $0.20 per share in 2001.
IMPROVED FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company reported net income of $0.8 million,
or $0.01 per share, on metal revenues of $31.6 million, compared to a net loss
of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, on metal revenues of $26.5 million in the
comparable 2001 period. The improved results reflect increased gold production,
an improved gold price and lower interest expense, offset somewhat by lower zinc
production and prices. As a result, operating cash flow more than tripled in the
fourth quarter of 2002 to $5.4 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to $1.5
million, or $0.02 per share, in 2001.
LARONDE ON TRACK FOR INCREASED GOLD PRODUCTION IN 2003
During the fourth quarter, both the mine and mill demonstrated the ability to
operate at 7,000 tons per day. The mill achieved the rated daily capacity of
7,000 tons within 48 hours of start up and has achieved peak rates in excess of
8,000 tons while meeting planned metallurgical recoveries. Hoisting and mining
have already achieved peak rates of 9,000 tons of ore over a 24-hour period.
LaRonde is in a strong position to achieve its 2003 targets of 375,000 ounces of
gold at a total cash operating cost of $125 per ounce.
During the fourth quarter, metallurgical recoveries achieved target, with the
mill averaging 5,847 tons per day, including the six-day plant changeover and
shutdown period at the beginning of October. Excluding the changeover, the mill
averaged 6,330 tons of ore per day. The cash operating cost per ounce of gold
decreased to $128 from $133 in 2001. However, total cash costs, including the El
Coco property royalty, were $198 compared to $181 in the prior year.
For the year 2002, the cash operating cost per ounce was $141, up slightly from
$132 in 2001. However, the increase in total cash costs to $182 from $155 was
mainly due to the increased El Coco royalty.
Operating performance continues to improve in the early part of 2003 with
construction of the Level 219 underground crusher and ore handling facility at
the bottom of the Penna Shaft, which are on schedule for completion in the
second quarter. Underground level development performance was as planned in
January 2003 as a result of the ongoing changeover from contractor to LaRonde
development crews. In addition, new ramp access between Levels 206 and 215 has
provided additional sublevels for ore development. These levels are critical for
achieving 2003 production targets.
FINANCIAL POSITION STRONGEST IN COMPANY'S HISTORY
During 2002, the Company reduced its net debt to nil and continued to improve
its liquidity, ending the year with available cash resources of $278 million.
Available cash resources are comprised of approximately $153 million in cash and
$125 million of undrawn credit lines. The strengthened liquidity represents an
increase of 139% from $116 million in 2001. This increase is attributable to
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the Company's improvement in operating cash flow as well as the refinancing of
its convertible debentures in February 2002 and a unit offering of common shares
and warrants in November 2002. The improvement in available cash resources is
net of $64.8 million of capital investments comprised primarily of the expansion
at LaRonde, compared to $36.3 million invested in 2001.
GOLD RESERVES AND RESOURCES BOTH AT RECORD LEVELS
The gold reserves of 4.0 million ounces at LaRonde represent a 23% increase over
the prior year, after production replacement. Both the gold reserves and
resources are records for the Company.
Gold Reserves and Resources Summary Proven, Probable
(000's ounces) & Indicated Inferred
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LaRonde 4,097 3,978
Goldex 997 423
Lapa (80%) - 653
Ellison 41 106
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DECEMBER 31, 2002 5,135 5,160
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DECEMBER 31, 2001 3,399 5,110
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Gold reserves and resources were estimated using an assumed gold price of $300
per ounce. The above mineral reserve and resource estimate does not include the
significant byproduct silver, zinc and copper contained in the LaRonde orebody.
DEEP DRILLING AT LARONDE RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT GOLD RESERVE CONVERSION
During the fourth quarter, the deep exploration program at LaRonde below the
bottom of the Penna Shaft involved three drills testing the eastern area of Zone
20 North in order to acquire sufficient drill-hole density necessary for the
mineral resource to reserve conversion. As a result, LaRonde converted 1.0
million ounces of gold from resources into reserves. Including production
replacement, LaRonde's gold reserves increased by 23% from 3.3 million ounces to
4.0 million ounces. Before conversion to gold reserves, LaRonde's resources
remained essentially unchanged.
In the fourth quarter, drilling totaling 20,745 feet was completed on the deep
program and some of the more significant results follow:
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TRUE GOLD(OZ/TON) SILVER ZINC
DRILL HOLE THICKNESS(FT) FROM TO CUT(1.5 OZ) (OZ/TON) COPPER (%) (%)
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3215-32 68.9 1570.5 1673.5 0.14 0.39 0.19 0.02
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3215-33 68.9 1,859.9 1,951.1 0.15 0.19 0.35 0.02
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3215-34 67.6 2484.2 2581.3 0.12 0.89 0.28 0.04
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3215-39A 68.9 2462.2 2555.4 0.12 1.19 0.56 0.22
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3215-41 44.6 1855.6 1904.5 0.20 0.82 0.46 0.04
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The deep drilling results to date indicate three trends:
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1. The eastern limit of Zone 20 North has been defined, indicating that
the rake is shallower to the west than previously interpreted.
2. In contrast, the more tightly spaced drilling results from within the
deposit appear to indicate thicker mineralization and higher grades
than indicated from earlier widely-spaced drilling in Zone 20 North.
3. Drilling has also indicated that the deposit is still open to the west.
The new parallel zone has been intersected at a depth of 8,993 feet
below surface. The presence of this more northerly gold zone was first
indicated at depth in drill hole 3215-22F (previously released).
With 372 feet of drifting completed to date on Level 215, drilling is now
focused along the eastern and central part of Zone 20 North. Currently, three
drills are testing the zone at depth and this program will provide additional
information to evaluate the deep mine project at LaRonde.
REGIONAL EXPLORATION SUCCESS: LAPA HIGH-GRADE GOLD DISCOVERY
The Company is earning an 80% interest in the Lapa property, seven miles east of
LaRonde, under an option agreement with Breakwater Resources Ltd. Agnico-Eagle's
share of the gold resource at Lapa of 653,000 ounces was estimated using a $300
per ounce gold price. Due to its high grade potential and potential operational
synergies arising from its proximity to LaRonde, the Lapa property is an
important part of the Company's regional development and production strategy.
Recent drilling has focused on extending the Contact Zone to the east and at
depth where the zone remains open. To date, the zone has been traced over a
length of 1,300 feet and 2,000 feet vertically. The Lapa property covers an
additional 1.6 miles of favourable contact to explore. Sixteen holes have been
drilled of which 11 intersected the mineralization and confirm that the Contact
Zone is open at depth and to the east. Most of the mineralized drill holes
contained visible gold. The deepest hole 118-03-04A intercepted 99.1 feet of
mineralization at an average gold grade of 0.26 ounces per ton and contained
multiple occurrences of visible gold. However, one of the highest-grade gold
intervals came from drill hole 118-02-08 which did not have visible gold,
demonstrating that high-grade gold values can be obtained even in its absence.
The most recent drill results and previously disclosed drill results used in the
mineral resource calculation follow:
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ORE ZONE INTERVAL
(FT) TRUE AVERAGE GRADE (OZ/T)
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HOLE FROM TO WIDTH (FT) UNCUT 1.5 OZ/T
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118-02-01A 2,542.9 2,562.6 9.8 0.29 0.28
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118-02-02B 2,549.8 2,628.9 42.7 0.16 0.16
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118-02-03 2,500.6 2,515.7 9.8 0.08 0.08
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118-02-04 3,086.9 3,110.9 16.4 0.60 0.43
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118-03-04A 3,088.2 3,245.7 99.1 0.26 0.21
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118-02-05 1,341.2 1,375.6 9.8 0.16 0.16
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118-02-06 2,681.4 2,709.9 9.5 0.27 0.21
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118-02-07 3,219.8 3,236.2 10.2 0.26 0.26
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118-02-08 2,251.0 2,280.5 12.5 0.60 0.60
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118-03-09 1,203.1 1,203.1 no significant results
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118-03-10A 1,958.0 1,976.4 9.8 0.55 0.52
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118-03-11 1,607.6 1,625.0 9.8 0.06 0.06
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118-03-12A 1,732.3 1,746.4 8.9 0.07 0.07
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118-03-13A 1,439.6 1,439.6 no significant results
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118-03-14 2,017.7 2,062.3 26.9 0.17 0.17
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118-03-15 1,832.7 1,850.4 9.8 0.16 0.16
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The next $2.2 million phase of drilling will commence in March and continue over
the course of 2003. Four drills will be assigned to infill drilling on 150-foot
centres, conduct deep drilling to test the down-dip extension of the deposit at
depth, test the eastern extent of the Contact Zone and to acquire mineralized
material for metallurgical testing.
REGIONAL GROWTH POTENTIAL: UPDATED FEASIBILITY STUDY UNDERWAY AT GOLDEX PROPERTY
The Goldex Project, 35 miles east of LaRonde, is currently being reevaluated
based on a 10,000 ton per day mining rate and its potential synergies with the
LaRonde Mine. In addition, Company-owned infrastructure is available that could
be used to reduce capital costs, including the original 16-foot production hoist
from the Penna Shaft, surface ventilation installations and potentially a head
frame, none of which were available at the time of the previous feasibility
study. This original study was based on a stand alone, 5,000 ton per day
operation. Due to the size and thickness of the deposit, a large scale bulk
mining method (potentially block caving) is envisioned to reduce capital, labour
and ongoing development costs. Goldex has the potential to add 225,000 ounces to
the Company's annual production, with a cash cost below $200 per ounce, assuming
a 10,000 ton per day operation and reduced operating costs from economies of
scale and regional synergies.
The gold resource at Goldex of 1.0 million ounces of indicated gold resources
and 0.4 million ounces of inferred resources were estimated using a $300 per
ounce gold price. A rock mechanic specialist has been engaged to reevaluate the
mining method and development options to be incorporated in a new feasibility
study. The results of the study are expected to be released at the Company's
Annual General Meeting of shareholders on June 19, 2003.
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DEEP MINE PROJECT AT LARONDE PROGRESSING
Initial work on the deep development program below the bottom of the Penna Shaft
has evaluated several options, including rehabilitating Shaft #1 (not currently
in use), sinking a new shaft to a depth of 10,000 feet, and various
shaft/winze/ramp combinations. Several mining rates have also been evaluated.
Preliminary indications are that the deposit at depth will be economic based on
the current gold resource and with capital costs of approximately $45 to $60 per
ounce.
As a result of this information, development of the Level 215 exploration drift
has been accelerated by 12 months for completion by the end of 2003. The earlier
access will allow for the accelerated transfer of mineral resources to mineral
reserves, speeding up the exploration of the potential new parallel zone to the
west, providing additional information for the deep mining development program
and accelerated exploration on the western side of Zone 20 North. Results of
this scoping study are also anticipated for the Company's Annual General Meeting
in June.
The longitudinal illustrations that detail the drill results presented in this
news release can be viewed and downloaded from the Company's website
www.agnico-eagle.com (PRESS RELEASE) OR:
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http://files.newswire.ca/3/Goldex.pdf
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http://files.newswire.ca/3/Lapa.pdf
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http://files.newswire.ca/3/Laronde20N.pdf
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http://files.newswire.ca/3/RegionalMap.pdf
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OUTLOOK FOR 2003
Despite the expansion challenges encountered in 2002, Agnico-Eagle set a gold
production record of 260,183 ounces at LaRonde in 2002. The Company expects to
overcome the last of the development difficulties encountered in 2002. First,
the installation of a spot cooling system and improved ventilation should ensure
improved development productivity on the lower mining levels, where cooling is
necessary. In addition, the completion of the Level 219 crushing plant in the
second quarter of 2003 will improve productivity and reduce congestion, allowing
access to more of the higher-grade gold ore on the lower mining levels. With the
mine operating in excess of 7,000 tons per day for a full year, gold production
is targeted to increase 44% to 375,000 ounces and cash operating costs are
targeted to decrease by 31% to $125 per ounce. Agnico-Eagle's cash costs are
heavily dependent on the US/Canadian dollar exchange rate and the prices it
receives for its byproduct silver, zinc and copper production. The assumptions
made for 2003 are a US dollar/Canadian exchange rate of C$1.53 per US dollar, a
silver price of $5.00 per ounce, a zinc price of $0.36 per pound and a copper
price of $0.75 per pound.
FOURTH QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL AND 2003 REPORTING DATES
The Company is hosting a CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS 2002 RESULTS and to provide
an update on regional exploration and development activities on THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 20TH, 2003 AT 11:30 A.M. (EST). To participate in the conference call,
please dial (416) 640-4127. To access the rebroadcast, please dial
1-877-289-8525 and enter the reservation number 177341#. The conference call can
also be accessed over the Internet through the Company's website
www.agnico-eagle.com.
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For reference, please note below the dates and times for AGNICO-EAGLE'S
QUARTERLY RESULTS AND CONFERENCE CALLS FOR 2003:
NEWS RELEASE SCHEDULE CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULE
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First quarter 2003 Weds. April 23 (after market close) Thurs. April 24 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Second quarter 2003 Weds. July 30 (after market close) Thurs. July 31 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Third quarter 2003 Weds. October 29 (after market close) Thurs. October 30 11:00 a.m. (EST)
LARONDE MINE TOUR
Analysts and investors are invited to attend a TOUR OF THE LARONDE MINESITE on
THURSDAY, MAY 22. The tour will focus on progress of underground development and
will include a tour of the infrastructure at depth. An exploration update will
also be provided on LaRonde and the Company's regional programs along its
15-mile position on the Cadillac-Bousquet Belt. Space is limited and will be
reserved on a first-come first-serve basis. Please register with Hazel
Winchester at 416-847-3717.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" (within the
meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that
such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Risks and
uncertainties are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's
Annual Information Form (AIF) filed with certain Canadian securities regulators
(including the Ontario and Quebec Securities Commissions) and with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (as Form 20-F).
Agnico-Eagle is a long established Canadian gold producer with operations
located in northwestern Quebec and exploration and development activities in
eastern Canada and the southwestern United States. Agnico-Eagle's operating
history includes over three decades of continuous gold production, primarily
from underground mining operations. Agnico-Eagle's LaRonde Mine in Quebec is
Canada's largest gold deposit. The Company has full exposure to higher gold
prices consistent with its policy of no forward gold sales. It has paid a cash
dividend for 23 consecutive years.
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Schedules Attached:
Mineral Reserve and Resource Data
Summarized Quarterly Data
Consolidated Financial Statements (excluding notes)
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AGNICO-EAGLE MINERAL RESERVE & MINERAL RESOURCE DATA
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AU TONS
CATEGORY AND ZONE AU(OZ/T) AG(OZ/T) CU(%) ZN(%) (000'S OZ.) (000'S)
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PROVEN MINERAL RESERVE
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LaRonde 0.08 2.85 0.39 4.95 624 7,972
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PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVE
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LaRonde 0.10 1.84 0.37 2.93 3,398 33,720
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TOTAL PROVEN AND PROBABLE MINERAL RESERVES 0.10 2.03 0.37 3.32 4,022 41,692
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INDICATED MINERAL RESOURCE
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LaRonde 0.11 0.43 0.17 0.55 75 648
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Goldex 0.073 997 13,658
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Ellison 0.164 41 249
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TOTAL INDICATED RESOURCE 0.076 1,113 14,555
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TOTAL PROVEN, PROBABLE & INDICATED 0.091 5,135 56,247
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INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCE
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LaRonde 0.17 0.38 0.33 0.08 3,978 23,030
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Goldex 0.075 423 5,643
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Lapa (80%) 0.249 653 2,616
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Ellison 0.183 106 579
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TOTAL INFERRED RESOURCE 0.162 5,160 31,868
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Long-term economic assumptions: gold, $300/oz.; silver $5.00/oz.; copper
$0.80/lb.; zinc $0.50/lb.; US$/C$, C$1.50.
(1) The Company's mineral reserve is calculated as at December 31, 2002. More
recent information on exploration, mining, processing, metallurgy and
other economic factors have been used in the mineral reserve and mineral
resource estimate. The mineral reserve is estimated using an appropriate
cut-off grade associated with an average long-term gold price of $300 per
ounce, silver price of $5.00 per ounce, copper price of $0.80 per pound,
zinc price of $0.50 per pound and a US$/C$ exchange rate of C$1.50. The
estimate incorporates the current and/or expected mine plans and cost
levels and metal recoveries. The qualified person responsible for the
mineral reserve and resource estimate is Marc H. Legault, P.Eng., Manager,
Project Evaluations of Agnico-Eagle.
(2) A mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured or
indicated mineral resource demonstrated by at least a preliminary
feasibility study. This study must include adequate information on mining,
processing, metallurgical, economic and other relevant factors that
demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that economic extraction can be
justified. A mineral reserve includes diluting materials and allows for
losses that may occur when the material is mined. A proven mineral reserve
is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource for which
quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape, physical characteristics are
so well established that they can be estimated with confidence sufficient
to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters,
to support production planning and evaluation of the economic viability of
the deposit. A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part
of an indicated mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality,
densities, shape and physical characteristics, can be estimated with a
level of confidence sufficient to allow the appropriate application of
technical and economic parameters, to support mine planning and evaluation
of the economic viability of the deposit.
(3) A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of natural, solid,
inorganic or fossilized organic material in or on the earth's crust in
such form and quantity and of such a grade or quality that it has
reasonable prospects for economic extraction. The location, quantity,
grade, geological characteristics and continuity of a mineral resource are
known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and
knowledge. An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral
resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and
physical characteristics, can be estimated with a level of confidence
sufficient to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic
parameters, to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic
viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable
exploration and test information gathered through appropriate techniques
from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes
that are spaced closely enough for geological and grade continuity to be
reasonably assumed. An inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral
resource for which quantity, grade or quality can be estimated on the
basis of geological evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed,
but not verified, geological and grade continuity. The estimate is based
on limited information and sampling gathered through appropriate
techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and
drill holes. Mineral resource that is not mineral reserve does not have
demonstrated economic viability.
(4) The 100% inferred mineral resource at Lapa, applying a cutting factor of
1.5 oz./t., is 3,270,546 tons at 0.249 oz./t., containing 815,784 ounces
of gold. The uncut calculation shows a variation of 13.8% for a total of
927,963 ounces of gold.
(5) A qualified person, Marc H. Legault, P.Eng., has verified the data
disclosed in this news release. The verification procedures, the quality
assurance program, quality control procedures and a discussion of the
factors that may materially effect reserve and resource estimates may be
found in the 2001 Ore Reserve Report, Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited, LaRonde
Division, dated February 25, 2001, filed on SEDAR.
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SUMMARIZED QUARTERLY DATA AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
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(thousands of United States dollars, Three months ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
except where noted) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
INCOME AND CASH FLOW
Revenues from mining operations $ 31,640 $ 26,470 $ 108,027 $ 96,043
Net income (loss) for period $ 816 $ (748) $ 4,023 $ (5,401)
Net income (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ 0.06 $ (0.09)
Operating cash flow (before non-cash working capital) $ 5,416 $ 1,545 $ 20,364 $ 12,424
Operating cash flow per share $ 0.07 $ 0.02 $ 0.28 $ 0.20
Weighted average number of shares - basic (in thousands) 76,676 67,619 70,821 61,334
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY
LARONDE DIVISION
Revenues from mining operations $ 31,640 $ 26,470 $ 108,027 $ 96,043
Mine operating costs 23,293 19,885 75,969 67,009
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Mine operating profit $ 8,347 $ 6,585 $ 32,058 $ 29,034
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Tons of ore milled 537,895 480,931 1,963,129 1,805,248
Head grades:
Gold 0.14 0.16 0.14 0.15
Silver 2.32 2.16 2.35 2.32
Zinc 3.74% 5.02% 4.14% 5.19%
Copper 0.50% 0.24% 0.34% 0.21%
Recovery rates:
Gold 92.97% 93.30% 93.14% 92.59%
Silver 80.60% 79.10% 80.60% 79.50%
Zinc 78.00% 81.70% 78.40% 78.98%
Copper 80.30% 65.80% 71.40% 58.17%
Payable production:
Gold (ounces) 75,235 66,372 260,183 234,860
Silver (ounces in thousands) 1,104 597 3,094 2,524
Zinc (pounds in thousands) 26,610 33,605 108,060 126,275
Copper (pounds in thousands) 3,984 1,415 8,927 4,096
Realized prices per unit of production:
Gold (per ounce) $ 318 $ 279 $ 312 $ 273
Silver (per ounce) $ 4.51 $ 4.60 $ 4.61 $ 4.35
Zinc (per pound) $ 0.34 $ 0.35 $ 0.34 $ 0.40
Copper (per pound) $ 0.71 $ 0.59 $ 0.70 $ 0.64
Onsite operating costs per ton milled (Canadian dollars) $ 53 $ 49 $ 52 $ 52
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OPERATING COSTS PER GOLD OUNCE PRODUCED:
Onsite operating costs (including reclamation provision) $ 244 $ 228 $ 253 $ 257
Less: Non-cash reclamation provision (5) (5) (5) (5)
Net byproduct revenues (111) (90) (107) (120)
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CASH OPERATING COSTS $ 128 $ 133 $ 141 $ 132
Accrued El Coco royalties 70 48 41 23
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TOTAL CASH COSTS $ 198 $ 181 $ 182 $ 155
Non-cash costs:
Reclamation provision 5 5 5 5
Depreciation and amortization 37 36 50 45
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Total operating costs $ 240 $ 222 $ 237 $ 205
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
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(thousands of United States dollars, US GAAP BASIS) December 31, December 31,
2002 2001
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ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents $ 152,934 $ 21,180
Metals awaiting settlement 29,749 20,080
Income taxes recoverable 2,900 628
Inventories:
In-process 5,612 5,854
Supplies 5,008 3,903
Prepaid expenses and other 10,025 3,822
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Total current assets 206,228 55,467
Fair values of derivative financial instruments 1,835 6,851
Investments and other assets 8,795 6,035
Future income and mining tax assets 23,890 23,890
Mining properties 353,059 301,221
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$ 593,807 $ 393,464
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 15,246 $ 9,423
Dividends payable 3,013 1,853
Income and mining taxes payable 954 1,231
Interest payable 1,873 2,052
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Total current liabilities 21,086 14,559
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Long-term debt 143,750 151,081
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Reclamation provision and other liabilities 5,766 4,055
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Fair values of derivative financial instruments 5,346 7,026
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Future income and mining tax liabilities 20,889 18,317
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares
Authorized - unlimited
Issued - 83,636,861 (2001 - 67,722,853) 591,969 407,347
Warrants 15,732 -
Contributed surplus 7,181 7,181
Deficit (195,706) (197,220)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (22,206) (18,882)
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Total shareholders' equity 396,970 198,426
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$ 593,807 $ 393,464
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NOTE: CERTAIN ITEMS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
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Three months ended Year ended
(thousands of United States dollars, December 31, December 31,
except per share amounts, US GAAP BASIS) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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REVENUES
Revenues from mining operations $ 31,640 $ 26,470 $ 108,027 $ 96,043
Interest and sundry income (830) 2,700 1,943 6,069
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30,810 29,170 109,970 102,112
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Production 23,293 19,885 75,969 67,009
Exploration and corporate development 1,042 1,808 3,766 6,391
Depreciation and amortization 2,756 2,902 12,998 12,658
General and administrative 1,667 1,520 5,530 4,461
Provincial capital tax (345) 195 829 1,551
Interest 1,855 3,186 7,341 12,917
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Income (loss) before the undernoted 542 (326) 3,537 (2,875)
Foreign currency gain 134 559 1,074 336
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Income (loss) before income and mining taxes 676 233 4,611 (2,539)
Federal capital tax 221 46 949 590
Income and mining tax expense (recoveries) (361) 935 (361) 2,272
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Net income (loss) for the period $ 816 $ (748) $ 4,023 $ (5,401)
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Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ 0.06 $ (0.09)
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Weighted average number of shares (in thousands)-
basic 76,676 67,618 70,821 61,333
diluted 77,487 68,093 71,631 61,807
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD $ 816 $ (748) $ 4,023 $ (5,401)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
UNREALIZED GAIN ON HEDGING ACTIVITIES (960) - (5,512) -
UNREALIZED GAIN ON AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES 1,558 - 1,558 -
DILUTION GAIN ON ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY SUBSIDIARY
COMPANY 1,610 - 1,610 -
MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY (980) - (980) -
CUMULATIVE TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTMENT UPON THE
ADOPTION OF FAS 133 RELATED TO THE ACCOUNTING
FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - - - (2,975)
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 1,228 - (3,324) (2,975)
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD $ 2,044 $ (748) $ 699 $ (8,376)
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NOTE: CERTAIN ITEMS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEFICIT AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
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(thousands of United States dollars, December 31, December 31,
except per share amounts, US GAAP BASIS) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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DEFICIT
Balance, beginning of period $ (194,013) $ (195,118) $ (197,220) $ (190,465)
Net income (loss) for the period 816 (748) 4,023 (5,401)
Dividends declared (2,509) (1,354) (2,509) (1,354)
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Balance, end of period $ (195,706) $ (197,220) $ (195,706) $ (197,220)
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Balance, beginning of period $ (23,434) $ (18,882) $ (18,882) $ (15,907)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period 1,228 - (3,324) (2,975)
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Balance, end of period $ (22,206) $ (18,882) $ (22,206) $ (18,882)
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NOTE: CERTAIN ITEMS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
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Three months ended Year ended
(thousands of United States dollars, US GAAP BASIS) December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) for the period $ 816 $ (748) $ 4,023 $ (5,401)
Add (deduct) items not affecting cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,756 2,902 12,998 12,658
Provision for (recoveries of) future income and mining taxes 642 1,122 1,183 3,150
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts (336) (2,626) (1,680) (4,249)
Amortization of deferred costs and other 1,538 895 3,840 6,266
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5,416 1,545 20,364 12,424
Change in non-cash working capital balances (9,415) (2,139) (7,252) (16,603)
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Cash flows from (used in) operating activities (3,999) (594) 13,112 (4,179)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to mining properties (13,896) (9,802) (64,836) (36,278)
Increase in investments and other (965) (60) (1,773) (278)
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Cash flows used in investing activities (14,861) (9,862) (66,609) (36,556)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid - - (1,344) (1,114)
Common shares issued 177,718 2,892 193,784 87,416
Warrants issued 15,732 - 15,732 -
Share/warrant issue costs (9,162) - (9,162) (5,209)
Proceeds from long-term debt - - 143,750 -
Financing costs - - (5,266) -
Repayment of the Company's senior convertible notes - - (122,169) -
Bank debt (30,000) (45,000) (30,000) (37,500)
Resale of the Company's own shares held by a
subsidiary company and other - (2,505) - 4,974
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Cash flows from (used in) financing activities 154,288 (44,613) 185,325 48,567
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (193) (164) (74) (558)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 135,235 (55,233) 131,754 7,274
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 17,699 76,413 21,180 13,906
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 152,934 $ 21,180 $ 152,934 $ 21,180
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OTHER OPERATING CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid during the period $ 640 $ 1,269 $ 23,590 $ 10,205
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Taxes paid (recovered) during the period $ (1,320) $ 947 $ (1,982) $ (569)
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NOTE: CERTAIN ITEMS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
PRESENTED TO CONFORM TO THE CURRENT PRESENTATION.
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