Exploration Projects September 30, 2014

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1 Exploration Projects September 30, 2014

2 Agnico Eagle Forward-Looking Statements The information in this presentation has been prepared as at September 30, Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws and are referred to herein as forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words anticipate, expect, estimate, forecast, will, planned, and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements or information. Such statements of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ( Agnico Eagle or the Company ) include without limitation: estimates of mineral grades, the estimated timing regarding anticipated future exploration; and whether results thereof will expand gold reserves or resources. Such forwardlooking statements reflect the Company s views as at the date of this document and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Many factors, known and unknown could cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the volatility of prices of gold and other metals; uncertainty of mineral grades; cost of exploration and development programs; governmental and environmental regulation; and the volatility of the Company s stock price. The material factors and assumptions used in the preparation of the forward-looking statements and information contained herein, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, the assumptions set forth herein and in management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") and the Company's Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with Canadian securities regulators and that are included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 ("Form 40-F") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as well as: that there are no significant disruptions affecting operations; that permitting and exploration at the noted exploration projects proceeds on a basis consistent with current expectations and plans; that Agnico Eagle's current estimates of mineral grades are accurate; and that there are no material delays in the timing for completion of the exploration projects. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that may affect the Company s ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, see the Company s AIF, MD&A and Form 40-F, as well as the Company s other filings with the Canadian securities regulators and the SEC. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements and information. For a detailed breakdown of the Company s reserve and resource position see the Company s Annual Information Form or Form 40-F. Guy Gosselin, Vice-President Exploration for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, approved the scientific and technical information in this news release. Mr. Gosselin verified the data disclosed in this news release, including the sampling, analytical and testing data underlying the information. Verification included a review and validation of the applicable assay databases and reviews of assay certificates. Mr. Gosselin is a P.Eng. with the Ordre ingenieurs du Quebec, and is a qualified person as defined by NI

3 Yamana Gold Cautionary Forward-Looking Statements CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements, including any information as to the Company s strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements are characterized by words such as plan, expect, budget, target, project, intend, believe, anticipate, estimate and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions may or will occur. Forwardlooking statements are based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made, and are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the Company s expectations in connection with the expected production and exploration, development and expansion plans at the Company s projects discussed herein being met, the impact of proposed optimizations at the Company s projects, the impact of the proposed new mining law in Brazil and the impact of general business and economic conditions, global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future conditions, fluctuating metal prices (such as gold, copper, silver and zinc), currency exchange rates (such as the Brazilian Real, the Chilean Peso, the Argentine Peso, and the Mexican Peso versus the United States Dollar), possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in the Company s hedging program, changes in accounting policies, changes in mineral resources and mineral reserves, risk related to non-core mine dispositions, risks related to acquisitions, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, changes in project development, construction, production and commissioning time frames, risk related to joint venture operations, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, higher prices for fuel, steel, power, labour and other consumables contributing to higher costs and general risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated, unexpected changes in mine life, final pricing for concentrate sales, unanticipated results of future studies, seasonality and unanticipated weather changes, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines, government regulation and the risk of government expropriation or nationalization of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims, limitations on insurance coverage and timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and labour disputes, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in the Company s current and annual Management s Discussion and Analysis and the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31st, 2013 filed with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces of Canada and available at and the Company s Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31 st, 2013 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management s estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company s expected financial and operational performance and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company s plans and objectives and may not be appropriate for other purposes. 3

4 EXPLORATION UPDATE Review of Malartic camp properties Review of Kirkland Lake camp properties Core display Canadian Malartic Barnat Pandora Upper Beaver Upper Canada Amalgamated Kirkland 4

5 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 5

6 MAIN ASSETS MALARTIC AND KIRKLAND LAKE Kirkland Lake Property Malartic 6

7 MALARTIC CAMP Strategy - identify potential ore from satellite deposits 7

8 PANDORA PROPERTY An opportunity next to Agnico Eagle s Lapa mine facilities 8

9 PANDORA PROPERTY 9

10 PANDORA BRANCH ZONE LONGITUDINAL SECTION 100m 10

11 KIRKLAND LAKE CAMP 37 M OZ OF HISTORICAL GOLD PRODUCTION IN THE DISTRICT MACASSA MINE + SMC P+P: g/t Au, 0.8 M oz M+I: g/t Au, 1.0 M oz Inf: g/t Au, 0.8 M oz BIDGOOD (OP) Ind: g/t Au, 76 k oz Inf: g/t Au, 21 k oz UPPER BEAVER (UG) Ind: g/t Au, 1.5 M oz Inf: g/t Au, 712 k oz Upper Beaver (UG) Ind: g/t Au, 33 k oz (UG) Inf: g/t Au, 557 k oz (OP) Ind: g/t Au, 104 k oz (OP) Inf: g/t Au, 76 k oz Canadian Kirkland AK (UG) Ind: g/t Au, 164 k oz Inf: g/t Au, 207 k oz ANOKI / MCBEAN (UG) Ind: g/t Au, 217 k oz Inf: g/t Au, 237 k oz 245km 2 hosting five deposits with disclosed NI resources of 2.1 Moz indicated and 1.8 Moz inferred Guy: we verified all this data 11

12 KIRKLAND LAKE CAMP A PIPELINE OF OPPORTUNITIES 12

13 UPPER BEAVER A HIGH-GRADE AU-CU OPPORTUNITY 13

14 UPPER BEAVER - TYPICAL CROSS SECTION 14

15 UPPER BEAVER - GRADE THICKNESS LONG SECTION 15

16 KIRKLAND LAKE OPPORTUNITIES 16

17 KIRKLAND LAKE UPPER CANADA BULK TONNAGE POTENTIAL AND HIGH GRADE UNDERGROUND 17

18 KIRKLAND LAKE CADILLAC-LARDER LAKE BREAK AMALGAMATED KIRKLAND AKC G/T 0VER 14.4M AT 80M DEPTH 18

19 2014 CMC EXPLORATION PROGRAM June 16th-August 30th (during transition) 2.6M$ mainly on shallow areas at Upper Beaver and Canadian Kirkland September- December 4.6M$ in Kirkland Lake mostly to advance Upper Beaver towards a decision regarding an advance underground exploration program 1.7M$ in Malartic, mostly on Pandora to quickly assess the potential considering the short mine life at Agnico Eagle s adjacent Lapa mine 19

20 Agnico Eagle Notes to Investors Regarding the Use of Resources Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured and Indicated Resources This news release uses the terms "measured resources" and "indicated resources". Investors are advised that while those terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize them. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. Agnico Eagle Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning Estimates of Inferred Resources This news release also uses the term "inferred resources". Investors are advised that while this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the SEC does not recognize it. "Inferred resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. 20

21 Agnico Eagle Scientific and Technical Data Cautionary Note To U.S. Investors - The SEC permits U.S. mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. Agnico Eagle reports mineral resource and reserve estimates in accordance with the CIM guidelines for the estimation, classification and reporting of resources and reserves in accordance with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities' (the "CSA") National Instrument Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI "). These standards are generally similar to those used by the SEC's Industry Guide No. 7, as interpreted by Staff at the SEC ("Guide 7"). However, the definitions in NI differ in certain respects from those under Guide 7. Accordingly, mineral reserve information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. Under the requirements of the SEC, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve" unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. A "final" or "bankable" feasibility study is required to meet the requirements to designate reserves under Industry Guide 7. Agnico Eagle uses certain terms in this news release, such as "measured", "indicated", and "inferred", and "resources" that the SEC guidelines strictly prohibit U.S. registered companies from including in their filings with the SEC. NI requires mining companies to disclose reserves and resources using the subcategories of "proven" reserves, "probable" reserves, "measured" resources, "indicated" resources and "inferred" resources. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. A mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured and/or indicated mineral resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined or extracted and is defined by studies at pre-feasibility or feasibility level as appropriate that include application of modifying factors. Such studies demonstrate that, at the time of reporting, extraction could reasonably be justified. Modifying factors are considerations used to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves. These include, but are not restricted to, mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. A proven mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource. A proven mineral reserve implies a high degree of confidence in the modifying factors. A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of an indicated and, in some circumstances, a measured mineral resource. The confidence in the modifying factors applying to a probable mineral reserve is lower than that applying to a proven mineral reserve. A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of solid material of economic interest in or on the Earth's crust in such form, grade or quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade or quality, continuity and other geological characteristics of a mineral resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge, including sampling. 21

22 Agnico Eagle Scientific and Technical Data (Continued) A measured mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of modifying factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to confirm geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of modifying factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing and is sufficient to assume geological and grade or quality continuity between points of observation. An inferred mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity. A feasibility study is a comprehensive technical and economic study of the selected development option for a mineral project that includes appropriately detailed assessments of applicable modifying factors together with any other relevant operational factors and detailed financial analysis that are necessary to demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that extraction is reasonably justified (economically mineable). The results of the study may reasonably serve as the basis for a final decision by a proponent or financial institution to proceed with, or finance, the development of the project. The confidence level of the study will be higher than that of a Pre-Feasibility Study. In prior periods, reserves for all properties were typically estimated using historic three-year average metals prices and foreign exchange rates in accordance with the SEC guidelines. These guidelines require the use of prices that reflect current economic conditions at the time of reserve determination, which the Staff of the SEC has interpreted to mean historic three-year average prices. Given the current lower commodity price environment, Agnico Eagle and Yamana Gold have decided to use price assumptions that are below the three-year averages. The assumptions used for the mineral reserve and resource estimates for the Canadian Malartic mine as of June 15, 2014 are $1,300 per ounce gold, a cut-off grade between 0.28 g/t and 0.35 g/t gold (depending on the deposit), and a C$/US$ exchange rate of The mineral reserve figures presented herein are estimates, and no assurance can be given that the anticipated tonnages and grades will be achieved or that the anticipated level of recovery will be realized. The mineral reserves presented in this disclosure are a subset of the mineral resources. The effective date for the Canadian Malartic mineral resource and reserve estimates in this news release is June 16, Other important operating information can be found in Agnico Eagle's AIF and Form 40-F. Additional information about the Canadian Malartic mine that is required by NI sections 3.2 and 3.3 and paragraphs 3.4 (a), (c), and (d) can be found in the Technical Report on the Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates for the Canadian Malartic Property filed with Canadian Securities Regulators on SEDAR on the date hereof. The scientific and technical information regarding the reserves and resources estimates set out in this news release has been approved by Daniel Doucet, Corporate Director, Reserve Development for Agnico Eagle. Mr. Doucet is a P.Eng. with the Ordre ingenieurs du Quebec, and is a "qualified person" as defined by NI

23 Yamana Gold Cautionary Note Regarding Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES: Readers should refer to the Annual Information Form of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by the Company since January 1, 2013 available at for further information on mineral reserves and mineral resources, which is subject to the qualifications and notes set forth therein. CAUTIONARY NOTE TO UNITED STATES INVESTORS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES This Presentation has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ in certain material respects from the disclosure requirements of United States securities laws. The terms mineral reserve, proven mineral reserve and probable mineral reserve are Canadian mining terms as defined in accordance with Canadian National Instrument Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ( NI ) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the CIM ) - CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended. These definitions differ from the definitions in the disclosure requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission ) and contained in Industry Guide 7 ( Industry Guide 7 ). Under Industry Guide 7 standards, a final or bankable feasibility study is required to report mineral reserves, the three-year historical average price is used in any mineral reserve or cash flow analysis to designate mineral reserves and the primary environmental analysis or report must be filed with the appropriate governmental authority. In addition, the terms mineral resource, measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource and inferred mineral resource are defined in and required to be disclosed by NI However, these terms are not defined terms under Industry Guide 7 and are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements of United States companies filed with the Commission. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into mineral reserves. Inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of contained ounces in a mineral resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations. In contrast, the Commission only permits U.S. companies to report mineralization that does not constitute mineral reserves by Commission standards as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information contained in this Presentation may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder. 23

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