Agnico Eagle Invests in Maple Gold Mines Ltd.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited purchased 662,780 common shares of Maple Gold Mines Ltd. at C$2.45 per share for total consideration of C$1,623,811, increasing its stake in Maple to approximately 12.98% on a non-diluted basis. The investment was made from several sellers who participated in a flow-through offering and is part of Agnico Eagle's strategy to acquire strategic positions in prospective exploration opportunities.