AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD current report, Q2 FY2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)

Reporting Period: First Quarter 2012 (ended March 31, 2012)

Filing Date: April 26, 2012

This filing serves as a cover document for a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the Corporation's first-quarter 2012 operating and financial results.

Key Financial Metrics

The provided text is a cover sheet and does not contain specific financial data. The actual figures for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.

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Material Changes

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Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. These elements are expected to be found in the referenced press release.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated April 26, 2012) for specific Q1 2012 revenue, net income, and cash flow figures.
  • Verify gold production volumes and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) per ounce in the full press release.
  • Check for any updates to full-year 2012 guidance provided in the attached exhibit.
  • Confirm the status of major mining projects and any operational disruptions mentioned in the full report.