TORONTO (September 21, 2011) - Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) announced today that it has become a signatory to the International Cyanide Management Code (the Code).
The Code is a voluntary industry program for companies involved in the production of gold using cyanide and companies producing and transporting this cyanide. It was developed under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme by a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee.
The principles and standards of the International Cyanide Management Code are regarded as industry best practices. The Code is intended to complement an operation's existing obligation to comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the political jurisdictions in which the operation is located.
Details of the AEM’s application can be found on the International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) website http://cyanidecode.org/signatorycompanies.php
About Agnico-Eagle
Agnico-Eagle is a long established, Canadian headquartered, gold producer with operations located in Canada, Finland and Mexico, and exploration and development activities in Canada, Finland, Mexico and the United States. The Company has full exposure to higher gold prices consistent with its policy of no forward gold sales and maintains a corporate strategy based on increasing shareholders exposure to gold, on a per share basis. It has paid a cash dividend for 29 consecutive years. For more information on Agnico-Eagle, please visit the website at:
www.agnico-eagle.com