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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 | March 2004 | |
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited |
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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 | ý | Form 40-F | o |
[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 | o | No | ý |
[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-
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: March 18, 2004 |
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By: |
/s/ DAVID GAROFALO David Garofalo Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer |
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NEWS RELEASE | |
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| Stock Symbols: | AEM (NYSE) | For further information: | ||
| AGE (TSX) | James D. Nasso — Chairman Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (416) 947-1212 |
Toronto (March 18, 2004) — Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited announced today that Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission have advised the Company by letter dated March 17, 2004 that Commission Staff are contemplating commencing proceedings against the Company and some members of management in relation to the timing and content of the Company's disclosure concerning the rock fall that occurred at Agnico's LaRonde mine in Quebec early 2003. The rock fall was announced by press release dated March 31, 2003. The Board of Directors of the Company met today to discuss the matter and investigate the issues arising out of the Commission's letter. The Company intends to co-operate fully with the Ontario Securities Commission and will respond as soon as practical to the Commission's letter.
For further information, please contact James D. Nasso.
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SIGNATURE