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Agnico Eagle takes 14.9% stake in Scout Discoveries via $25M placement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:21 -0400

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM, TSX: AEM) has agreed to invest $14.8 million in Scout Discoveries Corp., a private mineral exploration company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, acquiring a 14.9% fully diluted ownership stake at $1.50 per share.

Concurrently, Scout's existing largest shareholder, The Electrum Group, agreed to invest $10.2 million at the same price, increasing its fully diluted ownership from 27% to 30%. The combined private placement totals $25 million with no warrants or fees, according to a statement from Scout.

Alongside the investment, Agnico Eagle and Scout will execute an earn-in agreement covering Scout's Elk City project in Idaho.

Agnico Eagle takes 14.9% stake in Scout Discoveries via $25M placement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:21 -0400

Alongside the investment, Agnico Eagle and Scout will execute an earn-in agreement covering Scout's Elk City project in Idaho.

Scout Discoveries Announces 14.9% Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and an Earn-In Agreement in Idaho; Electrum Increases to 30% Ownership in Combined US$25 Million Private Placement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:28:00 -0400

Key Takeaways

Agnico Eagle has agreed to invest $14.8 million in Scout for 14.9% ownership, with The Electrum Group agreeing to invest $10.2 million to increase its ownership to 30%, at $1.50 per share. Funds will support exploration at Cuddy Mountain, Speed Goat, and additional projects.
Agnico Eagle may earn up to 70% interest in Scout's Elk City and Muldoon projects by funding up to $60 million and $30 million, respectively, over eight years in exploration expenditures, with approximately $9.4 million budgeted through 2027.
Video summary link: Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and Electrum

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Scout Discoveries Announces 14.9% Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and an Earn-In Agreement in Idaho; Electrum Increases to 30% Ownership in Combined US$25 Million Private Placement

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:28:00 -0400

Key Takeaways

Agnico Eagle has agreed to invest $14.8 million in Scout for 14.9% ownership, with The Electrum Group agreeing to invest $10.2 million to increase its ownership to 30%, at $1.50 per share. Funds will support exploration at Cuddy Mountain, Speed Goat, and additional projects.
Agnico Eagle may earn up to 70% interest in Scout's Elk City and Muldoon projects by funding up to $60 million and $30 million, respectively, over eight years in exploration expenditures, with approximately $9.4 million budgeted through 2027.
Video summary link: Strategic Investment by Agnico Eagle and Electrum

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18,

Premarket movers: Generac, Nebius rally, BCB Bancorp sinks

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:46:04 -0400

Investing.com -U.S. stock index futures rose Thursday, as the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years helped ease market anxiety over the central bank’s commitment to quelling inflation.

By 05:50 a.m. ET (09:50 GMT), the Dow futures contract had risen 369 points, or 0.7%, S&P 500 futures had gained 59 points, or 0.8%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had climbed 296 points, or 1.0%.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Generac Holdings surged 33.7% in premarket trading after the power equipment maker announced a long-term agreement with Amazon to supply industrial backup generators for the technology giant’s

Premarket movers: Generac, Nebius rally, BCB Bancorp sinks

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:46:04 -0400

By 05:50 a.m. ET (09:50 GMT), the Dow futures contract had risen 369 points, or 0.7%, S&P 500 futures had gained 59 points, or 0.8%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had climbed 296 points, or 1.0%.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Generac Holdings surged 33.7% in premarket trading after the power equipment maker announced a long-term agreement with Amazon to supply industrial backup generators for the technology giant’s

Premarket movers: Generac, Nebius rally, BCB Bancorp sinks

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:46:04 -0400

By 05:50 a.m. ET (09:50 GMT), the Dow futures contract had risen 369 points, or 0.7%, S&P 500 futures had gained 59 points, or 0.8%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had climbed 296 points, or 1.0%.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Generac Holdings surged 33.7% in premarket trading after the power equipment maker announced a long-term agreement with Amazon to supply industrial backup generators for the technology giant’s

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- US Metal News News Commentary - Agnico Eagle realised $4,483 per ounce of gold in its second quarter and generated record free cash flow of $1.34 billion. In the same quarter it lost access to roughly 370,000 ounces at Canadian Malartic after a rock mass movement at the Barnat pit, and guided full year production to the low end of its range. Both things are true at once, and together they describe the industry’s current position better than

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

Gold Is Above $4,000 and the Bottleneck Has Moved to Mill Capacity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

Issued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Limited

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) PT Raised to $225 at RBC Capital

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:42:06 -0400

RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson raised the price target on Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AEM) to $225.00 (from $210.00) while maintaining a Sector Perform rating.

Stifel sees Canada Arctic defense spending as key investment theme

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:48:41 -0400

Investing.com -- Stifel has identified Canada's Arctic defense initiative as a major investment opportunity as the country increases military spending to meet NATO targets.

Canada plans to raise defense spending above 2% of GDP and aims to reach 5%, or approximately C$150 billion annually, by 2035. The increase comes as geopolitical tensions have pushed NATO member countries to expand their defense budgets.

The Canadian government's "Build the North" initiative allocates more than C$40 billion for military infrastructure in the Arctic region. The funding will support military bases, airports, highways, ports, power systems, communications networks, and surveillance and strike capabilities.

Stifel views Canada's first

Stifel sees Canada Arctic defense spending as key investment theme

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:48:41 -0400

Investing.com -- Stifel has identified Canada's Arctic defense initiative as a major investment opportunity as the country increases military spending to meet NATO targets.

Stifel views Canada's first

Stifel sees Canada Arctic defense spending as key investment theme

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:48:41 -0400

Investing.com -- Stifel has identified Canada's Arctic defense initiative as a major investment opportunity as the country increases military spending to meet NATO targets.

Stifel views Canada's first

Gold Supply Can’t Keep Pace with a Powerful New Wave of Demand

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:45:00 -0400