Agnico Eagle Mines Limited Form 6-K Filing

This Form 6-K filing details Agnico Eagle Mines Limited's additional investment in Canada Nickel Company Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avenir Minerals Limited. Avenir acquired 666,667 units of Canada Nickel for C$1,000,000.50. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant. Following this private placement, Avenir, along with its joint actor Agnico Eagle, beneficially owns approximately 8.68% of Canada Nickel's common shares on a non-diluted basis and 11.52% on a partially-diluted basis. The filing also notes an investor rights agreement between Agnico Eagle and Canada Nickel, granting Agnico Eagle certain rights, including the potential to nominate a director, provided ownership thresholds are maintained. Agnico Eagle and Avenir reserve the right to acquire or dispose of additional securities of Canada Nickel based on market conditions and strategic priorities. An amended early warning report will be filed by Agnico Eagle.