Agnico Eagle Divests 55% Barsele Stake for $20M, 75.5M Shares and 2% Royalty
Agnico Sweden will sell its remaining 55% interest in the Barsele project to Goldsky for US$20 million cash, issuance of 75,509,577 Goldsky shares valued at C$2.64 each, and a 2% net smelter return royalty. After closing, Agnico Eagle will hold a 32.5% stake in Goldsky pending conditions by June 30, 2026.
1. Strong Q3 Free Cash Flow Fuels Strategic Priorities
Agnico Eagle reported a near doubling of third-quarter free cash flow year over year, driven by higher production volumes and disciplined cost control at its Canadian and Mexican operations. The company generated free cash flow of approximately $380 million, up from $195 million in the prior-year quarter. This cash surge enabled Agnico Eagle to accelerate high-return growth investments, reduce net debt by 8%, and increase its quarterly dividend by 5%, underscoring the balance between expansion and shareholder returns.
2. Barsele Project Divestment Optimizes Portfolio
On January 28, 2026, Agnico Eagle’s wholly owned subsidiary, Agnico Sweden AB, agreed to sell its remaining 55% interest in Gunnarn Mining AB to Goldsky Resources for US$20 million in cash, 75,509,577 common shares valued at C$2.64 apiece, and a 2% net smelter return royalty on the Barsele gold project. Upon closing—expected by June 30, 2026 and subject to TSXV and shareholder approvals—Agnico Eagle’s stake in Goldsky will rise to 32.5%, up from 4.1%. The transaction frees capital for the company’s prioritized pipeline of high-quality development projects and retains exposure to Barsele’s future upside through royalty and equity upside participation.