Conference Call and Webcast

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) (TSX: AEM) ("Agnico Eagle" or the "Company") today announced that it will release its third quarter 2016 results on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, after normal trading hours.

Third Quarter 2016 Results Conference Call and Webcast

Agnico Eagle's senior management will host a conference call on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM (E.D.T.) to discuss the Company's financial and operating results.

Via Webcast:A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website atwww.agnicoeagle.com.

Via Telephone:For those preferring to listen by telephone, please dial 1-647-427-7450 or toll-free 1-888-231-8191. To ensure your participation, please call approximately ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.

Replay archive:Please dial 1-416-849-0833 or toll-free 1-855-859-2056, access code 38842633. The conference call replay will expire on November 24, 2016 11:59 AM (E.S.T).

The webcast, along with presentation slides will be archived for 180 days on the Company's website.

Investor RelationsAgnico Eagle Mines Limited145 King Street East, Suite 400Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2Y7Telephone: 416-947-1212Fax: 416-367-4681

About Agnico Eagle

Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its eight mines are located in Canada, Finland and Mexico, with exploration and development activities in each of these countries as well as in the United States and Sweden. Agnico Eagle and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.

SOURCE Agnico Eagle Mines Limited