On August 5, Agnico Eagle Mines rose 3.19% overnight, trading at $155.42/share, with turnover of $20,400.

On the news front, the gold sector broadly strengthened while the company's strategic investment in Cadillac Mines reached its expected closing date. Agnico Eagle previously agreed to acquire 8.7 million common shares of Cadillac Mines at CA$6.90 per share through a private placement for approximately CA$60 million, raising its stake from 9.70% to 11.09% on a non-diluted basis. The transaction, subject to closing conditions including completion of Cadillac's IPO, was expected to close around August 5, with the deal landing potentially lifting market sentiment.

Additionally, the company's first-half results showed revenue of $7.902 billion, up 49.54% year-over-year, and net profit of $3.296 billion, up 74.99% year-over-year, maintaining strong fundamental momentum. Within the Gold sector, Coeur Mining rose 3.58%, Newmont Mining gained 3.50%, Anglogold Ashanti added 3.07%, Barrick Mining climbed 2.70%, and Wheaton Precious Metals advanced 2.52%.

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