On May 21, Agnico Eagle Mines rose 3.01% in regular trading, trading at $178.475/share, with trading volume of approximately $140 million.

On the news front, the company announced on May 20 that it agreed to acquire approximately 243.9 million shares of Wallbridge Mining through a private placement at CA$0.092 per share, for a total investment of approximately CA$22.4 million. Upon completion, Agnico Eagle's stake in Wallbridge will rise to approximately 19.6% on a non-diluted basis. The company stated the investment reflects its strategy to build positions in assets with strong geological potential.

Meanwhile, the gold sector staged a broad-based rebound after several days of sustained selling pressure. Within the Gold sector, Coeur Mining rose 5.76%, AngloGold Ashanti rose 4.61%, Kinross rose 4.46%, Barrick Mining rose 3.85%, and Newmont Mining rose 2.54%.

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