On July 8, Agnico Eagle Mines fell 3.15% in pre-market trading, trading at $145.59/share, with turnover of $314,300. The decline was driven by the temporary suspension of mining operations at the Barnat open pit of the Canadian Malartic complex combined with broad gold sector weakness.

The company previously announced that a rock mass movement along the north wall of the Barnat open pit prompted a precautionary suspension. While Q2 production was unaffected, management expects H2 production at Canadian Malartic to decline by approximately 60,000 to 80,000 ounces of gold, pushing full-year output toward the lower end of its 3.3 million to 3.5 million ounce guidance range. Additionally, UBS recently cut its price target on the stock to $170 from $210 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and RBC lowered its target to $230 from $280.

Within the Gold sector, the broader group remained under pressure. Newmont Mining fell 2.64%, Coeur Mining fell 3.3%, Barrick Mining fell 3.28%, Pan American Silver fell 2.74%, and Kinross fell 2.68%, reflecting sector-wide selling that intensified downside pressure on individual names.

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