Agnico Eagle agrees to invest in Scout and pursue Idaho exploration interests
Agnico Eagle ($AEM) agreed to invest approximately US$14.8 million in Scout Discoveries at $1.50 per share, giving it a 14.9% fully diluted holding. Electrum is committing another US$10.2 million as part of the approximately US$25 million financing. Closing depends on customary conditions and specified project-ownership transfers. The accompanying arrangements provide a path for Agnico to earn up to 70% of the Elk City project through staged exploration spending totaling US$60 million. An option