Agnico Eagle would like to inform the community of Rankin Inlet that a fuel spill occurred at Meliadine mine site early on September 23rd.

The spill of approximately 12 000 liters is contained on the site and has not affected any body of water.  A spill report was submitted to the authorities.

The spill response protocol has been initiated as soon as the spill was found and an investigation is ongoing to identify the cause of the spill. As a preventive measure all other fuel transfer mechanisms are being inspected.

We will keep the concerned authorities informed of the investigation results.  The spill response protocol will be followed and clean-up actions will follow.