The LaRonde Zone 5 mine (LZ5) was acquired by the company in 2003 and began commercial operation in June 2018 after approval for development in February 2017. The LZ5 mine was integrated into the LaRonde Complex in 2020.
Agnico Eagle reports that LZ5 has provable and probable reserves of 852,000 ounces of gold. The project primarily consists of gold-copper and zinc-silver mineralization. Dry stack tailings facilities were commissioned in 2022, aligning with sustainability objectives. The planned idling of the LZ5 processing facility in late 2023 aims to optimize capacity within the LaRonde complex. == Production ==