Growth ahead On April 16, Agnico Eagle and Yamana Gold ( AUY ) entered into an agreement to jointly purchase Osisko Mining Corp for $3.9 billion in cash and stock. Agnico Eagle and Yamana had been in a bidding war with Goldcorp ( GG ), which was attempting a hostile takeover of Osisko. Agnico Eagle will pay $500 million in cash and Osisko shareholders will receive approximately 16.7% of Agnico Eagle's shares. Agnico Eagle plans to pay the $500 million from its $1.2 billion credit facility.