Exhibit 99.8
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption “Interests of Experts” and to the inclusion in the Annual Report on Form 40-F of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2014 (the “Annual Report”), and the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form F-10 (registration no. 333-174751), Form F-3D (registration nos. 333-183723 and 333-190888) and Form S-8 (registration nos. 333-130339 and 333-152004) of our reports dated March 21, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013 and with respect to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, which reports are included in the Annual Report.
Toronto, Canada |
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March 26, 2014 |
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| /s/ Ernst & Young LLP |
| ERNST & YOUNG LLP |
| Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants |