Oct 26 (Reuters) - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd AEM.TO
* Agnico Eagle reports third quarter 2016 results: strong operational performance continues; ongoing exploration yields positive results at Amaruq, Sisar Zone at Kittila, Olmeca zone at El Barqueno and Barsele Project in Sweden
* Q3 adjusted earnings per share $0.25 excluding items
* Q3 earnings per share $0.22
* Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd - now expect to exceed upper end of 2016 production guidance of 1.6 million ounces
* Payable gold production in Q3 of 2016 was 416,187 ounces, compared to 441,124 ounces in Q3 of 2015
* Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd says board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNWDGnCLa Further company coverage: AEM.TO