The strong free cash flow supports investments in growth initiatives, including Canadian Malartic's underground expansion, Hope Bay and Detour Lake, as well as debt repayments and shareholder returns. AEM's strong liquidity position and substantial cash flows allow it to maintain a strong exploration budget and fund a strong pipeline of growth projects. The company remains focused on paying down debt using excess cash, with long-term debt reducing by $550 million sequentially to$595 million at the end of t ...