Sean Boyd: The Time is Now for Gold

Join me for an engaging conversation with the former CEO and current Chair of the Board of Agnico Eagle Mines—the world’s third largest gold producer—as he shares his personal journey, insights into the mining industry, and his current outlook for gold.

Sean was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and his exceptional leadership at Agnico Eagle stands as a shining example of extraordinary success in the mining industry.

Under Mr. Boyd’s leadership, Agnico Eagle (@agnicoeagle) evolved from a single-mine operation into one of Canada’s largest public corporations and among the world’s most successful mining companies, boasting a current market capitalization of nearly $50 billion USD.

During our discussion, Sean noted that the West significantly trails China in securing critical metals but that represents the opportunity.

We explored a wide array of topics, including:

The early days of building Agnico Eagle
Advice for young professionals today
How he handled critics
The crucial role of mining in Canada’s future
His perspective on the evolving gold market
The potential for a monetary reset
His recommendations for a future Canadian Prime Minister on mining
The importance of gold exploration

Thank you for joining me Sean.

I hope you all enjoy.

Highlights

(1:03) – What first sparked your passion for mining?

(3:15) – The journey of taking Agnico from a $400M market cap to a $55B gold giant

(5:16) – Balancing Agnico’s long-term vision with growth pressures

(7:42) – Essential early lessons for aspiring mining leaders

(9:45) – Game-changing decisions and risks that shaped Agnico Eagle

(13:12) – Expanding while preserving a strong company culture

(15:20) – How did you and your team navigate criticism over the years?

(21:07) – Canada’s mining sector: critical to the nation’s economic and strategic future

(24:00) – Canadian critical minerals… poised for leadership or at risk of falling behind?

(27:04) – What should policymakers understand about mining’s role in powering the green transition?

(29:46) – Key recommendation for a future Prime Minister to secure Canadian mining’s future

(33:33) – Are we on the brink of a monetary shift that could elevate gold’s role in the global economy?

(37:44)- Early stages of a global monetary reset?

(40:58) – When will the mainstream investor come into the gold market?

(44:07) – How powerful could this gold cycle be?

(48:22) – The importance of exploration in gold mining

(53:11) – How will leadership in the industry need to evolve in the years ahead?

(55:43) – What does success truly mean to you?