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Chicago, Illinois – August 4, 2015 – Coeur Mining, Inc. (the "Company" or "Coeur") (NYSE: CDE) reported second quarter 2015 revenue of $166.3 million, adjusted EBITDA1 of $34.7 million, adjusted net loss1 of $0.11 per share, and cash flow from operating activities of $36.9 million. Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 of $12.56 declined 8% from the first quarter. Adjusted all-in sustaining costs declined 6% from the first quarter to $16.60 per silver equivalent ounce1, the lowest level in over two years of reporting this metric.

"In the second quarter we achieved the strongest financial performance in two years despite the weakest realized silver and gold prices over this time frame," said Mitchell J. Krebs, Coeur's President and Chief Executive Officer. "With nearly every mine outperforming initial cost and production targets, we are raising our production guidance and lowering our cost guidance for 2015. The notable exception is San Bartolomé, where July production was impacted by political disruptions in Bolivia, but is now fully operational.

"I am proud of the progress our employees are making to lower our costs and add high-quality silver and gold ounces to our production profile. However, we have our sights set on higher goals in the coming quarters. In June, we provided a three-year outlook reflecting further cost reductions, quality production growth, and rising EBITDA and free cash flow starting next year. With more than $200 million in liquidity at quarter end and long-dated debt maturities on our balance sheet, we are well-positioned to continue executing our strategy even at current metal prices."


Second Quarter 2015 Highlights

  • Silver production was 4.3 million ounces and gold production was 80,855 ounces, or 9.1 million silver equivalent1 ounces, a 13% increase as previously announced on July 9, 2015
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales were $12.56 and adjusted all-in sustaining costs were $16.60 per silver equivalent ounce1, the lowest level since Coeur began reporting this metric in 2013
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales per gold ounce1 at Kensington of $745 fell 7% from the first quarter
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 at Palmarejo declined 9% from the first quarter to $13.21
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 at Rochester were $12.01, down 7% from the first quarter
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver ounce1 at San Bartolomé dropped 8% from the first quarter to $13.26
  • Completed the acquisition of Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. and announced an 89% increase in silver reserves and a 76% increase in gold reserves at Palmarejo at a 31% higher average silver grade
  • On June 24, Coeur announced a 39% increase in Wharf's gold reserves. The addition of Wharf represents a 35% increase in Coeur's total gold reserves
  • On June 25, Coeur closed a new $100 million, five-year, senior secured term loan and repaid a pre-existing $50 million bridge loan due in the first quarter of 2016
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $205.9 million at June 30

Full Year 2015 Outlook
Coeur is raising its 2015 total production guidance by approximately 2% to 33.1 – 35.9 million silver-equivalent ounces, consisting of 14.7 – 15.8 million silver ounces and 306,000 – 335,000 gold ounces. Coeur is also lowering its guidance for all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce1 by approximately 3% to $17.00 – $18.00. The revised guidance is mainly due to stronger than planned production at lower than expected costs at Palmarejo and Kensington, partially offset by lower than expected production at San Bartolomé, which experienced a temporary cessation of mining activity in July due to political disruptions in Bolivia.

2015 Production Outlook

(silver and silver equivalent ounces in thousands)SilverGoldTotal Silver Equivalent
Palmarejo4,200 – 4,70062,000 – 67,0007,920 – 8,720
San Bartolomé5,300 – 5,5005,300 – 5,500
Rochester4,700 – 5,00055,000 – 65,0008,000 – 8,900
Endeavor500 – 600500 – 600
Kensington115,000 – 125,0006,900 – 7,500
Wharf74,000 – 78,0004,440 – 4,680
Total14,700 – 15,800306,000 – 335,00033,060 – 35,900

2015 Cost Outlook

(dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)New 2015 GuidanceOld 2015 Guidance
Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce1 – Palmarejo$15.00 – $16.00$16.25 – $17.75
Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Ounce1 – San Bartolomé$13.50 – $15.00$13.50 – $15.00
Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce1 – Rochester$12.50 – $14.00$12.50 – $14.00
Costs Applicable to Sales per Gold Ounce – Kensington$850 – $900$900 – $975
Costs Applicable to Sales per Gold Equivalent Ounce1 – Wharf$750 – $825$750 – $825
Capital Expenditures$95 – $105$95 – $105
General and Administrative Expenses$36 – $39$36 – $39
Exploration Expense$13 – $16$13 – $16
All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce1$17.00 – $18.00$17.50 – $18.50

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

(Amounts in millions, except per share amounts, gold ounces produced & sold, and per-ounce metrics)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Revenue$166.3 $153.0 $140.6 $170.9 $164.6 
Costs Applicable to Sales$119.1 $115.1 $126.5 $125.9 $118.7 
General and Administrative Expenses$8.5 $8.8 $9.0 $8.5 $9.4 
Adjusted EBITDA1$34.7 $23.7 $7.8 $30.7 $32.9 
Net Income (Loss)$(16.7)$(33.3)$(1,079.1)$3.5 $(43.1)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share$(0.12)$(0.32)$(10.53)$0.03 $(0.42)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)1$(14.5)$(22.7)$(37.5)$(18.5)$(21.5)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)1 Per Share$(0.11)$(0.22)$(0.37)$(0.18)$(0.21)
Weighted Average Shares135.0 102.6 102.4 102.6 102.4 
Cash Flow From Operating Activities$36.9 $(4.0)$0.7 $31.3 $30.5 
Capital Expenditures$23.7 $17.6 $20.1 $16.8 $15.4 
Cash, Equivalents & Short-Term Investments$205.9 $179.6 $270.9 $295.4 $316.8 
Total Debt2$547.7 $513.5 $468.5 $469.5 $480.1 
Average Realized Price Per Ounce – Silver$16.23 $16.77 $16.40 $19.46 $19.60 
Average Realized Price Per Ounce – Gold$1,179 $1,204 $1,186 $1,260 $1,277 
Silver Ounces Produced4.3 3.8 4.3 4.3 4.5 
Gold Ounces Produced80,855 69,734 64,534 64,989 61,025 
Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced19.1 8.0 8.3 8.2 8.1 
Silver Ounces Sold4.0 4.1 4.6 4.3 4.6 
Gold Ounces Sold84,312 68,420 52,785 69,541 57,751 
Silver Equivalent Ounces Sold19.18.2 7.98.48.1
Adjusted Costs Applicable to Sales per AgEq Oz1$12.56 $13.71 $14.43 $14.19 $14.00 
Adjusted Costs Applicable to Sales per AuEq Oz1$816 $797 $792 $889 $821 
Adjusted All-in Sustaining Costs per AgEq Oz1$16.60 $17.66 $19.25 $18.27 $19.10 

 

Financial Results

Second quarter 2015 revenue increased $13.3 million, or 9%, compared with the first quarter to $166.3 million due to a 10% increase in silver equivalent ounces sold, partially offset by lower metal prices. Average realized silver and gold prices decreased 3% and 2%, respectively, compared to the first quarter, to $16.23 per ounce for silver and $1,179 per ounce for gold. Silver contributed 40% of metal sales and gold contributed 60% during the second quarter.

General and administrative expenses decreased 4% from the first quarter to $8.5 million in the second quarter, and were down 9% compared to the second quarter of 2014. Capital expenditures of $23.7 million in the second quarter increased $6.1 million, or 34%, compared to the first quarter due to the inclusion of Wharf for the full quarter as well as higher spending for underground development at Kensington, Guadalupe mine development and additional tailings capacity at Palmarejo, and expanded crushing capacity and increased Stage III leach pad capacity at Rochester. For the first six months of 2015, general and administrative expenses were $17.3 million and capital expenditures were $41.3 million.

Second quarter adjusted EBITDA1 was $34.7 million and adjusted net loss1 was $14.5 million, or $0.11 per share, a 46% increase in adjusted EBITDA1 from $23.7 million and an $8.0 million improvement in adjusted net loss from $22.7 million, or $0.22 per share, in the first quarter mainly due to higher production and lower unit operating costs.

Coeur obtained a five-year $100 million senior secured term loan and repaid a $50 million short-term bridge loan during the second quarter, which raised total debt to $547.7 million at June 30, including $426.2 million in senior unsecured notes due in 2021. Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $205.9 million at the end of the second quarter, yielding a net debt balance of $341.8 million, a 2% increase compared to March 31.

 

Operations

Highlights of second quarter 2015 results for each of the Company's operating segments are provided below.

Palmarejo, Mexico

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Underground Operations:     
  Tons mined172,730149,150187,730169,656177,359
  Average silver grade (oz/t)3.904.344.494.886.15
  Average gold grade (oz/t)0.090.070.060.100.11
Surface Operations:     
  Tons mined257,862281,481320,802343,001320,583
  Average silver grade (oz/t)3.473.792.903.093.72
  Average gold grade (oz/t)0.030.040.030.030.03
Processing:     
  Total tons milled435,841451,918510,813518,212534,718
  Average recovery rate – Ag78.5%78.7%80.2%82.7%75.6%
  Average recovery rate – Au76.2%73.9%78.7%86.9%78.9%
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,2471,3541,4441,5331,761
Gold ounces produced18,12715,49515,23722,51423,706
Silver equivalent ounces produced1 (000's)2,3352,2842,3592,8833,183
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,2281,3301,3751,6051,983
Gold ounces sold15,70613,79316,25523,60025,753
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 (000's)2,1702,1582,3503,0213,528
Revenues$38.9$39.4$42.2$61.4$72.4
Costs applicable to sales$30.1$34.5$48.1$46.0$49.6
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per AgEq ounce1$13.21$14.56$15.70$14.43$13.48
Exploration expense$1.8$1.1$1.5$2.6$1.6
Cash flow from operating activities$9.7$(0.2)$(3.2)$20.2$27.4
Sustaining capital expenditures$2.7$3.1$5.5$1.9$5.3
Development capital expenditures$8.0$6.1$5.4$4.0$0.3
Total capital expenditures$10.7$9.2$10.9$5.9$5.6
Free cash flow (before royalties)$(1.0)$(9.4)$(14.1)$14.3$21.8
Royalties paid$9.8$10.4$10.0$11.4$12.3
Free cash flow3$(10.8)$(19.8)$(24.1)$2.9$9.5
  • Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 of $13.21 decreased 9% from the first quarter due to lower underground mining costs, which also represented a higher proportion of production. Underground mining costs of $44 per ton quarter declined more than 30% from $64 per ton in the first quarter
  • Palmarejo continues the transition to underground mining at the Guadalupe mine and the Independencia mine (expected beginning early 2016) while mining activities in the historic zones gradually decline. Open-pit mining is expected to end during the second half of 2015
  • Development of the tunnel to Independencia is on track and expected to reach the ore body by the end of 2015
  • Raising 2015 production guidance by approximately 9% to 4.2 – 4.7 million ounces of silver and 62,000 – 67,000 ounces of gold from 3.9 – 4.3 million ounces of silver and 55,000 – 65,000 ounces of gold, while lowering costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 guidance by approximately 9% to $15.00 – $16.00 from $16.25 – $17.75

Rochester, Nevada

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Ore tons placed3,859,9654,013,8793,876,9443,892,4213,329,582
Average silver grade (oz/t)0.610.740.600.510.58
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.0030.0040.0040.0050.003
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,2941,1441,1701,1561,112
Gold ounces produced16,41113,72115,76411,7029,230
Silver equivalent ounces produced1 (000's)2,2791,9672,1161,8581,666
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,1201,3511,1541,0671,006
Gold ounces sold15,08517,75414,1318,9328,970
Silver equivalent ounces sold1 (000's)2,0252,4162,0021,6031,544
Revenues$36.3$44.0$36.0$32.4$31.2
Costs applicable to sales$24.4$31.4$28.7$23.7$24.4
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$12.01$12.95$13.82$14.78$15.73
Exploration expense$0.5$0.7$0.6$0.1$0.7
Cash flow from operating activities$8.8$16.4$10.2$8.2$4.3
Sustaining capital expenditures$2.4$0.8$2.7$4.2$4.0
Development capital expenditures$3.5$2.5$-$-$-
Total capital expenditures$5.9$3.3$2.7$4.2$4.0
Free cash flow3$2.9$13.1$7.5$4.0$0.3
  • Second quarter adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 were $12.01, down 7% from the first quarter due to lower crushing and leaching costs. Mining costs per ton of $1.39 declined 9% from $1.53 per ton in the first quarter
  • Operating cash flow of $8.8 million declined from the first quarter due to an increase in metal inventory and a decrease in accounts payable
  • Expected completion of the crushing capacity expansion and increased Stage III leach pad capacity during the third quarter
  • Approval for POA 10 (expansion of Stage IV leach pad and construction of new Stage V leach pad) is expected by early 2016. Minimal preparatory work for the Stage V leach pad expected in 2016 with major construction activity planned for 2017
  • In 2015, Rochester is expected to produce 4.7 – 5.0 million ounces of silver and 55,000 – 65,000 ounces of gold at costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 of $12.50 – $14.00

Kensington, Alaska

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Tons milled170,649164,951167,417145,097163,749
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.180.240.210.230.18
Average recovery rate94.9%94.8%94.2%93.0%94.5%
Gold ounces produced29,84533,90933,53330,77328,089
Gold ounces sold36,60736,87322,39937,00923,028
Revenues$42.5$44.0$26.0$45.9$29.0
Costs applicable to sales$27.5$29.4$18.9$34.7$23.2
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per gold ounce1$745$797$792$889$821
Exploration expense$0.4$1.7$2.8$2.6$1.6
Cash flow from operating activities$12.0$12.3$(3.7)$17.0$(0.6)
Sustaining capital expenditures$4.2$4.1$3.3$3.6$4.0
Development capital expenditures$0.5$-$0.6$-$-
Total capital expenditures$4.7$4.1$3.9$3.6$4.0
Free cash flow3$7.3$8.2$(7.6)$13.4$(4.6)
  • Strong mill throughput of approximately 1,875 tons per day and lower diesel and mining costs ($51 per ton, down from $55 per ton in the first quarter) caused a 7% decline in adjusted costs applicable to sales per gold ounce1 to $745 in the second quarter. Mining costs per ton declined 7% to $51 from $55 in the first quarter
  • Development of the decline into the high-grade Jualin deposit is now underway. Underground drilling at Jualin is expected to begin in early 2016
  • Raising 2015 production guidance and lowering 2015 cost guidance to 115,000 – 125,000 ounces of gold at costs applicable to sales per gold ounce of $850 – $900, improved approximately 7% from prior guidance of 110,000 – 115,000 ounces of gold at costs applicable to sales per gold ounce of $900 – $975

San Bartolomé, Bolivia

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Tons milled457,232406,951454,135471,938437,975
Average silver grade (oz/t)3.733.653.773.703.87
Average recovery rate87.6%81.6%88.0%86.5%87.5%
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,4951,2131,5071,5091,481
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,4391,2901,9871,4381,494
Revenues$23.4$21.5$32.6$28.4$29.1
Costs applicable to sales$19.2$19.1$29.6$20.4$20.7
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver ounce1$13.26$14.47$14.38$13.67$13.85
Exploration expense$-$-$-$-$0.1
Cash flow from operating activities$5.4$5.0$2.3$12.3$18.9
Sustaining capital expenditures$1.0$0.9$2.0$2.8$1.7
Development capital expenditures$-$-$-$-$-
Total capital expenditures$1.0$0.9$2.0$2.8$1.7
Free cash flow3$4.4$4.1$0.3$9.5$17.2
  • Higher throughput, grade and recovery resulted in higher production and an 8% decline in adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver ounce to $13.26
  • On July 10, political protests in Potosi, Bolivia prompted a temporary cessation of mining activity at San Bartolomé. Processing activities were restarted on July 31 and mining activities have fully resumed. As a result, 2015 production guidance has been lowered to 5.3 – 5.5 million ounces of silver, down from 5.8 – 6.1 million previously while maintaining costs applicable to sales guidance of $13.50 – $15.00 per silver equivalent ounce1

Wharf, South Dakota

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Ore tons placed887,409415,996
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.0250.020
Gold equivalent ounces produced116,7946,609
Gold equivalent ounces sold117,131
Revenues$20.4$-
Costs applicable to sales$16.6$-
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce1$970$-
Exploration expense$-$-
Cash flow from operating activities$8.2$(7.2)
Sustaining capital expenditures$1.2$0.1
Development capital expenditures$-$-
Total capital expenditures$1.2$0.1
Free cash flow3$7.0$(7.3)
  • The second quarter was the first full quarter of operating results since the acquisition closed on February 20, 2015
  • In June, Coeur announced a 39% increase in Wharf's gold reserves. A technical report was  filed today, reflecting an after-tax NPV10% of $138 million based on the current mine plan, average annual gold production of almost 90,000 ounces, and average annual operating cash flow of more than $30 million
  • Significantly higher production is expected in the second half of 2015 at lower unit costs mainly due to higher mining rates. For the full year, Wharf is expected to produce 74,000 – 78,000 ounces of gold at costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce1 of $750 – $825. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $3.0 million in 2015

Coeur Capital

(Dollars in millions, except per ounce amounts)2Q 20151Q 20154Q 20143Q 20142Q 2014
Tons milled191,175185,299214,180199,757185,538
Average silver grade (oz/t)2.351.691.991.441.41
Average recovery rate45.4%42.4%44.9%49.1%42.4%
Silver ounces produced (000's)204133191141111
Silver ounces sold (000's)209118192141106
Metal sales$3.1$1.9$2.7$2.4$2.0
Royalty revenue$1.8$2.0$0.7$0.6$0.9
Costs applicable to sales (Endeavor silver stream)$1.4$0.6$1.1$1.1$0.8
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$6.46$5.37$5.69$7.71$7.94
Cash flow from operating activities$2.1$2.2$1.5$2.4$0.8
Free cash flow3$2.1$2.2$1.5$2.4$0.8
  • There are five cash-flowing royalties and streams, four non-cash-flowing royalties, and several investments in junior mining companies held in Coeur Capital or its affiliates
  • Coeur Capital's largest source of cash flow is the silver stream on the Endeavor mine in New South Wales, Australia in which the Company owns 100% of the silver up to a total of 20.0 million payable ounces. At June 30, 2015, the Company has received 5.8 million ounces, or 29.0% of the total

Exploration

Costs associated with exploration activities for the second quarter of 2015 were $3.6 million (expensed) for discovery of new silver and gold mineralization and $2.2 million (capitalized) for definition and expansion of mineralized material. These amounts compare to exploration costs of $4.3 million expensed and $4.0 million capitalized in the first quarter. Coeur's exploration program used 11 drill rigs during the second quarter: 4 drills at Palmarejo, 3 at Kensington, 3 at Rochester, and 1 at Wharf. This work resulted in completion of over 120,131 feet (36,616 meters) of combined core and reverse circulation drilling.

Exploration expenses are expected to total $13 – $16 million in 2015, with additional capital allocated to resource conversion. Coeur will continue to use a success-based approach to funding exploration activities, with a near-term focus on higher grade targets at Palmarejo at and near the Guadalupe operation, drilling near-surface oxide targets at La Preciosa, drilling new targets near Wharf, mapping and sampling around Rochester and Kensington, and the selective acquisition and maintenance of early-stage projects.

 

Conference Call Information

Coeur will conduct a conference call and webcast at www.coeur.com to discuss the Company's second quarter results on August 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

            Dial-In Numbers:        (855) 560-2581 (US)
                                                (855) 669-9657 (Canada)
                                                (412) 542-4166 (International)

            Conference ID:            Coeur Mining, Inc.

A replay of the call will be available on Coeur's website through August 19, 2015.

            Replay Numbers:        (877) 344-7529 (US)
                                                (855) 669-9658 (Canada)
                                                (412) 317-0088 (International)
            
            Conference ID:            100 68 701

About Coeur
Coeur Mining is the largest U.S.-based silver producer and a significant gold producer with five precious metals mines in the Americas employing approximately 2,100 people. Coeur produces from its wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo silver-gold mine in Mexico, the San Bartolomé silver mine in Bolivia, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. The Company also has a non-operating interest in the Endeavor mine in Australia in addition to royalties on the Cerro Bayo mine in Chile, the El Gallo complex in Mexico, the Zaruma mine in Ecuador, and the Correnso mine in New Zealand. In addition, the Company has two silver-gold exploration projects – the La Preciosa project in Mexico and the Joaquin project in Argentina. The Company also conducts ongoing exploration activities in Alaska, Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, and Nevada. The Company owns strategic investment positions in several silver and gold development companies with projects in North and South America.

Cautionary Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation in the United States and Canada, including statements regarding anticipated production, costs, EBITDA, cash flow, capital expenditures, expenses, mining rates, operations at Palmarejo, approval for POA 10, planned capital and expansion projects at Rochester, anticipated returns at Wharf, development activity at Kensington, and exploration efforts. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Coeur's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the risk that anticipated benefits of recent acquisitions are not realized, the risk that anticipated production, EBITDA, cash flow, and cost levels are not attained, the risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in developing large-scale mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically related conditions), changes in the market prices of gold and silver and a sustained lower price environment, the uncertainties inherent in Coeur's production, exploratory and developmental activities, including risks relating to permitting and regulatory delays, ground conditions, grade variability, any future labor disputes or work stoppages (including those involving third parties), the uncertainties inherent in the estimation of gold and silver reserves and resources, changes that could result from Coeur's future acquisition of new mining properties or businesses, the absence of control over and reliance on third parties to operate mining operations in which Coeur or its subsidiaries hold royalty or streaming interests and risks related to these mining operations including results of mining and exploration activities, environmental, economic and political risks of the jurisdiction in which the mining operations are located, the loss of access to any third-party smelter to which Coeur markets silver and gold, the effects of environmental and other governmental regulations, the risks inherent in the ownership or operation of or investment in mining properties or businesses in foreign countries, Coeur's ability to raise additional financing necessary to conduct its business, make payments or refinance its debt, as well as other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Canadian securities regulators, including, without limitation, Coeur's most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Actual results, developments and timetables could vary significantly from the estimates presented. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Coeur disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Coeur undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Coeur, its financial or operating results or its securities.

W. David Tyler, Coeur's Vice President, Technical Services and a qualified person under Canadian National Instrument 43-101, supervised the preparation of the scientific and technical information concerning Coeur's mineral projects in this news release.  For a description of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate mineral reserves and resources, as well as data verification procedures and a general discussion of the extent to which the estimates may be affected by any known environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing or other relevant factors, Canadian investors should refer to the Technical Reports for each of Coeur's properties as filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Non-U.S. GAAP Measures

We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) with certain non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce (or per gold equivalent ounce), adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce, all-in sustaining costs, and adjusted all-in sustaining costs. We believe that these adjusted measures provide meaningful information to assist management, investors and analysts in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. We believe these adjusted financial measures are important indicators of our recurring operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to our core operating results, and provide a better baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. We believe adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce (or per gold equivalent ounce), adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce, all-in sustaining costs, and adjusted all-in sustaining costs are important measures in assessing the Company's overall financial performance.

Notes

1. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss), all-in sustaining costs, adjusted all-in sustaining costs, costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce (or per gold equivalent ounce), and adjusted costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce are non-GAAP measures. Please see tables in the Appendix for the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP. For purposes of silver and gold equivalence, 60:1 silver to gold ratio.
2. Includes capital leases. Net of debt discount.
3. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures and royalty payments.

For Additional Information:

Bridget Freas, Director, Investor Relations
(312) 489-5819

Donna Mirandola, Director, Corporate Communications
(312) 489-5842

www.coeur.com

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
 In thousands, except share data
Revenue$166,263  $164,562  $319,219  $324,195 
COSTS AND EXPENSES       
Costs applicable to sales119,097  118,687  234,160  225,583 
Amortization38,974  41,422  72,064  81,849 
General and administrative8,451  9,398  17,286  23,294 
Exploration3,579  5,153  7,845  9,370 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other2,267  8,760  9,030  15,775 
Total costs and expenses172,368  183,420  340,385  355,871 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET       
Fair value adjustments, net2,754  (8,282) (2,130) (19,717)
Impairment of equity securities(31) (934) (1,545) (3,522)
Interest income and other, net(2,821) (116) (3,817) (2,100)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(10,734) (12,310) (21,499) (25,365)
Total other income (expense), net(10,832) (21,642) (28,991) (50,704)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes(16,937) (40,500) (50,157) (82,380)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit260  (2,621) 192  2,068 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(16,677) $(43,121) $(49,965) $(80,312)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:       
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax of $7 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $487 and $253 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively(1,312) (773) (2,813) (401)
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax of $(362) and $(1,363) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively31  572  1,545  2,159 
Reclassification adjustments for realized loss on sale of equity securities, net of tax of $(10) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively904  17  904  17 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(377) (184) (364) 1,775 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(17,054) $(43,305) $(50,329) $(78,537)
        
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE       
Basic$(0.12) $(0.42) $(0.42) $(0.78)
        
Diluted$(0.12) $(0.42) $(0.42) $(0.78)

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
 In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income (loss)$(16,677) $(43,121) $(49,965) (80,312)
Adjustments:       
Amortization38,974  41,422  72,064  81,849 
Accretion3,526  4,502  6,676  9,093 
Deferred income taxes(5,053) (3,844) (7,237) (15,705)
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility      3,035 
Fair value adjustments, net(2,754) 8,282  2,130  19,717 
Stock-based compensation2,604  2,385  4,754  4,950 
Impairment of equity securities31  934  1,545  3,522 
Foreign exchange and other4,224  (54) 5,303  (869)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:       
Receivables(2,342) 4,921  214  10,544 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets160  3,551  (1,167) (4,558)
Inventory and ore on leach pads4,649  (1,606) 5,333  (15,519)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities9,521  13,118  (6,759) 5,117 
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES36,863  30,490  32,891  20,864 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Capital expenditures(23,677) (15,356) (41,297) (27,292)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(9,152) (2,250) (111,170) (2,250)
Other(103) 12  (1,676) (13)
Purchase of short-term investments and equity securities(1,597) (2,139) (1,873) (48,360)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments399  800  469  890 
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(34,130) (18,933) (155,547) (77,025)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings100,000    153,500  153,000 
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs(66,626) (2,851) (75,220) (6,962)
Gold production royalty payments(9,754) (12,345) (20,122) (27,028)
Other(72) (160) (495) (406)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES23,548  (15,356) 57,663  118,604 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS26,281  (3,799) (64,993) 62,443 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period179,587  272,932  270,861  206,690 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$205,868  $269,133  $205,868  $269,133 

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  June 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 December 31,
 2014
ASSETS In thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $205,868  $270,861 
Receivables 112,159  116,921 
Inventory 109,207  114,931 
Ore on leach pads 67,458  48,204 
Deferred tax assets 7,262  7,364 
Prepaid expenses and other 17,442  15,523 
  519,396  573,804 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS    
Property, plant and equipment, net 254,574  227,911 
Mining properties, net 864,884  501,192 
Ore on leach pads 32,663  37,889 
Restricted assets 8,377  7,037 
Equity securities 4,216  5,982 
Receivables 26,738  21,686 
Deferred tax assets 64,120  60,151 
Other 11,681  9,915 
TOTAL ASSETS $1,786,649  $1,445,567 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable $42,522  $49,052 
Accrued liabilities and other 47,590  51,513 
Debt 9,121  17,498 
Royalty obligations 41,999  43,678 
Reclamation 3,786  3,871 
Deferred tax liabilities 8,078  8,078 
  153,096  173,690 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Debt 538,589  451,048 
Royalty obligations 12,675  27,651 
Reclamation 87,538  66,943 
Deferred tax liabilities 223,868  111,006 
Other long-term liabilities 43,233  29,911 
  905,903  686,559 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 300,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 137,122,762 at June 30, 2015 and authorized 150,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 103,384,408 at December 31, 2014 1,371  1,034 
Additional paid-in capital 2,982,019  2,789,695 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,172) (2,808)
Accumulated deficit (2,252,568) (2,202,603)
  727,650  585,318 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $1,786,649  $1,445,567 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)2Q 2015 1Q 2015 4Q 2014 3Q 2014 2Q 2014
Net income (loss)$(16,677) $(33,287) $(1,079,038) $3,466  $(43,121)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest10,734  10,765  10,566  11,615  12,311 
Interest income and other, net2,821  997  (3,688) 213  4,083 
Income tax provision (benefit)(260) 68  (440,594) (16,582) 2,621 
Amortization38,974  33,090  38,570  41,985  41,422 
EBITDA35,592  11,633  (1,474,184) 40,697  17,316 
Fair value adjustments, net(2,754) 4,884  (7,229) (16,106) 8,281 
Impairment of equity securities31  1,514  1,979  1,092  934 
Inventory adjustments1,805  3,684  14,482  4,993  6,353 
Transaction-related costs38  1,975       
Write-downs    1,472,721     
Adjusted EBITDA$34,712  $23,690  $7,769  $30,676  $32,884 

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)2Q 2015 1Q 2015 4Q 2014 3Q 2014 2Q 2014
Net income (loss)$(16,677) $(33,287) $(1,079,038) $3,466  $(43,121)
Fair value adjustments, net(2,618) 4,339  (5,622) (13,026) 6,498 
Stock-based compensation2,529  2,410  1,807  2,417  2,299 
Impairment of equity securities31  1,514  1,979  1,092  934 
Accretion of royalty obligation1,147  1,315  1,992  1,374  1,789 
Write-downs    1,021,756     
(Gain) loss on debt extinguishments524  (253) (426)    
Inventory adjustments1,805  3,684  14,482  4,993  6,353 
Transaction-related costs38  1,975       
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance76  (3,464)      
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on deferred taxes(1,305) (929) 5,615  (18,801) 3,711 
Adjusted net income (loss)$(14,450) $(22,696) $(37,455) $(18,485) $(21,537)
          
Adjusted net income (loss) per share$(0.11) $(0.22) $(0.37) $(0.18) $(0.21)

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce
for Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

 Silver Gold 
In thousands except per ounce amountsPalmarejoSan BartoloméRochesterEndeavorTotal Silver KensingtonWharfTotal GoldTotal Combined
Costs applicable to sales, including amor-
tization (U.S. GAAP)
$39,158 $24,428 $37,076 $3,204 $103,866  $40,136 $20,123 $60,259 $164,125 
Amor-
tization
9,046 5,271 12,684 1,852 28,853  12,684 3,491 16,175 45,028 
Costs applicable to sales$30,112 $19,157 $24,392 $1,352 $75,013  $27,452 $16,632 $44,084 $119,097 
Silver equivalent ounces sold2,169,960 1,439,388 2,024,856 209,130 5,843,334     9,067,614 
Gold equivalent ounces sold      36,607 17,131 53,738  
Costs applicable to sales per ounce$13.88 $13.31 $12.05 $6.46 $12.84  $750 $971 $820 $13.13 
Inventory adjustments(0.67)(0.05)(0.04) (0.28) (5)(1)(4)(0.20)
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per ounce$13.21 $13.26 $12.01 $6.46 $12.56  $745 $970 $816 $12.93 
            
Costs applicable to sales         $119,097 
Treatment and refining costs         1,526 
Sustaining capital         13,625 
General and administrative       8,451 
Exploration         3,579 
Reclamation         4,036 
Project/pre-development costs         2,030 
All-in sustaining costs         $152,344 
Silver equivalent ounces sold         5,843,334 
Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold       3,224,280 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold        9,067,614 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce       $16.80 
Inventory adjustments         $(0.20)
Adjusted all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce       $16.60 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce
for Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

  Silver Gold  
In thousands except per ounce amounts Palmarejo San Bartolomé Rochester Endeavor Total Kensington Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) $41,824  $23,818  $38,235  $1,892  $105,769  $40,973  $146,742 
Amortization 7,333  4,691  6,843  1,259  20,126  11,554  31,680 
Costs applicable to sales $34,491  $19,127  $31,392  $633  $85,643  $29,419  $115,062 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 2,157,612  1,289,867  2,416,103  117,863  5,981,445    8,193,825 
Gold ounces sold           36,873   
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $15.99  $14.83  $12.99  $5.37  $14.32  $798  $14.04 
Inventory adjustments (1.43) (0.36) (0.04)   (0.61) (1) (0.45)
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per ounce $14.56  $14.47  $12.95  $5.37  $13.71  $797  $13.59 
               
Costs applicable to sales             $115,062 
Treatment and refining costs             1,490 
Sustaining capital             10,909 
General and administrative             8,834 
Exploration             4,266 
Reclamation             2,924 
Project/pre-development costs             4,873 
All-in sustaining costs             $148,358 
Silver equivalent ounces sold             5,981,445 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold             2,212,380 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold             8,193,825 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $18.11 
Inventory adjustments             $(0.45)
Adjusted all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $17.66 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce
for Three Months Ended December 31, 2014

  Silver Gold  
(Dollars in thousands except per ounce amounts) Palmarejo San Bartolomé Rochester Endeavor Total Kensington Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) $64,397  $34,610  $34,611  $2,678  $136,296  $27,383  $163,679 
Amortization 16,235  4,993  5,955  1,586  28,769  8,458  37,227 
Costs applicable to sales $48,162  $29,617  $28,656  $1,092  $107,527  $18,925  $126,452 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 2,350,080  1,985,952  2,001,976  191,983  6,529,991    7,873,931 
Gold ounces sold           22,399   
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $20.49  $14.91  $14.31  $5.69  $16.47  $845  $16.06 
Inventory adjustments (4.79) (0.53) (0.49)   (2.04) (53) (1.84)
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per ounce $15.70  $14.38  $13.82  $5.69  $14.43  $792  $14.22 
               
Costs applicable to sales             $126,452 
Treatment and refining costs             994 
Sustaining capital             18,492 
General and administrative             9,036 
Exploration             5,783 
Reclamation             1,549 
Project/pre-development costs             3,721 
All-in sustaining costs             $166,027 
Silver equivalent ounces sold             6,529,991 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold             1,343,940 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold             7,873,931 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $21.09 
Inventory adjustments             $(1.84)
Adjusted all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $19.25 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce
for Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

  Silver Gold  
(Dollars in thousands except per ounce amounts) Palmarejo San Bartolomé Rochester Endeavor Total Kensington Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) $62,481  $25,564  $29,077  $1,998  $119,120  $47,555  $166,675 
Amortization 16,493  5,117  5,359  909  27,878  12,887  40,765 
Costs applicable to sales $45,988  $20,447  $23,718  $1,089  $91,242  $34,668  $125,910 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 3,021,448  1,438,409  1,602,676  141,291  6,203,824    8,424,364 
Gold ounces sold           37,009   
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $15.22  $14.22  $14.80  $7.71  $14.71  $937  $14.95 
Inventory adjustments (0.79) (0.55) (0.02)   (0.52) (48) (0.59)
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per ounce $14.43  $13.67  $14.78  $7.71  $14.19  $889  $14.36 
               
Costs applicable to sales             $125,910 
Treatment and refining costs             1,425 
Sustaining capital             12,239 
General and administrative             8,515 
Exploration             6,587 
Reclamation             2,041 
Project/pre-development costs             2,154 
All-in sustaining costs             $158,871 
Silver equivalent ounces sold             6,203,824 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold             2,220,540 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold             8,424,364 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $18.86 
Inventory adjustments             $(0.59)
Adjusted all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $18.27 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Ounce
for Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

  Silver Gold  
In thousands except per ounce amounts Palmarejo San Bartolomé Rochester Endeavor Total Kensington Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP) $67,595  $25,550  $29,406  $1,701  $124,252  $34,784  $159,036 
Amortization 18,044  4,855  5,025  859  28,783  11,566  40,349 
Costs applicable to sales $49,551  $20,695  $24,381  $842  $95,469  $23,218  $118,687 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 3,528,240  1,494,100  1,544,461  106,126  6,672,927    8,054,607 
Gold ounces sold           23,028   
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $14.04  $13.85  $15.79  $7.94  $14.31  $1,008  $14.74 
Inventory adjustments (0.56)   (0.06)   (0.31) (187) (0.79)
Adjusted costs applicable to sales per ounce $13.48  $13.85  $15.73  $7.94  $14.00  $821  $13.95 
               
Costs applicable to sales             $118,687 
Treatment and refining costs             963 
Sustaining capital             17,617 
General and administrative             9,398 
Exploration             5,153 
Reclamation             1,964 
Project/pre-development costs             6,388 
All-in sustaining costs             $160,170 
Silver equivalent ounces sold             6,672,927 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold           1,381,680 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold             8,054,607 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $19.89 
Inventory adjustments             $(0.79)
Adjusted all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce           $19.10 

 

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