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Coeur Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

Cash flow from operating activities increased by $40 million; Rochester cash flow and production growth accelerates; Full-year cost guidance reduced

Chicago, Illinois – August 6, 2014 – Coeur Mining, Inc. (the "Company" or "Coeur") (NYSE: CDE) reported second quarter 2014 revenue of $164.6 million, adjusted net loss1 of $31.6 million, and cash flow from operating activities of $30.5 million, the highest level in a year. The Company realized average metal prices of $19.60 per silver ounce and $1,277 per gold ounce during the quarter, which were 3% lower and roughly flat, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2014.

The Company is reducing its full-year costs applicable to sales1 guidance range from $500 – $530 million to $490 – $510 million due to its successful ongoing cost reduction initiatives. Coeur is narrowing its 2014 production guidance to 17.0 – 18.0 million silver ounces and 225,000 – 240,000 gold ounces and is maintaining its full-year guidance for exploration ($23 – $28 million including capitalized drilling), general and administrative expenses ($43 – $48 million), amortization ($190 million), and capital expenditures ($65 – $80 million).


Second Quarter Highlights

  • Silver production totaled 4.5 million ounces, a 10% increase compared to the first quarter
  • Gold production totaled 61,025 ounces, a 4% increase compared to the first quarter
  • Rochester produced 1.7 million silver equivalent ounces1, a 34% increase compared to the first quarter. Cash flow from operating activities of $4.3 million at Rochester in the second quarter is expected to increase during the second half of 2014 as production levels continue to rise
  • Cash flow from operating activities was $30.5 million in the second quarter, compared to $(9.6) million in the first quarter
  • Mine-level free cash flow2 of $22.5 million increased from $(4.4) million in the first quarter, reaching the highest level in a year
  • Costs applicable to sales at Coeur's primary silver mines increased 8% from the first quarter but declined 4% from last year's second quarter to $14.31 per silver equivalent ounce1
  • All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce1 increased 4% from the first quarter but declined 6% from last year's second quarter to $19.89
  • General and administrative expenses were $9.4 million in the second quarter, down 32% from the first quarter
  • Net loss was $43.1 million, or $0.42 per share
  • Adjusted net loss1 was $31.6 million, or $0.31 per share
  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $316.8 million at June 30, 2014, nearly unchanged from the first quarter
  • Coeur announced a re-scoping of its Palmarejo mine, including plans to complete development of the Guadalupe underground mine at Palmarejo and terms for a new gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada, which is expected to significantly improve the mine's cash flow profile

"Our second quarter results demonstrate improved or consistent performance across our portfolio. Our costs are tracking below initial expectations as we make further progress increasing the efficiency of our operations," said Mitchell J. Krebs, Coeur's President and Chief Executive Officer.

"In recent weeks, we made important decisions regarding the long-term plan for our Palmarejo mine and La Preciosa silver-gold project in Mexico. Our re-scoped mine plan for Palmarejo and deferral of mine construction at La Preciosa demonstrate our commitment to disciplined capital deployment with the intent to maximize free cash flow and stockholder returns."

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

(Amounts in millions, except per share amounts, average realized prices, gold ounces produced & sold, and per-ounce metrics)2Q 20141Q 2014 Quarter Variance 4Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Revenue$164.6 $159.6  3% $168.8 $200.8 $204.5 
Costs Applicable to Sales1$118.7 $106.9  11% $101.4 $131.8 $142.4 
Net Income (Loss)$(43.1)$(37.2) (16%) $(581.5)$(46.3)$(35.0)
Earnings Per Share$(0.42)$(0.36) (17%) $(5.77)$(0.46)$(0.35)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)1$(31.6)$(19.5) (62%) $(17.0)$(29.3)$(29.8)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)1 Per Share$(0.31)$(0.19) (63%) $(0.17)$(0.29)$(0.30)
Weighted Average Shares102.4 102.4  % 100.7 100.8 99.8 
Cash Flow From Operating Activities$30.5 $(9.6) 418% $10.4 $26.8 $63.3 
Capital Expenditures$15.4 $11.9  29% $28.1 $32.7 $27.2 
Cash, Cash Equivalents & Short-Term Investments$316.8 $318.6  (1%) $206.7 $211.4 $249.5 
Total Debt3$480.1 $464.2  3% $308.6 $310.2 $312.1 
Average Realized Price Per Ounce – Silver$19.60 $20.28  (3%) $20.50 $21.11 $22.73 
Average Realized Price Per Ounce – Gold$1,277 $1,279  % $1,206 $1,300 $1,356 
Silver Ounces Produced4.5 4.1  10% 4.3 4.2 4.6 
Gold Ounces Produced61,025 58,836  4% 79,845 63,040 60,178 
Silver Equivalent Ounces Produced18.1 7.6  7% 9.1 8.0 8.2 
Silver Ounces Sold4.6 3.9  19% 4.0 4.9 5.2 
Gold Ounces Sold57,751 62,578  (8%) 72,215 75,677 63,523 
Silver Equivalent Ounces Sold18.1 7.6  7% 8.39.49.0 
Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Oz1$14.31 $13.22  8% $12.49 $13.82 $14.88 
All-in Sustaining Costs per Silver Equivalent Oz1$19.89 $19.09  4% $17.94 $19.97 $21.22 

Financial Results

Second quarter revenue increased by $5.0 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter to $164.6 million due to an increase in silver ounces sold, partially offset by fewer gold ounces sold and lower average realized silver and gold prices. The Company sold 4.6 million ounces of silver and 57,751 ounces of gold, compared to sales of 3.9 million ounces of silver and 62,578 ounces of gold in the first quarter. The Company realized average silver and gold prices of $19.60 per ounce and $1,277 per ounce, respectively, compared with realized average prices of $20.28 per ounce and $1,279 per ounce, respectively. Silver contributed 55% of metal sales and gold contributed 45% during the second quarter.

General and administrative expenses were $9.4 million in the second quarter, down 32% from the first quarter. Cash flow from operating activities was $30.5 million in the second quarter, compared to $(9.6) million in the first quarter. Capital expenditures of $15.4 million were 29% higher than the first quarter but 43% below the second quarter of 2013 and continue to track significantly below 2013 levels. Capital expenditures for the first half of the year were mainly for underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington, plant improvements at San Bartolomé, and resource definition at Rochester. In the second half of 2014, underground development at Guadalupe and Kensington and construction of the tailings dam at San Bartolomé are expected to comprise the majority of Coeur's capital spending.

Coeur's adjusted net loss1 was $31.6 million, or $0.31 per share, in the second quarter 2014, compared with an adjusted net loss1 of $19.5 million, or $0.19 per share, in the first quarter. The second quarter adjusted net loss1 excludes a $6.5 million negative fair value adjustment, $2.3 million in stock-based compensation, and a $1.7 million accretion of the Palmarejo royalty obligation. Fair value adjustments are primarily driven by changes to gold and silver prices, which adjust the estimated future liabilities for the Palmarejo gold production royalty and the Rochester 3.4% net smelter returns royalty. The Company realized a net loss of $43.1 million or $0.42 per share, in the second quarter 2014.

Downside Price Protection

The Company extended its downside metal price protection program during the second quarter, using put spreads to protect 25% – 40% of expected future production against a sharp decrease in metal prices while selling intra-quarter, out-of-the-money call options when appropriate to offset the net cost of the put spreads. Put spreads through the end of 2014 cover 1.25 million ounces of expected quarterly silver production and 25,000 ounces of expected quarterly gold production. Put spreads in the first quarter of 2015 cover 1.25 million ounces of expected silver production and 24,000 ounces of expected gold production. All put options purchased have a strike price of $18/ounce and $1,200/ounce for silver and gold, respectively. All put options sold have a strike price of $16/ounce and $1,050/ounce for silver and gold, respectively.

Operations

Highlights of the second quarter 2014 results for each of the Company's mining operations are provided below.

Palmarejo, Mexico

(Dollars in millions, expect per ounce amounts)2Q 20141Q 20144Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Underground Operations:     
   Tons mined177,359209,854237,384219,909183,267
   Average silver grade (oz/t)6.155.956.004.734.59
   Average gold grade (oz/t)0.110.110.140.110.11
Surface Operations:     
   Tons mined320,583358,222361,493385,379363,758
   Average silver grade (oz/t)3.723.503.493.494.95
   Average gold grade (oz/t)0.030.030.030.030.04
Processing:     
   Total tons milled534,718571,345595,803583,365570,322
   Average recovery rate – Ag75.6%73.3%74.5%81.8%76.5%
   Average recovery rate – Au78.9%78.0%80.6%87.6%81.2%
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,7611,8201,9941,9182,045
Gold ounces produced23,70625,21635,48629,89328,191
Silver equivalent ounces produced13,1833,3334,1233,7113,736
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,9831,6771,7682,5922,007
Gold ounces sold25,75326,42231,36038,38528,025
Revenues$72.4$68.0$75.9$104.5$86.2
Costs applicable to sales1$49.6$43.6$39.9$66.8$55.2
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$14.04$13.36$10.90$13.66$14.97
Exploration expense$1.6$1.0$1.1$0.9$3.2
Cash flow from operating activities$27.4$10.2$16.6$50.8$37.2
Sustaining capital expenditures$5.3$3.7$4.6$7.1$5.4
Development capital expenditures$0.3$-$4.3$3.2$3.8
Total capital expenditures$5.6$3.7$8.9$10.3$9.2
Free cash flow (before royalties)$21.8$6.5$7.7$40.5$28.0
Royalties paid (credited)$12.3$14.7$13.5$12.6$15.5
Free cash flow2$9.5$(8.2)$(5.8)$27.9$12.5
  • On July 20, Coeur announced a re-scoped mine plan for Palmarejo, reflecting the mining of a portion of current mineral reserves and a portion of high-grade inferred material located at the Guadalupe deposit. The mine plan provided the expected long-term operational and financial profile of the mine, which included the anticipated economics of the Guadalupe development plan and new gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada, which were both announced on June 23
  • The re-scoped mine plan forecasts lower throughput for 2014 – 2021 but at higher grades, higher recovery rates, and lower unit costs than achieved in recent quarters as Coeur transitions the mine to a higher-margin, underground operation. Coeur plans to update the mine plan at year end to incorporate drilling results from the second half of 2013 and first half of 2014
  • Cash flow from operating activities of $27.4 million in the second quarter was significantly higher than $10.2 million in the first quarter mainly due to higher ounces sold and lower working capital
  • Capital expenditures of $5.6 million in the second quarter were up from $3.7 million in the first quarter but continue to track meaningfully below 2013 levels
  • Coeur expects higher recovery rates and proportionally fewer open-pit tons mined in the second half of 2014. In line with the re-scoped mine plan, total production at Palmarejo in 2014 is expected to be 6.7 – 7.0 million ounces of silver and 84,000 – 90,000 ounces of gold

Rochester, Nevada

(Dollars in millions, expect per ounce amounts)2Q 20141Q 20144Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Ore tons placed3,329,5823,640,8614,569,5882,678,9062,457,423
Average silver grade (oz/t)0.580.590.570.530.58
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.0030.0030.0020.0030.003
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,112750712595844
Gold ounces produced9,2308,1927,8904,8249,404
Silver equivalent ounces produced11,6661,2421,1868851,408
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,006695621741851
Gold ounces sold8,9707,7706,3236,53910,925
Revenues$31.2$24.2$20.6$24.3$34.9
Costs applicable to sales1$24.4$14.7$16.6$17.9$22.5
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$15.79$12.67$16.63$15.83$14.95
Exploration expense$0.7$1.2$1.0$0.6$0.5
Cash flow from operating activities$4.3$(9.0)$(9.7)$(3.6)$(3.4)
Sustaining capital expenditures$3.9$1.0$7.2$12.3$6.6
Development capital expenditures$0.1$-$-$-$-
Total capital expenditures$4.0$1.0$7.2$12.3$6.6
Free cash flow2$0.3$(10.0)$(16.9)$(15.9)$(10.0)
  • Production of 1.1 million ounces of silver and 9,230 ounces of gold in the second quarter increased 48% and 13%, respectively, compared to the first quarter and reached the highest level since 2007
  • Second quarter costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 were $15.79, higher than $12.67 in the first quarter due to higher crushing, royalty, and leaching costs. The Company expects costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1 in the second half of 2014 to be in line with the first half
  • Cash flow from operating activities of $4.3 million reached the highest level in more than a year and revenue increased 29% from the first quarter as the ramp up in production from the Stage III leach pad has accelerated
  • Capital expenditures were $4.0 million during the second quarter, tracking significantly below year-ago levels
  • Rochester received a favorable ruling regarding an appeal of Rochester's Plan of Operations Amendment ("POA") 8, an expansion project that had been approved by the Bureau of Land Management in 2010. This decision comes just days after the Notice of Intent for Rochester's POA 10 was published in the Federal Register. POA 10 includes plans for an expansion of the Stage IV heap leach pad and construction of the Stage V leach pad, which together are expected to add approximately 120 million tons of pad capacity. Permits for POA 10 are expected to be received during the second half of 2016

San Bartolomé, Bolivia

(Dollars in millions, expect per ounce amounts)2Q 20141Q 20144Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Tons milled437,975385,375451,660428,884424,310
Average silver grade (oz/t)3.873.883.793.893.98
Average recovery rate87.5%90.5%87.6%91.5%90.3%
Silver ounces produced (000's)1,4811,3551,4991,5281,523
Silver ounces sold (000's)1,4941,3571,4851,3342,151
Revenues$29.1$27.6$30.6$28.8$49.2
Costs applicable to sales1$20.7$18.9$20.6$17.7$32.8
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$13.85$13.93$13.91$13.25$15.26
Exploration expense$0.1$-$-$-$-
Cash flow from operating activities$18.9$4.5$8.9$7.6$32.8
Sustaining capital expenditures$1.7$1.4$1.8$3.0$1.4
Development capital expenditures$-$-$2.0$1.2$1.8
Total capital expenditures$1.7$1.4$3.8$4.2$3.2
Free cash flow2$17.2$3.1$5.1$3.4$29.6
  • Silver production of approximately 1.5 million ounces was 9% higher than the first quarter due to increased throughput
  • Cash flow from operating activities of $18.9 million reached its highest level in a year
  • Stable production, grades, and costs are expected for the remainder of 2014

Kensington, Alaska

(Dollars in millions, expect per ounce amounts)2Q 20141Q 20144Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Tons milled163,749159,697149,246147,427127,987
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.180.170.260.200.18
Average recovery rate94.5%94.5%93.6%94.1%95.8%
Gold ounces produced28,08925,42836,46928,32322,583
Gold ounces sold23,02828,38634,53330,75224,573
Revenues$29.0$36.1$39.7$38.9$30.9
Costs applicable to sales1$23.2$28.5$23.4$27.5$30.2
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce1$1,008$1,005$677$894$1,227
Exploration expense$1.6$1.0$1.5$1.5$0.6
Cash flow from operating activities$(0.6)$13.9$11.3$1.9$7.6
Sustaining capital expenditures$4.0$4.7$5.7$4.9$7.4
Development capital expenditures$-$-$-$-$-
Total capital expenditures$4.0$4.7$5.7$4.9$7.4
Free cash flow2$(4.6)$9.2$5.6$(3.0)$0.2
  • Gold production increased 10% compared to the first quarter due to higher grades and milling rates. Gold grades are expected to be slightly above the second quarter for the remainder of the year due to the mining of high-grade stopes from the main section of the mine and from the high-grade Raven deposit
  • Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce1 were $1,008 during the second quarter, nearly unchanged from the first quarter, and are expected to decline in the second half of 2014 due to higher grades
  • Cash flow from operating activities of $(0.6) million was below the $13.9 million generated in the first quarter due to timing of concentrate shipments

Endeavor, Australia

(Dollars in millions, expect per ounce amounts)2Q 20141Q 20144Q 20133Q 20132Q 2013
Tons milled185,538193,219200,843197,237198,517
Average silver grade (oz/t)1.411.651.371.712.73
Average recovery rate42.4%45.9%42.0%42.1%37.0%
Silver ounces produced (000's)111147115142200
Silver ounces sold (000's)106147113186198
Revenues$2.0$2.9$2.1$4.3$3.5
Costs applicable to sales1$0.8$1.2$0.9$1.9$1.7
Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce1$7.94$8.05$8.32$10.09$8.49
Cash flow from operating activities$0.1$1.5$0.9$1.3$1.2
Free cash flow2$0.1$1.5$0.9$1.3$1.2
  • Silver production decreased 24% from the first quarter due to lower tons milled, grades, and recovery rates
  • Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce declined to $7.94
  • Coeur owns all silver production and reserves at Endeavor up to a total of 20.0 million payable ounces. At June 30, 2014, the Company has received 5.1 million ounces

Exploration

Costs associated with exploration activities for the second quarter 2014 were $5.2 million (expensed) for discovery of new silver and gold mineralization and $3.9 million (capitalized) for definition and expansion of mineralized material, for a total of $9.1 million. Coeur's exploration program used ten drill rigs during the second quarter: four drills at Palmarejo, four at Kensington, and two at Rochester. This work resulted in completion of over 165,146 feet (50,335 meters) of combined core and reverse circulation drilling.

2014 Production Outlook

Coeur's 2014 total silver and gold production guidance is shown below. The Company has slightly narrowed the range, with higher than planned gold production from Rochester expected to offset lower gold production from Palmarejo, in line with Coeur's re-scoped mine plan and strategy to transition the mine to a higher-margin, lower tonnage operation.

(silver and silver equivalent ounces in thousands)SilverGoldSilver Equivalent1
Palmarejo, Mexico6,700 – 7,00084,000 – 90,00011,740 – 12,400
San Bartolomé, Bolivia5,700 – 6,0005,700 – 6,000
Rochester, Nevada4,100 – 4,40034,000 – 38,0006,140 – 6,680
Endeavor, Australia500 – 600500 – 600
Kensington, Alaska107,000 – 112,0006,420 – 6,720
Total17,000 – 18,000225,000 – 240,00030,500 – 32,400

 

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 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Dial-In Numbers:(877) 768-0708 (U.S. and Canada)
 (660) 422-4718 (International)
 Conference ID: 716 78 100
  
A replay of the call will be available on Coeur's website through August 21, 2014.
Replay Numbers:(855) 859-2056 (U.S. and Canada)
 (404) 537-3406 (International)
 Conference ID: 716 78 100

About Coeur

Coeur Mining is the largest U.S.-based primary silver producer and a significant gold producer with four precious metals mines in the Americas employing nearly 2,000 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 and the Kensington gold mine in Alaska. The Company also has a non-operating interest in the Endeavor mine in Australia in addition to net smelter royalties on the Cerro Bayo mine in Chile, the El Gallo complex in Mexico, and the Zaruma mine in Ecuador. In addition, the Company has two silver-gold feasibility stage 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, capital and exploration expenditures, amortization, exploration and development efforts, the longer-term operational and financial profile of Palmarejo, the new gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada, recovery rates, grades, throughput, margins, permits, leach pad capacity, and initiatives to increase efficiency, minimize exposure to declining metal prices, and maximize free cash flow and returns. 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 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, 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, reliance on third parties to operate certain mines where Coeur owns silver production and reserves and the absence of control over 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. Mineral resources are in addition to mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be considered for estimation of mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the inferred mineral resources will be realized. Insofar as the re-scoped Palmarejo mine plan referenced herein is a preliminary economic assessment that is based, in part, on inferred mineral resources, the re-scoped mine plan does not have as high a level of certainty as would a plan that was based solely on proven and probable reserves. 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, please see the Technical Reports for each of Coeur's properties as filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the new Technical Report for the La Preciosa feasibility study to be filed on www.sedar.com no later than September 14, 2014.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission permits U.S. mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. We may use certain terms in public disclosures, such as "measured," "indicated," "inferred" and "resources," that are recognized by Canadian regulations, but that SEC guidelines generally prohibit U.S. registered companies from including in their filings with the SEC. U.S. investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 10-K which may be secured from us, or from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

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 net income (loss), costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce, and 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 net income (loss), costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce, and all-in sustaining costs are important measures in assessing the Company's overall financial performance.

Notes

1. Adjusted net income (loss), all-in sustaining costs, and 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. Silver equivalence calculated using a 60:1 silver to gold ratio.

2. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures and royalty payments. Mine-level free cash flow is the sum of free cash flow generated by Palmarejo, Rochester, San Bartolomé, Kensington, and Endeavor.

3. Includes capital leases. Net of debt discount.

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,
 2014  2013  2014  2013 
 (In thousands, except share data)
Revenue$164,562  $204,525  $324,195  $376,322 
COSTS AND EXPENSES           
Costs applicable to sales118,687  142,386  225,583  230,444 
Amortization41,422  56,894  81,849  106,589 
General and administrative9,398  15,026  23,294  25,253 
Exploration5,153  6,774  9,370  13,615 
Litigation settlement  32,046    32,046 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other8,760  1,817  15,775  7,163 
Total costs and expenses183,420  254,943  355,871  415,110 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET           
Fair value adjustments, net(8,282) 66,754  (19,717) 84,550 
Impairment of marketable securities(934) (17,192) (3,522) (17,227)
Interest income and other, net(116) 419  (2,100) 4,275 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(12,310) (10,930) (25,365) (20,662)
Total other income (expense), net(21,642) 39,051  (50,704) 50,936 
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes(40,500) (11,367) (82,380) 12,148 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(2,621) (23,673) 2,068  (34,918)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(43,121) $(35,040) $(80,312) $(22,770)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:           
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax of $487 and $253 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively(773) (7,491) (401) (11,057)
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of marketable securities, net of tax of $(362) and $(1,363) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively572  17,192  2,159  17,227 
Reclassification adjustments for realized loss on sale of marketable securities, net of tax of $(10) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively17    17   
Other comprehensive income (loss)(184) 9,701  1,775  6,170 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(43,305) $(25,339) $(78,537) $(16,600)
            
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE           
Basic$(0.42) $(0.35) $(0.78) $(0.24)
            
Diluted$(0.42) $(0.35) $(0.78) $(0.24)

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net income (loss) $(43,121) $(35,040) $(80,312) (22,770)
Adjustments:            
Amortization 41,422  56,896  81,849  106,589 
Accretion 4,502  5,380  9,093  10,840 
Deferred income taxes (3,844) 12,123  (15,705) 19,548 
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility     3,035   
Fair value adjustments, net 8,288  (65,754) 18,845  (81,795)
Litigation settlement   22,046    22,046 
Stock-based compensation 2,385  1,617  4,950  2,713 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets (48) (264) 222  (1,132)
Impairment of marketable securities 934  17,192  3,522  17,227 
Other (12) 234  (219) (112)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Receivables 4,921  4,401  10,544  8,647 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,551  2,930  (4,558) 411 
Inventory and ore on leach pads (1,606) 31,483  (15,519) 10,990 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 13,118  10,094  5,117  (16,930)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 30,490  63,338  20,864  76,272 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Capital expenditures (15,356) (27,201) (27,292) (40,028)
Acquisitions (2,250) (101,648) (2,250) (113,214)
Purchase of short-term investments and marketable securities (2,139) (683) (48,360) (5,332)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments 800  1,522  890  6,344 
Other 12  254  (13) 1,209 
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (18,933) (127,756) (77,025) (151,021)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings     153,000  300,000 
Payments on long-term debt, capital leases, and associated costs (2,851) (1,857) (6,962) (57,197)
Gold production royalty payments (12,345) (15,480) (27,028) (30,929)
Share repurchases       (12,557)
Other (160) (25) (406) (477)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (15,356) (17,362) 118,604  198,840 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,799) (81,780) 62,443  124,091 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 272,932  331,311  206,690  125,440 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $269,133  $249,531  $269,133  $249,531 

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   June 30,
2014
 December 31,
2013
ASSETS  (In thousands, except share data)
CURRENT ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents  $269,133  $206,690 
Investments  47,642   
Receivables  68,693  81,074 
Ore on leach pads  44,964  50,495 
Inventory  137,644  132,023 
Deferred tax assets  35,079  35,008 
Prepaid expenses and other  23,593  25,940 
   626,748  531,230 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS       
Property, plant and equipment, net  482,787  486,273 
Mining properties, net  1,728,667  1,751,501 
Ore on leach pads  46,956  31,528 
Restricted assets  7,510  7,014 
Marketable securities  13,761  14,521 
Receivables  38,424  36,574 
Debt issuance costs, net  11,031  10,812 
Deferred tax assets  808  1,189 
Other  10,830  15,336 
TOTAL ASSETS  $2,967,522  $2,885,978 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       
CURRENT LIABILITIES       
Accounts payable  $49,651  $53,847 
Accrued liabilities and other  40,632  38,266 
Debt  11,565  2,505 
Royalty obligations  51,087  48,019 
Reclamation  752  913 
Deferred tax liabilities  1,858  1,011 
   155,545  144,561 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES       
Debt  468,570  306,130 
Royalty obligations  58,505  65,142 
Reclamation  59,757  57,515 
Deferred tax liabilities  540,232  556,246 
Other long-term liabilities  28,280  25,817 
   1,155,344  1,010,850 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 150,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 103,485,960 at June 30, 2014 and 102,843,003 at December 31, 2013  1,034  1,028 
Additional paid-in capital  2,785,761  2,781,164 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (3,131) (4,906)
Accumulated deficit  (1,127,031) (1,046,719)
   1,656,633  1,730,567 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $2,967,522  $2,885,978 

Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)2Q 2014 1Q 2014 4Q 2013 3Q 2013 2Q 2013
Net income (loss)$(43,121) $(37,191) $(581,528) $(46,265) $(35,040)
Fair value adjustments, net6,498  7,827  (11,289) 13,717  (48,434)
Stock-based compensation2,299  2,453  1,034  358  1,554 
Impairment of marketable securities934  2,588  211  870  17,192 
Accretion of royalty obligation1,789  1,821  2,974  2,022  2,897 
Write-downs    580,365     
Litigation settlement        32,046 
Gain on sale of building    (1,200)    
Gain on commutation of reclamation bonding arrangements    (7,609)    
Loss on revolver termination  3,035       
Adjusted net income (loss)$(31,601) $(19,467) $(17,042) $(29,298) $(29,785)
               
Adjusted net income (loss) per share$(0.31) $(0.19) $(0.17) $(0.29) $(0.30)

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce

for Three Months Ended June 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) $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 3,528,219  1,494,100  1,544,456  106,126  6,672,901       
Gold ounces sold                23,028    
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $14.04  $13.85  $15.79  $7.94  $14.31  $1,008    
                      
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                   6,672,901 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold                   1,381,680 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold                   8,054,581 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce                   $19.89 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce

for Three Months Ended March 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) $62,233  $23,358  $19,159  $2,135  $106,885  $39,240  $146,125 
Amortization 18,659  4,457  4,451  953  28,520  10,709  39,229 
Costs applicable to sales $43,574  $18,901  $14,708  $1,182  $78,365  $28,531  $106,896 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 3,261,982  1,357,307  1,160,829  146,842  5,926,960       
Gold ounces sold                28,386    
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $13.36  $13.93  $12.67  $8.05  $13.22  $1,005    
Treatment and refining costs                   1,561 
Sustaining capital                   12,851 
General and administrative                   13,896 
Exploration                   4,217 
Reclamation                   1,914 
Project/pre-development costs                   4,325 
All-in sustaining costs                   $145,660 
Silver equivalent ounces sold                   5,926,960 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold                   1,703,160 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold                   7,630,120 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce                   $19.09 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce

for Three Months Ended December 31, 2013

  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) $75,690  $25,513  $19,167  $1,741  $122,111  $41,590  $163,701 
Amortization 35,894  4,851  2,529  801  44,075  18,218  62,293 
Costs applicable to sales $39,796  $20,662  $16,638  $940  $78,036  $23,372  $101,408 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 3,649,557  1,485,217  1,000,568  112,965  6,248,307       
Gold ounces sold                34,533    
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $10.90  $13.91  $16.63  $8.32  $12.49  $677    
Treatment and refining costs                   2,494 
Sustaining capital                   23,278 
General and administrative                   13,851 
Exploration                   5,440 
Reclamation                   938 
Project/pre-development costs                   1,822 
All-in sustaining costs                   $149,231 
Silver equivalent ounces sold                   6,248,307 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold                   2,071,980 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold                   8,320,287 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce                   $17.94 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce

for Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

  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) $100,314  $22,460  $20,458  $2,765  $145,997  $45,571  $191,568 
Amortization 33,475  4,788  2,519  894  41,676  18,086  59,762 
Costs applicable to sales $66,839  $17,672  $17,939  $1,871  $104,321  $27,485  $131,806 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 4,894,600  1,334,066  1,133,525  185,505  7,547,696       
Gold ounces sold                30,752    
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $13.66  $13.25  $15.83  $10.09  $13.82  $894    
Treatment and refining costs                   1,880 
Sustaining capital                   29,802 
General and administrative                   16,240 
Exploration                   3,305 
Reclamation                   968 
Project/pre-development costs                   3,546 
All-in sustaining costs                   $187,547 
Silver equivalent ounces sold                   7,547,696 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold                   1,845,120 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold                   9,392,816 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce                   $19.97 

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Costs Applicable to Sales per Silver Equivalent Ounce

for Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

  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) $90,602  $37,639  $24,505  $2,907  $155,653  $43,313  $198,966 
Amortization 35,384  4,824  1,989  1,224  43,421  13,159  56,580 
Costs applicable to sales $55,218  $32,815  $22,516  $1,683  $112,232  $30,154  $142,386 
Silver equivalent ounces sold 3,688,500  2,151,000  1,506,508  198,269  7,544,277       
Gold ounces sold                24,573    
Costs applicable to sales per ounce $14.97  $15.26  $14.95  $8.49  $14.88  $1,227    
                      
Treatment and refining costs                   2,742 
Sustaining capital                   22,776 
General and administrative                   15,026 
Exploration                   6,774 
Reclamation                   936 
Project/pre-development costs                   701 
All-in sustaining costs                   $191,341 
Silver equivalent ounces sold                   7,544,277 
Kensington silver equivalent ounces sold                   1,474,380 
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold                   9,018,657 
All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce                   $21.22 
 
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Maza Drilling is a Mexican company established in 2007 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Our Canadian founder, Mr. Guy de Launiere, has over 20 years of international experience managing diverse drilling operations. Maza Drilling strives to compete at the highest levels in terms of recovery, effectiveness, efficiency, and affordability at every project while keeping at the forefront of technology to meet our customer’s needs in this demanding market.