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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Total Revenue | $ 635,742 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet |  | $ 745,994 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet |  | $ 895,492 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet |
Costs applicable to sales | 477,945 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold | [1] | 463,663 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold | [1] | 454,562 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold | [1]
Amortization | 162,436 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization |  | 229,564 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization |  | 216,032 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization |
Exploration | 21,740 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining |  | 22,360 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining |  | 26,270 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining |
Write-downs | 1,472,721 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse |  | 772,993 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse |  | 5,825 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse |
Litigation settlement | 0 us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement |  | 32,046 us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement |
Other operating expenses |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest income and other, net | 1,375 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome |  | 13,323 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome |  | 15,041 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome |
Interest expense, net | (47,546)us-gaap_InterestExpense |  | (41,303)us-gaap_InterestExpense |  | (26,169)us-gaap_InterestExpense |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt |  | (1,036)us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt |
Fair value adjustments, net | 3,618 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax |  | 82,768 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax |  | (23,487)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 459,244 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |  | 158,116 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |  | (70,807)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
Net income (loss) | (1,155,884)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |  | (650,563)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |  | 48,677 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
Assets, Net | 1,084,257 us-gaap_AssetsNet |  |  |  | 2,974,056 us-gaap_AssetsNet |
Capital expenditures | 64,244 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets |  | 100,813 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets |  | 115,641 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets |
Palmarejo [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Costs applicable to sales | 187,276 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 188,572 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 197,478 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Amortization | 69,431 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 133,535 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 145,945 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Exploration | 6,671 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 7,161 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 7,575 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Write-downs | 784,038 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 642,094 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Other operating expenses | 620 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 705 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 661 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Interest income and other, net | 131 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 906 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 4,017 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Interest expense, net | (9,320)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | (15,123)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | (18,938)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | (1,847)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 76,218 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | (31,054)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 283,685 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 107,748 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | (18,066)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Net income (loss) | (531,384)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | (478,278)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 26,398 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Assets, Net | 341,367 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember | [2] | 1,164,852 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |  | 1,905,269 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember |
Capital expenditures | 26,084 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember | [3] | 33,730 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember | [3] | 38,456 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember | [3]
San Bartolome [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales |  |  |  |  | 178,005 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Royalties |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Costs applicable to sales | 89,659 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 86,827 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 71,428 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Amortization | 19,423 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 19,103 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 16,624 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Exploration | 120 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 111 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 159 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Write-downs | 118,754 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Other operating expenses | (251)us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 6,205 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 165 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Interest income and other, net | 2,461 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 2,582 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 9,719 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Interest expense, net | (52)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | (74)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | (72)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 18,114 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | (10,938)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | (44,632)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Net income (loss) | (89,433)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 21,045 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 54,644 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Assets, Net | 188,616 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember | [2] | 289,272 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |  | 302,922 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember |
Capital expenditures | 7,937 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember | [3] | 11,568 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember | [3] | 25,672 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember | [3]
Kensington [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 136,960 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 148,769 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 110,987 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Total Revenue | 136,960 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 148,769 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 110,987 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Costs applicable to sales | 105,342 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 104,575 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 87,089 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Amortization | 43,619 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 62,750 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 41,241 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Exploration | 8,005 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 4,199 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 3,283 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Write-downs | 107,832 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 130,694 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Other operating expenses | 796 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 735 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 478 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Interest income and other, net | (22)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (187)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (77)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Interest expense, net | (214)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (424)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (2,972)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | (1,036)us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 7,480 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 4,089 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 0 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (1)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | 0 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Net income (loss) | (128,870)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (147,316)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |  | (21,100)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Assets, Net | 215,973 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember | [2] | 343,144 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember | [2] | 508,658 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember |
Capital expenditures | 16,220 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember | [3] | 21,404 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember | [3] | 36,994 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_KensingtonMember | [3]
Rochester [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 123,768 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 119,254 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 132,392 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Total Revenue | 123,768 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 119,254 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 132,392 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Costs applicable to sales | 91,462 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 77,869 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 72,061 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Amortization | 20,790 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 8,890 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 6,784 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Exploration | 2,636 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 2,653 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 3,591 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Write-downs | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Other operating expenses | 2,813 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 36,265 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 2,682 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Interest income and other, net | 105 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (318)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 358 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Interest expense, net | (679)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (20)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (26)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | 3,653 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 416 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | (2,224)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (2,332)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (2,195)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Net income (loss) | 6,922 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | (8,677)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 45,411 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Assets, Net | 196,765 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember | [2] | 176,789 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |  | 104,373 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember |
Capital expenditures | 11,898 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember | [3] | 29,406 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember | [3] | 11,794 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_RochesterMember | [3]
La Preciosa [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 0 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Total Revenue | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Costs applicable to sales | 0 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Amortization | 84 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 24 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Exploration | 236 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 80 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Write-downs | 372,466 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Other operating expenses | 13,961 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 3,237 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Interest income and other, net | (523)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 15 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Interest expense, net | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Fair value adjustments, net | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 132,151 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | (20,856)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Net income (loss) | (255,119)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  | (24,182)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember |  |  |
Assets, Net | 39,701 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember | [2] | 410,335 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember | [2] |  |
Capital expenditures | 255 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember | [3] | 1,122 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_LaPreciosaMember | [3] |  |
Coeur Capital [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 10,046 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 12,871 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 18,848 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Royalties | 3,216 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Total Revenue | 13,262 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 12,871 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 18,848 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Costs applicable to sales | 4,206 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 5,820 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 8,824 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Amortization | 7,015 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 3,755 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 4,632 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Exploration | 515 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 2,069 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 1,056 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Write-downs | 6,202 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Other operating expenses | 938 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 1,397 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | (736)us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Interest income and other, net | (7,141)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | (19,474)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | (77)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Interest expense, net | (1)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 1,212 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 2,179 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | (327)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Net income (loss) | (11,544)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | (17,465)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 4,668 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Assets, Net | 59,848 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember | [2] | 62,678 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 32,656 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Capital expenditures | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_CoeurCapitalMember |
Other Mining Properties [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 0 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (661)us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 13,162 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Total Revenue | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (661)us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 13,162 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Costs applicable to sales | 0 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 0 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 17,682 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Amortization | 2,074 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 1,507 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 806 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Exploration | 3,557 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 6,087 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 10,606 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Write-downs | 83,429 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  |  |  | 5,825 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Litigation settlement |  |  | 205 us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  |  |
Other operating expenses | 48,005 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 54,029 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 33,813 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Interest income and other, net | (229)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 11,491 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 496 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Interest expense, net | (37,280)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (25,662)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (4,161)us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Loss on termination of revolving credit facility |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Fair value adjustments, net | 1,812 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (1,346)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 3,478 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit | 26,306 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 82,316 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (5,587)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Net income (loss) | (146,456)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 4,310 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | (61,344)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Assets, Net | 41,987 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 111,749 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 120,178 us-gaap_AssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Capital expenditures | 1,850 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 3,583 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |  | 2,725 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_OtherMiningPropertiesMember |
Total [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 632,526 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 745,994 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 895,492 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Royalties | 3,216 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Total Revenue |  |  | 745,994 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 895,492 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Costs applicable to sales |  |  | 463,663 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 454,562 us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Amortization |  |  | 229,564 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 216,032 us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Exploration |  |  | 22,360 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 26,270 us-gaap_ExplorationExpenseMining / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Write-downs | 1,472,721 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  |  |  | 5,825 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Other operating expenses | 66,882 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 102,573 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 37,063 us-gaap_OtherGeneralExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Interest income and other, net | (5,218)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | (4,985)us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 14,436 us-gaap_InterestAndOtherIncome / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Interest expense, net |  |  |  |  | 26,169 us-gaap_InterestExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Fair value adjustments, net |  |  |  |  | (23,487)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Net income (loss) |  |  | (650,563)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 64,244 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 100,813 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |  | 115,641 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember |
Bolivia [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 117,749 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  |  |  |  |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  |  |  |  |
Total Revenue | 117,749 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  | 141,721 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  | 178,005 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |
Bolivia [Member] | San Bartolome [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales |  |  | 141,721 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  |  |
Royalties |  |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  |  |
Total Revenue |  |  | 141,721 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_SanBartolomeMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_BO |  |  |
Mexico [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Total Revenue | 245,493 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 324,040 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 442,098 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |
Mexico [Member] | Palmarejo [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Financial information relating to reporting segments |  |  |  |  |  |
Metal sales | 244,003 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 324,040 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 442,098 us-gaap_RevenueMineralSales / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |
Royalties | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | 0 us-gaap_RoyaltyRevenue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |
Total Revenue | $ 244,003 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | $ 324,040 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |  | $ 442,098 us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = cde_PalmarejoMember / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = country_MX |
[1] | Excludes amortization.
[2] | Excludes amortization
[3] | Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant, and equipment, and mineral interests

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