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The Company | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
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The Company | THE COMPANY Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or “the Company”) is a gold and silver producer with mines located in the United States, Mexico, and Bolivia and exploration projects in Mexico and Argentina. The Company operates the Palmarejo complex, Kensington, Rochester, Wharf, and San Bartolomé mines, and owns Coeur Capital, which is primarily comprised of the Endeavor silver stream, other precious metal royalties, and strategic investments. The cash flow and profitability of the Company's operations are significantly impacted by the market price of gold and silver.

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