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Write-Downs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | $ 0 | $ 4,446 | $ 246,625
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | 0 | 4,446 | 227,921
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights [Member] | Palmarejo [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | 0 | 0 | 205,803
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights [Member] | Coeur Capital [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | 0 | 4,446 | 22,118
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member] | Palmarejo [Member] |  |  |
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 18,704

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