UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One) 
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 20202023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from          to          
Commission File Number 1-8641
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COEUR MINING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware82-0109423
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
104 S. Michigan Ave.200 South Wacker DriveSuite 90021006060360606
ChicagoIL(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 489-5800
Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $.01 per share)CDENew York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
$1,219,854,888979,838,331
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.



As of February 15, 2021, 243,575,44219, 2024, 386,264,324 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Certain information called for by Part III of the Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report.



COEUR MINING, INC.

FORM 10-K
INDEX
PART I
Item 1.Business
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 1C.Cybersecurity
Item 2.Properties
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
PART II
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 6.Selected Financial Data
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.Other Information
PART III
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11.Executive Compensation
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16.Form 10-K Summary
SIGNATURES


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PART I

Item 1.Business
GENERAL
Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur”, “the Company”, or “we”), founded in 1928, is a precious metals producer with minesassets located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and exploration projects in North America.Mexico. Our common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CDE”.
Coeur’s strategy is to maximizebe a well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with a focus on generating sustainable, high-quality cash flow by building and maintainingreturns from a balanced, portfolio of high-quality precious metals assetsprospective asset base in low riskmining-friendly jurisdictions throughalong with our commitment to exploration operational execution and selective acquisitions.expansions. Our strategy is guided by our purpose statement, We Pursue a Higher Standard, and three key principles: Protect our People, Places and Planet; Develop Quality Resources, Growth and Plans; and Deliver Impactful Results Through Teamwork. We strive to integrate sustainable operations and development into our business decisions and strategic goals. We proactively conduct our business with a proactive focus on responsible practices to positively impacting the environment, as well asimpact the health, and safety and socioeconomicssocioeconomic status of our people and the communities in which we operate
Impacts and be good stewards of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our business
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused and continues to cause global economic disruption and uncertainty. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and related developments and remain focused on safeguarding the health of our employees, families and the communities where we operate while minimizing business interruption. For a further discussion of the risks, uncertainties and actions taken in response to COVID-19, refer to Item 1A "Risk Factors" and Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".environment.
OUR BUSINESS
Operating Segments
    We produce and sell precious metals from the following operating segments:
The Palmarejo gold-silver complex, located in the State of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico, which has been in operation since 2009. The processing facility at the Palmarejo complex is fed by the Guadalupe, Independencia and La Nación underground mines. The Company also has severalcarries out exploration targets atactivities across the Palmarejo property package.
The Rochester open pit heap leach silver-gold mine located in northwestern Nevada, which has been in operation since 1986. Coeur Rochester commenced a significant expansion project in 2020 (Plan of Operations Amendment No. 11, or “POA 11”) which contemplatesconsisting of construction of a new leach pad, crushing facility, process plant and related infrastructure, which is expected to support an extended mine life. The construction of POA11 was completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. Coeur Rochester also acquired the Lincoln Hill, Gold Ridge, and related exploration assets adjacent to its Rochester mine in 2019.2018.
The Kensington underground gold mine located north of Juneau, Alaska, which began operations in 2010. Coeur Alaska is inreceived a favorable final Record of Decision from the process of amendingForest Service for its Plan of Operations Amendment 1 (“POA 1”) on February 24, 2022. POA 1 gives Coeur Alaska the ability to increase tailings and waste rock storage capacity to support an expected longer mine life, reflecting positive exploration results, improvedcurrent metal prices, and ongoing operational efficiencies. Coeur Alaska is now working on a multi-year exploration and underground development plan including obtaining supplemental permit requirements following this significant milestone.
The Wharf open pit heap leach gold mine located near Lead, South Dakota, which was acquired by Coeur in 2015.
TheIn addition, the Company operates the Silvertip underground silver-zinc-lead mineexploration project located in northern British Columbia, Canada, which was acquired by Coeur in 2017. The Silvertip mine commenced commercial production ramp up in 2018. In February 2020, wethe Company announced a temporary suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip. While mining activities are suspended, the Company (i) is investing in exploration to potentially further expand the mineralized materialresource and extend the mine life, and (ii) continues to work to pursue aplanning for an eventual mill expansion to improve the asset’s cost structure and its ability to deliver sustainable cash flow.
In addition, the Company has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America, including the wholly-owned Crown and Sterling projects in southern Nevada and the La Preciosa project in Mexico, other mineral interests, strategic equity investments, among other items, which are included in “Other” for segment reporting purposes. For additional information see Note 3 - Segment Reporting in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Metals Prices and Hedging Activities
The financial results of the Company and its operating segments are substantially dependent upon the market prices of gold and silver, which fluctuate widely. The Company has in the past, and may in the future, enter into derivative contracts to protect the selling price for certain anticipated gold and silver production and to manage risks associated with foreign currencies. For additional information, see “Item 1A – Risk Factors”, “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and Note 17“Note 14 – Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.Statements.”
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Metal Processing, Marketing and Sales
We produce gold and silver doré, as well as gold concentrate. The doré produced at the Palmarejo complex and Rochester mine, as well as the concentrate productelectrolytic cathodic sludge produced by the Wharf mine, is refined by a geographically diverse group of third-party refiners into gold and silver bullion according to benchmark standards set by the London Bullion Market Association, which regulates the acceptable requirements for bullion traded in the London precious metals markets. We then sell gold and silver bullion to multi-national banks, bullion trading houses, and refiners across the globe. Our gold concentrate product from the Kensington mine is sold under a variety of agreements with along term offtake agreement and is shipped to geographically diverse group of third-party smelters and traders, and the smelters and traders pay us for the metals recovered from the concentrates.smelters.
We believe that the loss of any one smelter, refiner, trader or third-party customer would not materially adversely affect us due to the liquidity of the markets and current availability of alternative trading counterparties.
Commodities
We purchase materials and supplies from third parties to conduct our business, including electricity, fuel, chemical reagents, explosives, steel and concrete. Prices for these commodities are volatile and can fluctuate due to conditions that are difficult to predict, including inflation, currency fluctuations, global competition for resources, currency fluctuations, consumer or industrial demand and other factors. For most of these commodities, we have existing alternate sources of supply or alternate sources of supply are readily available. We continuously monitor supply and cost trends for these items.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
General
Our business is subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws governing the protection of the environment, prospecting, development, production, mine closure, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, mine safety, toxic substances, protection of endangered, protected or other specified species and other matters. The costs to comply with suchthese regulatory requirements are substantial and possible future legislation and regulations could cause additional expense, capital expenditures, restrictions and delays in the development and continued operation of our properties, the extent of which cannot be predicted. Capital expendituresExpenditures for environmental compliance in 20212024 are currently expected to range from $8.2$10.4 million to $9.2$11.4 million. We have reviewed and considered current federal legislation relating to climate change and do not believe the legislation to have a material effect on our operations. Future changes in U.S., Mexican or Canadian federal, state or provincial laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect upon us and our results of operations. For additional information regarding key regulatory risks, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A.
Permitting
The Rochester, Kensington and Wharf mines and Crown and Sterling projects are subject to extensive U.S. federal and state permitting laws and regulations. Mexico, where the Palmarejo complex and the La Preciosa project areis located, and Canada, where the Silvertip mineexploration property is located, have allboth adopted laws and guidelines for environmental permitting that are similar to those in effect in the United States. The permitting process in each jurisdiction requires, among other things, a thorough study to determine the baseline condition of the mining site and surrounding area, an environmental impact analysis, and proposed mitigation measures to minimize and offset the environmental impact of mining operations.operations, in addition to consultation requirements with local indigenous groups, in certain instances. We have received all permits required to operate and carry out the current scope of activities at the Palmarejo complex, Rochester, Kensington Wharf and SilvertipWharf mines, and have received all permits necessary for the Silvertip exploration activities currently being conducted at our other properties.property. We are in the process of amending existing permits at our Kensington mine, and the Crown and Sterling projectsPalmarejo complex to support future planned activities. If we pursue an expansion at Silvertip, it will require new or amended permits.
Maintenance of Mining Claims
All of the jurisdictions where we operate impose federal, state and/or provincial requirements for maintaining mining claims (United States), mining concessions (Mexico) and mineral claims and mining leases (British Columbia), including fees, reporting, and/or evidence of work, among other requirements. Our failure to comply with any of these requirements could result in the loss of our ability to conduct mining activities in a particular location, which could have a material adverse impact on our business.
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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Effective human capital management at Coeur is critical to achieving our strategic goals. We aim to be an employer of choice by promoting safety first, proactively developing our people and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. At December 31, 2023, we had approximately 2,074 employees (1,097 in the U.S., 68 in Canada and 909 in Mexico) and over 600 people were working as contractors in support of Coeur’s operations.
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Culture Assessment
We are focused on regular evaluation of our culture. In 2023, we invited all employees to participate in our culture assessment by completing an anonymous survey. Employee participation in 2023 was 84%, which exceeded industry benchmarks. Feedback was reviewed by the management team and our Board of Directors (our “Board”). The management team also reviewed the results with employees at each of our operations through facilitated discussions to gain additional insight into the feedback. We developed site-specific action plans to address feedback and monitor progress in the future. The results of the assessment confirmed our belief that we have an ethical, safe, engaged, and proud workforce and also highlighted areas for improvement that are now being addressed.
Recruitment
We seek to recruit and retain employees at all levels who embody our purpose statement, We Pursue a Higher Standard, through safe and ethical conduct. At December 31, 2020, we had approximately 1,959Our strong culture of teamwork and our reputation as a responsible company and an engaged community member motivates new employee referrals. We have also created a series of partnership programs in local communities to provide internships, scholarships, and apprenticeships to build a pipeline of potential employees (1,016 in the U.S.next generation. We have maintained an average employee age of 40 years old since 2018 by focusing on building our bench strength and increasing our under 40 population to 33% of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our President & CEO, Mitchell Krebs, was the first precious metals mining CEO to sign the CEO ACTION for Diversity & Inclusion pledge. This pledge highlights Coeur’s continuing commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, evidenced by programs such as Coeur Heroes, 93which provided over 80 career opportunities to current and former U.S. Military personnel last year. Fifty percent of our Board members have indicated that they are diverse, 12% of our employees are female, up from 10% in 2020. While we continue to work to increase our overall female population, over 60% of our female employees are supervisor or higher-level positions. In the US and Canada approximately 23% of our workforce is non-white, up from 18% in 2020. Partnerships with organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and 850Women in Mexico), noneMining (WiM) at their U.S. university chapters are providing further avenues for recruiting diverse talent. In order to emphasize the importance of whom were representedDEI in the workplace, we provided training to our hourly workforce at every operation on topics such as bullying and bystander intervention, as well as education on overall mental wellness to ensure each employee feels respected and included at work.
Employee Development
We periodically solicit feedback on each member of our executive team through 360 assessments. We believe this feedback is important to maintaining a strong culture by effectively assessing leadership performance and development, increasing accountability, facilitating succession planning and identifying areas for improvement and change. We provide opportunities for employees to participate in IMPACT training, an intensive one-year training program we created for front-line supervisors throughout our organizational structure to focus on leadership development and mining as a collective bargaining agreement.business. Through IMPACT training, we have invested over 22,500 cumulative hours of leadership training and personal development in almost 200 employees. In 2022, after many employees had graduated from IMPACT training over the last 4 years, we introduced our first Advanced IMPACT training foremployees at manager and director levels in the organization.
Succession Planning
From our operations to the boardroom, weWe conduct robust succession planning throughout the organization annually, by employing specific talent diagnostics and skill development needs.skills development. High potential performers and diversity discussions, along with action plans, are reviewed with leadership on a quarterly basis.starting from the front-line supervisors to the Chief Operating Officer.
Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) oversees the recruitment, development, and retention of our senior executives. Significant focus is placed on succession planning both for key executive roles and also deeper into the organization. In-depth discussions occur multiple times per year in meetings of the Board, Compensation and Leadership Development Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, including in executive sessions to foster candid conversations. Directors have regular and direct exposure to senior leadership and high-potential employees during Board and committee meetings and through other informal meetings and events held during the year.
Culture Assessment
We are focused on regular evaluation of our culture. In 2019, we invited all employees to participate in a culture assessment by completing an anonymous survey, and we plan to conduct another assessment in 2021. Employee participation in 2019 exceeded industry benchmarks and feedback was reviewed by the management team and our Board of Directors. The management team also reviewed the results with employees at each of our operations through facilitated discussions to gain additional insight into the feedback. We developed site-specific action plans to address feedback and monitor progress in the future. The results of the assessment confirmed our belief that we have an ethical, safe and proud workforce and also highlighted areas for improvement. We have developed strategies to address these areas for improvement.
Employee Development
We periodically solicit feedback on each member of our executive team through 360 assessments, which measure inclusivity amongst other leadership principles. We believe this feedback is important to maintaining a strong culture by effectively assessing leadership performance and development, increasing accountability, facilitating succession planning and identifying areas for improvement and change. We provide opportunities for employees to participate in IMPACT Training, an intensive 18-month-long training program we created for front-line supervisors throughout our organizational structure to focus on leadership development and mining as a business. Through IMPACT training, we have invested over 15,250 cumulative hours of leadership training and personal development in almost 100 employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our President & CEO, Mitchell Krebs, is the first and only precious metals mining CEO to sign the CEO ACTION for Diversity & Inclusion pledge. This pledge highlights Coeur’s continuing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, evidenced by programs such as Coeur Heroes, which has provided over 87 career opportunities to current and former U.S. Military personnel. Fifty percent of our independent Board members have indicated that they are diverse. While we continue to increase our overall female population, 66% of our females are in manager or higher level positions. Partnerships with organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers and Women in Mining at their U.S. university chapters are providing further avenues for recruiting diverse talent.
Local Hire
Investing in local communities extends beyond financial support. Since 2018, we have hired an average of 60% of our new hires from local communities. During 2020,2023, we provided over 4540 apprenticeships over 140 scholarshipsand internships and worked with organizations such as By the Hand Club in Chicago and The Lowry Foundation in Winnemucca, NV to educate youth in our communities about career opportunities in mining.
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Providing career opportunities to local community members and participating in community initiatives creates a closer connection between our operations and local stakeholders and communities.
Rewards & Wellness
As part of our fundamental need to attract and retain talent, we regularly evaluate our compensation, benefits, and employee wellness offerings. We have determined that our average employee earns over 40% more than the average employee in their local markets according to industry benchmarking. Over 93%92% of U.S. employees are enrolled in our medical benefit
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plan, and over 90% of U.S. employees contribute to our 401(k) plan. Supplemental healthcare is provided above government requirements in both Canada and Mexico. We were a leader in the mining industry by providing domestic partner benefits in 2017 and participation has increased 125%250% since introduction. In 2022, we expanded paid parental and primary caregiver leave for US employees.
In addition, we have engaged a third-party mental health care provider for innovative care and counseling resources throughout our footprint. This resource leverages technology and clinical best practices to assist our employees and their families gain fast access to highly effective quality care when needed most. We also implemented a Total Worker Health program in 2023, that integrates protection from work-related safety and health hazards with promotion of injury and illness-prevention efforts to advance worker well-being both physically and mentally.
RESPONSIBILITY
At Coeur, we strive for best-in-class environmental performance.performance while meeting the needs of today and respecting the needs of future generations. As a precious metals producer, we have the unique opportunity to supply the raw materials that play a key role in the clean energy transition. We work to protect our environment through an approach of sustainableresponsible production and a focus on best practices. On an ongoing basis, we conduct site-specific environmental risk reviews and utilize a set of key performance indicators (KPIs)(“KPIs”) to evaluate performance results by mine. We believe that this systematic approach leads to awareness, risk mitigation and a pursuit of continuous improvement. Comprehensive environmental management plans, in conjunction with topic-specific plans, such as waste management and storm water resource protection, at each site provide guidance on how to implement our environmental initiatives and meet or exceed regulatory standards.
We recognize that thechanges in stakeholder expectations related to various environmental, social and governance issues, including risks and opportunities related to climate is changing, which may adversely affect our businesschange and the communities where we operate over the long-term.greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, biodiversity, and tailings. To that end, we continually assessWe Pursue a Higher Standard by expanding our governance and associated management systems and programs against best practices for material topics. For example, we:
further increased the extentamount of these risksrenewable energy in our purchased electricity through formal agreements with energy providers;
actively manage GHG emissions and search for opportunities withinplan to achieve our business35% net intensity reduction target by the end of 2024 compared to reduce or offset risk. Asbase-year; 20% of the 2022 executive performance share award is tied to achievement of that goal;
enhanced our climate disclosures in-line with recommendations set by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”);
informed by the knowledge and systems developed as part of our commitmentfirst climate scenario analysis (see 2022 ESG report for details), we continue to responsible business, we are taking action to manage ourincorporate climate-related risks as well as the potential impact we have on climate.For example, we are:and opportunities into our enterprise risk management and long-term business planning and strategy;
developing plans to reduce energy usedeveloped and emissions, which we plan to implement starting in 2021;
increasing recycling and beneficial reuse of water at our operations and using water-efficient processes to reduce use and maintain robust monitoring programs to protect existing water resources;
assessing overall risk includingimplementing a planned scenario analysis to be conducted in 2021;Biodiversity Management Standard; and
enhancing our climate-related reportingformalized a Tailings Management Policy and disclosures.committed to adopting the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (“GISTM”).

AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We make available on our website (http://www.coeur.com) our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and Proxy Statements, as well as Forms 3, 4 and 5 with respect to our common stock, including any amendments to any of the foregoing, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with the SEC.U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These filings are also available at http://www.sec.gov.
Copies of our Corporate Governance Guidelines, charters of the key committees of the Board of Directors (Audit, Compensation and Leadership Development, Executive, Finance and Technical, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Environmental, Health, Safety, and Corporate Responsibility Committees) and our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, applicable to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and PrincipalChief Accounting Officer, among others, are also available on our website. Information contained on our website is not a part of this report.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains numerous forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) relating to our gold, silver, zinc and lead mining business, including anticipated mineral reserve and mineralized materialresource estimates, exploration efforts and expenditures, drilling, development and expansion initiatives at the Rochester, Kensington and Silvertip, mines, development of the Sterling/Crown and Lincoln Hill projects, expectations about timing of deliveries against the Kensington, prepayment,Rochester and Wharf prepayments, LCM adjustments at Rochester, permitting, mill expansion and exploration plans and expectations for Silvertip, estimated production, costs, capital expenditures, expenses, recoveries, metals prices, sufficiency of assets, ability to discharge liabilities, liquidity management, financing needs, environmental compliance expenditures, environmental, social and governance (ESG)(“ESG”) and human capital management initiatives, risk management strategies, including hedging, capital discipline,resources and use, cash flow maximization, mine life and other strategic initiatives. Such forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “hopes,” “may,” “should,” “plan,” “projected,” “contemplates,” “anticipates” or similar words and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Ourour actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include: (i) the risk factors set forth below under Item 1A and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under Item 7; (ii) the risk that the Rochester expansion commissioning and ramp up is not completed on a timely basis or requires more capital than currently anticipated; (iii) the risk that anticipated production, cost, expenditure and expense levels at Palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf and Kensington are not attained; (iii)(iv) the risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in developing and expanding large-scale mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically relatedgeologically-related conditions); (iv)(v) changes in the market prices of gold silver, zinc and lead and treatment and refining charges of gold, silver zinc and lead, and a sustained lower price or higher treatment and refining charge environment; (v)(vi) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,geopolitical conditions, pandemics or epidemics, climate change, extreme weather events and other macro conditions, including disruptions to operations, the need for heightened health and safety protocols, to minimize exposure and transmission risk,inflation, and disruptions to our vendors, suppliers and the communities where we operate; (vi)(vii) the uncertainties inherent in ourCoeur’s production, exploratoryexploration and developmentaldevelopment activities, including risks relating to permitting and regulatory delays (including the impact of government shutdowns), ground conditions, grade and graderecovery variability; (vii)(viii) any future labor disputes or work stoppages (involving us or our subsidiaries or third parties); (viii)(ix) the risk of adverse outcomes in litigation; (x) the uncertainties inherent in the estimation of gold, silver, zinc and lead mineral reserves and mineralized material; (ix) changes that could resultresources; (xi) impacts from anyCoeur’s future acquisition of new mining properties or businesses; (x)(xii) the loss of access to or insolvency of any third-party refiner or smelter to whom Coeur markets its production; (xiii) the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts to workforce, materials and equipment availability; (xiv) inflationary pressures; (xv) continued access to financing sources; (xvi) government orders that may require temporary suspension of operations at one or more of our sites and effects on our suppliers or the refiners and smelters to whom the Company markets its production and on the communities where we market our production; (xi)operate; (xvii) the effects of environmental and other governmental regulations and government shut-downs; (xii)(xviii) the risks inherent in the ownership or operation of or investment in mining properties or businesses in foreign countries; and (xiii)(xix) our ability to raise additional financing necessary to conduct our business, make payments or refinance our debt. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF MINERAL PROPERTIES
 MineralReserves Resources and Mineralized MaterialResources
Coeur Mining, Inc. isWe are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and applicable Canadian securities laws, and as a result, we report our mineral reserves and mineral resources according to two different standards. U.S. reporting requirements are governed by Item 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S-K 1300”), as issued by the SEC. Canadian reporting requirements for disclosure of mineral properties are governed by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). The definitions of NI 43-101 are, as adopted from those giventhe definitions provided by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. U.S. reporting requirements, however, are governed by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7 (“Guide 7”). Both sets of reporting standards have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, but the standards embody slightly different approaches and definitions. Under Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made.
In our public filings in the U.S. and Canada and in certain other announcements not filed with the SEC, we disclose proven and probable reserves and measured, indicated and inferred resources, each as defined in NI 43-101, in addition to our mineral reserves. U.S. investors are cautioned that, while the terms “measured mineral resources,” “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources” are recognized and required by Canadian securities laws, Guide 7 does not recognize them.S-K 1300. The estimation of measured resources and indicated resources involveinvolves greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic feasibility than the estimation of proven and probable reserves, and therefore, U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of measured or indicated resources will ever be converted into Guide 7 compliantS-K 1300-compliant reserves. The estimation of inferred resources involves far greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic viability than the estimation of other categories of resources, and therefore it cannot be assumed that all or any part of inferred resources will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Therefore, investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of inferred resources exist, or that they can be mined legally or economically.
In this Form 10-K and in our other filings with the SEC, we modify our estimates made in compliance with NI 43-101 to conform to Guide 7 for reporting in the United States. In this Form 10-K, we use the term “mineralized material” to describe
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mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute “reserves” under U.S. standards. “Mineralized material” is substantially equivalent to measured and indicated mineral resources (exclusive of reserves) as disclosed for reporting purposes in Canada, except that the SEC only permits issuers to report “mineralized material” in tonnage and average grade without reference to contained ounces. We provide disclosure of mineralized material to allow a means of comparing our projects to those of other companies in the mining industry, many of which are Canadian and report pursuant to NI 43-101, and to comply with applicable disclosure requirements. We caution you not to assume that all or any part of mineralized material will ever be converted into Guide 7 compliant reserves.
Beginning with our AnnualTechnical Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, we will need to comply with Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in lieu of disclosure under Industry Guide 7. These new rules are more closely aligned to NI 43-101 requirements, including the required disclosure of mineral resource and exploration results, as well as requiring technical reports be filed with the SEC for material properties, among other requirements.
Technical ReportsSummaries and Qualified Persons
As required by Canadian securities laws, we hereby notify Canadian investors that theThe scientific and technical information concerning our mineral projects in this Form 10-K have been reviewed and approved by a “qualified person”persons” under NI 43-101, namelyS-K 1300, including our Senior Director, Technical Services, Christopher Pascoe. For a description of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources included in this Form 10-K, 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, sociopolitical, marketing or other relevant factors, Canadian investors may view technical reports preparedplease review the Technical Report Summaries for each of ourthe Company’s material properties as filed on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com. Neither the technical reports nor the statements of any qualified person filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authoritieswhich are included in,as exhibits to, and incorporated by reference in or made a part ofinto, this Form 10-K. Because the definitions and standards of NI 43-101 differ from those of Guide 7, investors are cautioned that information contained in reports prepared pursuant to NI 43-101, like the technical reports, may not be comparable to similar information that we disclose in this Form 10-K or the other reports we file with the SEC.Report.



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Item 1A.     Risk Factors
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY
Our results of operations, cash flows and operating costs are highly dependent upon the market prices of gold and silver and if mining and processing operations at Silvertip resume, zinc and lead, and of key input commodities used in our business, which are volatile and beyond our control.
Gold silver, zinc and leadsilver are actively traded commodities, and their prices are volatile. During the 12 months ended December 31, 2020,2023, the high and low price for each commodity are set forth in the following table:
MetalMetalLow Price for 2020DateHigh Price for 2020DateMetalHigh Price for 2023DateLow Price for 2023Date
Gold (per ounce)Gold (per ounce)$1,474March 19, 2020$2,067August 6, 2020Gold (per ounce)$2,078December 28, 2023$1,809February 27, 2023
Silver (per ounce)Silver (per ounce)$12.00March 19, 2020$28.89September 1, 2020Silver (per ounce)$26.03April 14, 2023$20.09March 10, 2023
Zinc (per pound)$0.82March 24, 2020$1.29December 18, 2020
Lead (per pound)$0.71March 24, 2020$0.95December 9, 2020
Gold silver, zinc and leadsilver prices are affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including U.S. dollar strength or weakness, speculation, global currency values, the price of products that incorporate gold, silver, zinc or lead, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. In addition, Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”), which have substantially facilitated the ability of large and small investors to buy and sell precious metals, and base metals, have become significant holders of gold silver, zinc and lead.silver. Gold and silver prices are also affected by prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regardingof the future rate of inflation and governmental monetary decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles.central bank holdings.
Because we derive a significant portionall of our revenues from sales of these metals, our results of operations and cash flows will fluctuate as the prices of these metals change. A period of significant and sustained lower prices would materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. In response to lower metal price and/or higher treatment and refining charge environments, we may have to revise our operating plans, including reducing operating costs and capital expenditures, terminating or suspending mining operations at one or more of our properties and discontinuing certain exploration and development plans. These types of initiatives may not sufficiently offset reductions in revenues, and we may continue to incur losses associated with sustained lower metals prices.
Operating costs at our mines are also affected by the price of input commodities, such as fuel, electricity, labor, chemical reagents, explosives, steel and concrete. Prices for these input commodities are volatile and can fluctuate due to conditions that are difficult to predict, including global competition for resources, inflation, currency fluctuations, consumer or industrial demand and other factors. An increase in the cost, or decrease in the availability, of input commodities, labor, or equipment, due to factors beyond the Company’s control may affect the timely conduct and cost of our operations and development projects. Continued volatility in the prices of commodities and other supplies we purchase could lead to higher costs, which would adversely affect results of operations and cash flows.
Volatility in metals prices may also impact the price of our outstanding securities.
Although our results of operations and cash flow will reflect fluctuations in the prices of the metals we produce, short term volatility in the prices of these metals due to speculation in the market may result in significant changes in the price of our securities, which may not be reflective of our operating performance or financial results. For example, the price of silver increased 17%5% between January 27, 2021April 5, 2023 and February 1, 2021,April 14, 2023, and then decreased by 8%5% on February 2, 2021.April 19, 2023. This swing in the price of silver was seemingly attributable to a coordinated effort by market participants to drive up the price of silver and did not reflect changes in the underlying fundamentals that typically drive changes in the price of silver, including supply and demand. The price of our common stock increased by 44%4% and decreased by 19%5% during the same periods. The trading volume for shares of our common stock also increased significantly during this period. This volatility in the price of our common stock did not, in our view, reflect any significant change in our business or results of operations during the same period.
The estimation of mineral reserves and mineralized materialmineral resources is imprecise and depends upon subjective factors. Estimated mineral reserves and mineralized materialmineral resources may not be realized in actual production. Our results of operations and financial position may be adversely affected by inaccurate estimates.
The mineral reserve and mineralized materialmineral resource figures presented in our public filings are estimates made by our technical personnel and independent mining consultants with whom we contract. Mineral reserve and mineralized materialmineral resource estimates are a function of geological and engineering analyses that require us to make assumptions about production costs, recoveries and gold, silver, zinc and lead market prices. MineralWhile the Company believes that its mineral reserve and mineralized materialmineral resource estimates are developed using well-established practices and with appropriate controls, mineral reserve and mineral resource estimation is an imprecise and subjective process. The accuracy of suchthese estimates is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation, judgment and experience. Assumptions about gold, silver, zinc and lead market prices are subject to
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great uncertainty as those prices fluctuate widely. Declines in the market prices of gold, silver, zinc or lead may render mineral reserves and mineralized materialmineral resources containing relatively lower grades of mineralization uneconomic to exploit,
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and we may be required to reduce mineral reserve and mineralized materialmineral resource estimates, discontinue development or mining at one or more of our properties or write down assets as impaired. Should we encounter mineralization or geologic formations at any of our mines or projects that are different from those predicted, we may adjust our mineral reserve and mineralized materialmineral resource estimates and alter our mining plans. No assurances can be given that all mineral reserves will be mined, as mineralized material that may qualify as reserves under applicable standards by virtue of having positive economics may not generate attractive enough returns to be included in our mine plans, due to factors such as the impact of the gold stream at Palmarejo. As a result, we may elect not to mine portions of the mineralized material reported as reserves. In addition, no assurances can be given that any mineral resource estimate will ultimately be reclassified as proven or probable mineral reserves or that inferred resources will be upgraded to measured or indicated resources. Updates to our mining plans or new or updated technical or geological information may also impact anticipated metal recovery rates. Any of these adjustments may adversely affect actual operating performance, production, and financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
A significant delay or disruption in sales of concentrates or doré as a result of the unexpected disruption in services provided by smelters or refiners or other third parties could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We rely on refiners and smelters to refine and process and, in some cases, purchase the gold and silver doré and gold silver, zinc and leadsilver concentrate produced by our mines. Access to refiners and smelters on economicaleconomic terms is critical to our ability to sell our products to buyers and generate revenues. We have existing agreements with refiners and smelters, some of whichwhom operate their refining or smelting facilities outside the United States, and weStates. We believe we currently have contractual arrangements with a sufficient number of refiners and smelters so that the loss of any one refiner or smelter would not significantly or materially impact our operations or our ability to generate revenues. Nevertheless, services provided by a refiner or smelter may be disrupted by new or increased tariffs, duties or other cross-border trade barriers, shipping delays, the bankruptcy or insolvency of one or more refiners or smelters or the inability to agree on acceptable commercial or legal terms with a refiner or smelter. Such an event or events may disrupt an existing relationship with a refiner or smelter or result in the inability to create (or the necessity to terminate) a contractual relationship with a refiner or smelter, which may leave us with limited, uneconomicaluneconomic or no access to refining or smelting services for short or long periods of time. Epidemics, pandemics or natural disasters may also impact refiners, smelters or other third parties with whom we have contractual arrangements or have an indirect effect on our ability to obtain refining, smelting or other third-party services.
Any delay or loss of access to refiners or smelters may significantly impact our ability to sell doré and concentrate products and generate revenues. A default by a refiner or smelter on its contractual obligations to us or an insolvency event or bankruptcy filing by a refiner or smelter may result in the loss of all or part of our doré or concentrate in the possession of the refiner or smelter, and such a loss likely would not be insured by our insurance policies. We cannot ensure that alternative refiners or smelters would be available, orthat they would offer comparable terms if the need for them were to arise, or that itwe would not experience delays or disruptions in sales that would materially and adversely affect results of operations.
There are significant hazards associated with mining activities, some of which may not be fully covered by insurance.
The mining business is subject to risks and hazards, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, the encountering of unusual or unexpected geological formations, cave-ins,geotechnical failures, flooding, earthquakes and periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions or machine failure, such as the failure of the secondary crusher in Rochester’s new crushing circuit in 2019, which impacted crushing rates.failure. These occurrences could result in damage to, or destruction of, mineral properties or production facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage, reduced production and delays in mining, asset write-downs, monetary losses and possible legal liability.
We maintain insurance policies that protect against property loss and business interruption in amounts that we believe are reasonable taking into account the nature of, and risks related to, our business and operations as well as the cost of policy premiums. Such insurance is, however, subject to certain exclusions, and therepotential claims could exceed policy limits. There is no guarantee that we will receive insurance proceeds with respect to a particular event or loss. Insurance fully covering many environmental risks, including potential liability for pollution or other hazards as a result of disposal of waste products occurring from exploration and production, is not generally available. Any liabilities that we incur for these risks and hazards could be significant and could adversely affect results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR OPERATIONS
Our future growth will depend upon our ability to expand existing mines and develop and start-up new mines, either through exploration at existing properties or by acquisition of other mining companies or properties.
Because mines have limited lives based on proven and probable mineral reserves, our ability to achieve significant additional growth in revenues and cash flows will depend upon our success in further developing and expanding existing properties and the opportunistic acquisition or development and start-up of exploration projects or new mining properties, such
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as the Silvertip mine,expected acquisition of mining concessions from a subsidiary of Fresnillo plc that are located adjacent to the Sterling/Crown project and the Lincoln Hill project and related assets.existing Palmarejo site.
While initial development of the Palmarejo, Rochester, and Kensington mines has been substantially completed, development work continues to expand these mines while leveraging existing infrastructure. Palmarejo completed open pit mining several years ago and evolved to be an underground-only operation, developing two new underground mining
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operations. At Rochester, a crushing circuit using high pressure grinding roll (“HPGR”) technology was commissionedwe completed construction of and are in 2019,the process of commissioning and in 2020, we obtained permitting for, and began construction oframping up POA 11, which is a significant additional expansion including the construction ofthat includes a three-stage crushing facility, a new leach pad, and a crushingnew Merrill-Crowe processing facility equipped with two HPGR units, processing facilities and related infrastructure to support the extension of Rochester’s mine life. Of note, we continue to use the existing refinery at Rochester to produce doré from both the old and the new Merrill-Crowe processing facility. At Kensington, we completed development and commenced commercial production from a new deposit in 2018 and are currently seeking to amendamended our operating permit to allow for an additional 10 years of mine life by providing for expanded tailings and waste rock storage, increased mill throughput, enhanced infrastructure and other benefits (“POA 1”). We are in the midst of a multi-year exploration and underground mine development program to extend the mine life. Our ability to timely complete these and future mine expansion and mine life extension projects is dependent on numerous factors, many of which are outside of our control, including, among others, availability of funding on acceptable terms, timing of receipt of permits and approvals from regulatory authorities, extreme weather events, obtaining materials and equipment and construction, engineering and other services at favorable prices and terms, and disputes with third-party providers of materials, equipment or services. The constructionConstruction services related to POA 11 will be performed by contractors which createscreate a risk of delays or additional costs to the project resulting from, among other factors: inability to negotiate contracts with favorable pricing and terms; delays in performance of the services; failure of a contractor to comply with applicable laws and regulations; termination of a contract by a contractor before completion of the services; failure by a contractor to obtain necessary equipment or materials; mismanagement by a contractor of its workforce; and insolvency or other financial difficulty encountered by a contractor which results in a delay in services or termination of a contract with the contractor. Expected benefits from the Rochester expansion are based on estimates of a variety of key factors, including mineral reserves and resources, grade, recovery rates, the ability of processing infrastructure such as the refinery to meet higher throughput rates, and operating costs among others. However, achieving results in line with those estimates is subject to risks and uncertainties such as variability in grade, recovery rates and cost inputs and any inability of infrastructure to accommodate higher throughput. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to successfully expand or extend the lives of existing mining operations, and a completed project may not yield the anticipated operational or financial benefit,benefits, such as expected availability, throughput, metal recovery rates, concentrate quality, unit costs, operating margin and/or cash flows, any of which may have a material negative impact on returns on invested capital, operating costs or cash flows.
In addition, we have acquired several mining properties in recent years, namely, the Sterling/Crown project, the Lincoln Hill project and related assets andsuch as the Silvertip mine.exploration property. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to successfully develop and start-up new mining properties, restart mining and processing activities at the Silvertip mineexploration property or acquire additional mining properties on favorable economic terms or at all.
We regularly evaluate and engage in discussions or negotiations regarding acquisition opportunities. Any transactions that we contemplate or pursue would involve risks and uncertainties and would be subject to competition from other mining companies. There can be no assurance with respect to the timing, likelihood or business effect of any possible transaction.
Our operations may be further disrupted, and our financial results may be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, poses a material risk to our business and operations. If a significant portion of our workforce becomes unable to work or travel to our operations due to illness or state or federal government restrictions (including travel restrictions and “shelter-in-place” and similar orders restricting certain activities that may be issued or extended by authorities), we may be forced to reduce or suspend operations at one or more of our mines, which occurred at our Palmarejo complex in the second quarter of 2020 and at the Kensington mine in the third quarter of 2020, which could reduce production, limit exploration activities and development projects and impact liquidity and financial results. In addition, we have implemented several initiatives to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and communities during this pandemic, including COVID-19 testing, pre-shift quarantine requirements, site access symptom checks, contact tracing technology and procuring additional disinfectant and sanitation products and personal protective equipment for our employees, among others, some of which may result in additional costs to us. For example, we continue to require all employees who travel to the Kensington mine to submit to a quarantine before traveling to the mine and a testing protocol before travel to Juneau, Alaska, before traveling from Juneau to the mine and while at the mine site. We believe this is an important step to protect the health and safety of all workers who stay at the Kensington camp, although it has required changes to worker scheduling and is expected to result in higher labor costs due to additional overtime pay and pay during the quarantine period.
Illnesses or government restrictions, including the closure of national borders, related to COVID-19 also may disrupt the supply of raw goods, equipment, supplies and services upon which our operations rely. We also continue to monitor legislative initiatives in the U.S., Mexico and Canada to provide relief to businesses impacted by COVID-19 to determine their potential impacts or benefits (if any) to our business.
The refiners and smelters upon which we rely to refine and process and, in some cases, purchase the gold and silver doré and gold, silver, zinc and lead concentrate produced by our mines, are also subject to these risks and may be required to reduce or suspend operations, which could impact our ability to sell our products to buyers and generate revenues. For example, in the first quarter of 2020, Argor-Heraeus, a Swiss refiner which provides refining services to several of our mines, announced that it was temporarily suspending operations in response to a government order. Following the temporary suspension, Argor-Heraeus recommenced operations.
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We may be subject to litigation if one or more employees contract COVID-19 at work or litigation initiated by stockholders who view decisions by the Board of Directors or management as inconsistent with duties to the Company under Delaware law or who may assert claims under federal securities laws. We understand that, as indicated by sharp increases in average premiums for director and officer insurance policies in recent months, insurers expect increased litigation relating to COVID-19.
The jurisdictions in which we operate have and may in the future continue to encounter financial difficulties resulting from one or both of lower tax revenue and new and increased costs related to COVID-19. As a result, national, state or local governments may seek to raise existing taxes or introduce new taxes that affect our business, which may adversely affect our business and financial results. For example, the state legislature of Nevada, where the Rochester mine, Sterling/Crown project and Lincoln Hill project are located, in response to a significant loss of tourism and gaming revenue during 2020, is considering an increase to the existing Nevada Net Proceeds Tax (“NNPT”) on net revenue, or conversion to a tax on gross proceeds, derived from mining. Any increase to the NNPT or conversion to a gross proceeds tax requires approval of two-thirds of members of both legislative houses in two consecutive legislative sessions followed by majority approval of Nevada voters on a statewide ballot.In addition, there have been recent proposals by elected officials in Mexico for significant increases in mining taxes, although it is unclear whether those proposals will result in legislation.
To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, such as those relating to our operations and indebtedness and financing. Because of the highly uncertain and dynamic nature of events relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not currently possible to estimate the full impact of the pandemic on our business. However, these effects could have a material impact on our operations, and we will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely.
We may be unable to successfully integrate, and may not realize the expected benefits of recent or future acquisitions.acquisitions or may face risks associated with divestitures.
We regularly explore opportunities to selectively acquire other businesses or assets or to divest ourselves of all or part of certain assets in support of our growth plans and strategic objectives. There can be no assurance that the anticipated benefits of recentpast acquisitions (including the Silvertip mine and the Sterling/Crown and Lincoln Hill projects) or any future acquisition, will be realized on the originally anticipated timeline or at all. The success and the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition will depend upon our ability to effectively manage the integration, performance and operations of entities or properties we acquire. The process of managing acquired businesses or assets may involve unforeseen challenges and may require a disproportionate amount of our resources, which may divert focus and resources from other strategic opportunities and/or from operational matters during this process. As an example, the ramp up of the Silvertip mine,exploration property, acquired in late 2017, was slower and less profitable than originally anticipated, due primarily to more significant mill availability and maintenance challenges than were anticipated at the time Silvertip was acquired. Silvertip temporarily suspended mining and processing activities (unrelated to COVID-19) in February 2020 due to the foregoing reasonsacquired, as well as a significant decrease in the prices of lead anddeteriorating zinc and a significant increase in treatment costs for lead and zinc.market conditions.
In addition to the above, any acquisition would be accompanied by risks, including:
a significant change in macroeconomic conditions, including commodity prices, treatment and refining charges or stock prices after we have committed to complete the transaction and established the purchase price or exchange ratio;
additional debt incurred or issued to fund some or all of acquisition consideration (as was the case with Silvertip and Wharf), resulting in increased interest expense and other borrowing costs;
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issuance of equity securities as acquisition consideration (which occurred in the Sterling/Crown, Lincoln Hill and Silvertip project acquisitions), resulting in dilution of our existing stockholders;
a material ore body may prove to be below our expectations;
processing facilities may not operate as well as anticipated, and may require significant maintenance, downtime and capital investment, such as the original mill at Silvertip;
difficulties integrating and assimilating the operations and personnel of any acquired companies and supporting expanded operations, realizing anticipated synergies and maximizing the financial and strategic position of the combined enterprise, and maintaining uniform standards, policies and controls across the organization;
difficulties or loss of social license to operate resulting from failure of efforts to establish positive relationships and/or agreements with local communities or local indigenous people;peoples; and
the acquired business or assets may have unknownsignificant liabilities, which may be significant.such as environmental liabilities, or significant capital expenditures that we failed to discover or have underestimated.
We cannot predict the impact of future acquisitions on the price of our common stock or assure that we will be able to obtain necessary acquisition or development financing on acceptable terms or at all. Unprofitable acquisitions, or additional
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liabilities, indebtedness or issuances of securities in connection with such acquisitions or any future mine development, may negatively affect our results of operations.
Finally, our systems, proceduresThe Company recently sold its interests in the Crown, Sterling and controlsLa Preciosa projects. In connection with these dispositions, the Company has provided representations, warranties and indemnities customary for transactions of these types. There may be inadequate to supporta risk that the expansion of our operations resulting from an acquisitionCompany may incur liability in the future associated with assets it no longer owns or development ofin which it has a new mine. Our future operating results could be affected by the ability of our officers and key employees to manage changing business conditions and integrate an acquired business or new operation into Coeur. There may also be liabilities, such as environmental liabilities, or significant capital expenditures that we failed to discover or have underestimated in connection with any acquisition or development. Any such liabilities or capital expenditure requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or future prospects.reduced interest.
Significant investment risks and operational costs are associated with exploration and development activities. These risks and costs may result in lower economic returns and may adversely affect our business.
Our ability to sustain or increase current production levels depends in part on successful exploration and development of new ore bodies and expansion of existing mining operations. Substantial expenditures are required to establish oremineral reserves, to extract metals from oresore and, in the case of new properties, to construct mining and processing facilities.
Our plans include several significant projects to construct or upgrade mining and processing facilities at our existing mining operations or exploration properties, including the POA 11Rochester expansion project at Rochesternow undergoing commissioning and ramp-up, and the POA 1 planned mine-lifemine life extension at Kensington, and future plans to develop the Sterling/Crown and Lincoln Hill projects.Silvertip exploration project. These projects can take up to several months or years to complete, are complex and require significant capital expenditures. For example, the capital costs associated with the POA 11 expansion project in 2021 through 2023 are anticipated to be $396.8 million. These projects are subject to significant risks including delays, extreme weather events, unexpected increasesdescribed in the cost of required materials, and disputes with third-party providers of materials, equipment or services, and a completed project may not yield the anticipated operational or financial benefit,this Item, any of which may have a material negative impact on returns on invested capital, operating costs or cash flows.
Mineral exploration involves many risks and is frequently unproductive. Even if mineral deposits are found, those deposits may be insufficient in quantity andor quality to return a profit from production, or it may take a number of years until production is possible, during which time the economic viability of the project may change. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. The commercial viability of a mineral deposit, once developed, depends on a number of factors, including: the particular attributes of the deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure; government regulations, including taxes, royalties and land tenure; land use; importing and exporting of minerals; environmental protection; mineral prices; and issuance and maintenance of necessary permits. Factors that affect adequacy of infrastructure include: reliability of roads, bridges, power sources and water supply;supply, unusual or infrequent weather phenomena; sabotage;phenomena, sabotage, and government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure. All of these factors are highly cyclical. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination may result in not receiving an adequate return on invested capital.
In addition, exploration projects such as the La Preciosa, Sterling/Crown and Lincoln Hill projectsSilvertip may have little or no relevant operating history upon which to base estimates of future operating costs and capital requirements. Exploration project items such as estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, metal recoveries and cash operating costs are to a large extent based upon the interpretation of geologic data obtained from a limited number of drill holes and other sampling techniques and feasibility studies. Estimates of operating costs are then derived based upon anticipated tonnage and grades of ore to be mined and processed, the configuration of the ore body, expected recovery rates of metals from the ore, comparable facility and equipment costs, anticipated climate conditions and other factors. As a result, actual operating costs and economic returns of any and all exploration projects may materially differ from the costs and returns estimated, and accordingly, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be negatively affected.
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The Company may be affected by global supply chain disruptions.
The Company may face supply chain disruptions as a result of matters outside of the Company’s control or ability to mitigate, such as natural disasters, transportation disruptions, economic instability, geopolitical unrest, civil or international hostilities and global pandemics, among others. Recently, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict have resulted in losses of life, displacement of people, and political and economic disruptions on a global scale. There may be unforeseen impacts from these events globally on commodity prices, liquidity and credit or supply chains, and the Company continues to monitor them closely.
We may be required to write down certain long-lived assets, due to metal prices, operational challenges or other factors. Such write- downs may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We review our long-lived assets for recoverability pursuant to the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Section 360. Under that standard, we review the recoverability of our long-lived assets, such as our mining properties, upon a triggering event. Such review involves estimating the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Impairment, measured by comparing an asset’s carrying value to its fair value, must be recognized when the carrying value of the asset exceeds these cash flows. We conduct a review of the financial performance of our mines in connection with the preparation of our financial statements for each reportedreporting period and determine whether any triggering events are indicated.
For example, during the fourth quarter of 2019, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the Silvertip property and determined that indicators of impairment existed, primarily as a result of continued deterioration in zinc and lead market conditions as well as ongoing challenges related to the processing facility. As a result of the impairment indicators, a
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recoverability test was performed and we concluded that the carrying value of the long-lived assets for the Silvertip property was impaired, and a non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2019. The write-down was allocated between Property, plant and equipment, net, Mining properties, net and Other non-current assets, in the amounts of $43.6 million, $201.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively. See Note 4 -- Impairment of Long-lived Assets and 16 -- Fair Value Measurements for additional detail of the assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of the long-lived assets tested for impairment. In prior years, our assessment of the recoverability of our long-lived assets resulted in other write-downs in our Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and reduced the carrying value of Mining properties and Property, plant, and equipment on our balance sheet. See Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail.
If there are further significant and sustained declines in relevant metal prices, or if we fail to control production and operating costs or realize the mineable ore reserves at its mining properties, we may terminate or suspend mining operations at one or more of its properties. These events could require a further write-down of the carrying value of our assets. Any such actions would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We may record other types of charges in the future if we sell a property or asset for a price less than its carrying value or have to increase reclamation liabilities in connection with the closure and reclamation of a property. Any additional write-downs of mining properties or other assets could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Coeur is an international company and is exposed to political and social risks associated with its foreign operations.
A significant portion of our revenues areis generated by operations outside the United States.States, particularly Mexico. Exploration, development, production and closure activities in many countries are potentially subject to heightened political and social risks that are beyond our control and could result in increased costs, capacity constraints and potential disruptions to our business. These risks include the possible unilateral cancellation or forced renegotiation of contracts in which we, directly or indirectly, may have an interest, unfavorable changes in foreign laws and regulations, royalty and tax increases (including taxes associated with the import or export of goods), risks associated with the value-added tax (“VAT”) and income tax refund recovery and collection process, aggressive or punitive tax audits, policy-driven interference with or moratoriums on processing of permit applications or granting water or mineral concessions, erection of trade barriers, including tariffs and duties, claims by governmental entities or indigenous communities, changes to mining and related laws impacting current and future operations, expropriation or nationalization of property and other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over areas in which our operations are conducted. As an example, as disclosed in Note 2118 -- Commitments andContingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are currently engaged in efforts to recover VATamounts unduly paid to the Mexican government that isare owed to Coeur associated with Coeur Mexicana’s prior royalty agreement, including through ongoing litigation.international arbitration. While the Company believes that it remains legally entitled to be refunded the full amount of the unduly paid VAT receivable and intends to rigorously continue its recovery efforts, based on the continued failure to recover the receivable and unfavorable Mexican court decisions, the Company determined to write down the carrying value of the receivable of $26.0 million at September 2021. In addition, in November 2020 the President of Mexico introduced legislation that would limit outsourcing by companiesrecent amendments to mining, water and environmental laws in Mexico, and government actions intended to slow or halt the normal processing of certain services. If enacted, the proposed law is expectedpermits and granting of water or mineral concessions, could impose additional restrictions on our ability to result in increased costs to our operationsobtain and maintain mining and water rights and operate in Mexico, including additional tax expense, increased compensation to certain employees and costs associated with restructuring our Mexican subsidiaries and employment arrangements to comply with the new law.among other potentially adverse provisions. The right to import and export gold silver, zinc and leadsilver may depend on obtaining certain licenses and quotas, which could be delayed or denied at the discretion of the relevant regulatory authorities, or could become subject to new taxes, tariffs or duties imposed by U.S. or foreign jurisdictions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or future prospects. In addition, our rights under local law may be less secure in countries where judicial systems are susceptible to manipulation and intimidation by government agencies, non-governmental organizations or civic groups.
Any of these developments could require us to curtail or terminate operations at our mines, incur significant costs to renegotiate contracts, meet newly-imposed environmental or other standards, pay greater royalties or higher prices for labor or services and recognize higher taxes, address aggressive or punitive tax audit assessments including through litigation, or experience significant delays or obstacles in the recovery of VAT or income tax refunds owed, which could materially and adversely affect financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Our operations outside the United States also expose us to economic and operational risks.
Our operations outside the United States also expose us to economic and operational risks. Local economic conditions, as well as epidemics, pandemics or natural disasters, can cause shortages of skilled workers and supplies, increase costs and adversely affect the security of operations. In addition, higher incidences of criminal activity and violence in the area of some of our foreign operations, including drug cartel-related violence in Mexico, could adversely affect our ability to operate in an optimal fashion and may impose greater risks of extortion and theft, greater risks to our personnel, and greater risks as to personnelthe supply of goods and property security.services to our operations and our property. These conditions, including security concerns in certain communities surrounding the Palmarejo complex impacting third-party deliveries of supplies to Palmarejo, could adversely impact our operations and lead to lower productivity and higher costs, which would adversely affect results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, acts of civil disobedience are not uncommon in areas inof Mexico where our operations or projects are located. In recent years, many mining companies have been the targets of actions to restrict their legally-entitledlegally entitled access to mining concessions or property. Such acts of civil disobedience often occur with no warning and can result in significant direct and indirect costs. We cannot provide assurance that there will be no disruptions to site access in the future, which could adversely affect our business.
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We sell silver anddoré, gold doré, gold concentrate, and silver zinc and lead concentratesconcentrate in U.S. dollars, but we conduct operations outside the United States in local currency. Currency exchange movements could also adversely affect our results of operations.
Our success depends on developing and maintaining relationships with local communities and other stakeholders.
Our ongoing and future success depends on developing and maintaining productive relationships with the communities surrounding our operations, including indigenous peoples who may have rights or may assert rights to certain of our properties, and other stakeholders in our operating locations. We believe our operations can provide valuable benefits to surrounding communities, in terms of direct employment, training and skills development and other benefits associated with ongoing payment of taxes. In addition, we seek to maintain our partnerships and relationships with local communities, including indigenous peoples, and stakeholders in a variety of ways, including in-kind contributions, volunteer time, sponsorships and donations. There is an increasing level of public concern relating to the perceived effect of mining activities on indigenous communities. Evolving expectations related to human rights, indigenous interests and environmental protection may result in opposition to the Company’s current or future activities. Notwithstanding our ongoing efforts, local communities and stakeholders can become dissatisfied with our activities or the level of benefits provided, which may result in legal or administrative proceedings, civil unrest, protests, direct action or campaigns against us or our operations. Any such occurrences could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Like any mining company, ourOur mining assets are subject to geotechnical and hydrological risks, and a related incident could materially and adversely impact our production, profitability and financial condition and the value of our common stock.
Our mining assets are subject to geotechnical and hydrological risks which could impact the structural integrity of our mines, stockpiles, leach pads and tailings storage facilities. No assurances can be given that unanticipated adverse geotechnical and hydrological conditions, such as landslides, pit wall failures or tailings dam instability will not occur in the future or that such events will be detected in advance. Geotechnical and hydrological instabilities can be difficult to predict and are often affected by risks and hazards outside of our control, such as severe weather and considerable rainfall, which may lead to periodic floods, mudslides, wall instability and seismic activity, which may result in slippage of material.
Waste rock in the form of tailings generated as a by-product of processed ore is produced at the Kensington Palmarejo, and SilvertipPalmarejo Mines. We place tailings into engineered containments, underground as structural backfill, and as thickened tailing, into a dry stack material.former open pit. In response to several recent tailings dam failures unrelated to our operations that have involved loss of life and resulted in severe property and environmental ecosystem damage, we completed a comprehensive review of our tailings dams and operational practices to characterize our risk profile. We concluded that our tailings dams represent a low exposure risk profile for several reasons, including that our tailings dams were constructed using construction methods recognized in the industry as the most stable tailings dam design using high strength and chemically stable rock in construction. Our dams are continuously monitored and inspected by internal resources as well as third-party industry qualified experts. The significant dam failure events at third-party locations that have occurred in recent years may lead to regulatory governance changes stemming from updated laws, regulation or guidance, which could result in increased operational and compliance costs if we need to make changes to existing facilities. The failure of a tailings dam or tailings storage facility at one of our mine sites could result in severe, and in some cases catastrophic, property and environmental damage and loss of life. Geotechnical or hydrological failures could result in limited or restricted access to mine sites, suspension of operations, government investigations, lawsuits filed by parties who suffer injuries or property damage from such events, increased monitoring costs, remediation costs, loss of mineralized materialmineral reserves and resources and other impacts, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position as well as the value of our common stock.
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Our estimates of future production, costs, expenditures and financial results are imprecise, depend upon subjective factors, may not be realized in actual production and such estimates speak only as of their respective dates.
We have in the past, and may in the future, provide estimates and projections of our future production, costs, expenditures and financial results. Any such information is forward-looking. Neither our independent registered public accounting firm nor any other independent expert or outside party compiles or examines these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, do not express any opinion or any other form of assurance on these estimates and projections. Estimates and projections are made by our management and technical personnel and are qualified by, and subject to the assumptions contained or referred in the filing, release or presentation in which they are made, including assumptions about the availability, accessibility, sufficiency and quality of mineralized material,mineralization, recovery rates, our costs of production, the market prices of gold silver, zinc and lead,silver, our ability to sustain and increase production levels, the ability to produce and sell marketable concentrates and doré and related treatment and refining charges, the sufficiency of our infrastructure, the performance of our personnel and equipment, our ability to maintain and obtain mining interests and permits, the state of government and community relations, and our compliance with existing and future laws and regulations. We sometimes state possible outcomes as high and low ranges which are intended to provide a sensitivity analysis as variables are changed but are not intended to represent that actual results could not fall outside of the suggested ranges. Actual results and experience may differ materially from these assumptions. Any production, cost, expenditure or financial results estimates speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update such estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be considered in the context in which they are made, and undue reliance should not be placed on them.
Our use of derivative contracts to protect against market price volatility exposes us to risk of opportunity loss, mark- to-marketmark-to-market fair value adjustments, potential cash collateral calls and exposure to counterparty credit risk.
From time-to-time, weWe have in the past, and may in the future, may enter into price risk management contracts to protect against fluctuations in the price of gold silver, zinc and lead,silver, foreign currency rates and changes in the prices of fuel and other input costs. These contracts could include forward sales or purchase contracts, futures contracts, purchased or sold put and call options and other derivative instruments. In 2019 and 2020, weWe entered into price risk management contracts on a total of 477,700 ounces of expected2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 gold production for 2020, 2021 and 2022 after a significant increase in gold prices during 2019 and 2020.silver sales. We determined to implement these contracts to provide for a minimum level of revenue from the sales of the covered gold and silver ounces in order to mitigate the risk of not being able to fund all or a portion of the costs of several significant projects at existing operations such as POA 11.the Rochester expansion as well as provide greater certainty in our planning and budgeting process. As of December 31, 2020,2023, contracts with respect to 284,70094,950 ounces of gold and 3.1 million ounces of silver were outstanding. See Note 1714 — Derivative Financial Instruments & Hedging Activities in the notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The use of derivative instruments can expose us to risk of an opportunity loss and may also result in significant mark-to-market fair value adjustments, which may require us to post cash or other collateral or have a material adverse impact on reported financial results. Our exposure may be particularly acute for our derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges because those contracts are cash net settled on a monthly basis. The ceiling on the gold and silver ounces covered by the price risk management contracts described above, representing the highest price we could realize for those ounces under outstanding contracts, averages approximately $1,875$2,076 and $25.16 per ounce, respectively, for 2021 production and $2,030 per ounce for 2022the first half of 2024 production. The price ceiling may be lower than actual spot gold prices at the time of sale under those contracts. On February 15, 2021,20, 2024, the closing price of gold and silver was $1,817$2,029 and $23.06 per ounce.ounce, respectively. We are exposed to credit risk with contract counterparties, including, but not limited to, sales contracts and derivative contracts. In the event of nonperformance in connection with a contract, we could be exposed to a loss of value for that contract.
We are dependent upon information technology systems,and operational technology, which are subject to cybersecurity incidents, disruption, damage, failure and other risks associated with implementation and integration.
OurThe information technology systemsand operational technology used in our business and operations are subject to disruption, damage or failure from a variety of sources, including, without limitation, computer viruses, security breaches, cyberattacks, natural disasters and defects in design. Cybersecurity incidents, in particular, are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data or machines and equipment, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, the corruption of data or the disabling, misuse or malfunction of machines and equipment. Various measures have been implemented to manage our risks related to information technology, systemsoperational technology and network disruptions. However, given the unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of information or operational technology disruptions, we could potentially be subject to production downtimes, operational delays, operating accidents, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems, equipment and networks or financial losses from remedial actions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on cash flows, financial condition or results of operations. We may also incur large expenditures to recover data, to repair or replace networks or information or to protect against similar future events.
We face increased cybersecurity risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, a portion of our workforce is working remotely to facilitate social distancing, and these employees may transmit data using unsecured internet connections despite training advising of those risks. In addition, our employees have faced increases in phishing and malware attacks and socially engineered cyberattacks which, in some cases, attempt to use the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic to gain unauthorized access to our information technology systems.
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We could also be adversely affected by system or network disruptions if new or upgraded information technology systems are defective, not installed properly or not properly integrated into operations. Various measures have been implemented to manage the risks related to the system implementation and modification, but system modification failures could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations. Although the Company has not experienced any material loss to date relating to cybersecurity, there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur such loss in the future. We carry cybersecurity insurance; however, it may not be sufficient to cover losses arising from cybersecurity incidents that may occur.
There has been heightened legislative and regulatory focus on data privacy and cybersecurity in the U.S and elsewhere. We may be required to comply with a fast-evolving set of legal requirements in this area, including substantive data privacy and cybersecurity standards. This regulatory environment may present material obligations and risks to our business, including significantly expanded compliance burdens, costs and enforcement risks.
We may be expected to continue enhancing our ESG practices to meet evolving and inconsistent standards.
ESG factors, including climate-related initiatives such as GHG emissions targets and climate risk management, are increasingly becoming a metric for institutional investors to review and assess the performance of the Company and a significant factor in their investment decisions. We believe we have established ourselves as a leader among peers in ESG and continued to advance our ESG initiatives as highlighted in our 2022 ESG Report, which included specific, objective goals to continue to improve our industry-leading safety record, continue reducing the net intensity of our GHG emissions across the Company, advance our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, strengthen community relations and protect critical habitat. However, there are no assurances that our efforts will be sufficient or meet the standards set by ESG analysts or institutional or other investors.
Our operations may be disrupted, and our financial results may be adversely affected by an outbreak of infectious disease or pandemic.
An outbreak of infectious disease, pandemic or a similar public health threat, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the response thereto, could adversely impact our business and operations. If a significant portion of our workforce becomes unable to work or travel to our operations due to illness or state or federal government restrictions (including travel restrictions and “shelter-in-place” and similar orders restricting certain activities that may be issued or extended by authorities), we may be forced to reduce or suspend operations at one or more of our mines, which could reduce production, limit exploration activities and development projects and impact liquidity and financial results. While we have implemented several initiatives to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and communities to date, some of which have and may result in additional costs to us, there can be no assurance that the Company will remain unaffected by potential future health crises.
Illnesses or government restrictions, including potential closure of national borders, related to COVID-19 or a similar public health threat may disrupt the supply of raw goods, equipment, supplies and services upon which our operations rely.
Third parties with whom we conduct business, including the refiners and smelters that process and, in some cases, purchase the doré and concentrate produced by our mines, are also subject to these risks and may be required to reduce or suspend operations, which could impact our ability to conduct our operations, advance exploration, development and expansion projects, sell our products and generate revenues.
To the extent the COVID-19 or any other pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section, such as those relating to our operations and indebtedness and financing. Because of the highly uncertain and dynamic nature of events relating to the COVID-19 or similar pandemic, it is not currently possible to estimate the full impact of the pandemic on our business. However, these effects could have a material impact on our operations, and we will continue to monitor such situations closely.
Our business depends on good relations with, and the retention and hiring of, employees.
We may experience labor disputes, work stoppages or other disruptions in production that could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Labor disruptions may be used to advocate labor, political or social goals, particularly at non-U.S. mines. For example, labor disruptions may occur in sympathy with strikes or labor unrest in other sectors of local economies. We cannot assure that work stoppages, union organizing activities or other disruptions will not occur in the future. Any such work stoppage or disruption could expose us to significant costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
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We compete with other mining companies to attract and retain key executives, skilled labor, contractors and other employees. We may be unable to continue to attract and retain skilled and experienced employees, which could have an adverse effect on our competitive position or adversely impact our results of operations or financial condition.
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Continuation of our mining operations is dependent on the availability of sufficient and affordable water supplies.
Our mining operations require significant quantities of water for mining, ore processing and related support facilities. In particular, our properties in Mexico and Nevada are in areas where water is scarce and competition among users for continuing access to water is significant. Continuous production and mine development is dependent on our ability to acquire and maintain water rights and claims and to defeat claims adverse to current water uses in legal proceedings. For example, in January 2024, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation issued a ruling that invalidated certain non-material surface water rights previously utilized at Palmarejo. Although each of our operating mines currently has sufficient water rights and claims to cover its operational demands, we cannot predict the potential outcome of pending or future legal proceedings relating to enforcement of water rights, claims and uses. uses, or potential pressure from other users of water, government agencies and officials, and/or non-governmental organizations to limit the amount of water made available to or used for mining activities, regardless of legally valid water rights.
Water shortages may also result from weather or environmental and climate impacts outoutside of our control. Shortages in water supply could result in production and processing interruptions. In addition, the scarcity of water in certain regions could result in increased costs to obtain sufficient quantities of water to conduct our operations. The loss of some or all water rights, in whole or in part, orongoing litigation to enforce existing water rights, ongoing shortages of water to which we have rights and/or significantly higher costs to obtain sufficient quantities of water (or the failure to procure sufficient quantities of water) could result in our inability to maintain production at current or expected levels, require us to curtail or shut down mining production andoperations or could prevent us from pursuing expansion or development opportunities, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Laws and regulations may be introduced in some jurisdictions in which we operate which could also limit access to sufficient water resources, thus adversely affecting our operations.existing operations or our expansion or development plans.
We may not be able to recognize the benefits of deferred tax assetsassets.
We have accrued deferred tax assets in various jurisdictions from past operating losses, however, we may not be able to utilize part or all of these assets in the future. We recognize the expected future tax benefit from these assets only if it is considered more likely than not that the tax benefit will be realized. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied against deferred tax assets that are not more likely than not to be utilized. Assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets requires management to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, including application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction, assumptions about future metals prices, the macroeconomic environment and results of our operations. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, our ability to realize deferred tax assets could be impacted. Additionally, future changes in tax laws could limit our ability to obtain the future benefits represented by our deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets in the United States are also subject to limitation if we experience a change in stock ownership in accordance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has determined that we experienced ownership changes, for purposes of Section 382, during 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2015. Based on management’s calculations, we do not expect any of our deferred tax assets to expire unused as a result of the Section 382 annual limitations. However, the annual limitations may impact the timeframe over which the net operating loss carryforwards can be used, potentially impacting cash tax liabilities in a future period.
RISKS RELATED TO INDEBTEDNESS AND FINANCING
Our future operating performance may not generate cash flows sufficient to meet debt payment obligations.
As of December 31, 2020,2023, we had approximately $275.5$545.3 million of outstanding indebtedness. Our ability to make scheduled debt payments on outstanding indebtedness will depend on future results of operations and cash flows. Our results of operations and cash flows, in part, are subject to economic factors beyond our control, including the market prices of gold and silver, zinc and lead.among other factors described in this Item. Although we have been successful in repaying or refinancing debt historically, there can be no assurance that we can continue to do so. We may not be able to generate enough cash flow to meet obligations and commitments under outstanding debt instruments.
If our cash flows from operationsand to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations,support short- and long-term expenditures, we could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures, dispose of material assets or operations, seekincur additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. We cannot predict whether we would be able to refinance debt, issue equity or debt securities or dispose of assets to raise funds on a timely basis or on satisfactory terms.terms, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company. In a rising interest rate environment, the costs of borrowing additional funds or refinancing outstanding indebtedness would also be expected to increase. In addition, the interest rate for our senior secured revolving credit facility (“RCF”), pursuant to a Credit Agreement entered into on September 29, 2017 among us, as borrower, certain of our subsidiaries, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and Bank of America, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch, the Bank of Nova Scotia and ING Capital LLC, as lenders, is determined, at our option, by the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), and we and our lenders may not be able to agree to a new benchmark interest rate before LIBOR is expected to be eliminated by the end of 2021, which may result in higher interest costs for us. The agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness restrict our ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from those dispositions and may also restrict our ability to raise debt or equity capital to be used to repay other indebtedness when it
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becomes due. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations then due. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, holders of our common stock could experience significant dilution of their ownership interest, and these securities could have rights senior to those of the holders of common stock.
The terms of our debt impose restrictions on our operations.
The agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness include a number of significant negative covenants. These covenants, among other things:
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limit our ability to obtain additional financing, repurchase outstanding equity or issue debt securities;
require us to meet certain financial covenants consisting ofincluding a senior secured leverage ratio, a consolidated net leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio;
require a portion of our cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes, which reduces the amount of cash flows available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;
limit our ability to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with and invest capital in affiliates, enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, consolidate, amalgamate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets;
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
limit our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in the industry in which we compete; and
place us at a disadvantage compared to other, less leveraged competitors.
A breach of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the applicable agreement governing our outstanding indebtedness that, if not cured or waived, could cause all amounts outstanding with respect to the debt to be due and payable immediately. Acceleration of any debt could result in cross-defaults under our other debt instruments. Our inability to meet any of these covenants may also result in a lender requiring us to agree to additional restrictive covenants which may, among other things, limit our ability to fund our existing operations or incur additional indebtedness. Our assets and cash flow may be insufficient to repay borrowings fully under all of our outstanding debt instruments if any of our debt instruments are accelerated upon an event of default, which could force the Company into bankruptcy or liquidation.
Any downgrade in the credit ratings assigned to us or our debt securities could increase future borrowing costs, adversely affect the availability of new financing and may result in increased collateral requirements under our existing surety bond portfolio.
There can be no assurance that any rating currently assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services or Moody’s Investors Service to us or our debt securities will remain unchanged for any given period of time or that a rating will not be lowered if, in that rating agency’s judgment, future circumstances relating to the basis of the rating so warrant. If we are unable to maintain our outstanding debt and financial ratios at levels acceptable to the credit rating agencies, or should our business prospects or financial results deteriorate, including as a result of declines in gold andor silver prices or other factors beyond our control, our ratings could be downgraded by the rating agencies. A downgrade by the rating agencies could adversely affect the value of our outstanding debt securities, our existing debt, and our ability to obtain new financing on favorable terms, if at all, increase borrowing costs, and may result in increased collateral requirements under our existing surety bond portfolio, which in turn may adversely affect our results of operations and financial position.
RISKS RELATED TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
We are subject to significant governmental regulations, including the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Act, the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines under the British Columbia Mines Act and Relevant Sections of the Mexican Official Regulations, and related costs and delays associated with compliance may negatively affect our business.
Mining activities are subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations governing environmental protection, natural resources, prospecting, development, production, post-closure reclamation, taxes, labor standards and occupational health and safety, laws and regulations, including mine safety, toxic substances and other matters. The costs associated with compliance with such laws and regulations are substantial. Changes in existing laws, possible future laws and regulations, or more restrictive interpretations of current laws and regulations by governmental authorities, could
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cause additional expense, capital expenditures, restrictions on or suspensions of operations and delays in the development of new properties.
U.S. surface and underground mines like the Kensington, Rochester and Wharf mines and Sterling/Crown project are frequentlyregularly inspected by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”), which. These inspections oftenmay lead to written citations or violation notices, of violation.which are reported in Exhibit 95.1 to this Report. Recently, MSHA has been conducting more frequent and more comprehensive inspections of mining operations in general.general, focusing on miner health and critical safety hazards. Similar inspections are conducted in British Columbia, Canada, at the Silvertip mineexploration property and in Mexico at the Palmarejo complex by the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and the Mexican Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social (Secretary of Labor and Social Safety), respectively.
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Recent amendments to mining, water and environmental laws in Mexico, and the subsequent corresponding regulations thereto, could impose additional restrictions on our ability to obtain and maintain mining and water rights and operate in Mexico, among other potentially adverse provisions. Legal actions challenging the validity and implementation of these recent amendments have been filed by various groups and the proceedings remain ongoing.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in temporary or extended shutdowns, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, which may require corrective measures, including the payment of fines or penalties, capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Compliance with environmental regulations and litigation based on environmental regulations could require significant expenditures.
Environmental regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards, land development and land reclamation, and set forth limitations on the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Environmental legislation isand environmental justice provisions are evolving in a manner that may require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree of responsibility for mining companies and their officers, directors and employees. We may incur environmental costs that could have a material adverse effect on financial condition and results of operations. Any failure to remedy an environmental problem could require us to suspend operations or enter into interim compliance measures pending completion of the required remedy. The environmental standards that ultimately may be imposed at a mine site affect the cost of remediation and could exceed the financial accruals that we have made for such remediation. The potential exposure may be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Moreover, governmental authorities and private parties may bring lawsuits based upon damage to property and injury to persons resulting from the environmental, health and safety impacts of prior and current operations, including operations conducted by other mining companies many years ago at sites located on properties that we currently or formerlypreviously owned. These lawsuits could lead to the imposition of substantial fines, remediation costs, penalties and other civil and criminal sanctions. Substantial costs and liabilities, including for restoring the environment after the closure of mines, are inherent in our operations. We cannot assure that any such law, regulation, enforcement or private claim would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Some of the mining waste from our U.S. mines currently are exempt to a limited extent from the extensive set of EPA regulations governing hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). If the EPA were to repeal this exemption and designate these mining wastes as hazardous under RCRA, we would be required to expend additional amounts on the handling of such wastes and to make significant expenditures to manage the waste and to construct hazardous waste storage or disposal facilities. Under the Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008 (“MEBA”), incidental elemental mercury generated at our Rochester mine as part of the processing of ore may not be exported outside of the United States and is required to be stored in a storage facility capable for long-term mercury management designated by the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”). Near the end of 2019, theThe DOE designatedis undergoing processes to designate such a facility and issued a long-term managementto establish storage and storage fee rule; however, the facility designation process and fee was subjected to legal challenges by us and other third parties. Following legal challenges by Coeur and others, the DOE agreed to vacate the 2019 rule and commence a new rulemaking process,handling fees, which is pending.not yet final. The future ruleoutcome could result in material cost being incurred to ship and store Coeur Rochester's mercury. In addition, if any of these wastes causes contamination in or damage to the environment at a U.S. mining facility, that facility could be designated as a “Superfund” site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). Under CERCLA, any present owner or operator of a Superfund site or the owner or operator at the time of contamination may be held jointly and severally liable regardless of fault and may be forced to undertake extensive remedial cleanup action or to pay for the cleanup efforts. The owner or operator also may be liable to federal, state and tribal/indigenous governmental entities for the cost of damages to natural resources, which could be substantial. Additional regulations or requirements also are imposed on our tailings and waste disposal areas in Alaska under the federal Clean Water Act (“CWA”), in Nevada under the Nevada Water Pollution Control Law which implements the CWA, in South Dakota under the South Dakota Water Pollution Control Act and the Administrative Rules of the State of South Dakota, in British Columbia (Canada) under the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, the British Columbia Environmental Management Act and the Canadian Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, and in Mexico under the General Law of Ecological Balance and Protection of the Environment (the "GLEBPE") and the regulations under the GLEBPE related to environmental protection in impact assessment matters. In addition, proposed CERCLA
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regulations requiring mining companies to obtain supplemental financial assurance could, if adopted, have a material adverse effect on results of operations and cash flows.
Airborne emissions are subject to controls under air pollution statutes implementing the Clean Air Act in Nevada, Alaska and South Dakota,the U.S. and are regulated under the Environmental Management Act in British Columbia (Canada) and the GLEBPE and the regulations under GLEBPE related to prevention and control of the pollution of the atmosphere in Mexico. In addition, there are numerous legislative and regulatory initiatives related to climate change, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, or energy policy and adoption of these initiatives through legislative actions or administrative policy could have a material adverse effect on results of operations and cash flows. However, we are unable to predict the scope, nature and timing of any new or increased
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environmental laws and regulations and therefore cannot predict the ultimate impact of such laws and regulations on our business or financial results. We continue to monitor existing and proposed laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate to consider actions we may take to potentially mitigate any unfavorable impact of such laws or regulations.
In addition, U.S. environmental conservation efforts could result in the withdrawal of certain federal lands from mineral entry under the Mining Law,relevant mining law, which could have the effect of restricting our current or future planned activities involving our unpatented mining claims on the affected public lands.
We are required to obtain and renew governmental permits in order to conduct operations, a process which is often costly and time-consuming. Our ability to obtain necessary government permits to expand operations or begin new operations may be materially affected by third-party activists.
In the normal course of our business, we are required to obtain and renew governmental permits for exploration, operations and expansion of existing operations and for the development of new projects, such as the permits recently obtained for POA 11 atthe Rochester and the permitting effort currently underway forexpansion, POA 1 at Kensington.Kensington and at Palmarejo to allow the deposit of future tailings into the legacy open pit rather than expand the current tailings impoundment facility. Obtaining and renewing governmental permits is a complex and time-consuming process. The timeliness and success of permitting efforts are contingent upon many variables not within our control, including the interpretation of permit approval requirements administered by the applicable permitting authority.authority and government and third-party sentiment towards the mining industry generally. We may not be able to obtain or renew permits that are necessary to our operations, or the cost and time required to obtain or renew permits may exceed our expectations. Any unexpected delays or costs associated with the permitting process could impede or delay the development or impede the operation of a mine, which in turn could materially adversely affect our revenues and future growth. For example, we experienced prolonged delays by the Mexican federal environmental authority, SEMARNAT, in approving the permit described above to deposit future tailings into the legacy open pit at Palmarejo, and we continue to experience prolonged delays in the routine renewal of various operating permits at Palmarejo. As has been publicized in media coverage, we understand that other mining projects in Mexico are also experiencing extended permitting delays or, in certain circumstances, denials of permits, due to anti-mining policies of the current Mexican Administration. Any delay in obtaining a permit may require us to revise mine plans or curtail expected production, which could materially adversely affect results of operations and cash flow. In addition, key permits and approvals may be revoked or suspended or may be changed in a manner that adversely affects our operations. For example, we recently received a notice of revocation of our permit to operate back-up generators at Palmarejo. We are appealing the revocation and have been granted the right to continue operating the back-up generators during the course of the appeal. We are also applying for a new permit in case our appeal is not successful, but there can be no assurance that the revocation of the prior permit will not have an adverse impact on Palmarejo’s operating and financial results.
Private parties such as environmental activists frequently attempt to intervene in the permitting process and to persuade regulators to deny necessary permits or seek to overturn permits that have been issued. Obtaining the necessary governmental permits is a complex and time-consuming process involving numerous jurisdictions and often involving public hearings and costly undertakings. These third-party actions can materially increase the costs and cause delays in the permitting process and could cause us to not proceed with the development or expansion of a mine. In addition, our ability to successfully obtain key permits and approvals to explore for, develop, operate and expand mines and to conduct our operations will likely depend on our ability to develop, operate, expand and close mines in a manner that is consistent with the creation of social and economic benefits in the surrounding communities, which may or may not be required by law. Our ability to obtain permits and approvals and to successfully operate in particular communities may be adversely impacted by real or perceived detrimental events associated with our activities or those of other mining companies affecting the environment, human health and safety of communities in which we operate.
If future permitting applications or amendments are not approved on a timely basis or at all, or if the permitting process is delayed for any reason, including to address public comments, our plans for continued operations and future growth could be materially adversely affected, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is subject to anti-bribery laws, a breach or violation of which could lead to civil and criminal fines and penalties, loss of licenses or permits and reputational harm.
We operate in certain jurisdictions that have experienced governmental and private sector corruption. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as Canadian and Mexican anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or other commercial advantage. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could lead to civil and criminal fines and penalties, litigation, and loss of operating licenses or permits, and may damage our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other corporate policies mandate compliance with these anti-bribery laws;laws and we provide training and education on these topics to our employees; however, there can be no assurance that our internal control policies and procedures always will protect us from recklessness, fraudulent behavior, dishonesty or other inappropriate acts or violations of laws committed by our affiliates, employees or agents.
We are subject to litigation and may be subject to additional litigation in the future.
We are currently, and may in the future become, subject to other litigation, arbitration (including the current NAFTA arbitration matter involving recovery of amounts unduly paid as VAT in Mexico) or proceedings with other parties. If decided
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adversely to us, these legal proceedings, or others that could be brought against us in the future, could have a
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material adverse effect on our financial position or prospects. We are currently engaged in litigation with a third party regarding the terms of a royalty impacting a portion of the Kensington mine property. While we believe our claims and counter-claims in this matter are valid, litigation matters are inherently uncertain and there is no guarantee that we will be successful in defending ourselves or that our assessment of the materiality and the likely outcome of this matter will be consistent with the ultimate resolution of the matter. Responding to disputes, even those that are without merit or ultimately decided in our favor, may require us to incur significant expense, devote significant resources, and may generate adverse publicity, which could materially and adversely affect our business. In the event of a dispute arising at our foreign operations, we may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or arbitral panels or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdiction of courts or arbitral panels in the United States. Our inability to enforce our rights and the enforcement of rights on a prejudicial basis by foreign courts or arbitral panels could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
Disputes regarding our mining claims, concessions or surface rights to land in the vicinity of our mining projects could adversely impact operations.
The validity of miningexploration or explorationmining claims, concessions or rights, which constitute most of our property holdings, is often uncertain and may be contested. We have used commercially reasonable efforts, in accordance with industry standards, to investigate our title or claims to our various properties, however, no assurance can be given that applicable governments will not revoke or significantly alter the conditions of the applicable exploration andor mining claims, concessions or rights or that such exploration andor mining claims, concessions or rights will not be challenged by third parties. Although we have attempted to acquire satisfactory title to undeveloped properties, in accordance with mining industry practice, we do not generally obtain title opinions until a decision is made to develop a property. As a result, some titles may be defective, particularly titles to undeveloped properties may be defective.properties. Defective title to any of our exploration andor mining claims, concessions or rights could result in litigation, insurance claims and potential losses affecting our business as a whole. There may be challenges to the title of any of the claims, concessions or rights comprising our projects that, if successful, could impair development and operations. A defect could result in us losing all or a portion of our right, title, estate and interest in and to the properties to which the title defect relates.
In Mexico, while mineral rights are administered by the federal government through federally issued mining concessions, federally recognized agrarian communities called ejidos control surface or surface access rights to the land. An ejido may sell or lease lands directly to a private entity. While we have agreements or are in the process of negotiating agreements with the ejidos that impact all of our projects in Mexico, some of these agreements may be subject to renegotiation or legal challenges.
The Company’s effective tax rate could be volatile and materially change as a result of changes in tax laws, mix of earnings and other factors.
We are subject to tax laws in the United States and numerousseveral foreign jurisdictions. U.S. President Biden’s administration (the “Administration”) has called for changes to fiscal and tax policies, which may include comprehensive tax reform.
The Administration has previously proposed an increase in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%, doubling the rate of tax on certain earnings of foreign subsidiaries, a 15% minimum tax on worldwide book income, and other various tax law changes. If any or all of these (or similar) proposals are enacted into law, in whole or in part, they could have a negative impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
Additionally, the jurisdictions in which we operate have and may in the future continue to encounter financial difficulties resulting from one or both of lower tax revenue and new and increased costs related to continuing to manage or remedy the impacts of COVID-19 or other pandemics or public health threats. National, state or local governments may seek to raise existing taxes or introduce new taxes which may adversely affect our business and financial results.
Currently, the Company incurs losses in certain countries where it does not receive a financial statement benefit, and the Company operates in countries which have different statutory rates. Consequently, changes in the mix and source of earnings between countries could have a material impact on the Company’s overall effective tax rate.
In addition, new tax legislation in certain jurisdictions where we operate could negatively affect us. For example, in Nevada, where the Rochester mine and Lincoln Hill project are located, in response to a significant loss of tourism and gaming revenue during 2020, in June 2021, the Governor signed into law a new excise tax on gross proceeds derived from mining gold and silver. In 2023, an inter-agency working group led by the U.S. Interior Department recommended implementing a fee on certain domestic hardrock mineral production equivalent to 4-8% of net proceeds. In addition, there have been recent proposals by elected officials in Mexico for even more significant increases in mining taxes, although it is unclear whether those proposals will result in legislation. It is difficult to predict whether proposed changes to tax laws in the jurisdictions where we
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operate will be passed and if passed, the impact of those changes on the Company. Any additional taxes imposed on us could adversely affect our financial condition.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK
We have the ability to issue additional equity securities, including in connection with an acquisition of other companies, which would lead to dilution of our issued and outstanding common stock and may materially and adversely affect the price of our common stock.
The issuance of additional equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, whether to acquire new companies or businesses or for other strategic benefits, would result in dilution of our existing stockholders’ equity ownership. In 2023, the Company completed two “at the market” offerings with an aggregate value of $150.0 million of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and sold a total of 54,561,436 shares of common stock at an average price of $2.75 per share. The Company also agreed to exchange an aggregate $76.0 million principal amount of its 5.125% Senior Notes (the “Senior Notes”) for an aggregate 25.2 million shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, pursuant to 12 privately-negotiated agreements in 2023, with such issuance of common stock made pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements afforded by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In 2023, the Company also entered into subscription agreements with certain Canadian accredited investors for a private placement offering of an aggregate 5,276,154 share of common stock, par value $0.01 per shares, to be issued as “flow-through shares,” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and granted an over-allotment option of up to 3,000,000 additional flow through shares, which was exercised in full.
We are authorized to issue, without stockholder approval, 10.0 million shares of preferred stock in one or more series, to establish the number of shares to be included in each series and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and relative participating, optional, conversion and other special rights of the shares of each series as well as the qualification, limitations or restrictions on each series. Any series of preferred stock could contain dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences or other rights superior to the rights of holders of our common stock. If we issue additional equity securities, the price of our common stock may be materially and adversely affected.
Holders of our common stock may not receive dividends.
We have not historically declared cash dividends on our common stock. Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive only such dividends as our Board of Directors may declare out of funds legally available for such payments. We are incorporated in Delaware and governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Delaware law allows a corporation to pay
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dividends only out of surplus, as determined under Delaware law or, if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend was declared and for the preceding fiscal year. Under Delaware law, however, we cannot pay dividends out of net profits if, after we pay the dividend, our capital would be less than the capital represented by the outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the distribution of assets. Our ability to pay dividends will be subject to our future earnings, capital requirements and financial condition, as well as our compliance with covenants related to existing or future indebtedness and would only be declared in the discretion of our Board of Directors.
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Item 1B.        Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

Item 1C.        Cybersecurity
Our cybersecurity program is intended to assess, identify, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats, including those associated with our use of third-party service providers. We integrate cybersecurity into our top-level enterprise risk management (“ERM”) processes and our site-level operational risk management (“ORM”) processes, including management of operational technology (“OT”) cybersecurity risks. This involves, in part, direct engagement by, and consultation with, our Senior Director of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure (“Senior Director”) during ERM and ORM risk assessments, and collaboration between the Senior Director and relevant Operations employees regarding OT cybersecurity.
Our cybersecurity strategy leverages people, processes, and technology to identify and manage cybersecurity risks, including through: security monitoring; vulnerability assessments; patching and security upgrades; deployment of network defenses; regular cybersecurity trainings for users; use of third-party cybersecurity vendors to complement our internal Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure team, including for monitoring, remediation, and response capabilities; periodic engagement of cybersecurity consultants, including for cybersecurity maturity assessments and recommendations and penetration test exercises; and periodic reviews of aspects of our cybersecurity program by our Internal Audit function.
We also have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (“CSIRP”) to provide a standardized framework for responding to cybersecurity incidents, including escalation to senior management and other key stakeholders, as appropriate. Our CSIRP is reviewed at least annually, and we conduct cybersecurity tabletop exercises to practice our response.
Our Senior Director leads our internal team responsible for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks. The Senior Director has approximately 10 years of experience being responsible for cybersecurity at multi-site industrial companies, in addition to IT infrastructure and strategy, and has earned the Global Information Assurance Certification (“GIAC”) Defensible Security Architecture, Security Leadership and Strategic Planning, Policy and Leadership certifications, respectively. The Senior Director reports directly to the General Counsel and regularly engages with and briefs other members of senior and executive management on cybersecurity issues. A number of IT professionals with experience implementing cybersecurity defenses and responding to cyber attacks report to the Senior Director and, as noted above, the Senior Director also oversees third-party firms specializing in security monitoring and vulnerability assessment.
Our Board of Directors, with the assistance of the Audit Committee, to whom the Board has delegated to the primary authority and responsibility to oversee cybersecurity risks, oversee the management of risks arising from cybersecurity incidents, and, as noted above, cybersecurity is one of the material risks tracked through our ERM process. The Audit Committee is briefed quarterly by our Senior Director on cybersecurity emerging risks, strategies, key initiatives, incidents and training and compliance. Executive management and other senior leaders participate in the semi-annual updates to our ERM risk register and heat map, and those updates, which incorporate cybersecurity risk and strategy, also are presented to our Board for discussion and feedback annually. We also have protocols by which certain cybersecurity incidents that meet established reporting thresholds are escalated within the Company and, where appropriate, reported promptly to the Audit Committee Chair.
Despite our cybersecurity processes and risk mitigation strategies and practices, the threat landscape has become increasingly sophisticated and aggressive. While we have not experienced any material cybersecurity threats or incidents to date, there can be no assurance that a future cybersecurity incident would not have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, financial condition or results of operations. Additional information on cybersecurity risks we face can be found above under “Item 1A - Risk Factors,” which should be read in conjunction with the foregoing information.
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Item 2.        Properties
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MINING PROPERTIESOPERATIONS
Coeur Mining’s significant productionThe following description of the Company’s mining operations is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Technical Report Summary for each of the operations included as exhibits to this Report and development properties are described below.incorporated by reference into this Item 2. Operating statistics for mining operations are presented in the section entitled “Operating Statistics” below.
Mexico — Palmarejo
The Palmarejo complex, operated by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (“Coeur Mexicana”), consists ofof: (1) the Palmarejo processing facility; (2) the Guadalupe underground mine, located about eight kilometers southeast of the Palmarejo mine; (3) the Independencia underground mine, located approximately 800 meters northeast of the Guadalupe underground mine,mine; (4) the La Nación underground mine, located adjacent to the Independencia underground mine; and (5) other nearby deposits and exploration targets.The Palmarejo complex is located approximately 260 miles southwest of Chihuahua, in the state of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico. The coordinates for the centroid of the project are 108° 21.8203’ W longitude and 27° 21.5547’ N latitude (760,781 mE, 3,028,984 mN). Specifically, the Guadalupe mine is located at 108º 21.899’ W longitude and 27º 20.996’ N latitude (760,672 mE, 3,027,949 mN); Independencia is located at 108º 21.752’ W longitude and 27 º 22.078’ N latitude (760,873 mE, 3,029,953 m N); and La Nación is located at 108º 21.809’ W longitude and 27º 21.591’ N latitude (760,797 mE, 3,029,051 mN). All coordinates are in the Universal Transverse Mercator (WSG 84), Zone 12. Access to the property is provided by air, rail, and all-weather paved and gravel roads from the state capitol of Chihuahua.
The Palmarejo complex consists of 71 wholly-owned mining concessions, covering approximately 67,296 acres (27,233 hectares) of land. In total, the Palmarejo complex covers over 105 square miles. All mining concessions owned by Coeur Mexicana are valid until at least 2029.
The Palmarejo complex is located on the western flank of the Sierra Madre Occidental, a mountain range that comprises the central spine of northern Mexico. The north-northwest trending Sierra Madre Occidental is composed of a relatively flat-lying sequence of Tertiary volcanic rocks that forms a volcanic plateau, cut by numerous igneous intrusive rocks. This volcanic plateau is deeply incised in the Palmarejo mine area, forming steep-walled canyons. The Sierra Madre Occidental gives way to the west to an extensional terrain that represents the southward continuation of the Basin and Range Province of the western United States, and then to the coastal plain of western Mexico.
The gold and silver deposits at the Palmarejo complex, typical of many of the other gold and silver deposits in the Sierra Madre, are classified as epithermal deposits and are hosted in multiple veins, breccias, and fractures. These geologic structures trend generally northwest to southeast and dip either southwest or northeast. The dip on the structures ranges from about 45 degrees to 70 degrees. In the mineralized portions of the structures, gold and silver are zoned from top to bottom with higher silver values occurring in the upper parts of the deposit and higher gold values in the lower parts, sometimes accompanied by base metal mineralization, though local variations are common. The Palmarejo complex contains a number
Stage:Production
Location:State of Chihuahua, Northern Mexico
Mine Type:Underground
Metals/Mineralization:Silver and Gold, classified as epithermal deposits and are hosted in multiple veins, breccias, and fractures
Product:Doré
Ownership:100%
Land Position:67,279 net acres
Mineral Tenure:71 wholly-owned mining concessions
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mineralized zones or areas of interest. The most important of these to date is the Palmarejo zone in the north of the mining concessions, which covers the old Palmarejo gold-silver mine formed at the intersection of the northwest-southeast trending La Prieta and La Blanca gold-and-silver bearing structures. In addition to the Palmarejo zone, other mineralized vein and alteration systems in the district area have been identified all roughly sub-parallel to the Palmarejo zone. The most significant of these additional targets are the Guadalupe (including Animas), Independencia, and La Patria vein systems in the southern part of the property, which are currently under development (Guadalupe and Independencia) and exploration (La Patria) by the Company.
Key Permit Conditions:Authorizations are in place that regulate typical life of mine functions, including production facilities and utilities, mining operations, tailings and waste rock storage, exploration, surface disturbance, land use, vegetation and change in soil use, air emissions, water use, and reclamation. A permit to operate back-up generators during grid power interruptions was recently administratively revoked; however, we are appealing the revocation and also applying for a new permit. We have been granted the right to continue operating the back-up generators during the course of the appeal. Major authorizations were obtained through the completion of several MIAs (Manifestación de Impacto Ambiental), permits associated with forestry vegetation disturbance of change in soil use (Cambio de Uso de Suelo en Terrenos Forestales), and the required authorizations from the National Water Commission (Comisión Nacional del Agua or CONAGUA) for water use, effluent discharge, and to construct facilities in federal watersheds. Operational standards and best management practices (BMPs) have been established to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards and permits.
Other:Coeur Mexicana is obligated to sell 50% of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from certain properties acquired in 2015) to a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada”) under a gold stream agreement for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce. Coeur Mexicana is subject to other royalty agreements for which there are no mineral resources or mineral reserves associated with them in the current life-of-mine plan.
A portion of the Palmarejo complex is subject to a gold stream agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada”) pursuant to which Coeur Mexicana sells 50% of applicable gold production for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce.
USA (Nevada)— Rochester
The Rochester mine and associated heap leach facilities, operated by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Coeur Rochester, Inc. (“Coeur Rochester”), is an open pit silver and gold mine located in Pershing County, Nevada, approximately 13 miles northeast of the city of Lovelock. The mine consists of the main Rochester deposit and the adjacent Nevada Packard deposit, southwest of the Rochester mine. The centroid location for the Rochester site is 400600 E, 4460300 N and the centroid of Rochester pit is located at 4002045 E, 4460050 N and Nevada Packard open pit is located at 400600 E, 4456675 E. All coordinates are in Universal Transverse Mercator (WSG 84), Zone 11T. In November 2018, Coeur Rochester acquired the Lincoln Hill, Gold Ridge and Wilco projects adjacent to Rochester from Alio Gold. The Rochester mine is fully supported with electricity, supplied by a local power company. Ore is mined using conventional open pit methods, with gold and silver recovered by heap leaching of crushed open-pit ore placed on pads located within the Rochester mining area. Based upon actual operating experience
Rochester is currently undergoing commissioning and metallurgical testing,ramp-up of an expansion under POA 11. The expansion project included the Company estimates 20 year recovery rates for crushed ore between 57.3%construction of a new leach pad, a crushing facility equipped with two high-pressure grinding roll units and 68.9% for silver and 87.9% and 94.9% for gold, depending on the ore being leached and pad placement.
Coeur Rochester lands, including the Lincoln Hilla prescreen, a Merrill-Crowe process plant, and related assets, consistinfrastructure to support the extension of approximately 43,541 net acres, which encompasses 1,465 ownedRochester’s mine life. Commissioning and 337 leased Federal unpatented lode claims, appropriating approximately 30,038 net acres of Public Land, 23 patented lode claims, consisting of approximately 392 acres, interests owned in approximately 6,929 gross acres of additional real property and certain rights in andramp-up are expected to approximately 6,182 acres, held either through lease, letter agreement or license.
The Federal unpatented lode claims are maintained via annual filings and timely payment of claim maintenance fees to the BLM, which acts as administrator of the claims.
At Rochester, silver and gold mineralization is hosted in folded and faulted volcanic rocks of the Rochester Formation and overlying Weaver Formation. Silver and gold, consisting of silver sulfosalt minerals, argentite, silver-bearing tetrahedrite and minor native gold, are contained in zones of multiple quartz veins and veinlets (vein, vein swarms and stockworks) with variable amounts of pyrite.
Coeur Rochester is obligated to pay a net smelter returns royalty to the prior owner when the average quarterly market price of silver equals or exceeds $23.60 per ounce, indexed for inflation up to a maximum rate of 5%, on the condition that the Rochester mine achieves positive cash flow for the applicable year. If cash flow is negative in any calendar year, the maximum royalty payable is $250,000.
A security interestbe completed in the Rochester mine has been granted in favorfirst half of the lenders under the Company’s revolving credit facility.2024.
Stage:Production
Location:Near Lovelock, Nevada (West-Central Nevada, USA)
Mine Type:Open Pit Heap Leach
Metals/Mineralization:Silver and Gold; mineralization is hosted in folded and faulted volcanic rocks of the Rochester Formation and overlying Weaver Formation. Silver and gold, consisting of silver sulfosalt minerals, argentite, silver-bearing tetrahedrite and minor native gold, are contained in zones of multiple quartz veins and veinlets (vein, vein swarms and stockworks) with variable amounts of pyrite
Product:Doré
Ownership:100%
Land Position & Mineral Tenure
Coeur Rochester lands, including the Lincoln Hill and related assets, consist of approximately 43,441 net acres
1,465 owned and 347 leased Federal unpatented lode claims and 6 owned federal unpatented placer claims, appropriating approximately 29,942 net acres of public land;
23 patented lode claims, consisting of approximately 392 acres;
Interests owned in approximately 6,929 gross acres of additional real property; and
Certain rights in and to approximately 6,182 acres, held either through lease, letter agreement or license.
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Key Permit Conditions:The Rochester Mine has in place and operates subject to all necessary environmental permits and licenses from the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies for typical life of mine functions involving exploration, the open pit mines, heap leach pads, processing infrastructure, and all necessary support facilities. Operational standards and best management practices have been established to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards and permits. Major permits or approvals are in place from the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Water Resources, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, as well through other federal, state, and local entities. The environmental effects of the operation were comprehensively evaluated through the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) through Environmental Impact Statements. Monitoring programs are in place, and there is an approved reclamation and closure plan that reflects current mining, mitigation, and site facilities.
Other:
A security interest in the Rochester mine has been granted in favor of the lenders under the RCF (as defined below)
Coeur Rochester is obligated to pay a net smelters return of up to 5% to ASARCO, the prior owner, when the average quarterly market price of silver equals or exceeds $29.79 per ounce indexed for inflation, with the condition that the Rochester mine achieves positive cash flow for the applicable year. If cash flow is negative in any calendar year, the maximum royalty payable is $250,000.
Coeur Rochester is party to other royalty agreements for which there are no mineral resources or mineral reserves associated with them in the current life-of-mine plan.
USA (Alaska) — Kensington
The Kensington underground gold mine and associated milling facilities, operated by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Coeur Alaska, Inc. (“Coeur Alaska”), are located on the east side of the Lynn Canal about 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau, Alaska. The mine consists of the (i) Kensington Main deposit, (ii) Elmira, and (iii) other nearby deposits and exploration targets. The mine is accessed by a horizontal tunnel and utilizes conventional and mechanized underground mining methods. Ore is processed in a flotation mill that produces a concentrate that is sold to third-party smelters.Waste material is deposited in an impoundment facility onCoordinates for the property. Power is supplied by on-site diesel generators. Access to the mine is by either a combination of road vehicles, boat, helicopter, floatplane, or by boat direct from Juneau.
Coeur Alaska controls two contiguous property groups:project centroid are 0494796 E, 652068 N and the Kensington GroupPortal is located at 0494796 E, 6530584 N. All coordinates are in Universal Transverse Mercator (NAD 1983), Zone 8V.
Kensington is currently undertaking a planned expansion under POA 1, which would increase tailings and Jualin Group. The Kensington Group, totaling approximately 4,002 net acres, consists of 51 patented lodewaste rock storage capacity to support an expected longer mine life, reflecting positive exploration results, improved metal prices and patented mill site claims comprising approximately 766 net acres, 291 Federal unpatented lode claims covering approximately 3,141 net acres, and 13 State of Alaska mining claims covering approximately 95 net acres. The Jualin Group, totaling approximately 8,366 net acres, is comprised of 23 patented lode and patented mill site claims covering approximately 388 net acres, 444 Federal unpatented lode claims and 75 Federal unpatented mill site claims appropriating approximately 7,729 net acres, a State of Alaska upland mining lease comprising approximately 682 acres, one State of Alaska mining claim comprising approximately three acres and four State-selected mining claims covering approximately 70 acres. 14 of the 23 patented lode claims cover private surface estateongoing operational efficiencies.
Stage:Production
Location:Juneau, Alaska (Southeast Alaska, USA)
Mine Type:Underground
Metals/Mineralization:Gold; gold-bearing mesothermal, quartz, carbonate and pyrite vein swarms and discrete quartz-pyrite veins hosted in Cretaceous-aged Jualin diorite. Most of the gold is contained in calaverite (AuTe2) that occurs in association with native gold as inclusions in and interstitial to pyrite grains and in microfractures in pyrite.
Product:Gold Concentrate
Ownership:100%
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only. The mineral estate to these 14 patented lode claims is owned by the State of Alaska, the mineral rights to which are secured by a State of Alaska upland mining lease. The Company controls properties comprising the Jualin Group, under a lease agreement with Hyak Mining Company, which is valid until August 5, 2035 and thereafter, provided mining and production are actively occurring within and from the leased premises.
The Federal unpatented lode and Federal unpatented mill site claims are maintained via annual filings and timely payment of claim maintenance fees to the BLM, which acts as administrator of the claims. State of Alaska mining claims and upland mining leases are maintained via fees and filings to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water and the Juneau Recorder’s Office. Real property taxes are paid annually to the City and Borough of Juneau for the patented lode claims. Private lease payments are paid annually and all leases are in good standing.
The Kensington ore deposit consists of multiple gold bearing mesothermal, quartz, carbonate and pyrite vein swarms and discrete quartz-pyrite veins hosted in Cretaceous-aged Jualin diorite. Most of the gold is contained in calaverite (AuTe2) that occurs in association with native gold as inclusions in and interstitial to pyrite grains and in microfractures in pyrite.
A security interest in the Kensington mine has been granted in favor of the lenders under the Company’s revolving credit facility.
Land Position & Mineral Tenure
The Kensington Group, totaling approximately 3,972 net acres, consists of 51 patented lode and patented mill site claims comprising approximately 766 net acres, 298 Federal unpatented lode claims covering approximately 3,222 net acres, and 13 State of Alaska mining claims covering approximately 95 net acres.
The Jualin Group, totaling approximately 8,366 net acres, is comprised of 23 patented lode and patented mill site claims covering approximately 388 net acres, 444 Federal unpatented lode claims and 75 Federal unpatented mill site claims appropriating approximately 7,814 net acres, a State of Alaska upland mining lease comprising approximately 682 acres, one State of Alaska mining claim comprising approximately three acres and four State-selected mining claims covering approximately 60 acres.
14 of the 23 patented lode claims cover private surface estate only. The mineral estate to these 14 patented lode claims is owned by the State of Alaska, the mineral rights to which are secured by a State of Alaska upland mining lease.
The Company controls properties comprising the Jualin Group, under a lease agreement with Hyak Mining Company, which is valid until August 5, 2035 and thereafter, provided mining and production are actively occurring within and from the leased premises.
Key Permit Conditions:The Kensington Mine has in place and operates subject to all necessary environmental permits and licenses from the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies for typical life of mine functions involving mine operations and production/processing facilities and infrastructure, tailings and waste rock storage, exploration, surface disturbance, air emissions, water use, marine transport, and reclamation. Operational standards and best management practices have been established to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards and permits. Major permits or approvals are in place from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State of Alaska, as well through other federal, state, and local entities. The environmental effects of the operation were comprehensively evaluated through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through Environmental Impact Statements. Monitoring programs are in place, and there is an approved reclamation and closure plan that reflects current mining, mitigation, and site facilities.
Other:
A security interest in the Kensington mine has been granted in favor of the lenders under the RCF.
Coeur Alaska is obligated to pay the royalty holder a scaled net smelter return royalty on 1 million troy ounces of gold production from certain deposits, after Coeur Alaska recoups the $32.5 million purchase price, plus construction and development expenditures and certain operating, exploration, and development costs. The royalty ranges from a rate of 1% at $400/oz gold prices to a maximum of 2.5% rate at gold prices above $475/oz.
Coeur Alaska is obligated to pay Hyak Mining Company (“Hyak”) annually, during the initial term of the mining lease, an advance minimum royalty of $231,000, which amount is adjusted every three years in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Commerce for all Urban Consumers, City of Anchorage, Alaska. If production occurs from the leased Hyak premises, a 5% net returns royalty on production as defined by the lease, is due, unless the amount of the net returns royalty is less than the adjusted advance minimum royalty.
USA (South Dakota) — Wharf
The Wharf mine, operated by our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Wharf Resources (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Wharf”) and Golden Reward Mining Limited Partnership (“Golden Reward”), is located in the northern Black Hills of western South Dakota, approximately four miles south and westsouthwest of the city of Lead, South Dakota. Coordinates for the project centroid are 44°20’03”N Latitude, 103°50’06”W Longitude and the Wharf Mine coordinates are 44°20’39”N Latitude, 103°51’02”W Longitude. All coordinates are in Universal Transverse Mercator (WSG 84). Access is established by paved road with power supplied by a local power company. Coeur acquired the Wharf mine in 2015 and owns all of the issued and outstanding equity interests in Wharf Resources (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Wharf”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Golden Reward Mining Limited Partnership (“Golden Reward”), the owners of the Wharf mine.
There are two contiguous property groups located at the Wharf mine; the Wharf Group and the Golden Reward Group, owned or controlled by Wharf and Golden Reward. The Wharf Group is generally described as the northern and western portions of the project, while the Golden Reward Group is generally described as the southern and eastern portion of the project.
The Wharf Group is comprised of 362 patented lode claims, 35 government lots, 123 subdivided lots, and 59 federal unpatented lode claims. These interests cover approximately 3,585 net surface acres, 652 net mineral acres where both the Precambrian and younger formations are owned or controlled, 3,243 net mineral acres of non-Precambrian mineral estate, 1,603 net mineral acres of Precambrian mineral estate and 287 net acres of federal unpatented lode claims. The Golden Reward Group encompasses 218 patented lode claims, 14 government lots, 19 subdivided lots and 34 federal unpatented lode claims. The Golden Reward Group is comprised of approximately 1,564 net acres of surface estate, 2,988 net mineral acres of mineral estate where both the Precambrian and younger formations are owned or controlled, 357 net mineral acres of Non-Precambrian mineral estate, 153 net mineral acres of Precambrian mineral estate and 25 net acres of federal unpatented lode claims.
The federal unpatented lode claims are maintained by the timely annual payment of claim maintenance fees, payable to the BLM. The patented lands are private land and therefore not subject to federal claim maintenance requirements. However, as private land, they are subject to property taxes assessed by Lawrence County, South Dakota, which may be paid semi-annually.
The Wharf mine is a structurally controlled disseminated gold deposit, hosted by Paleozoic sedimentary rocks and Tertiary alkalic intrusive rocks. Mining has occurred at Wharf for over 30 years as an open pit heap leach operation. Host rocks are sandstones of the upper and lower members of the Cambrian Deadwood Formation and Tertiary alkalic intrusive sills. Alteration styles as well as age dates in the deposit demonstrate both lithological and structural control, which are completely unrelated to the nearby gold deposits at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, South Dakota.
Wharf and Golden Reward are obligated to pay a sliding scale production royalty to Royal Gold, Inc. The royalty encumbers the majority of the land comprising the Wharf Group, together with a small portion of the lands encompassing the Golden Reward Group, and wholly excludes the Precambrian Mineral Estate. The sliding scale provides for a 2.0% royalty on the gross value less state severance taxes with a monthly average PM LBMA Gold Price of $500 or more per ounce.
Wharf and Golden Reward are also obligated to pay a 1.6125% non-participating royalty to Donald D. Valentine, et al, and a 1.00% non-participating royalty to Metalla America, Ltd. on gold that is produced from ores mined and delivered to heap leach pads or recovered from tailings. This royalty encumbers the mineral estate, including the Precambrian Mineral Estate, of much of the lands comprising the Wharf Group, together with a small portion of the lands encompassing the Golden Reward Group. Wharf holds a right of first refusal to purchase this royalty upon any proposed transfer by the royalty holder.
A security interest in the Wharf mine has been granted in favor of the lenders under the Company’s revolving credit facility.
Stage:Production
Location:Lead, South Dakota, USA
Mine Type:Open Pit Heap Leach
Metals/Mineralization:Gold and Silver by-product; a structurally controlled disseminated gold deposit
Product:Electrolytic Cathodic Sludge
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Ownership:100%
Land Position & Mineral Tenure
The Wharf Group is comprised of 362 patented lode claims, 35 government lots, 123 subdivided lots, and 59 federal unpatented lode claims. These interests cover approximately 3,585 net surface acres, 652 net mineral acres where both the Precambrian and younger formations are owned or controlled, 3,243 net mineral acres of non-Precambrian mineral estate, 1,603 net mineral acres of Precambrian mineral estate and 287 net acres of federal unpatented lode claims.
The Golden Reward Group encompasses 218 patented lode claims, 14 government lots, 19 subdivided lots and 34 federal unpatented lode claims. The Golden Reward Group is comprised of approximately 1,564 net acres of surface estate, 2,988 net mineral acres of mineral estate where both the Precambrian and younger formations are owned or controlled, 357 net mineral acres of Non-Precambrian mineral estate, 153 net mineral acres of Precambrian mineral estate and 25 net acres of federal unpatented lode claims.
Key Permit Conditions:The Wharf Mine has in place and operates subject to all necessary environmental permits and licenses from the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies for typical life of mine functions involving exploration, the open pit mines, heap leach pads, processing infrastructure, and all necessary support facilities. Operational standards and best management practices have been established to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory standards and permits. Major permits or approvals are in place from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lawrence County, as well through other federal, state, and local entities. Monitoring programs are in place, and there is an approved reclamation and closure plan that reflects current mining, mitigation, and site facilities.
Other:
A security interest in the Wharf mine has been granted in favor of the lenders under the RCF.
Wharf is obligated to pay a royalty related to a mineral lease on 34 patented lode claims. During the term of the mineral lease, the lessors were also entitled to a royalty on production, if any, of 3% of the net smelter returns of all silver and gold ores, together with other ores and minerals. In addition, there is an advance minimum royalty due the lessors of $5,000 per year unless and until Wharf Resources identifies and publishes a reserve encompassing the leased premises, at which point the advance minimum royalty increases to $25,000 per year.
Wharf is obligated to pay a sliding scale production royalty of 0%-2% on the gross value of all gold in saleable form to Royal Gold, Inc. This royalty encumbers most of the lands comprising the Wharf, together with a small portion of the lands encompassing the Golden Reward, and wholly excludes the Precambrian Mineral Estate. Wharf is obligated to pay a 3% non-participating royalty on gold that is produced from ores mined and delivered to heap leach pads or recovered from tailings. This royalty encumbers the mineral estate, including the Precambrian Mineral Estate, of much of the lands held by Wharf.
Wharf is party to other royalty agreements for which there are no mineral resources or mineral reserves associated with them in the current life-of-mine plan
EXPLORATION PROJECTS
Canada (British Columbia) — Silvertip
The Silvertip mine, operatedsilver-zinc-lead exploration property owned by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Coeur Silvertip Holdings Ltd. (“Coeur Silvertip”), is an underground project located in northern British Columbia, Canada and consists of sixty-six (66) contiguous mineral claims containing approximately 39,375 hectares (97,298 acres) and two mining leases containing approximately 1,528 hectares (3,777 acres). In total, the Silvertip mine covers an area of approximately 40,904 hectares (101,076 acres). All mineral claims are valid for one year after recording. To maintain a claim, the recorded holder must, on or before the expiry date of the claim, either perform exploration and development work on that claim (or contiguous block of claims) and register such work online, or register a payment instead of exploration and development work.
Silvertip maintains two mining leases which are also subject to the Mineral Tenure Act regulations. Coeur Silvertip’s mining leases cover 1,528.79 hectares (3,777.72 acres). Mining leases are held by making an annual rental payment of CAD$20 per hectare. The mining leases expire 30 years after the grant date, and all leases held by Coeur Silvertip are valid until 2045 or later.
The Silvertip mine is a carbonate-hosted massive sulfide deposit. Economic mineralization occurs at the top of the McDame limestone, at or near the contact with the upper Earn Group sediments. Mineable massive sulfides form gently plunging tubes or cape-shaped mantos up to about 20 meters thick and 30 meters wide, and in places extend for at least 200 meters. Discordant, high-angle chimney feeders are also present and have been the target of recent underground exploration. Geologic contact between the massive sulfide and the host limestone can be sharp and easy to see in both drill core and underground mining. Mineralization consists of pyrite, pyrrhotite, sphalerite and argentiferous galena. Additionally, silver-bearing phases can include pyrargyrite-proustite, boulangerite-jamesonite and tetrahedrite (freibergite). The mineralizing event is assumed to be Late Cretaceous, which is consistent with other ore deposits in a belt that extends through the Yukon to southern Alaska.
Coeur Silvertip is obligated to pay a 2.5% net smelter returns royalty payable to Maverix Metals, Inc. on all mineral products produced from the Silvertip mine. Coeur Silvertip is also obligated to pay to Silvertip Resources Investment Cayman Ltd. a net smelter returns royalty of 1.429% on the first 1,434,000 metric tonnes of mineralized material mined, and 1.00% thereafter, on all mineral leases that underlie the Silvertip mine and that were in existence at April 11, 2016. Coeur Silvertip has entered into formal agreements with the Kaska Nation and the Tahltan Nation, pursuant to which the Company provides various types of benefits to these First Nations, including financial payments, employment opportunities and business development opportunities, in consideration of their ongoing support for the Silvertip mine.
NEAR-MINE EXPLORATION
Exploration expense from continuing operations was $42.6 million, $22.5 million, and $25.4 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Capitalized drilling from continuing operations was $8.0 million in 2020 and $7.5 million in 2019. Coeur’s exploration program completed over 783,200 feet (238,700 meters) of combined core and reverse circulation drilling in 2020.
Mexico - Palmarejo
In 2020, exploration expense of $7.0 million was incurred, related to mapping, sampling, drill target generation, and drilling new silver and gold mineralization (131,100 feet or 39,950 meters). Expensed expansion drilling focused primarily on extensions of the Guadalupe and Independencia underground deposits, including La Bavisa and Hidalgo zones in the Independencia deposit, and the northern extension of Independencia deposit. Capitalized drilling of $4.0 million related to conversion drilling in the Guadalupe deposit, including Las Animas, Zapata and La Patria zones, and in the Independencia deposit, including La Bavisa zone, for a total of 94,900 feet or 28,900 meters. In 2019, exploration expense of $5.6 million was incurred, related to mapping, sampling, drill target generation, and drilling new silver and gold mineralization (100,700 feet or 30,675 meters). Expensed expansion drilling focused primarily on extensions of the Guadalupe and Independencia mines, including La Nación, Zapata, Colorado Sur, La Bavisa, Hidalgo and Barrera veins. Capitalized drilling of $4.5 million related to conversion drilling in the Guadalupe and Independencia (99,800 feet or 30,400 meters).
In 2021, the Company expects to incur between $8.5 million to $9.5 million of expansion drilling expense focused on discovery and expansion of mineralization three zones that are portions of the Independencia deposit; the Hidalgo zone located northwest of the Independencia deposit; the La Bavisa vein located at approximately 2000 feet (600 meters) east-northeast of the Independencia deposit; and, several new targets that have been identified by our geologic team north of La Prieta/La Blanca deposits. Additionally, the Company is planning between $4.6 million to $5.6 million of infill resource conversion drilling in various zones of the Guadalupe and Independencia deposits.
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USA (Nevada) - Rochester
In 2020, expensed expansion drilling was $3.3 million and capitalized conversion drilling was $1.8 million. Expansion drilling consisted of 25,600 feet (7,800 meters) of reverse circulation and core drilling, including directional core technology implemented to test the East Rochester mineralization under the Stage I and Stage II leach pads. Capitalized conversion drilling consisted of 26,000 feet (7,925 meters) ) of reverse circulation drilling, focused on infill mainly within the Rochester Pit. In 2019, expensed expansion drilling was $0.7 million and capitalized conversion drilling was $1.2 million. Expansion drilling consisted of 9,300 feet (2,825 meters) of reverse circulation drilling testing the Lincoln Hill mineralization. Capitalized conversion drilling consisted of 7,100 feet (2,175 meters) of core drilling, focused on infill within the Rochester Pit and within the East Rochester mineralization. In 2021, the Company expects to incur between $5.9 million and $6.9 million of expansion drilling expense testing several targets, including East Rochester, East Packard, Lincoln Hill, Independencia Hill and Gold Ridge. Additionally, between $2.6 million and $3.6 million in conversion drilling is planned to infill the main pit at Rochester and portions of East Rochester.
USA (Alaska) - Kensington
In 2020, exploration expense of $8.6 million, which consisted of 124,300 feet (37,875 meters), was focused on the expansion and discovery of the underground Elmira, Johnson, Cookhouse, Jualin, Eureka, upper Kensington Zone 30 and Northern Belle veins, as well as upper Raven, Jennifer, Big Lake and upper Johnson veins, during the summer surface drilling program. A total of $1.6 million of conversion drilling, which consisted of 31,800 feet (9,700 meters), was focused on Elmira and Eureka, with limited drilling within the Kensington Main ore body. In 2019, exploration expense of $5.6 million, which consisted of 91,000 feet (27,750 meters), was focused on the expansion and discovery of the underground Raven, Elmira, Johnson, Eureka, Bear, Ophir, Jualin #2 and Jualin #5 veins, and Comet-Seward veins from surface drill platforms, as well as limited expansion drilling of the Raven vein and Kensington Main. A total of $2.0 million of conversion drilling, which consisted of 36,600 feet (11,175 meters), was focused on Elmira, Raven and Kensington Main Zone 30. In 2021, the Company expects to incur between $8.7 million and $9.7 million of expansion drilling expense related to continued expansion of at upper Elmira, upper Raven and the new Johnson Vein, and between $1.6 million and $2.6 million of conversion drilling at Elmira, Raven, Jennifer, Northern Belle, Eureka and upper Kensington Zone 30.
USA (South Dakota) - Wharf
In 2020, exploration expense of $0.9 million was incurred, consisting of 24,700 feet (7,525 meters) all focused on expansion drilling/diligence at the Richmond Hill project/purchase option. In 2019, 3,200 feet (975 meters) of expansion drilling at the Richmond Hill project was completed due to the late season start to the program. In 2021, the Company expects to incur between $4.3 million and $5.3 million of infill conversion drilling in the Portland Ridge and Flossie zones of the Wharf deposit.
Canada (British Columbia) - Silvertip
In 2020, expansion drilling expense was $12.2 million consisting of 200,800 feet (61,225 meters), focused on near-mine resource expansion and larger step-out drilling to test the edges of the mineralized system, specifically north, east andjust south of the Discovery zone.Yukon border. The drilling led to discovery atproject centroid coordinates in UTM (NAD 27) are 6,643,900 N and 425,200 E. The project is accessible via a 25-kilometer mine access road off the new Keda, Tour Ridge and Camp Creek zones. In 2019, expansion drilling expense was $2.5 million consisting of 50,700 feet (15,475 meters), focused on Discovery North, East and South zones, east of the Silvertip Underground Mine. Limited conversion drilling was completed, consisting of 7,800 feet (2,375 meters). In 2021, the Company expects to incur between $10.1 million and $11.1 million of expansion drilling expense around the current mineralization at the Discovery North, East and South zones, the 65 Zone, as well as the new Keda, Tour Ridge and Camp Creek zones. Larger step out scout drill tests will be completed at Tiger Terrace while the Company expands its search for a variety of new targets in the district. The Company also expects to incur between $3.1 million and $4.1 million of capitalized infill resource conversion drilling in various portions of the Discovery zone, 65 zone and the new Camp Creek zone later in the year.Alaska Highway.
Stage:Exploration
Location:Northern British Columbia, Canada (10 miles south of the Yukon Territory Border)
Mine Type:Underground
Metals/Mineralization:Silver, Zinc and Lead; carbonate-hosted massive sulfide deposit
Product:Concentrate
Ownership:100%
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ADVANCED-STAGE EXPLORATION
Land Position & Mineral Tenure:
Sixty-six (66) contiguous mineral claims containing approximately 39,375 hectares (97,298 acres) and two mining leases containing approximately 1,528 hectares (3,777 acres). In total, the Silvertip mine covers an area of approximately 40,904 hectares (101,076 acres)
Other:
Suspended operating activities in February 2020; ongoing exploration and technical work to evaluate and support a potential expansion and restart
Silvertip is obligated to pay a 2.5% net smelter return royalty payable to the royalty holder on all mineral products produced from the Silvertip property, payable quarterly.
Silvertip is party to an agreement with the Kaska Nation which, among other things, provides for annual payments to the Kaska Nation calculated based on the financial performance of the Silvertip property and the average price of silver for the relevant calendar year.
OTHER PROPERTIES
USA (Nevada) — Sterling/Crown Project
In 2020, expansion drilling expense was $8.9 million and capitalized conversion drilling was $0.5 million. Expensed expansion drilling consisted of 111,000 feet (33,850 meters) testing areas around the Sterling/Crown Project mineralization at Crown Block, including Daisy, Secret Pass and SNA, and discovery of the new C-Horst zone. Capitalized conversion drilling consisted of 13,000 feet (3,950 meters) within the Sterling Mine area. In 2019, expansion drilling expense was $4.8 million and capitalized conversion drilling was $0.8 million. Expensed expansion drilling consisted of 78,400 feet (23,900 meters) testing areas around the Sterling/Crown Project mineralization at Daisy, Secret Pass and SNA. Capitalized conversion drilling consisted of 30,300 feet (9,225 meters) within the Sterling Mine area. In 2021, theThe Company plans to spend between $9.9 million and $10.9 million on expansion drilling in the Crown Block, including expansion at C-Horst, SNA and Daisy zones, and several new scout targets identified in 2020 that are located south of the new C-Horst zone.
EARLY-STAGE EXPLORATION PROPERTIES
In 2020, the Company invested $0.5 million in greenfields exploration, completing project submittal analysis and regional exploration compilations with a focus on projects in the USA, Mexico and Canada compared to $1.8 million in 2019. In 2021, the Company plans to spend between $0.9 million and $1.9 million on greenfields, early-stage exploration projects near Kensington, Alaska and Silvertip, BC with a focus on future mill-feed projects. Included in this budget will be fundshas leased or owned real property for submittal analysis and regional exploration compilations.office space.
OPERATING STATISTICS
PalmarejoRochester
202020192018202020192018
Ore tons milled/placed1,751,525 1,755,957 1,382,471 15,696,565 10,582,518 16,169,807 
Ore grade gold (oz./ton)0.07 0.08 0.10 0.002 0.003 0.004 
Ore grade silver (oz./ton)4.45 4.85 6.49 0.52 0.46 0.52 
Recovery/Au oz. (%)89.9 %84.3 %88.9 %— — — 
Recovery/Ag oz. (%)80.4 %79.3 %83.8 %— — — 
Gold produced (oz.)110,608 111,932 122,722 27,147 35,400 54,388 
Silver produced (oz.)6,269,206 6,762,265 7,516,390 3,174,529 3,761,060 5,037,983 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$610 $685 $561 $1,377 $1,251 $941 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1)
$9.14 $9.13 $7.64 $16.35 $14.34 $11.54 
PalmarejoRochester
202320222021202320222021
Gold produced (oz.)100,605 106,782 109,202 38,775 34,735 27,051 
Silver produced (oz.)6,591,590 6,708,689 6,820,589 3,391,530 3,061,924 3,158,017 
KensingtonWharf
202020192018202020192018
Ore tons milled/placed675,731 658,378 641,058 4,710,875 4,613,359 4,923,774 
Ore grade gold (oz./ton)0.20 0.21 0.18 0.027 0.023 0.022 
Recovery/Au oz. (%)93.0 %91.0 %92.3 %— — — 
Gold produced (oz.) (2)
124,867 127,914 105,570 93,056 84,172 76,840 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$975 $917 $1,055 $923 $937 $879 
Silvertip
202020192018
Silver produced (oz.) (3)
139,287 1,161,926 182,254 
Zinc produced (lb.) (3)
2,459,756 17,103,427 4,181,033 
Lead produced (lb.) (3)
2,176,847 16,555,622 2,072,013 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1)
NM(4)
$31.92 $55.91 
Costs applicable to sales per zinc pound(1)
NM(4)
$2.34 $3.34 
Costs applicable to sales per lead ounce(1)
NM(4)
$1.76 $3.23 
KensingtonWharf
202320222021202320222021
Gold produced (oz.)84,789 109,061 121,140 93,502 79,768 91,136 
(1)
MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Internal Controls
The Company’s internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information and processes utilized in assessing its exploration results as well as mineral resource and reserve estimation are reasonable and in line with industry best practices. These internal controls include quality assurance and quality control (“QA/QC”) programs in the collection, analysis, verification, storage, reporting and use of drillhole, assay, metallurgical and other technical and scientific information, including the following:
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance MeasuresThird-party fully certified labs are used for assays used in public disclosure or resource models;
(2) Excludes 8,208 ouncesDrill programs include insertion of goldblank, duplicate, and certified reference materials;
QA/QC program with sufficient results for the analytical programs;
All core and reverse-circulation samples have been cataloged and stored in secure and designated areas on company property;
Data is subject to validation, which includes checks on downhole surveys, collar coordinates, geological data, and assay data;
Prior to use in mineral resource or mineral reserve estimation, the selected data to support estimation are excludeddownloaded from the production numbers presenteddatabase into a project file and reviewed for 2018, unless otherwise noted.improbable entries and high values;
(3) Excludes 0.2 million ounces of silver, 2.6 million pounds of zinc, 1.8 million pounds of lead whichWritten procedures and guidelines are excluded from the production numbers presented for 2018, unless otherwise noted.used to support estimation methods and approaches;
(4) Due toCompletion of annual technical statements on each mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate by qualified persons. These technical statements include evaluation of modifying and technical factors, incorporate available reconciliation data, and are based on a cashflow analysis; and
Internal reviews of block models, mineral resources and mineral reserves using a “layered responsibility” approach with Qualified Person involvement at the temporary suspension of miningsite and processing activities at Silvertip these amounts are not meaningful.corporate levels.
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Internal controls are discussed where required in the relevant chapters of the technical report summary. The following sub-sections summarize the types of procedures, protocols, guidance and controls that Coeur has in place for its exploration and mineral resource and reserve estimation efforts, and the type of risk assessments that are undertaken.
Exploration and Drilling
Coeur has the following internal controls protocols in place for exploration data:

Written procedures and guidelines to support preferred sampling methods and approaches, with periodic compliance reviews of adherence to such written procedures and guidelines;
OPERATING STATISTICS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
San Bartolomé
202020192018
Ore tons milled— — 221,171 
Ore grade silver (oz./ton)— — 3.36 
Recovery/Ag oz. (%)— — 86.5 
Silver produced (oz.)— — 643,078 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1)
$— $— $16.99 
Maintenance of a complete chain-of-custody, ensuring the traceability and integrity of the samples at all handling stages from collection, transportation, sample preparation and analysis to long-term sample storage;
(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Performance MeasuresGeological logs are checked and verified, and there is a physical sign-off to attest to the validation protocol required;
PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVESQuality control checks on collar and downhole survey data for errors or significant deviations;
Gold Reserves at December 31, 2020(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Palmarejo(4)
4,040 0.067 270 11,297 0.051 579 15,337 0.055 849 95%
Rochester(5)
396,867 0.003 1,047 62,554 0.003 172 459,421 0.003 1,219 92%
Kensington(6)
814 0.195 159 862 0.200 172 1,676 0.197 331 95%
Wharf(7)
19,181 0.024 462 9,186 0.028 258 28,367 0.025 720 79%
Total Gold420,902 1,938 83,899 1,181 504,801 3,119 
Third-party fully certified labs are used for assays used in public disclosure or resource models;
Silver Reserves at December 31, 2020(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Metallurgical Recovery
Palmarejo(4)
4,040 4.29 17,344 11,297 3.72 42,057 15,337 3.87 59,401 84%
Rochester(5)
396,867 0.41 162,645 62,554 0.37 22,863 459,421 0.40 185,508 69%
Silvertip(8)
186 12.01 2,233 1,618 7.67 12,403 1,804 8.11 14,636 81%
Total Silver401,093 182,222 75,469 77,323 476,562 259,545 
Appropriate types of quality control samples are inserted into the sample stream at appropriate frequencies to assess analytical data quality;
Zinc Reserves at December 31, 2020(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Silvertip(8)
186 10.14 37,647 1,618 7.98 258,418 1,804 8.21 296,065 82%
Regular inspection of analytical and sample preparation facilities by appropriately experienced Coeur personnel;
Lead Reserves at December 31, 2020(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Silvertip(8)
186 8.53 31,656 1,618 4.99 161,569 1,804 5.36 193,225 88%
QA/QC data are regularly verified to ensure that outliers, sample mix-ups, contamination, or laboratory biases during the sample preparation and analysis steps are correctly identified, mitigated or remediated. Changes to database entries are required to be documented; and
Gold Reserves at December 31, 2019(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Palmarejo(4)
1,093 0.093 102 10,576 0.056 591 11,669 0.059 693 90%
Rochester(5)
249,815 0.003 710 13,577 0.002 27 263,392 0.003 737 92%
Kensington(6)
898 0.200 180 779 0.239 186 1,677 0.218 366 95%
Wharf(7)
23,436 0.024 571 7,530 0.026 197 30,966 0.025 768 79%
Total Gold275,242 1,563 32,462 1,001 307,704 2,564 
Database upload and verification procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data being entered into the project database(s). These are typically performed using software data-checking routines. Changes to database entries are required to be documented. Data are subject to regular backups.
Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates
Coeur has the following internal controls protocols in place for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation:
Prior to use in mineral resource or mineral reserve estimation, the selected data to support estimation are downloaded from the database into a project file and reviewed for improbable entries and high values;
Written procedures and guidelines are used to support estimation methods and approaches;
Completion of annual technical statements on each mineral resource and mineral reserve estimate by qualified persons. These technical statements include evaluation of modifying and technical factors, incorporate available reconciliation data, and are based on a cashflow analysis; and
Internal reviews of block models, mineral resources and mineral reserves using a “layered responsibility” approach with qualified person involvement at the site and corporate levels.
Development of our mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates use tools and processes such as mine design, scheduling and geostatistical tools that conform to industry best practices and are regularly reviewed and reconciled by internal and external parties. There are internal and external audit processes for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation.
Mineral resources and mineral reserves are estimates that contain inherent risk and depend upon geologic interpretation and statistical inferences drawn from drilling and sampling analysis, which may prove to be unreliable. See Risk Factors in Item 1A for additional information.
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Silver Reserves at December 31, 2019(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces (000s)Metallurgical Recovery
Palmarejo(4)
1,093 5.17 5,649 10,576 4.24 44,843 11,669 4.33 50,492 84%
Rochester(5)
249,815 0.45 112,286 13,577 0.38 5,187 263,392 0.45 117,473 70%
Silvertip(8)
176 11.31 1,990 1,636 7.94 12,986 1,812 8.26 14,976 81%
Total Silver251,084 119,925 25,789 63,016 276,873 182,941 
Zinc Reserves at December 31, 2019(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Silvertip(8)
176 9.84 34,577 1,636 7.97 260,847 1,812 8.15 295,424 82%
Lead Reserves at December 31, 2019(1)(2)(3)
Proven ReservesProbable ReservesProven and Probable Reserves
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Metallurgical Recovery
Silvertip(8)
176 8.07 28,366 1,636 5.14 168,096 1,812 5.42 196,462 88%
MINERAL RESERVES
Summary Gold Mineral Reserves at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(8)
Proven Mineral ReservesProbable Mineral ReservesTotal Mineral Reserves
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Mexico
Palmarejo(4)
100%4,203 0.060 252 8,580 0.060 517 12,783 0.060 769 
United States
Rochester(5)
100%465,919 0.002 1,135 44,524 0.002 104 510,443 0.002 1,239 
Kensington(6)
100%1,009 0.186 188 1,109 0.201 223 2,118 0.194 411 
Wharf(7)
100%5,931 0.032 188 21,318 0.027 575 27,249 0.028 763 
Total Gold477,062 0.004 1,763 75,531 0.019 1,419 552,593 0.006 3,182 
Summary Silver Mineral Reserves at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(8)
Proven Mineral ReservesProbable Mineral ReservesTotal Mineral Reserves
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Mexico
Palmarejo(4)
100%4,203 4.21 17,698 8,580 3.88 33,283 12,783 3.99 50,981 
United States
Rochester(5)
100%465,919 0.38 177,472 44,524 0.35 15,413 510,443 0.38 192,885 
Total Silver470,122 0.42 195,170 53,104 0.92 48,696 523,226 0.47 243,866 
(1)    Certain definitions:
The term “reserve” means that part of a mineral deposit that can be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination.
The term “proven (measured) reserves” means reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes, grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling; and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurements are spaced so closely and the geologic character is sufficiently defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well established.
The term “probable (indicated) reserves” means reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven (measured) reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven (measured) reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation.
The term “cutoff grade” means the lowest grade of mineralized material considered economic to process. Cutoff grades vary between deposits depending upon prevailing economic conditions, mineability of the deposit, by-products, amenability of the mineralized material to silver or gold extraction and type of milling or leaching facilities available.
(2) Assumed metal prices for 20202023 Mineral Reserves were $17.00$21.00 per ounce of silver, $1,400$1,600 per ounce of gold, $1.15 per pound of zinc, $0.95 per pound of lead. Assumed metal priceslead, except for 2019 Mineral Reserves were $17.00Kensington at $1,850 per ounce of silver, $1,350 per ounce of gold, $1.15 per pound zinc, $0.95 per pound lead. Mineral Reserves exclude the impact of the stream agreement at Palmarejo.gold.
(3) The Mineral reserveReserve estimates are current as of December 31, 2023, are reported using the definitions in Item 1300 of Regulation S-K and were prepared by the Company’s technical staff.
(4) The cutoffMineral Reserve estimates use the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional longhole underground mining; reported above a variable gold equivalent cut-off grade that ranges from 2.11–2.97 g/t AuEq and an incremental development cut-off grade ranging from 1.16–1.55 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 92.0% for gold and 83.0% for silver; mining dilution assumes 0.4–1.1 meter of hanging/foot wall waste dilution; mining loss of 15% was applied; variable mining costs that range from US$44.72–US$85.71/tonne, surface haulage costs of US$4.92/tonne, process costs of US$32.70/tonne, general and administrative costs of US$14.06/tonne, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.18/tonne. Excludes the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at Palmarejo in calculation of Mineral Reserves. No assurances can be given that all mineral reserves will be mined, as mineralized material that may qualify as reserves under applicable standards by virtue of having positive economics may not generate attractive enough returns to be included in our mine plans, due to factors such as the impact of the gold stream at Palmarejo. As a result, we may elect not to mine portions of the mineralized material reported as reserves.
(5) Mineral Reserve estimates are tabulated within a confining pit design and use the following input parameters: Rochester oxide variable recovery Au = 77.7–85.9% and Ag = 59.4-61.0%; Rochester sulfide variable recovery Au = 15.2–77.7% and Ag = 0.0–59.4%; with a net smelter return cutoff of $3.01/st oxide and US$3.11/st sulfide; Nevada Packard oxide recovery Au = 92.0% and Ag = 61.0%; with a net smelter return cutoff of $5.51/st for oxide, where the NSR is 0.055 to 0.059calculated as resource net smelter return (NSR) = silver grade (oz/ton) * silver recovery (%) * (silver price ($/oz) - refining cost ($/oz)) + gold grade (oz/ton) * gold recovery (%) * (gold price ($/oz) - refining cost ($/oz)); variable pit slope angles that approximately average 48º over the life-of-mine.
(6) Mineral Reserve estimates use the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional underground mining; gold price of $1,850/oz; reported above a gold cut-off grade of 0.135 oz/st Au; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.5%; gold payability of 97.5%; mining dilution of 20%; mining loss of 12% was applied; mining costs of US$103.67/ton mined; process costs of US$55.06/ton processed; general and administrative costs of US$55.37/ton processed; Sustaining capital US$4.50/ton processed; and concentrate refining and shipping costs of US$108.67/oz sold.
(7) Mineral Reserve estimates use the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional open pit mining; reported above a gold cut-off grade of 0.010 oz/ton Au.
(5)    The cutoff grade for mineral reserves is $2.65 to $3.70 net smelter return.
(6)    The cutoff grade for mineral reserves is 0.137 to 0.207 oz/Au; average metallurgical recovery assumption of 79.0%; royalty burden of US$64/oz Au; pit slope angles that vary from 34–50º; mining costs of US$2.44/ton Au.
(7)    The cutoff grade for mineral reserves is 0.012 oz/mined, process costs of US$11.71/ton Au.processed (includes general and administrative costs).
(8) The cutoff grade for mineral reserves is $130 to $160 net smelter return.Rounding of short tons, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tons, grades, and contained metal contents.


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MINERALIZED MATERIALMINERAL RESOURCES
Mineralized Material at December 31, 2020(1)(2)(3)(4)
Tons (000s)Gold Grade (oz./ton)Silver Grade (oz./ton)Lead Grade (percent)Zinc Grade (percent)
Palmarejo Mine, Mexico(5)
13,431 0.046 3.81 — — 
Kensington Mine, USA(6)
3,594 0.231 — — — 
Wharf Mine, USA(7)
25,710 0.024 — — — 
Rochester Mine, USA(8)
298,020 0.002 0.24 — — 
Silvertip Mine, Canada(9)
2,344 — 7.44 4.62 9.43 
La Preciosa Project, Mexico(10)
28,677 0.006 3.67 — — 
Lincoln Hill Project, USA(11)
32,310 0.011 0.32 — — 
Total Mineralized Material404,086 
Mineralized Material at December 31, 2019(1)(2)(3)(4)
Tons (000s)Gold Grade (oz./ton)Silver Grade (oz./ton)Lead Grade (percent)Zinc Grade (percent)
Palmarejo Mine, Mexico(5)
8,764 0.048 3.94 — — 
Kensington Mine, USA(6)
3,226 0.236 — — — 
Wharf Mine, USA(7)
11,557 0.029 — — — 
Rochester Mine, USA(8)
236,345 0.002 0.35 — — 
Silvertip Mine, Canada(9)
1,716 — 6.75 4.19 8.89 
La Preciosa Project, Mexico(10)
28,677 0.006 3.67 — — 
Lincoln Hill Project, USA(11)
32,310 0.011 0.32 — — 
Total Mineralized Material322,595 
Summary Gold Mineral Resources at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(11)
Measured Mineral ResourcesIndicated Mineral ResourcesMeasured + Indicated Mineral ResourcesInferred Mineral Resources
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Mexico
Palmarejo Mine, Mexico(4)
100%5,674 0.070 396 15,500 0.060 926 21,174 0.062 1,322 4,207 0.091 381
United States
Rochester Mine, USA(7)
100%110,460 0.002 200 27,170 0.002 47 137,630 0.002 247 135,104 0.002 267
Kensington Mine, USA(5)
100%1,653 0.289 477 1,278 0.268 342 2,931 0.279 819 1,567 0.248 388
Wharf Mine, USA(6)
100%1,666 0.024 40 22,150 0.021 458 23,816 0.021 498 7,125 0.021 149
Lincoln Hill Project, USA(9)
100%4,642 0.012 58 27,668 0.011 306 32,310 0.011 364 22,952 0.011 255
Wilco Project, USA(10)
100%— — — — — — — — — 25,736 0.021 531
Total Gold124,095 0.009 1,171 93,766 0.022 2,079 217,861 0.015 3,250 196,691 0.010 1,971 

Summary Silver Mineral Resources at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(11)
Measured Mineral ResourcesIndicated Mineral ResourcesMeasured + Indicated Mineral ResourcesInferred Mineral Resources
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (oz./ton)Ounces
(000s)
Mexico
Palmarejo Mine, Mexico(4)
100%5,674 4.56 25,875 15,500 3.85 59,701 21,174 4.04 85,576 4,207 4.50 18,933
United States
Rochester Mine, USA(7)
100%110,460 0.29 31,587 27,170 0.41 11,237 137,630 0.31 42,824 135,104 0.34 45,959 
Lincoln Hill Project, USA(9)
100%4,642 0.34 1,592 27,668 0.31 8,655 32,310 0.32 10,247 22,952 0.36 8,163 
Wilco Project, USA(10)
100%— — — — — — — — — 25,736 0.13 3,346 
Canada
Silvertip Mine, Canada(8)
100%734 10.56 7,749 6,418 7.78 49,919 7,152 8.06 57,668 2,345 6.86 16,084
Total Silver121,510 0.55 66,803 76,756 1.69 129,512 198,266 0.99 196,315 190,344 0.49 92,485 
Summary Zinc Mineral Resources at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(11)
Measured Mineral ResourcesIndicated Mineral ResourcesMeasured + Indicated Mineral ResourcesInferred Mineral Resources
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Canada
Silvertip Mine, Canada(8)
100%734 9.9 %145,703 6,418 10.7 %1,371,074 7,152 10.6 %1,516,777 2,345 10.3 %481,791 
Summary Lead Mineral Resources at End of the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023(1)(2)(3)(11)
Measured Mineral ResourcesIndicated Mineral ResourcesMeasured + Indicated Mineral ResourcesInferred Mineral Resources
Coeur
Ownership
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Tons (000s)Grade (%)Pounds
(000s)
Canada
Silvertip Mine, Canada(8)
100%734 7.9 %115,648 6,418 5.1 %653,008 7,152 5.4 %768,656 25,736 4.3 %199,815 
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(1)    Certain definitions:
The term “resource” means that it is a concentration or occurrence of material of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in such form, grade or quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction. Inferred, Indicated, and Measured resources are in order of increasing confidence based on level of underlying geological evidence. The term ‘inferred resource’ is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. The term “limited geological evidence” means evidence that is only sufficient to establish that geological and grade or quality continuity is more likely than not. The level of geological uncertainty associated an inferred mineral resource is too high to apply relevant technical and economic factors likely to influence the prospects of economic extraction in a manner useful for evaluation of economic viability and must have a reasonable expectation that the majority of inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to indicated or measured mineral resources with continued exploration. In addition, no assurances can be given that any mineral resource estimate will ultimately be reclassified as proven or probable mineral reserves or that inferred resources will be upgraded to measured or indicated resources.
(2) Mineral Resource estimates are reported exclusive of mineral reserves, are current as of December 31, 2023, are reported using definitions in Item 1300 of Regulation S-K and were prepared by the Company’s technical staff.
(3) Assumed metal prices for 20202023 estimated mineralized materialMineral Resources were $20.00$25.00 per ounce of silver, $1,600$1,800 per ounce of gold, $1.30 per pound of zinc, $1.00 per pound of lead, except Lincoln Hill and Wilco at $1,350 per ounceunless otherwise noted.
(4) Mineral Resource estimates use the following key input parameters: Assumption of conventional longhole underground mining; reported above a variable gold equivalent cut-off grade that ranges from 1.87–2.64 g/t AuEq; metallurgical recovery assumption of 92.0% for gold and $22.00 per ounce83.0% for silver; variable mining costs that range from US$44.72–US$85.71/tonne, surface haulage costs of silver,US$4.92/tonne, process costs of US$32.70/tonne, general and La Preciosaadministrative costs of US$14.06/tonne, and surface/auxiliary support costs of US$3.18/tonne. Excludes the impact of the Franco-Nevada gold stream agreement at $1,500 per ouncePalmarejo in calculation of gold and $20.00 per ounceMineral Resources.
(5) Mineral Resource estimates use the following key input parameters: metal price of silver. Assumed metal prices for 2019 estimated mineralized material were $20.00 per ounce of silver, $1,500 per ounce of gold, $1.30 per pound zinc, $1.05 per pound lead, except Lincoln Hill and Wilco at $1,350$2,000 per ounce gold, and $22.00 per ounce silver, and Sterling at $1,200 per ounceassumption of gold.
(2)Estimated with mining cost parameters and initial metallurgical test results.
(3)Mineralized material estimates were completed by the Company’s technical staff, except for La Preciosa, which was completed by an external consultant supervised by technical company staff.
(4)Estimated using 3-dimensional geologic modeling and geostatistical evaluationconventional longhole underground mining; reported above a variable gold cut-off grade of the exploration drill data. Mineralized material is reported exclusive of reserves. “Mineralized material” as used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, although permissible under Guide 7, does not indicate “reserves” by SEC standards. There is no certainty that any part of the reported mineralized material will ever be confirmed or converted into Guide 7 compliant “reserves”.
(5)Cutoff grades for mineralized material is 3.00 to 3.500.124 oz/ton AuEq.Au; metallurgical recovery assumption of 93.5%; gold payability of 97.5%, mining costs of US$103.67/ton mined; process costs of US$55.06/ton processed; general and administrative costs of US$55.37/ton processed; Sustaining capital US$4.50/ton processed; and concentrate refining and shipping costs of US$108.67/oz sold.
(6)The cutoff Mineral Resource estimates use the following key input parameters: assumption of conventional open pit mining; reported above a gold cut-off grade for mineralized material is 0.12 to 0.20 oz/ton Au.
(7)The cutoff grade for mineralized material isof 0.010 oz/ton Au.Au; average metallurgical recovery assumption of 79.0% across all rock types; royalty burden of US$72/oz Au; pit slope angles that vary from 34–50º; mining costs of $2.44/ton mined, process costs of US$11.71/ton processed (includes general and administrative costs).
(8)The cutoff grade for mineralized material is 5.55 to 5.60 oz/ton AuEq.
(9)The cutoff grade for mineralized material is $100 to $120 net smelter return.
(10)The cutoff grade for mineralized material is $10(7) Mineral Resource estimates are tabulated within a confining pit shell and use the following input parameters: Rochester oxide variable recovery Au = 77.7–85.9% and Ag = 59.4%; Rochester sulfide variable recovery Au = 15.2–77.7% and Ag = 0.0–59.4%; with a net smelter return cutoff of $3.01/st oxide and US$3.11/st sulfide; Nevada Packard oxide recovery Au = 92.0% and Ag = 61.0%; with a net smelter return cutoff of $5.51/st for oxide, where the NSR is calculated as resource net smelter return (NSR) = silver grade (oz/ton) * silver recovery (%) * (silver price ($/oz) - refining cost ($/oz)) + gold grade (oz/ton) * gold recovery (%) * (gold price ($/oz) - refining cost ($/oz)); variable pit slope angles that approximately average 48º over the life-of-mine.
(8) Underground Mineral Resource estimates are reported using a net smelter return (“NSR”) cutoff of US$130/tonne. Mineral Resources are reported insitu using the following assumptions: The estimate use the following key input parameters: lead recovery of 89-90%, zinc recovery of 82-83% and silver recovery of 83-84%. Lead concentrate grade of 53-54%; zinc concentrate grade of 56-57%; mining costs of US$68.77/tonne; processing costs of US$58.20/tonne and US$46.49/tonne, where the NSR ($/tonne) = tonnes x grade x metal prices x metallurgical recoveries – royalties – TCRCs – transport costs over the life of the mine.
(9)    Open Pit Mineral Resource estimates are reported in-situ and are contained within a confining pit shell and use the following key input parameters: reported above an oxide gold equivalent cutoff of 0.15 ounces per ton and 0.20 oz ounces per ton assuming a silver to gold ratio of 60:1; gold recoveries of 64%; silver recoveries of 59%; mining costs of US$3.10/ton; process costs of US$3.60/ton; general and administrative costs of $1.50/ton processed; average pit slope angles of 45º over the life-of-mine. The technical and economic parameters are those that were used in the 2018 Resource Estimation. Based on the QPs review of the estimate, there would be no material change to the Mineral Resource if a gold price of US$1,700/oz, a silver price of US$22/oz or economic parameters were updated. Therefore the 2018 Mineral Resource is considered current and is presented unchanged.
(10)    Open Pit Mineral Resource estimates are reported using an equivalent gold cutoff of 0.20 ounces per ton assuming a silver to gold ratio of 60:1. Resources are reported in-situ and contained withed a conceptual measured, indicated and inferred optimized pit shell. Silver price of US$20/oz, gold price of US$1,400/oz. Average oxide and sulfide gold recovery is 70%, average carbonaceous gold recovery is 50%. Average oxide and sulfide gold recovery is 60%. Average carbonaceous silver recovery is 50%. Open pit mining cost is US$1.50/ton, processing and processing and G&A cost is US$5.46/ton; average pit slope angles of 50º. The technical and economic parameters are those that were used in the 2018 Resource Estimation. Based on the QPs review of the estimate, there would be no material change to the mineral resources if a gold price of US$1,700/oz, a silver price of US$22/oz or economic parameters were updated. Therefore the 2018 Mineral Resource report is considered current and is presented unchanged.
(11)    Rounding of short tons, grades, and troy ounces, as required by reporting guidelines, may result in apparent differences between tons, grades, and contained metal contents.
(11)The cutoff grade for mineralized material is 0.15 to 0.20 oz/ton AuEq.

Item 3.         Legal Proceedings
See Note 2118 -- Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Information pertaining to mine safety matters is reported in accordance with Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in Exhibit 95.1 attached to this Form 10-K.

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PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CDE.
On February 15, 2021,19, 2024, there were 243,575,442386,264,324 outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock which were held by approximately 1,2511,079 stockholders of record.
In October 2017, the Company acquired the Silvertip mine from shareholdersPursuant to two privately negotiated agreements dated November 10 and 11, 2023, Coeur exchanged $8.193 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.125% Senior Notes due 2029 for 3,630,625 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “JDS Silver Shareholders”“Shares”) of JDS Silver Holdings Ltd. (“JDS Silver”) by acquiring all. The issuance of the issued and outstanding common shares of JDS Silver. The consideration for the Silvertip mine included two contingent payments of $25.0 million each, payable in cash and shares of the Company’s common stock upon reaching a future permitting milestone and resource declaration milestone, respectively. On November 27, 2019, the Company issued approximately 952,904 shares of common stock (the “Permit Milestone Shares”)Shares was pursuant to the JDS Silver Shareholders in respect of the permitting milestone, which was achieved during the fourth quarter. On January 30, 2020, the Company issued 878,033 shares of common stock (the “Resource Milestone Shares” and, together with the Permit Milestone Shares, the “Contingent Shares”) to the JDS Silver Shareholders in respect of the resource declaration milestone. As previously disclosed, the issuances of the Contingent Shares to the JDS Silver Shareholders were made pursuant to a Plan of Arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), and the Plan of Arrangement was approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on October 16, 2017. The issuances of the Contingent Shares were exemptexemption from the registration requirements underafforded by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) thereof.amended.

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STOCK PERFORMANCE CHART
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN

AMONG COEUR MINING, S&P 500 INDEX AND PEER GROUP INDEX
The following performance graph compares the performance of the Company’s common stock during the period beginning December 31, 20152018 and ending December 31, 20202023 to the(i) S&P 500, and(ii) a Peer Group Indexpeer group consisting of the following companies: Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited, Alamos Gold Inc., B2Gold Corp., Centerra Gold Inc., Eldorado Gold Corporation, Endeavor Mining Corporation, First Majestic Silver Corp., Hecla Mining Company, Hochschild Mining plc, IAMGOLD Corporation, New Gold, Inc., OceanaGold Corporation, Pan American Silver Corporation, Royal Gold, Inc.,and SSR Mining Inc. (“Peer Group”) and (iii) the Arca Gold Miners Index (the “TSR Peer Group”), Tahoe Resources Inc.which the Company intends to use as its peer group index solely for purposes of the relative total stockholder return (“TSR”) calculation under the Company’s equity compensation program beginning in 2023. The Company formerly included Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., which was acquired in 2022, and Yamana Gold Inc. (“Peer Group”). The Company formerly included Detour Gold Corporation (“Detour”) in the Peer Group. Detour, which was acquired in 2020 by a company that is not part of2023, in the Company’s Peer Group.
The graph assumes a $100 investment in the Company's common stock and in each of the indexes at the beginning of the period, and a reinvestment of dividends paid on such investments throughout the five-year period.
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Coeur Mining Coeur Mining100.0 366.53 302.42 180.24 325.81 417.34 
S&P 500 IndexS&P 500 Index100.0 111.96 136.40 130.42 171.49 203.04 
Peer GroupPeer Group100.0 168.24 196.20 176.20 273.79 339.28 
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Item 6.Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes.
Year ended December 31,
In thousands except share data20202019201820172016
Revenue$785,461 $711,502 $625,904 $709,598 $571,897 
Costs applicable to sales440,335 551,181 440,950 440,260 335,375 
Income (loss) from continuing operations25,627 (346,896)(48,955)10,925 22,435 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations— 5,693 550 (12,244)32,917 
Net income (loss)$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)$(1,319)$55,352 
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)$0.06 $0.14 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$— $0.03 $— $(0.07)$0.21 
Basic$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)$(0.01)$0.35 
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)$0.06 $0.14 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$— $0.03 $— $(0.07)$0.20 
Diluted$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)$(0.01)$0.34 
At December 31,
In thousands20202019201820172016
Total assets$1,403,977 $1,378,636 $1,712,500 $1,701,175 $1,318,909 
Reclamation and mine closure liabilities$139,274 $136,531 $135,546 $120,832 $88,701 
Debt, including current portion$275,501 $295,497 $458,826 $411,322 $210,637 
Stockholders’ equity$693,479 $667,004 $852,512 $814,977 $768,487 
During 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. Prior year amounts reflected in the table above have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting. Refer to Note 11 -- Leases in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.

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Item 7.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”, “our”, or “we”). We use certain non-GAAP financial performance measures in our MD&A. For a detailed description of these measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this Item. We provide Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) split,allocation, referred to as the co-product method, based on revenue contribution for Palmarejo Rochester and SilvertipRochester and based on the primary metal, referred to as the by-product method, for Wharf. Revenue from secondary metal, such as silver at Wharf, is treated as a cost credit.
Overview
We are primarily a gold and silver producer with five minesoperating assets located in the United States and Mexico and Canada and severalan exploration projectsproject in North America.Canada.     
20202023 Highlights
For the full year 2023, Coeur reported revenue of $785.5$821.2 million and cash flow fromprovided by operating activities of $148.7$67.3 million. We reported GAAP net income from continuing operationsloss of $25.6$103.6 million, or $0.11$0.30 per diluted share. On ana non-GAAP adjusted basis1, the Company reported EBITDA of $263.4$142.3 million and net income from continuing operationsloss of $59.0$78.0 million or $0.24$0.23 per diluted share.
Strong second halffourth quarter drove solid full-year 2020 financial results - Revenue, operating cash flowsignificant increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA1– Production increased 10%, 62%at Rochester and 51%, respectively,strong finishes at Kensington and Wharf drove a 35% increase in 2020. Additionally, we generated $49.4 millionrevenue and a more-than doubling of free cash flow1 during the year. These notable year-over-year improvements reflect strong operational performance and the benefit of higher precious metals prices during the second half of 2020adjusted EBITDA quarter-over-quarter
Solid production in-line with full-year guidance ranges - Coeur successfully achieved its consolidatedFull-year 2023 gold and site-levelsilver production guidance for bothachieved – Gold and silver production increased 29% and 34% quarter-over-quarter, respectively, to 101,609 ounces and 3.1 million ounces. Full-year gold and silver. Goldsilver production in the fourth quarter remained strong at 96,377totaled 317,671 ounces bringing the full-year total to 355,678 ounces. Silver production increased 11% quarter-over-quarter to approximately 2.8and 10.3 million ounces, largely due to a 38% improvement at Rochester, which helped to drive full-yearrespectively, within the Company’s consolidated production to roughly 9.7 million ounces
Maintained cost and capital discipline - Substantially all of our site-level unit costs were below or within full-year guidance ranges reflecting prudent cost management during 2020. Additionally, consolidated figures for capital expenditures, exploration, and general and administrative expenses were also below or within full-year guidance ranges
Rochester expansion projectramp-up progressing – Commissioning of Rochester’s new crushing circuit is progressing, with completion of ramp-up activities anticipated during the first half of 2024. Full-year 2024 silver and gold production guidance reflects strong anticipated year-over-year growth while second half cost guidance highlights sharp expected declines compared to recent years. Once operating at full capacity, throughput levels are expected to reposition operation as cornerstone asset average 32 million tons per year, approximately 2.5 times higher than historical levels
- LateWharf delivers all-time record annual free cash flow – The Wharf gold mine in South Dakota ended the fourth quarter with operating cash flow of $29 million and free cash flow of approximately $27 million. For the full year, operating cash flow totaled $84 million and free cash flow reached an all-time record $82 million. Since acquiring Wharf in February 2015, Coeur published an updated technical report forhas generated cumulative free cash flow of more than four times its Rochesteroriginal $99.5 million investment while mine in Nevada which reflects significant reserve growth andlife has remained strong at six years compared to the benefitsestimated five-year mine life at the time of a larger-scale expansion project. The 18-year, reserve-based mine plan has an expected after-tax net asset value of $634 million with an anticipated internal rate of return of 31%acquisition
Largest exploration program in Company history led to strong reserve growthSilvertip drills one of its highest grade intercepts ever - We completed the largest exploration program in its history during 2020, increasing its investment by 68% to $50.6 million and– Results have been received for almost half of 2023 drilling approximately 783,200 feet (238,700 meters). Proven and probable gold and silver reserves increased 22% and 42%, respectively, while measured and indicated mineralized material were higher across all metals for the second consecutive year. Additionally, strong drilling results at Silvertip helped to significantly expand zinc and lead mineralized material, marking the largest and most successful exploration program in the history of the project
Continued enhancing balance sheet and increasing financial flexibility - Coeur ended the year with $92.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, 20% and 67% higher quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, respectively. The Company also increased the aggregate capacity of the RCF from $250.0 million to $300.0 million and repaid the remaining outstanding borrowings under the facility. Total debt3Southern Silver Zone at the end ofhigh-grade Silvertip polymetallic exploration project in northern British Columbia, including the year was $275.5 million, compared to $295.5 millionhighest-grade intercept ever drilled at the end of 2019







Southern Silver Zone in this rapidly growing near area

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Selected Financial and Operating Results
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Financial Results from Continuing Operations:
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Financial Results: (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Gold sales
Gold sales
Gold salesGold sales$584,633 $493,347 $427,008 
Silver salesSilver sales$200,175 $191,478 $193,153 
Zinc sales$(662)$12,806 $3,612 
Lead sales$1,315 $13,871 $2,131 
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated RevenueConsolidated Revenue$785,461 $711,502 $625,904 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$25,627 $(346,896)$(48,955)
Net income (loss) per share, dilutedNet income (loss) per share, diluted$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)
$59,013 $(54,583)$(2,165)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted(1)
$0.24 $(0.25)$(0.01)
EBITDA(1)
EBITDA(1)
$214,767 $(154,378)$87,102 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$263,365 $173,854 $157,309 
Total debt(2)
Total debt(2)
$275,501 $295,497 $458,826 
Operating Results from Continuing Operations:
Operating Results:
Gold ounces produced
Gold ounces produced
Gold ounces producedGold ounces produced355,678 359,418 359,520 
Silver ounces producedSilver ounces produced9,698,236 11,748,734 12,787,203 
Zinc pounds produced2,459,756 17,103,427 4,181,033 
Lead pounds produced2,176,847 16,555,622 2,072,013 
Gold ounces sold
Gold ounces sold
Gold ounces soldGold ounces sold356,251 367,650 350,508 
Silver ounces soldSilver ounces sold9,628,429 11,914,567 12,354,817 
Zinc pounds sold3,203,446 18,154,521 4,375,995 
Lead pounds sold2,453,485 16,487,847 2,648,920 
Average realized price per gold ounce
Average realized price per gold ounce
Average realized price per gold ounceAverage realized price per gold ounce$1,641 $1,342 $1,218 
Average realized price per silver ounceAverage realized price per silver ounce$20.79 $16.07 $15.63 
Average realized price per zinc pound, gross
NM(3)
$0.71 $0.83 
Average realized price per lead pound, gross
NM(3)
$0.84 $0.80 
Financial and Operating Results from Discontinued Operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$— $5,693 $550 
Silver ounces produced— — 643,078 
Gold ounces produced— — 78 
Silver ounces sold— — 704,479 
Gold ounces sold— — 292 
(1)See “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.”
(2)Includes finance leases. Net of debt issuance costs and premium received.
(3)Due to the temporary suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip these amounts are not meaningful.


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Consolidated Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 20202023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20192022
Revenue
We sold 315,511 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces, compared to 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces. Revenue increased by $74.0$35.6 million, or 10%5%, as a result of a 22%4% increase in silver ounces sold and 29%a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, partially offset by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold. The decrease in gold ounces sold was primarily due to lower goldmill throughput at Palmarejo and Kensington and lower grades at Kensington, partially offset by the timing of production from Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant and timing of recoveries at Wharf. The increase in silver ounces sold (3% and 19%, respectively), recovery delayswas primarily due to the timing of production on Rochester’s new leach pad related to startup of the new process plant, partially offset by lower mill throughput at Rochester and the temporary suspension of mining and processing activities at Silvertip in February. We sold 356,251 gold ounces, 9.6 million silver ounces, 3.2 million zinc pounds and 2.5 million lead pounds compared to 367,650 gold ounces, 11.9 million silver ounces, 18.2 million zinc pounds and 16.5 million lead pounds in the prior year.Palmarejo. Gold and silver accounted for 74%represented 70% and 25%30% of 20202023 sales revenue, respectively, with zinc and lead accounting for the remaining sales revenue. This comparescompared to gold and silver accounting for 69%73% and 27% of 20192022 sales revenue.

revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
Year ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousandsIn thousands20202019Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
Gold salesGold sales$584,633 $493,347 
Gold sales
Gold sales$575,677 $572,877 $2,800 — %
Silver salesSilver sales200,175 191,478 8,697 %Silver sales245,529 212,759 212,759 32,770 32,770 15 15 %
Zinc sales(662)12,806 (13,468)(105)%
Lead sales1,315 13,871 (12,556)(91)%
Metal salesMetal sales$785,461 $711,502 $73,959 10 %Metal sales$821,206 $$785,636 $$35,570 %
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales decreasedincreased $26.4 million, or 4%, primarily due to the temporary suspension at Silvertip and lowerincrease in ounces sold at Rochester and Wharf and higher operating costs at Palmarejo andpartially offset by lower net realizable value (“LCM”) adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
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Amortization
Amortization decreased $47.5$11.8 million, or 27%11%, primarily due to the temporary suspension at Silvertip,a decrease in gold ounces sold and longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2019 reserve growth at Palmarejo and lower ounces soldKensington, partially offset by the commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023 at Palmarejo and Rochester.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.8increased $2.1 million, or 2%5%, primarily due to lower travelhigher employee-related costs.
Exploration expense increased $20.1$4.3 million, or 89%16%, as a result ofdriven by accelerated drilling activity at Palmarejo, Kensington and Silvertip, partially offset by the decision to implementCanadian mining exploration tax credits associated with expenditures at the largest drilling programSilvertip exploration project recognized in Company history. The Company completed 617,500 feet (188,225 meters) of expansion drilling and 165,700 feet (50,475 meters) of infill drilling in 2020 compared to 342,500 (104,425 meters) of expansion drilling and 181,600 feet (55,350 meters) of infill drilling in 2019.2023.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased $37.2$14.0 million, or 202%34%, stemming from ongoing carryinghigher asset retirement accretion, a $12.8 million loss on dismantle and temporary suspensiondisposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and non-operating start-up costs at Silvertip and incremental costs incurred to complyassociated with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols,Rochester expansion project, partially offset by a gain resulting from the modification of a right of use leaselower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip.
The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
Year ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20202019
COVID-19$15,555 $— $15,555 100 %
Silvertip ongoing carrying costs16,384 — 16,384 100 %
Silvertip temporary suspension costs11,199 — 11,199 100 %
Gain on modification of right of use lease(4,051)— (4,051)100 %
Asset retirement accretion11,754 12,154 (400)(3)%
Other4,813 6,267 (1,454)(23)%
Pre-development, reclamation and other expense$55,654 $18,421 $37,233 202 %
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Year Ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20232022
COVID-19$111 $1,739 $(1,628)(94)%
Silvertip ongoing carrying costs15,616 20,963 (5,347)(26)%
(Gain) loss on sale of assets12,879 (640)13,519 (2,112)%
Asset retirement accretion16,405 14,232 2,173 15 %
Other9,625 4,353 5,272 121 %
Pre-development, reclamation and other expense$54,636 $40,647 $13,989 34 %
Other Income and Expenses
Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a gain of $7.6 million compared to $16.0 million as a result of changes in value related toDuring the Company’s equity investments, primarily Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra Resources") and Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla"), which had estimated fair values of $11.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, atyear ended December 31, 2020.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.5 million) decreased to $20.7 million from $24.8 million due to a lower interest rate paid under the RCF and lower average balances of both the RCF and 2024 Senior Notes.
Other, net increased to a loss of $5.9 million compared to a loss of $3.2 million due to an increase in losses on the sale of assets and a one-time fee of $3.8 million related to the novation of certain of the Company’s gold zero cost collars, partially offset by a reduction in foreign exchange losses.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
 Year ended December 31,
In thousands20202019
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate$(13,161)$75,185 
State tax provision from continuing operations(152)1,243 
Change in valuation allowance(17,522)(77,220)
Percentage depletion5,056 820 
Uncertain tax positions2,321 2,358 
U.S. and foreign permanent differences3,844 2,272 
Foreign exchange rates1,390 (7,066)
Foreign inflation and indexing684 (2,933)
Foreign tax rate differences(3,971)19,729 
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes(17,457)(2,746)
Other, net1,923 (513)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit$(37,045)$11,129 
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $37.0 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 59.1% for 2020. This compares to income tax benefit of $11.1 million or effective tax rate of 3.1% for 2019. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) mining taxes; (ii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iii) geographic distribution of that income; (iv) foreign exchange rates; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) the non-recognition of tax assets; and (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Year ended December 31,
 20202019
In thousandsIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefitIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefit
United States$40,891 $(9,361)$(16,702)$(5,446)
Canada(68,730)232 (365,781)32,203 
Mexico90,116 (27,949)25,002 (15,625)
Other jurisdictions395 33 (544)(3)
$62,672 $(37,045)$(358,025)$11,129 
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that2023, the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A.
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Net income from continuing operations was $25.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $346.9 million, or $1.59 per share. The increase in net income from continuing operations was driven by strong operating results at Wharf and Palmarejo, a 22% and 29% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, lower operating costs at Rochester and Silvertip, and an impairment of long-lived assets at Silvertip of $250.8 million in 2019. This was partially offset by lower sales of gold and silver (3% and 19%, respectively), higher exploration expense, ongoing carrying and severance costs at Silvertip and incremental costs associated with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Adjusted net income was $59.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $54.6 million, or $0.25 per share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Year Ended December 31, 2019 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018
Revenue
Revenue increased by $85.6 million as a result of a 5% increase in gold ounces sold, combined with a 10% increase in average realized gold prices and the inclusion of full-year sales from the Jualin deposit at Kensington and Silvertip, partially offset by 4% fewer silver ounces sold. The Company sold 367,650 gold ounces, 11.9 million silver ounces, 18.2 million zinc pounds and 16.5 million lead pounds compared to 350,508 gold ounces, 12.4 million silver ounces, 4.4 million zinc lead pounds and 2.6 million lead pounds in the prior year. Gold contributed 69% of sales, silver contributed 27%, zinc contributed 2% and lead contributed 2%, compared to 68% of sales from gold, 31% from silver, 1% from zinc and less than 1% from lead.

The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
Year ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20192018
Gold sales$493,347 $427,008 $66,339 16 %
Silver sales191,478 193,153 (1,675)(1)%
Zinc sales12,806 3,612 9,194 255 %
Lead sales13,871 2,131 11,740 551 %
Metal sales$711,502 $625,904 $85,598 14 %
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased primarily due to higher sales volume at Kensington, the inclusion of full-year sales from the Jualin deposit at Kensington and Silvertip, a $64.6 million write-down of inventory at Silvertip and higher unit costs at Palmarejo, Rochester and Wharf, primarily due to lower production. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
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Amortization
Amortization increased $50.4 million, or 39%, resulting from the inclusion of full-year sales at Silvertip and higher sales at Kensington.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $3.1 million, or 10%, primarily due to higher employee related expenses and legal fees.
Exploration expense decreased $2.9 million, or 11%, as a result of lower near-mine exploration costs at Palmarejo, Kensington and Silvertip as well as lower greenfields explorations expense in the United States and Mexico, partially offset by exploration expense at the Sterling/Crown project located in southern Nevada. The Company completed 342,500 (104,425 meters) of expansion drilling and 181,600 feet (55,350 meters) of infill drilling in 2019 compared to 342,100 feet (104,275 meters) of expansion drilling and 349,675 feet (106,575 meters) of infill drilling in 2018.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $1.6 million, or 8%, stemming fromincurred a $3.4 million write-down of property, plant and equipment at Rochester in 2018.
Impairment of long-lived assets totaled $250.8 million in 2019. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company performed a comprehensive analysis of its Silvertip property and determined that indicators of impairment existed, primarily as a result of continued deterioration in zinc and lead market conditions as well as ongoing operating challenges primarily related to the processing facility. As a result of the impairment indicators, a recoverability test was performed and the Company concluded that the carrying value of the long-lived assets for the Silvertip property was impaired.

The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
Year ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20192018
Asset retirement accretion$12,154 $11,116 $1,038 %
Other6,267 8,927 (2,660)(30)%
Pre-development, reclamation and other expense18,421 20,043 $(1,622)(8)%
Other Income and Expenses
The Company incurred a $1.3 million lossgain in connection with the exchange of $20.0$76.0 million in aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest of its 20242029 Senior Notes (as defined in Note 12 -- Debt) for approximately 4.525.2 million shares of common stock.
Fair value adjustments, net, increased to a gain of $16.0$3.4 million from a gain of $3.6compared to $66.7 million loss as a result of favorable fairan increase in value adjustments and realized gains related toof the Company’s equity investment in Metalla, which has an estimated fair value of $28.2 million at December 31, 2019.investments. For additional details on the Company’s equity investments see Note 6 -- Investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $1.8$14.6 million) remained comparable at $24.8increased to $29.1 million from $23.9 million. Total interest costs for 2023 increased $8.6 million to $43.7 million, due to higher interest paid under the RCF attributable to higher average debt levels, partially offset by lower interest payable following the extinguishment of $76.0 million in 2029 Senior Notes.
Other, net decreased to a loss of $7.5 million compared to a gain of $66.3 million as a result of the $12.3 million loss recognized from the sale of La Preciosa Deferred Consideration 2023 and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022.
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Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
Year ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20192018
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rateIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate$75,185 $14,052 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate
State tax provision from continuing operationsState tax provision from continuing operations1,243 2,284 
State tax provision from continuing operations
State tax provision from continuing operations
Change in valuation allowance
Change in valuation allowance
Change in valuation allowanceChange in valuation allowance(77,220)2,471 
Percentage depletionPercentage depletion820 89 
Percentage depletion
Percentage depletion
Uncertain tax positionsUncertain tax positions2,358 1,830 
Uncertain tax positions
Uncertain tax positions
U.S. and foreign permanent differences
U.S. and foreign permanent differences
U.S. and foreign permanent differencesU.S. and foreign permanent differences2,272 3,314 
Foreign exchange ratesForeign exchange rates(7,066)(3,973)
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign inflation and indexing
Foreign inflation and indexing
Foreign inflation and indexingForeign inflation and indexing(2,933)(2,374)
Foreign tax rate differencesForeign tax rate differences19,729 (24)
Foreign tax rate differences
Foreign tax rate differences
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxesMining, foreign withholding, and other taxes(2,746)(3,857)
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes
Sale of non-core assets
Sale of non-core assets
Sale of non-core assets
Other, netOther, net(513)2,968 
Other, net
Other, net
Income and mining tax (expense) benefitIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit$11,129 $16,780 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit

Income and mining tax benefitexpense of approximately $11.1$35.2 million resultsresulted in an effective tax rate of 3.1%51.4% for 2019.2023. This compares to income tax benefitexpense of $16.8$14.7 million orfor an effective tax rate of 25.5%23.1% for 2018. The Company’s effective tax rate is impacted by multiple factors as illustrated above.2022. The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) the non-recognitionsale of taxnon-core assets; (ii) mining taxes; (iii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iv)(iii) geographic distribution of that income andincome; (iv) mining taxes; (v) foreign exchange rates.rates; (vi) percentage depletion; and (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Year ended December 31,
 20192018
In thousandsIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefitIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefit
United States$(16,702)$(5,446)$(50,522)$16,819 
Canada(365,781)32,203 (43,793)16,436 
Mexico25,002 (15,625)32,073 (16,092)
Other jurisdictions(544)(3)(3,493)(383)
$(358,025)$11,129 $(65,735)$16,780 
The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) the non-recognition of tax assets; (ii) mining taxes; (iii) variations in our income before income taxes; (iv) geographic distribution of that income and (v) foreign exchange rates. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
Year ended December 31,
 20232022
In thousandsIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefitIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefit
United States$(107,021)$(6,956)$(107,477)$2,516 
Canada(33,574)(848)(32,249)(51)
Mexico72,697 (27,352)77,316 (17,123)
Other jurisdictions(558)— (1,039)— 
$(68,456)$(35,156)$(63,449)$(14,658)
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Loss
Net loss was $103.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs at Palmarejo, higher exploration costs, a $12.3 million loss on the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, a $12.8 million loss on disposal of the legacy crusher at Rochester, and the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in 2022. This was partially offset by a 4% increase in silver ounces sold, a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, favorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a $3.4 million
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Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Net loss from continuing operations was $346.9 million, or $1.59 per share, compared to net lossgain in connection with the exchange of $49.0 million, or $0.26 per share. The decrease in net income from continuing operations was driven by an impairment of long-lived assets at Silvertip of $250.8 million, higher operating costs at Silvertip, which included a write-down of $64.6 million at Silvertip of metal inventory as a result of lower than expected production levels, and lower production at Rochester due to reduced placement rates caused by the planned commissioning of the new crusher configuration in the second half of 2019. This was partially offset by favorable fair value adjustments and realized gains related to the Company’s equity investment in Metalla and strong operating results at Kensington.2029 Senior Notes. Adjusted net loss was $54.6$78.0 million, or $0.25$0.23 per diluted share, compared to $2.2$89.1 million, or $0.01$0.32 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
Net Income (loss) from Discontinued OperationsYear Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
In respectRevenue
We sold 329,968 gold ounces and 9.8 million silver ounces, compared to 350,347 gold ounces and 10.1 million silver ounces. Revenue decreased by $47.2 million, or 6%, as a result of the San Bartolomé minea 6% and processing facility’s (which was divested4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, and a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the Companyfavorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges. The decrease in February 2018,gold and silver ounces sold was primarily due to lower grades at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf. Gold and silver represented 73% and 27% of 2022 sales revenue, respectively. This compares to gold and silver representing 70% and 30% of 2021 sales revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes consolidated metal sales:
Year Ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20222021
Gold sales$572,877 $578,911 $(6,034)(1)%
Silver sales212,759 253,917 (41,158)(16)%
Metal sales$785,636 $832,828 $(47,192)(6)%
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased $95.0 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher operating costs partially impacted by continued inflationary pressures relating to consumable costs, most notably higher diesel prices, and increased LCM adjustments at Rochester. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.
Amortization
Amortization decreased $16.7 million primarily due to lower gold and silver ounces sold and longer assumed mine lives at Palmarejo, Kensington and Wharf.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.9 million, or 2%, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense.
Exploration expense decreased $24.5 million, or 48% driven by lower planned investment across the “Manquiri Divestiture”) operating results, income increased $5.1 million. In February 2019, the Company recorded an adjustment to the gainportfolio.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses decreased $3.9 million, or 9%, stemming from the Manquiri Divestiture following the release of a liability associatedlower costs incurred in connection with the Company’s post-closing indemnification obligationsCOVID-19 health and safety protocols and lower ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip, partially offset by lower gains from the sale of assets and higher asset retirement accretion. The following table summarizes pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses:
Year Ended December 31,Increase (Decrease)Percentage Change
In thousands20222021
COVID-19$1,739 $6,618 $(4,879)(74)%
Silvertip ongoing carrying costs20,963 24,928 (3,965)(16)%
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(640)(4,111)3,471 (84)%
Asset retirement accretion14,232 11,988 2,244 19 %
Other4,353 5,144 (791)(15)%
Pre-development, reclamation and other expense$40,647 $44,567 $(3,920)(9)%
Other Income and Expenses
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred a $9.2 million loss in connection with the tender and redemption of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”) concurrent with the offering of the 2029 Senior Notes.
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Fair value adjustments, net, decreased to a loss of $66.7 million compared to a $0.5 million loss as a result of a reduction in value of the Company’s equity investments. For additional details on the Company’s equity investments, see Note 6 -- Investments.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $11.2 million) increased to $23.9 million from $16.5 million due to higher interest paid under the RCF, partially offset by higher capitalized interest.
Other, net increased to a gain of $66.3 million compared to a loss of $27.0 million in 2021, as a result of the $62.2 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties and a write-down of a $26.0 million Mexican VAT receivable in 2021 due to uncertain collectability. For additional details on the VAT receivable write-down see Note 18 -- Commitments and Contingencies.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company’s Income and mining tax (expense) benefit consisted of:
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands20222021
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate$13,249 $(764)
State tax provision from continuing operations2,871 2,009 
Change in valuation allowance(36,670)(28,615)
Percentage depletion3,538 4,968 
Uncertain tax positions655 920 
U.S. and foreign permanent differences365 4,105 
Foreign exchange rates(145)(384)
Foreign inflation and indexing2,897 (1,087)
Foreign tax rate differences(4,994)(4,901)
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxes(11,070)(12,599)
Sale of non-core assets15,447 — 
Other, net(801)1,390 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit$(14,658)$(34,958)
Income and mining tax expense of approximately $14.7 million resulted in an effective tax rate of 23.1% for 2022. This compares to income tax expense of $35.0 million for an effective tax rate of 961.4% for 2021.The comparability of the Company’s income and mining tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate for the reported periods was impacted by multiple factors, primarily: (i) variations in our income before income taxes; (ii) geographic distribution of that income; (iii) the sale of non-core assets; (iv) mining taxes; (v) percentage depletion; (vi) foreign exchange rates; (vii) the impact of uncertain tax positions; and (viii) the non-recognition of tax assets. Therefore, the effective tax rate will fluctuate, sometimes significantly, period to period.
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Year ended December 31,
 20222021
In thousandsIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefitIncome (loss) before taxTax (expense) benefit
United States$(107,477)$2,516 $(34,196)$(6,142)
Canada(32,249)(51)(52,299)1,224 
Mexico77,316 (17,123)87,233 (30,040)
Other jurisdictions(1,039)— 2,898 — 
$(63,449)$(14,658)$3,636 $(34,958)
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which were extinguishedit is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. For additional information, please see “Item 1A - Risk Factors”.
Net Loss
Net loss was $78.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $31.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The increase in net loss was driven by a 6% and 4% decrease in gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, higher operating costs, including increased LCM adjustments at Rochester, unfavorable changes in the fair value of the Company’s equity investments, and a realized loss of $15.6 million in connection with the sale of Victoria Gold common shares. This was partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by realized gains from gold hedging, a $62.2 million gain on the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties, lower exploration costs and income and mining taxes, absence of a $9.2 million loss on debt extinguishment and the VAT write-down of $26.0 million in 2021. Adjusted net loss was $89.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”).
2024 Guidance
Gold and silver production is expected to increase compared to 2023, driven by the commissioning and ramp-up of the Rochester expansion. Overall cost guidance has increased compared to 2023 primarily driven by expected continued inflationary pressures on operating costs.
With the commissioning and ramp-up of the new Merrill-Crowe facility and three-stage crusher corridor at Rochester expected to be completed during the first half of 2024, the Company has elected to defer providing cost guidance at Rochester for that time.period. The below cost guidance for Rochester reflects the second half of 2024. Coeur expects to have an LCM adjustment at Rochester of roughly $10 - $15 million in the first quarter of 2024.
2021 Guidance FrameworkAdditionally, the below exploration expense guidance excludes $15 - $20 million of underground mine development and support costs associated with Silvertip.
20212024 Production Guidance
GoldSilver
(oz)(K oz)
Palmarejo100,00095,000 - 110,000103,0006,5005,900 - 7,7506,700
Rochester22,50037,000 - 32,50050,0003,2004,800 - 4,4006,600
Kensington115,00092,000 - 130,000106,000
Wharf85,00086,000 - 95,00096,000
Total322,500310,000 - 367,500355,0009,70010,700 - 12,15013,300

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2024 Costs Applicable to Sales Guidance
GoldSilver
($/oz)($/oz)
Palmarejo (co-product)$1,075 - $1,275$71016.50 - $810$11.00 - $12.00$17.50
Second Half 2024 Rochester (co-product)$1,200 - $1,400$1,18014.00 - $1,330$15.00 - $17.00$16.00
Kensington$1,0101,525 - $1,110$1,725
Wharf (by-product)$9601,100 - $1,060$1,200

20212024 Capital, Exploration and G&A Guidance
($M)
Capital Expenditures, Sustaining$80116 - $100$158
Capital Expenditures, Development$18019 - $225$26
Exploration, Expensed$4640 - $51$50
Exploration, Capitalized$177 - $21$13
General & Administrative Expenses$3736 - $41$40

Note: The Company’s guidance figures assume $1,850/estimated prices of $2,000/oz gold and $24.00/$23.75/oz silver as well as CAD of 1.271.25 and MXN of 19.50.17.00. Guidance figures exclude the impact of any metal sales or foreign exchange hedges.


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Results of Continuing Operations
Palmarejo
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Tons milled1,751,525 1,755,957 1,382,471 
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.07 0.08 0.10 
Average silver grade (oz/t)4.45 4.85 6.49 
Average recovery rate – Au89.9 %84.3 %88.9 %
Average recovery rate – Ag80.4 %79.3 %83.8 %
Gold ounces produced110,608 111,932 122,722 
Silver ounces produced6,269,206 6,762,265 7,516,390 
Gold ounces sold110,822 116,104 115,592 
Silver ounces sold6,301,516 6,841,380 7,229,179 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$610 $685 $561 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1)
$9.14 $9.13 $7.64 
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold and silver production decreased 1% and 7%, respectively, as a result of lower gold and silver grades, partially offset by higher gold and silver recovery. In the second quarter, Palmarejo temporarily suspended active mining and processing activities in accordance with a COVID-related government decree. After receiving guidance from the Mexican government in May that the suspension decree did not apply to precious metals mining, production began ramping back up in June, increasing steadily during the month as staffing levels returned to a pre-shutdown level. Despite the temporary suspension, Palmarejo’s milled tons were in-line with the prior year. Metal sales were $286.6 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $252.7 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 11% while costs applicable to sales per silver ounce remained comparable due to higher revenue contribution from silver sales compared to gold. Additionally, favorable foreign exchange rates and lower compensation and consumable costs contributed to an overall favorable movement in costs applicable to sales. Amortization decreased to $44.9 million due to longer assumed mine life based on year-end 2019 reserve growth and lower gold and silver ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $25.5 million from $32.7 million due to lower underground development and lower mining equipment expenditures.
Precious metals mining is considered an essential business activity in Mexico. The Company is maintaining its rigorous health and safety protocols at Palmarejo aimed at limiting the exposure and transmission of COVID-19.
Year Ended December 31, 2019 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018
Gold and silver production decreased 9% and 10% in line with Company guidance, respectively, resulting from lower gold and silver grades and lower gold and silver recoveries, partially offset by higher mined tons from Guadalupe, Independencia and the new La Nación underground mine, which began production in the third quarter of 2019. Metal sales were $252.7 million, or 36% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $245.8 million, or 40% of Coeur’s metal sales. Lower production and higher consumable costs resulted in a 22% and 20% increase in costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce, respectively. Amortization decreased to $59.4 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures increased to $32.7 million from $29.4 million due to higher infrastructure expenditures at La Nación.
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Rochester
Year ended December 31,
202020192018
Tons placed15,696,565 10,582,518 16,169,807 
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Tons milled
Average gold grade (oz/t)Average gold grade (oz/t)0.002 0.003 0.004 
Average silver grade (oz/t)Average silver grade (oz/t)0.52 0.46 0.52 
Average recovery rate – AuAverage recovery rate – Au91.1 %92.1 %92.8 %
Average recovery rate – AgAverage recovery rate – Ag82.7 %84.2 %84.2 %
Gold ounces producedGold ounces produced27,147 35,400 54,388 
Silver ounces producedSilver ounces produced3,174,529 3,761,060 5,037,983 
Gold ounces soldGold ounces sold26,257 36,052 52,789 
Silver ounces soldSilver ounces sold3,054,139 3,844,556 4,854,579 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$1,377 $1,251 $941 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(1)
$16.35 $14.34 $11.54 
CAS per gold ounce(1)
CAS per silver ounce(1)
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.

Year Ended December 31, 20202023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20192022
Gold and silver production decreased 23%6% and 16%2%, respectively, due to the impactas a result of dilution from stacking high-pressure grinding roll (“HPGR”) crushed material on top of historic ore on the Stage IV leach pada 9% decrease in mill throughput partially offset by 4% and upset conditions in the Merrill-Crowe process plant due to higher-than-expected fine particulates in pregnant solution from ore placed on newly constructed inter-lift liners in the first nine months of 2020.9% higher gold and silver grades, respectively. Metal sales were $110.3$313.2 million, or 14%38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $112.0$303.4 million, or 16%also 38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $9.8 million, or 3%, of which $26.4 million was due to higher gold and silver prices, partially offset by a decrease of $16.6 million due to a lower volume of gold and silver production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounceounces increased 10%9% and 14%16%, respectively, drivendue to the mix of gold and silver sales which impacted co-product cost allocation and unfavorable impact of a strengthening Mexican Peso on employee-related and electricity costs. Amortization increased by higher cyanide and outside service costs and a change in the Company’s recovery rate assumptions, in line with the updated technical report for Rochester filed in December 2020. Amortization$0.3 million to $35.7 million. Capital expenditures decreased to $14.3$41.8 million from $42.6 million due to lower ounces sold. Capitalcapitalized exploration expenditures increased to $37.5 million from $22.6 million due to the commencement of construction activities related to POA 11.
Mining remains an essential business in Nevada. The Company implementedpartially offset by higher open pit backfill project and continues to maintain strong health and safety protocols, aimed at limiting the exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19.underground development expenditures.
Year Ended December 31, 20192022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20182021
Gold and silver production decreased 35%2% as a result of 12% and 25%, respectively, due to lower placement rates caused by the planned commissioning of the new crushing circuit in the second half of 2019, unplanned downtime, and8% lower gold and silver grades.grades, respectively, partially offset by 4% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $112.0$303.4 million, or 16%38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $141.8$320.3 million, or 23%38% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.8 million, or 5%, of which $12.0 million was due to lower average realized silver prices and $4.8 million resulting from lower gold and silver production.Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 24%9%, respectively, due to a one-time charge associated with the operation’s power costs,mix of gold and silver sales, lower production, higher employee-related and planned mining equipment maintenance, partially offset by lower crushing costs.consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures, and the absence of the favorable impact of foreign currency hedges ($13.8 million) included in the prior year. Amortization decreased by $0.7 million to $18.0$35.4 million due to lower ounces sold.sales and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $22.6$42.6 million from $9.9$36.5 million due to the commissioning of the new crushing circuit, including the HPGR unit,higher underground development, infill drilling activities and POA 11 expansion related capital expenditures.flotation and thickener equipment purchases.

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KensingtonRochester
Year ended December 31,
202020192018
Tons milled675,731 658,378 641,058 
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.20 0.21 0.18 
Average recovery rate93.0 %91.0 %92.3 %
Gold ounces produced124,867 127,914 105,570 
Gold ounces sold124,793 130,495 106,555 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$975 $917 $1,055 
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Gold production decreased 2% as a result of processing lower grade ore and COVID-19 response efforts that temporarily impacted mine production in the first nine months of 2020. Metal sales were $216.5 million, or 28% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $181.1 million, or 25% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 6% due to lower production and higher compensation, outside service and maintenance costs, partially offset by lower diesel costs. Amortization decreased to $49.5 million due to lower ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $19.8 million from $23.5 million due to lower underground development.
Mining continues to be considered an essential business in Alaska. Rotational schedules remain extended from 14 days to 28 days in response to concerns related to COVID-19. All employees are required to quarantine and undergo a testing protocol prior to starting their 21-day rotation.
Year Ended December 31, 2019 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018
Gold production increased 21% due to higher ore feed from the high-grade Jualin deposit. The Jualin ore feed, which drove the 17% increase in gold grade, together with lower contractor costs led to a 13% decrease in costs applicable to sales per gold ounce. Metal sales were $181.1 million, or 25% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $132.9 million, or 21% of Coeur’s metal sales. Amortization increased to $50.6 million due to a significantly higher number of ounces sold. Capital expenditures decreased to $23.5 million from $44.7 million due to lower underground development at Kensington, Jualin and Raven, infill drilling and mining equipment expenditures.

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Wharf
Year ended December 31,
202020192018
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Tons placedTons placed4,710,875 4,613,359 4,923,774 
Average gold grade (oz/t)Average gold grade (oz/t)0.027 0.023 0.022 
Average silver grade (oz/t)
Gold ounces producedGold ounces produced93,056 84,172 76,840 
Silver ounces producedSilver ounces produced115,214 63,483 50,576 
Gold ounces soldGold ounces sold94,379 84,999 75,572 
Silver ounces soldSilver ounces sold113,790 64,161 48,085 
Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce(1)
$923 $937 $879 
CAS per gold ounce(1)
CAS per silver ounce(1)
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.

Year Ended December 31, 20202023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20192022
Gold and silver production increased 12% and 11%, respectively, as a result of the Rochester expansion and an improved understanding of gold and silver recoveries based on controlling the size fraction and amount of fines placed on the leach pads. Approximately 64% of the tons placed in 2023 were placed onto the new leach pad. The new leach pad along with the new processing facility commenced production in mid-September 2023. Metal sales were $156.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $26.4 million, or 20%, of which $15.5 million was due to a higher volume of gold and silver production, and $10.9 million was due to higher average realized gold and silver prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce decreased 11% and 2%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and lower LCM adjustments of $39.9 million compared to $46.0 million in the prior year, driven by higher gold and silver prices partially offset by lower tons placed and higher employee-related and maintenance costs. Amortization increased to $26.4 million due to commencement of production of the new leach pad in mid-September 2023. Capital expenditures increased to $263.4 million from $246.4 million due to timing of payments related to the Rochester expansion project.
Commissioning of Rochester’s new crushing circuit is progressing, with completion of ramp-up activities anticipated during the first half of 2024. Full-year 2024 silver and gold production guidance reflects strong anticipated year-over-year growth while second half cost guidance highlights sharp expected declines compared to recent years. Once operating at full capacity, throughput levels are expected to average 32 million tons per year, approximately 2.5 times higher than historical levels.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production increased 28% primarily due to increased tons placed and higher gold grades, while silver production decreased 3%, as a result of lower silver grades and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $129.7 million, or 17% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $130.8 million, or 16% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $1.2 million, or 1%, of which $9.1 million was primarily due to lower average realized silver prices, partially offset by an increase of $7.9 million primarily due to higher gold production. Costs applicable to sales per gold and silver ounce increased 33% and 9%, respectively, due to the mix of gold and silver sales and higher LCM adjustments of $46.0 million compared to $12.6 million in the prior year, driven by lower silver metal prices, higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increased to $22.6 million due to higher equipment depreciation from recent equipment purchases and the impact of LCM adjustments. Capital expenditures increased to $246.4 million from $166.5 million due to planned payments related to the POA 11 expansion project and equipment purchases.

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Kensington
Year ended December 31,
202320222021
Tons milled651,576 700,346 667,560 
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.14 0.17 0.19 
Average recovery rate91.9 %92.5 %93.2 %
Gold ounces produced84,789 109,061 121,140 
Gold ounces sold84,671 108,972 122,181 
CAS per gold ounce(1)
$1,797 $1,423 $1,086 
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.

Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production increased 11% driven by higher grade.decreased 22% as a result of 18% lower grades and 7% lower mill throughput. Metal sales were $170.2$162.5 million, or 22%20% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $121.4$202.5 million, or 17%26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $40.0 million, or 20%, of which $46.0 million resulted from a lower volume of gold production, partially offset by a $6.0 million increase due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 26% due to lower production partially offset by lower operating costs. Amortization decreased to $25.9 million primarily due to a decrease in gold ounces sold and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $53.3 million from $31.5 million due to the elevated level of investment associated with the multi-year underground development and exploration program designed to potentially extend and enhance the mine life, which began in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Gold production decreased 10% as a result of 10% lower grades and lower recoveries, partially offset by 5% higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $202.5 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $215.0 million, or 26% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $12.5 million, or 6%, of which $24.2 million resulted from lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $11.7 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 31% due to lower production and higher employee-related, maintenance, diesel and other consumable costs primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization decreased to $39.0 million primarily due to lower ounces sold and longer assumed mine life. Capital expenditures increased to $31.5 million from $27.5 million due to the multi-year underground development and exploration program which began in 2022.
Wharf
Year ended December 31,
202320222021
Tons placed4,743,469 4,506,849 4,702,882 
Average gold grade (oz/t)0.026 0.021 0.027 
Gold ounces produced93,502 79,768 91,136 
Silver ounces produced267,786 46,067 89,506 
Gold ounces sold93,348 79,469 91,663 
Silver ounces sold266,156 47,284 86,397 
CAS per gold ounce(1)
$1,159 $1,283 $997 
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Gold production increased 17% driven by higher grade, higher tons placed and timing of recoveries. Metal sales were $189.5 million, or 23% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $150.0 million, or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue increased by $39.5 million, or 26%, of which $32.5 million was due to a higher gold production, and an increase of $7.0 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce decreased 2%10% due to lower operating costs and higher productiongrade and lower diesel costs.tons placed. Amortization increaseddecreased to $12.5$6.7 million due to higher ounces sold.grade and tons placed and the favorable impact of a longer mine life. Capital expenditures were $2.4$2.5 million.
South Dakota’s public order mandating the closure of all public-facing businesses does not include Wharf. The Company implemented and continues to maintain strong health and safety protocols aimed at limiting exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19 at Wharf.
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Year Ended December 31, 20192022 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20182021
Gold production increased 10% largelydecreased 12% driven by the stacking of higher-grade ore, partially offset by the impact of inclement weather, which diluted leach pad solutions, during the first half of 2019.lower grades. Metal sales were $121.4$150.0 million, or 17%19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $96.5$166.7 million, or 15%20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Revenue decreased by $16.7 million, or 10%, of which $23.8 million was due to a lower gold production, partially offset by an increase of $7.1 million due to higher average realized gold prices. Costs applicable to sales per gold ounce increased 7%29% due to a $3.6 million inventory write-down related to lower expected recoveries from leach pad 1production and higher processingdiesel and other consumable costs during the first half of 2019.primarily due to inflationary pressures. Amortization increaseddecreased to $12.3$8.2 million due to higherlower ounces sold. Capital expenditures were $2.2$3.1 million.
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Silvertip
Year Ended December 31,
2020 (1)
20192018
Silver ounces produced139,287 1,161,926 182,254 
Zinc pounds produced2,459,756 17,103,427 4,181,033 
Lead pounds produced2,176,847 16,555,622 2,072,013 
Silver ounces sold158,984 1,164,470 222,974 
Zinc pounds sold3,203,446 18,154,521 4,375,995 
Lead pounds sold2,453,485 16,487,847 2,648,920 
Costs applicable to sales per silver ounce(2)
NM (3)
$31.92 $55.91 
Costs applicable to sales per zinc pound(2)
NM (3)
$2.34 $3.34 
Costs applicable to sales per lead ounce(2)
NM (3)
$1.76 $3.23 
(1)Operational results in the table above reflect performance prior to the temporary suspension of mining and processing activities in February 2020.
(2)See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
(3)Due to the temporary suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.
Year Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 20192023
Ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip temporarily suspended miningtotaled $15.6 million in 2023 and processing activities, unrelated to COVID-19, in February 2020. Operational results$21.0 million in the table above reflect performance prior to the temporary suspension. Ongoing carrying and temporary suspension costs are includedyear. Capital expenditures in Pre-development, reclamation, and other.
The Company continues to advance its pre-feasibility work for Silvertip. Notably, the Company developed a new flowsheet that would help support a potential expansion to a throughput rate of 1,750 tonnes per day.The Company is now progressing the project through a more comprehensive front-end engineering and design phase, focusing on advancing engineering through detailed design to further de-risk capital estimates and enhance schedule certainty with respect to a potential restart or increase certainty for project delivery.
Mining is considered an essential service in the Province of British Columbia. The Company implemented and continues to maintain strong health and safety protocols, aimed at limiting the exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19 at the site and in the surrounding communities.
Year Ended December 31, 2019 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018
Metal sales were $44.32023 totaled $2.9 million compared to $8.9 million. Costs applicable to sales per ounce were impacted by a $64.6$24.8 million write-down of metal inventory as a result of higher than expected maintenance costs and lower than expected production levels, grades and recovery rates. Duringin the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company performed a comprehensive analysis of its Silvertip property and determined that indicators of impairment existed, primarily as a result of continued deterioration in zinc and lead market conditions as well as ongoing operating challenges primarily related to the processing facility. As a result of the impairment indicators, a recoverability test was performed and the Company concluded that the carrying value of the long-lived assets for the Silvertip property was impaired. A non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2019. Amortization was $36.7 million. Capital expenditures decreased to $17.5 million from $52.9 millionprior year due to preproduction capitalization, construction of the 220-person campplanned reduction in 2018 and lower conversion drilling in 2019.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2020,2023, the Company had $94.2$63.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $265.0$185.4 million available under its revolving credit facility (“RCF”).the RCF. Future borrowing under the RCF may be subject to certain financial covenants. Cash and cash equivalents increased $37.1decreased $0.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, due to $364.6 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the Rochester expansion project, a 22%4% decrease in gold ounces sold, and 29%higher costs at our operations due to continued inflationary pressures, partially offset by aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million from the sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and September 2023 Equity Offering, $39.8 million received from the sale of 6.0 million shares of common stock of Victoria Gold (“Victoria Gold Common Shares”), and net proceeds of $28.7 million from the sale of 8.3 million shares of its common stock in the Private Placement Offering (as defined below). Additionally, the Company received net proceeds of $7.0 million from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, $5.0 million received from the Avino note receivable, net proceeds of $1.8 million from the sale of common stock of Integra Resources Corporation, and a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively, strong operational results from Wharf, proceeds from the sale of shares of Metalla common stock, partially offset by lower ounces sold at Palmarejo, Rochester and Kensington, ongoing carrying costs at Silvertip and payment of the cash portion of the contingent consideration of $18.8 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition. Early in the second quarter, the Company completed various scenario planning analyses to consider potential impacts of COVID-19 on its business, including volatility in commodity prices, temporary disruptions and/or curtailments of operating activities (voluntary or involuntary). To provide additional flexibility to respond to potential downside scenarios, the Company has been able to periodically draw and make repayments under its RCF throughout 2020. respectively.
At December 31, 2020,2023, the Company had no borrowings and $35.0$175.0 million drawn, $29.6 million in outstanding letters of credit and $185.4 million available under the RCF. Additionally, Coeur establishedOn August 9, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment (the “August Amendment”) to the RCF. The August Amendment, among other things, (1) modifies the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility during the final stages of the Rochester expansion under (a) the consolidated net leverage and consolidated senior secured leverage ratios at September 30, 2023 through March 31, 2024, with the ratios returning to the previous levels at June 30, 2024 and (b) the consolidated interest coverage ratio at June 30 through September 30, 2023, with the ratio returning to the previous level at December 31, 2023, (2) allows up to $50 million, through June 30, 2024, stepping down to $40 million in September 31, 2024, $30 million in December 31, 2024 and $15 million thereafter, for integration costs or costs associated with establishing new facilities and certain costs associated with LCM adjustments at Rochester to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF, (3) increases the interest rate on certain borrowings through June 30, 2024, and (4) restricts certain acquisitions through March 31, 2024.
On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment (the “February 2024 Amendment”) to the RCF. The February 2024 Amendment, among other things, (1) extends the term of the RCF by approximately 2 years so that it now matures in February 2027, (2) increases the RCF by $10 million from $390 million to $400 million, (3) adds Fédération Des Caisses Desjardins Du Québec and National Bank of Canada as lenders on the RCF, (4) permits the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million ATM Program duringin incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase, (5) allows for unencumbered domestic cash to be included in the second quarter as a meanscalculation of the consolidated net leverage ratio, and (6) allows up to proactively increase its financial flexibility in response$15 million of non-capitalized underground mine development costs related to increased volatility and uncertainty associated with COVID-19. AtSilvertip to be excluded from the datecalculation of this filing,Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF.
In January 2023, the Company has yet to issue anycompleted the sale of 6.0 million Victoria Gold Common Shares at a price of $6.70 per Victoria Gold Common Share, for net proceeds of $39.8 million. In May 2023, the Company sold 3.7 million shares of common stock of Integra Resources Corporation (“Integra Common Shares”) at a price of $0.48 per share, for net proceeds of $1.8 million. In October and November 2023, the Company sold 14.0 million shares of common stock of Avino Silver & Gold Mines (“Avino Common Shares”) at a price of $0.43 per share, for net proceeds of $6.1 million. At December 31, 2023, the Company held no equity securities.

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In March 2023, the Company completed a $100.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “March 2023 Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 32,861,580 shares of common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $3.04 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $98.4 million.
In July 2023, the Company completed the sale of 8,276,154 shares of its common stock (“Private Placement Offering”) issued as “flow-through shares” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “FT Shares”), raising net proceeds of $28.7 million, of which $7.8 million represents net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s average price (“FT Premium Liability”). The proceeds of the issuance of FT Shares will be used by the Company for certain qualifying “Canadian Exploration Expenditures” (as such term is defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)). In 2023, the Company incurred qualifying Canadian Exploration Expenditures which resulted in the recognition of $2.3 million of the FT Premium Liability as a gain in the Income Statement. The remaining outstanding FT Premium Liability was $5.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
In September 2023, the Company completed a $50.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “September 2023 Equity Offering”). The Company sold a total of 21,699,856 shares of its common stock in the September 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $2.30 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $49.3 million.
The Company had outstanding forward contracts on 94,950 ounces of gold and 3.1 million ounces of silver at December 31, 2023 that settle monthly through June 2024 in order to protect cash flow during the Rochester expansion ramp up and may in the future layer on additional hedges as circumstances warrant. The weighted average fixed price on the forward contracts is $2,076 per ounce of gold and $25.16 per ounce of silver.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company exchanged $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Senior Notes plus accrued interest for 25.2 million shares of its common stock.
We currently believe we have sufficient sources of funding to meet our business requirements for the next twelve months and longer-term. We expect to use a combination of cash provided by operating activities under-pinned by our gold and silver hedging programs, additional equity financing, and borrowings under our RCF depending on future commodity prices to fund near term capital requirements, including those described in this report for the ATM Program.Rochester expansion project and in our 2024 capital expenditure guidance. Our longer-term plans contemplate the expansion and restart of Silvertip, as well as the continued exploration to extend mine lives at all of our operating sites.
We also have additional obligations as part of our ordinary course of business, beyond those committed for capital expenditures and other purchase obligations and commitments for purchases of goods and services.
If and to the extent liquidity resources are insufficient to support short- and long-term expenditures, we may need to incur additional indebtedness or issue additional equity securities, among other financing options, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. This could have a material adverse impact on the Company, as discussed in more detail under Item 1A – Risk Factors.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $148.7$67.3 million, compared to $91.9$25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.2022. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $263.4$142.3 million, compared to $173.9$139.0 million for the year ended December 31, 20192022 (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”). Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following key factors for the applicable periods:
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands202020192018In thousands202320222021
Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilitiesCash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities$162,434 $134,234 $112,350 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables(9,463)(2,739)(9,260)
Receivables
Receivables
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other(2,621)280 4,876 
InventoriesInventories(34,538)(62,998)(44,488)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities32,897 23,103 (43,370)
Cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities$148,709 $91,880 $20,108 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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Net cash provided by operating activities increased $56.8$41.7 million infor the year ended December 31, 20202023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, primarily due to a 22%4% increase in silver ounces sold and 29%a 5% and 11% increase in average realized gold and silver prices, respectively,the receipt of $55.0 million of prepayments at Kensington, Rochester and lower metal inventory write-downs at Silvertip,Wharf in December 2023, and the receipt of $7.8 million FT Premium Liability, partially offset by lowera 4% decrease in gold ounces sold, higher operating costs, and timing of gold and silver (3% and 19%, respectively).VAT collections at Palmarejo. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 20202023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $74.0$35.6 million, of which $151.9 million$53.0 was the result ofdue to higher average realized gold and silver prices, partially offset by$17.4 million as a decreaseresult of $77.9 million due to lower volume of gold and silver sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $71.8decreased $84.9 million infor the year ended December 31, 20192022 compared to
the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a 6% and 4% decrease in lower gold and silver ounces sold, respectively, a 13% decrease in average realized silver prices, and higher operating costs, partially offset by a 5% increase in average realized gold prices driven by the favorable impact of realized gains from gold hedges, lower exploration costs, timing of VAT collections at Palmarejo, and lower Silvertip ongoing carrying costs. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to 5% higher sales of gold at 10% higher average realized prices, the prepayment for deliveries of concentrate from Kensington of $15.0 million, the timing of payments for accounts payables across the company and lower income and mining tax payments at Palmarejo in 2019 as compared to 2018, partially offset2021 decreased by lower than anticipated production at Silvertip that resulted in a $64.6 million write-down of metals inventory. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased $85.6$47.2 million, of which $48.4$43.3 million was due primarily to higher average realizeda lower volume of gold and silver pricessales and $37.2$3.9 million was due primarily to higher volume of gold, zinc and lead sales.
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lower average realized silver prices.
Cash Used in Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $65.7$303.7 million compared to $92.6$146.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2019.2022. The Company incurred capital expenditures of $364.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared with $352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to POA 11 construction activities at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington in both periods. Cash used in investing activities increased due to higher capital expenditures, the receipt of net proceeds of $150.2 million and $15.2 million in 2022 from the sale of the Sterling/Crown exploration properties in Nevada and La Preciosa project in Mexico, respectively, partially offset by net proceeds of $7.0 million received from the sale of the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration, $5.0 million received from the collection of amounts due under the promissory note issued in connection with the sale of the La Preciosa project.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was $146.2 million compared to $304.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due to thereceipt of net proceeds of $30.1$150.2 million and $15.3 million from the sale of the Company’s equity investments.Sterling/Crown exploration properties and La Preciosa project, respectively, and net proceeds of $40.5 million in July 2022 from the sale of a portion of the Victoria Gold common shares, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures. The Company hadincurred capital expenditures of $99.3$352.4 million in the year ended December 31, 20202022 compared with $99.8$309.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2019.2021. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 20202022 were primarily related to POA 11 at Rochester, which commenced construction activities during the third quarter,at Rochester and underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 20192021 were primarily related to underground development at Silvertip, Palmarejo, and Kensington, a new thickener at Palmarejo, POA 11 and the new crushing circuit, including the HPGR unitconstruction activities at Rochester.
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2019 was $92.6 million compared to $102.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due lower capitalRochester, expenditures partially offset by receipt of $19.0 million of proceeds under the Manquiri Notes Receivable (as defined in Note 22 -- Discontinued Operations) in 2018. The Company had capital expenditures of $99.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2019 compared with $140.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2019 are described above. Capital expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2018 were primarily related to pre-production capital spending and the new 220-person campfor a potential expansion at Silvertip mining equipment at Kensington and underground development at Silvertip, Palmarejo and Kensington.
Cash Used inProvided by Financing Activities from Continuing Operations
Net cash used inprovided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $46.5$236.1 million compared to $60.9$125.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2019.2022. During the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, the Company fully repaiddrew $95.0 million, net, under the $150.0RCF, received aggregate net proceeds of $147.7 million drawn from the RCF during 2020,sale of 54.6 million shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering and paid cash contingent considerationSeptember 2023 Equity Offering, and received net proceeds of $18.8$20.9 million associated withfrom the Silvertip acquisition. Assale of December 31, 2020, there were no borrowings outstanding under8.3 million shares of its common stock in the RCF.Private Placement Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, the Company repaid $135.0drew $15.0 million, net, of outstanding amounts underfrom the RCF and paid cash contingent consideration of $18.7 million associated with the Silvertip acquisition, partially offset byreceived net proceeds of approximately $123.1$147.4 million from the sale of 30.936.8 million shares of its common stock.stock in the March Equity Offering and the December Equity Offering.
Net cash used inprovided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2019 increased to $60.92022 was $125.0 million compared to $5.2$158.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2018.2021. During the year ended December 31, 2018,2022, the Company drew $35.0$15.0 million, net, from the RCF to repay a debt obligationand received net proceeds of Silvertip$147.4 million from the sale of 36.8 million shares of its common stock in the March Equity Offering and to finance working capitalthe December Equity Offering. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $367.5 million from the issuance of the 2029 Senior Notes, and general corporate purposes.drew $65.0 million, net, from the RCF, partially offset by the tender and redemption of the 2024 Senior Notes for $238.3 million, including premiums.

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Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at December 31, 2020 and the effect such obligations are expected to have on its liquidity and cash flow in future periods.
 Payments Due by Period
Contractual ObligationsTotalLess Than
1 Year
1-3 Years3-5 YearsMore Than
5 Years
Long-term debt obligations:
2024 Senior Notes$230,000 $— $230,000 $— $— 
Revolving Credit Facility(1)
— — — — — 
Interest on debt47,145 14,490 32,655 — — 
 277,145 14,490 262,655 — — 
Finance lease obligations(2)
52,338 23,958 26,580 1,800 — 
Operating lease obligations:
Hyak mining lease (Kensington mine)600 300 300 — — 
Operating leases44,190 12,602 21,396 9,025 1,167 
 44,790 12,902 21,696 9,025 1,167 
Other long-term obligations:
Reclamation and mine closure(3)
331,992 2,299 16,588 79,493 233,612 
Severance payments(4)
7,871 — — — 7,871 
Unrecognized tax benefits(5)
1,365 — — — — 
Other long-term obligations23,653 1,965 3,930 2,842 14,916 
 364,881 4,264 20,518 82,335 256,399 
Total$739,154 $55,614 $331,449 $93,160 $257,566 
(1)The Company had $265.0 million available under the RCF, net of $35.0 million in letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2020.
(2)The Company has entered into various finance lease agreements for commitments primarily over the next five years.
(3)Reclamation and mine closure amounts represent the Company’s estimate of the cash flows associated with its legal obligation to reclaim mining properties. This amount will decrease as reclamation work is completed. Amounts shown on the table are undiscounted.
(4)Accrued government-mandated severance at the Palmarejo complex.
(5)The Company is unable to reasonably estimate the timing of recognition of unrecognized tax benefits beyond 2020 due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions.
Environmental Compliance Expenditures
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company spent $8.8 million, $8.2 million, and $7.9 million, respectively, in connection with routine environmental compliance activities at its operating properties. The Company estimates that environmental compliance expenditures during 2021 will be between $8.2 million and $9.2 million. Future environmental compliance expenditures will be determined by governmental regulations and the overall scope of the Company’s operating and development activities.

Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Listed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates and assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue, and expense being reported. For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being
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fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenue and Costs Applicable to Sales are recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months after the shipment date, based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can be either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with Franco-Nevada provided for a $20.0$22.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Mineral reserve estimates are based upon engineering evaluations of samplings of drill holes and other openings. These estimates involve assumptions regarding future silver and gold prices, mine geology, mining methods and the related costs to develop and mine the reserves. Changes in these assumptions could result in material adjustments to the Company’s reserve estimates. The Company uses reserve estimates in determining the units-of-production amortization and evaluating mine assets for potential impairment. For a discussion of estimates and assumptions used by management that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements, the reported amounts of
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revenue and expenses during the reporting period, and mined reserves, see Note 2 -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Amortization
The Company amortizes its property, plant, and equipment, mining properties, and mine development using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body generally based on its proven and probable reserves or the straight-line method over the useful life, whichever is shorter. The accounting estimates related to amortization are critical accounting estimates because (1) the determination of reserves involves uncertainties with respect to the ultimate geology of its reserves and the assumptions used in determining the economic feasibility of mining those reserves and (2) changes in estimated proven and probable reserves and asset useful lives can have a material impact on net income.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals,
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expected gold silver, lead and zincsilver prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
During 2019, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million. The write-down was allocated between Property, plant and equipment, net, Mining properties, net and Other non-current assets, in the amounts of $43.6 million, $201.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves, are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold silver, lead and zincsilver that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineralized materialmineral reserves and resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
Gold silver, zinc and leadsilver prices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors may affect the key assumptions used in the Company’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of Long-lived Assets.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process is a process of extractingextracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue which are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré, which is at the Rochester mine and a form of gold electrolytic cathodic sludge at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by theeach mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of the metal that is expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current.current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach padpads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pads,pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
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The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, and relies upon laboratory testwork. Testwork consistswhich are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of 60-day leach columns from which the Company projects metal recoveries up to five years in the future.leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are estimated based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory column teststesting and actual experience occurring overof more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and 30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. In 2020,As of December 31, 2023, the Company revised its recovery rate assumptions in line withCompany’s estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the updated technical report for Rochester filed in December 2020. This change resulted in an adjustment to the ending Ore on leach pads balance with the resulting charges allocated between Costs Applicable to Saleswere 25,659 and Amortization in the amounts of $7.23.9 million, and $1.2 million, respectively.
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Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, Reclamation, and Other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 10 -- Reclamation in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Derivatives
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of revenue from metal sales are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs applicable to sales or Predevelopment, reclamation and other in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates. See Note 14 -- Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the guidance of ASC 740. The Company’s annual tax rate
is based on income, statutory tax rates in effect and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the annual tax expense, current tax assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and our future taxable income, both as a whole and in various tax jurisdictions, for purposes of assessing our ability to realize future benefit from our deferred tax assets. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, significant changes in the jurisdictions in which we operate or unpredicted results from the final determination of each year’s liability by taxing authorities.
The Company’s deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts measured by tax laws and regulations. In evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers both positive and negative evidence that may exist, such as earnings history, reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies
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in each tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance may be established to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is considered more likely than not to be realized through the generation of future taxable income and other tax planning strategies.
The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not record a U.S. deferred tax liability for foreign earnings that meet the indefinite reversal criteria. Refer to Note 1411 -- Income and Mining Taxes for further discussion on our assertion.
The Company’s operations may involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. The Company recognizes potential liabilities and records tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company adjusts these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution could result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period which they are determined. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
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Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources in the U.S. are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted a partial indefinite reinvestment of earnings from its Mexican operations as determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company. The Company does not believe that the amounts reinvested will have a material impact on liquidity.

In order to reduce indebtedness, fund future cash interest payments and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption and for general working capital purposes, from time-to-time we may (1) issue equity securities for cash in public or private offerings or (2) repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We evaluate any such transactions in light of prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be significant and any debt repurchase transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount.

Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Unless otherwise noted, we present the Non-GAAP financial measures of our continuing operations in the tables below. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, see Note 22 -- to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Management uses Adjusted net income (loss) to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, and to plan and forecast its operations. The Company believes the use of Adjusted net income (loss) reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Management’s determination of the components of Adjusted net income (loss) are evaluated periodically and is based, in part, on a review of non-GAAP financial measures used by mining industry analysts. The tax effect of adjustments are based on statutory tax rates and the Company’s tax attributes, including the impact through the Company’s valuation allowance. The combined effective rate of tax adjustments may not be consistent with the statutory tax rates or the Company’s effective tax rate due to jurisdictional tax attributes and related valuation allowance impacts which may minimize the tax effect of certain adjustments and may not apply to gains and losses equally. Adjusted net income (loss) is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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Year ended December 31,
In thousands except per share amounts202020192018
Net income (loss)$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— (5,693)(550)
Fair value adjustments, net(7,601)(16,030)(3,638)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)(69)5,900 8,611 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities2,484 714 (19)
Impairment of long-lived assets— 250,814 — 
Silvertip inventory write-down13,717 64,610 26,720 
Wharf inventory write-down3,323 3,596 — 
Loss on debt extinguishment— 1,282 — 
Silvertip temporary suspension costs7,164 — — 
Silvertip lease modification(4,051)— — 
Silvertip gain on contingent consideration(955)— — 
Novation3,819 — — 
COVID-19 costs15,555 — — 
Receivable write-down— 1,040 6,536 
Interest income on notes receivables— (198)(1,776)
Manquiri sale consideration write-down— — 18,599 
Rochester in-pit crusher write-down— — 3,441 
Mexico inflation adjustment— — (1,939)
Transaction costs— — 
Tax effect of adjustments(1)(2)
— (19,415)(9,750)
Adjusted net income (loss)$59,013 $(54,583)$(2,165)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Basic$0.25 $(0.25)$(0.01)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Diluted$0.24 $(0.25)$(0.01)
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands except per share amounts202320222021
Net income (loss)$(103,612)$(78,107)$(31,322)
Fair value adjustments, net(3,384)66,668 543 
Foreign exchange loss (gain)1,994 1,648 1,994 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities25,197 (64,429)(4,111)
RMC bankruptcy distribution(1,516)(1,651)— 
VAT write-off— — 25,982 
Loss on debt extinguishment— — 9,173 
Gain on debt extinguishment(3,437)— — 
COVID-19 costs111 1,739 6,618 
Other adjustments4,814 422 — 
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
1,785 (15,349)(10,270)
Adjusted net income (loss)$(78,048)$(89,059)$(1,393)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Basic$(0.23)$(0.32)$(0.01)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, Diluted$(0.23)$(0.32)$(0.01)
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2019,2023, tax effect of adjustments of $19.4$1.8 million (-6%(8%) is primarily related to the write-downloss on the sale of Silvertip inventory.the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2018,2022, tax effect of adjustments of $9.8$(15.3) million (-20%(-558%) is primarily related to the write-downto the fair value adjustments on the
Company’s equity investments and the derecognition of Silvertip start-up costs.deferred tax liabilities related to the sale of La Preciosa and the Sterling /Crown exploration properties.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, tax effect of adjustments of $10.3 million (-27%) is primarily related to the VAT write-off.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Management uses EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to plan and forecast its operations, and assess leverage levels and liquidity measures. The Company believes the use of EBITDA reflects the underlying operating performance of our core mining business and allows investors and analysts to compare results of the Company to similar results of other mining companies. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used in the indenture governing the 20242029 Senior Notes and the RCF to determine our ability to make certain payments and incur additional indebtedness. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered an alternative to, Net income (Loss) or Cash Flow from Operations as determined under GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and those calculations may not be comparable to our presentation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Net income (loss) in the following table:
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Year ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands except per share amountsIn thousands except per share amounts202020192018In thousands except per share amounts202320222021
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— (5,693)(550)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest expense, net of capitalized interestInterest expense, net of capitalized interest20,708 24,771 24,364 
Income tax provision (benefit)Income tax provision (benefit)37,045 (11,129)(16,780)
AmortizationAmortization131,387 178,876 128,473 
EBITDAEBITDA214,767 (154,378)87,102 
Fair value adjustments, netFair value adjustments, net(7,601)(16,030)(3,638)
Foreign exchange (gain) lossForeign exchange (gain) loss2,245 4,346 9,069 
Asset retirement obligation accretionAsset retirement obligation accretion11,754 12,154 11,116 
Inventory adjustments and write-downsInventory adjustments and write-downs1,144 5,904 2,093 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities2,484 714 (19)
Impairment of long-lived assets— 250,814 — 
Silvertip inventory write-down13,717 64,610 26,720 
Silvertip temporary suspension costs7,164 — — 
Silvertip lease modification(4,051)— — 
Silvertip gain on contingent consideration(955)— — 
RMC bankruptcy distribution
VAT write-off
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain on debt extinguishment
COVID-19 costsCOVID-19 costs15,555 — — 
Novation3,819 — — 
Wharf inventory write-down3,323 3,596 — 
Loss on debt extinguishment— 1,282 — 
Receivable write-down— 1,040 6,536 
Interest income on notes receivables— (198)(1,776)
Manquiri sale consideration write-down— — 18,599 
Rochester in-pit crusher write-down— — 3,441 
Mexico inflation adjustment— — (1,939)
Transaction costs— — 
Other adjustments
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$263,365 $173,854 $157,309 

Free Cash Flow
Management uses Free Cash Flow as a non-GAAP measure to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free Cash Flow is Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities of Continuing Operations less Capital expenditures from continuing operations as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is also useful as one of the bases for comparing the Company’s performance with its competitors. Although Free Cash Flow and similar measures are frequently used as measures of cash flows generated from operations by other companies, the Company’s calculation of Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to such other similarly titled captions of other companies.
The following tabletables sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to Cash Provided By (used in) Operating Activities of Continuing Operations, which the Company believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.
Year ended December 31,
Consolidated
Consolidated
ConsolidatedYear Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)202020192018(Dollars in thousands)202320222021
Cash flow from continuing operations$148,709 $91,880 $20,108 
Capital expenditures from continuing operations99,279 99,772 140,787 
Cash flow from operations
Capital expenditures
Free cash flowFree cash flow$49,430 (7,892)(120,679)
WharfQuarter Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20232023
Cash flow from operations$28,900 $84,074 
Capital expenditures1,500 2,472 
Free cash flow$27,400 $81,602 

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Costs Applicable to Sales
Management uses CAS to evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and life of mine performance from discovery through reclamation. We believe these measures assist analysts, investors and other stakeholders in understanding the costs associated with producing gold silver, zinc and lead,silver, assessing our operating performance and ability to generate free cash flow from operations and sustaining production. These measures may not be indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under GAAP. Management believes that allocating CAS to gold silver, zinc and leadsilver based on gold silver, zinc and leadsilver metal sales relative to total metal sales best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit, converting to silver equivalent ounces, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.

Year Ended December 31, 20202023
In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$170,077 $100,418 $171,204 $102,108 $26,580 $570,387 
Amortization(44,873)(14,306)(49,477)(12,473)(8,923)(130,052)
Costs applicable to sales$125,204 $86,112 $121,727 $89,635 $17,657 $440,335 
Metal Sales
Gold ounces110,822 26,257 124,793 94,379 356,251 
Silver ounces6,301,516 3,054,139 113,790 158,984 9,628,429 
Zinc pounds3,203,446 3,203,446 
Lead pounds2,453,485 2,453,485 
Costs applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)$610 $1,377 $975 $923 
Silver ($/oz)$9.14 $16.35 
NM (1)
Zinc ($/lb)
NM (1)
Lead ($/lb)
NM (1)
(1) Due to the temporary suspension of mining and processing activities these amounts are not meaningful.

In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$230,018 $197,663 $178,564 $121,351 $4,018 $731,614 
Amortization(35,709)(26,392)(25,905)(6,694)(4,018)(98,718)
Costs applicable to sales$194,309 $171,271 $152,659 $114,657 $— $632,896 
Metal Sales
Gold ounces99,043 38,449 84,671 93,348 315,511 
Silver ounces6,534,469 3,339,780 266,156 — 10,140,405 
Costs applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)$961 $2,138 $1,797 $1,159 
Silver ($/oz)$15.17 $26.67 $— 
Year Ended December 31, 20192022
In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$201,306 $118,246 $170,194 $92,969 $145,496 $728,211 
AmortizationAmortization(59,379)(18,041)(50,592)(12,280)(36,738)(177,030)
Costs applicable to salesCosts applicable to sales$141,927 $100,205 $119,602 $80,689 $108,758 $551,181 
Metal SalesMetal Sales
Metal Sales
Metal Sales
Gold ounces
Gold ounces
Gold ouncesGold ounces116,104 36,052 130,495 84,999 367,650 
Silver ouncesSilver ounces6,841,380 3,844,556 64,161 1,164,470 11,914,567 
Zinc pounds18,154,521 18,154,521 
Lead pounds16,487,847 16,487,847 
Costs applicable to sales
Costs applicable to sales
Costs applicable to salesCosts applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)Gold ($/oz)$685 $1,251 $917 $937 
Gold ($/oz)
Gold ($/oz)
Silver ($/oz)Silver ($/oz)$9.13 $14.34 $31.92 
Zinc ($/lb)$2.34 
Lead ($/lb)$1.76 
Silver ($/oz)
Silver ($/oz)
Year Ended December 31, 2021
In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$189,717 $151,427 $187,998 $104,617 $4,797 $638,556 
Amortization(36,062)(20,187)(54,933)(11,038)(4,797)(127,017)
Costs applicable to sales$153,655 $131,240 $133,065 $93,579 $— $511,539 
Metal Sales
Gold ounces108,806 27,697 122,181 91,663 350,347 
Silver ounces6,805,816 3,241,624 — 86,397 — 10,133,837 
Costs applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)$664 $1,801 $1,086 $997 
Silver ($/oz)$11.97 $25.10 $— 

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Year Ended December 31, 2018
In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipTotal
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$180,832 $126,586 $141,872 $78,273 $40,855 $568,418 
Amortization(60,744)(20,909)(29,508)(11,072)(5,235)(127,468)
Costs applicable to sales$120,088 $105,677 $112,364 $67,201 $35,620 $440,950 
Metal Sales
Gold ounces115,592 52,789 106,555 75,572 350,508 
Silver ounces7,229,179 4,854,579 48,085 222,974 12,354,817 
Zinc pounds4,375,995 4,375,995 
Lead pounds2,648,920 2,648,920 
Costs applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)$561 $941 $1,055 $879 
Silver ($/oz)$7.64 $11.54 $55.91 
Zinc ($/lb)$3.34 
Lead ($/lb)$3.23 

Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales for 20212024 Guidance
In thousands (except metal sales, per ounce and per pound amounts)PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharf
In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)
In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)
In thousands (except metal sales and per ounce amounts)
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)$196,255 $105,557 $188,349 $99,746 
AmortizationAmortization(39,208)(15,899)(59,756)(11,524)
Amortization
Amortization
Costs applicable to sales
Costs applicable to sales
Costs applicable to salesCosts applicable to sales$157,047 $89,658 $128,593 $88,222 
By-product creditBy-product credit— — — (2,255)
By-product credit
By-product credit
Adjusted costs applicable to sales
Adjusted costs applicable to sales
Adjusted costs applicable to salesAdjusted costs applicable to sales$157,047 $89,658 $128,593 $85,967 
Metal SalesMetal Sales
Metal Sales
Metal Sales
Gold ounces
Gold ounces
Gold ouncesGold ounces107,900 27,200 127,000 89,000 
Silver ouncesSilver ounces7,128,000 3,807,000 93,000 
Silver ounces
Silver ounces
Revenue Split
Revenue Split
Revenue SplitRevenue Split
GoldGold49%36%100%100%
Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
SilverSilver51%64%
Costs applicable to sales
Adjusted costs applicable to sales
Adjusted costs applicable to sales
Adjusted costs applicable to sales
Gold ($/oz)
Gold ($/oz)
Gold ($/oz)Gold ($/oz)$710 - $810$1,180 - $1,330$1,010 - $1,110$960 - $1,060
Silver ($/oz)Silver ($/oz)$11.00 - $12.00$15.00 - $17.00
Silver ($/oz)
Silver ($/oz)


Item 7A.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to various market risks as a part of its operations and engages in risk management strategies to mitigate these risks. The Company continually evaluates the potential benefits of engaging in these strategies based on current market conditions. The Company does not actively engage in the practice of trading derivative instruments for profit. Additional information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments may be found in Note 1714 -- Derivative Financial Instruments in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. This discussion of the Company’s market risk assessments contains “forward looking statements”. For additional information regarding forward-looking statements and risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company, please refer to Item 2 of this Report - Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. Actual results and actions could differ materially from those discussed below.
Gold Silver, Zinc and LeadSilver Prices
Gold silver, zinc, and leadsilver prices may fluctuate widely due to numerous factors, such as U.S. dollar strength or weakness, demand, investor sentiment, inflation or deflation, and global mine production. The Company’s profitability and cash flow may be significantly impacted by changes in the market price of gold and silver.
Decreases in the market price of gold and silver zinc,can also significantly affect the value of our metal inventory, stockpiles and lead.leach pads, and it may be necessary to record a write-down to the net realizable value, as well as significantly impact our carrying value of long-lived assets.
Net realizable value represents the estimated future sales price based on short-term and long-term metals prices, less estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. The primary factors that influence the need to record write-downs of our stockpiles, leach pads and product inventory include short-term and long-term metals prices and costs for production inputs such as labor, fuel and energy, materials and supplies as well as realized ore grades and recovery rates. The significant assumptions in determining the stockpile, leach pad and metal inventory adjustments at December 31, 2023 included production cost and capitalized expenditure assumptions unique to each operation, a short-term and long-term gold price of $1,971 and $1,794 per ounce, respectively, and a short-term and long-term silver price of $23.20 and $23.17 per ounce, respectively.
The net realizable value measurement involves the use of estimates and assumptions unique to each mining operation regarding current and future operating and capital costs, metal recoveries, production levels, commodity prices, proven and probable reserve quantities, engineering data and other factors. A high degree of judgment is involved in determining such assumptions and estimates and no assurance can be given that actual results will not differ significantly from those estimates and assumptions.
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Gold, Silver, Zinc and Lead Hedging
To mitigate the risks associated with gold, silver, zinc and leadmetal price fluctuations, the Company may enter into option contracts to hedge future production. The Company had outstanding Asian put and call option contracts in net-zero-cost collarforward contracts on 284,70094,950 and 3.1 million ounces of gold and silver, respectively, at December 31, 20202023 that settle monthly through December 2022. The Company is targetingJune 2024 in order to hedgeprotect cash flow during the Rochester expansion ramp up, to 50% of expected gold production through 2021 and 2022 and may in the future layer on additional hedges as circumstances warrant. The weighted average strike pricesfixed price on the put and callforward contracts are $1,612 and $1,943is $2,076 per ounce of gold respectively.and $25.16 per ounce of silver. The contracts are generally net cash settled and, if the spot price of gold at the time of the expiration is betweenlower than the put and callfixed price or higher than the fixed prices, it would expire at no cost to the Company. These Asian put and call optionresult in a realized gain or loss, respectively. The forward contracts expose us to (i) credit risk in the form of non-performance by counterparties for contracts in which the contract price exceedsis below the spot price of a commodity, and (ii) price risk to the extent that the spot price exceeds the contract price for quantities of our production covered under contract positions; and (iii) liquidity risk to the extent counterparties exercise rights to cash collateral for out-of-money hedges under applicable instruments.positions. To reduce counter-party credit exposure, the Company enters into contracts with institutions management deems credit-worthy and limits credit exposure to each institution. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of its counterparties. For additional information, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this report.Report.
At December 31, 2020,2023, the fair value of the put and call zero cost collarsgold forward contracts was a liability of $24.9$2.0 million and the fair value of the silver forward contracts was an asset of $3.3 million. For the year ended December 31, 20202023, the Company recognized a lossgains of $7.6$3.7 million and $7.0 million related to expired optionsgold and silver contracts, respectively, in Revenue and the remaining outstanding optionsgold and silver forward contracts were included in accumulatedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss). A 10% increase and decrease in the price of gold at December 31, 20202023 would result in a net realized loss and gain of $39.4$14.8 million andand $23.7 million, respectively. A 10% increase and decrease in the price of silver at December 31, 2023 would result in noa net realized loss and gain or loss.of $3.8 million and $11.1 million, respectively. The December 31, 2023 closing price of gold and silver was $2,078 and $23.79 per ounce, respectively. As of December 31, 2020,February 20, 2024, the closing price of gold and silver was $1,888$2,029 and $23.06, per ounce. As of February 15, 2021, the closing price of gold was $1,817 per ounce.ounce, respectively.
Provisional Gold, Silver, Zinc and LeadMetal Sales
The Company enters into sales contracts with third-party smelters and refiners which, in some cases, provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and quoted metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract. Depending on the difference between the price at the time of sale and the final settlement price, embedded derivatives are recorded as either a derivative asset or liability. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and, as a result, are marked to the market gold silver, zinc and leadsilver price at the end of each period from the provisional sale date to the date of final settlement. The mark-to-market gains and losses are recorded in earnings. At December 31, 2020,2023, the Company had outstanding provisionally priced sales of 15,24815,537 ounces of gold at an average price of $1,852.$2,032. Changes in gold prices resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market gain of $1.0 million$30 thousand during the yeartwelve months ended December 31, 2020.2023. A 10% change in realized gold prices would cause revenue to vary by $2.8$3.2 million.
Foreign Currency
The Company operates, or has mineral interests, in several foreign countries including Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand, which exposes it to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Foreign currency exchange rates are influenced by world market factors beyond the Company’s control, such as supply and demand for U.S. and foreign currencies and related monetary and fiscal policies. Fluctuations in local currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar may significantly impact profitability and cash flow.
Foreign Exchange Hedging
To manage foreign currency risk, the Company may enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts. At December 31,In 2020, the Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts to manage this risk and designated these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign denominated transactions. The Company had no outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts to receive $1.5 billion Mexican Pesos at December 31, 2020 with an average exchange rate of 24.99 that settle monthly through December 2021. At December 31, 2020, the fair value of the foreign currency forward exchange contracts was a net asset of $13.7 million. For the year ended December 31, 2020 the Company has recognized a gain of $6.2 million related to expired options in Cost Applicable to Sales and Pre-development, Reclamation and Other, respectively, and an unrealized gain of $13.7 million related to outstanding options in AOCI. A 10% increase or decrease in the exchange rates at December 31, 2020 would result in a realized gain of $7.3 million or $16.9 million, respectively.2023.
Interest Rates
Interest Rate Hedging
WeThe Company may use financial instruments to manage exposures to changes in interest rates on loans, which exposes usit to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract.
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When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us,the Company, which creates credit risk for us.the Company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we owethe Company owes the counterparty and, therefore, it does not pose credit risk. We seekThe Company seeks to minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions
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with what we believeit believes are high-quality counterparties. Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates. The Company had no outstanding interest rate swaps at December 31, 2020.2023.
Investment Risk
Equity Price Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of our investments in equity securities. The Company had no equity securities at December 31, 2023.

Item 8.        Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


Board of Directors and Stockholders
Coeur Mining, Inc.

Opinion on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Coeur Mining, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the related consolidatedstatements of comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020,2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, thefinancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Companyas of December 31, 20202023 and 2019,2022, and the results of itsoperations and itscash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020,2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020,2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 17, 202121, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical audit mattermatters
The critical audit mattercommunicated below is a matterarising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matterbelow, providing aseparate opinionon the critical audit matteror on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Ore on Leach Pads -and long-term stockpile – Rochester Minemine
As described further in Notes 2 and 65 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s ore on leach pads balance forwas $105million, which includes $88 million at the Company’s Rochester mine, is $138 million atas of December 31, 2020. This2023. The balance is comprised of a current balance of $56$62 million and a noncurrentnon-current balance of $82 $26million. The Rochester mine long-term stockpile balance is $47 million as of December 31, 2023. The measurement and valuation of the ore on leach pads balance involvesand long-term stockpile balances involve significant management estimates and assumptions related to the measuremeasurement of metal content of ore placed on the leach pads and long-term stockpile, including estimates pertaining to recovery rates and ore grades. The balance isbalances are determined based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pads and long-term stockpile, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process. The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within twelve months is classified as current on the balance sheet. We identified the measurement and valuation for the ore on leach pads and long-term stockpile for the Rochester mine as a critical audit matter.

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The principal considerations for our determination that the measurement and valuation for Rochester’s ore on leach pads and long-term stockpile is a critical audit matter arethat certain management assumptions are complex and have a higher degree of estimation uncertainty
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and that changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the balance. In turn, auditing Rochester’s ore on leach pads requiresthese amounts required significant auditor judgment.judgement.
Our audit procedures related to the accounting for Rochester’s ore on leach pads and long-term stockpile included the following, among others.
We obtained and tested Rochester’s 20202023 roll forward of the estimated ounces and costs added to, and recovered from the Company’s leach pads and stockpile and reconciled the resulting ending amounts of ounces and costs ofto the ore on leach pads balance, including testing ofCompany’s inventory and production records and tested certain assumptions, such as estimated recovery rates, and ore grades.
We tested the Company’s lower of cost or market analysis and related adjustments.
For the roll forward of estimated ounces, we assessed the completeness and accuracy of mining production information, including tests of daily tonnage processed.
We evaluated management’s laboratory procedures related to assay testing used to estimate ore grade.
We evaluated the company’sCompany’s use of specialists and their qualifications and experience related to their input on the recovery rates including the updated recovery rates, and ore grades estimates used by management in its calculation of ore on leach pads.pads and long-term stockpile balances.
We assessed the estimated timing of recoveries, which management uses in classifying current and non-current portions of the ore on leach pads balance.
We tested the effectiveness of management’s controls over mining production information, estimating the recovery rates, ore grades, lower of cost or market calculations, and inventory roll forward related to recording Rochester’s balance of ore on leach pads.pads and long-term stockpile.


/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016.

Chicago, Illinois
February 17, 202121, 2024


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


Board of Directors and Stockholders
Coeur Mining, Inc.

Opinion on internal control over financial reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Coeur Mining, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2020,2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020,2023, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidatedfinancial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, and our report dated February 17, 202121, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Chicago, Illinois
February 17, 202121, 2024


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COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETSNotesIn thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$61,633 $61,464 
Receivables431,035 36,333 
Inventory576,661 61,831 
Ore on leach pads579,400 82,958 
Equity securities6— 32,032 
Prepaid expenses and other18,526 25,814 
267,255 300,432 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment and mining properties, net71,688,288 1,389,755 
Ore on leach pads525,987 51,268 
Restricted assets9,115 9,028 
Equity securities6— 12,120 
Receivables4, 1323,140 22,023 
Other567,063 61,517 
TOTAL ASSETS$2,080,848 $1,846,143 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$115,110 $96,123 
Accrued liabilities and other19140,913 92,863 
Debt8, 922,636 24,578 
Reclamation1010,954 5,796 
289,613 219,360 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt8, 9522,674 491,355 
Reclamation10203,059 196,635 
Deferred tax liabilities12,360 14,459 
Other long-term liabilities29,239 35,318 
767,332 737,767 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES18
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 600,000,000 shares, 386,282,957 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 295,697,624 at December 31, 20223,863 2,957 
Additional paid-in capital4,139,870 3,891,265 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)1,331 12,343 
Accumulated deficit(3,121,161)(3,017,549)
1,023,903 889,016 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$2,080,848 $1,846,143 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 NotesIn thousands, except share data
Revenue3$821,206 $785,636 $832,828 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales(1)
3632,896 606,530 511,539 
Amortization99,822 111,626 128,315 
General and administrative41,605 39,460 40,399 
Exploration30,962 26,624 51,169 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other1554,636 40,647 44,567 
Total costs and expenses859,921 824,887 775,989 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment93,437 — (9,173)
Fair value adjustments, net133,384 (66,668)(543)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest9(29,099)(23,861)(16,451)
Other, net15(7,463)66,331 (27,036)
Total other income (expense), net(29,741)(24,198)(53,203)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes(68,456)(63,449)3,636 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit11(35,156)(14,658)(34,958)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(103,612)$(78,107)$(31,322)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges(318)37,445 22,783 
Reclassification adjustments for realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges(10,694)(23,890)(12,859)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(11,012)13,555 9,924 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(114,624)$(64,552)$(21,398)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE16
Basic income (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.30)$(0.28)$(0.13)
Diluted$(0.30)$(0.28)$(0.13)
(1) Excludes amortization.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
ASSETSNotesIn thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$92,794 $55,645 
Receivables523,484 18,666 
Inventory651,210 55,886 
Ore on leach pads674,866 66,192 
Prepaid expenses and other27,254 14,047 
269,608 210,436 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net8230,139 248,789 
Mining properties, net9716,790 711,955 
Ore on leach pads681,963 71,539 
Restricted assets9,492 8,752 
Equity securities712,943 35,646 
Receivables5, 2126,447 28,709 
Other56,595 62,810 
TOTAL ASSETS$1,403,977 $1,378,636 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$90,577 $69,176 
Accrued liabilities and other23119,158 95,616 
Debt1222,074 22,746 
Reclamation132,299 3,114 
234,108 190,652 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt12253,427 272,751 
Reclamation13136,975 133,417 
Deferred tax liabilities34,202 41,976 
Other long-term liabilities51,786 72,836 
476,390 520,980 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES21
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 300,000,000 shares, 243,751,283 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 and 241,529,021 at December 31, 20192,438 2,415 
Additional paid-in capital3,610,297 3,598,472 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(11,136)(136)
Accumulated deficit(2,908,120)(2,933,747)
693,479 667,004 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,403,977 $1,378,636 
 Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 NotesIn thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$(103,612)$(78,107)$(31,322)
Adjustments:
Amortization99,822 111,626 128,315 
Accretion16,381 14,850 12,897 
Deferred taxes(1,495)(18,450)(10,932)
Gain on debt extinguishment9(3,437)— 9,173 
Fair value adjustments, net13(3,384)63,529 543 
Stock-based compensation1211,361 10,030 13,660 
Gain on the sale of Sterling/Crown— (62,249)— 
Loss on the sale of assets25,197 — — 
Write-downs540,247 45,978 38,596 
Deferred revenue recognition18(25,468)(15,887)(16,226)
Other3,215 542 911 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables933 4,452 (983)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(461)240 489 
Inventory and ore on leach pads(47,592)(51,448)(27,628)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities55,581 510 (7,011)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES67,288 25,616 110,482 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(364,617)(352,354)(309,781)
Proceeds from the sale of assets8,546 165,829 6,824 
Purchase of investments— — (1,955)
Sale of investments47,611 40,469 935 
Proceeds from notes receivable5,000 — — 
Other(239)(107)(99)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES(303,699)(146,163)(304,076)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock16168,964 147,408 — 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs9598,000 320,000 592,493 
Payments on debt, finance leases, and associated costs8, 9(528,541)(338,721)(430,101)
Other(2,370)(3,661)(4,256)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES236,053 125,026 158,136 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents567 401 (423)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH209 4,880 (35,881)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period63,169 58,289 94,170 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$63,378 $63,169 $58,289 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSTATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 Year Ended December 31,
 202020192018
 NotesIn thousands, except share data
Revenue3$785,461 $711,502 $625,904 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales(1)
3440,335 551,181 440,950 
Amortization131,387 178,876 128,473 
General and administrative33,722 34,493 31,345 
Exploration42,643 22,527 25,397 
Impairment of long-lived assets250,814 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other1855,654 18,421 20,043 
Total costs and expenses703,741 1,056,312 646,208 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishment12(1,281)
Fair value adjustments, net167,601 16,030 3,638 
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest12(20,708)(24,771)(24,364)
Other, net18(5,941)(3,193)(24,705)
Total other income (expense), net(19,048)(13,215)(45,431)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes62,672 (358,025)(65,735)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit14(37,045)11,129 16,780 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$25,627 $(346,896)$(48,955)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations225,693 550 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0, $365 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.(12,434)(136)
Reclassification adjustments for realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges1,434 
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt and equity securities59 26 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(11,000)(77)26 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$14,627 $(341,280)$(48,379)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE19
Basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 
Basic(2)
$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 
Diluted(2)
$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)
In thousandsCommon
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock Par
Value
Additional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Balances at December 31, 2020243,752 $2,438 $3,610,297 $(2,908,120)$(11,136)$693,479 
Net income (loss)— — — (31,322)— (31,322)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 9,924 9,924 
Common stock issued for investment12,786 128 118,649 118,777 
Common stock issued/canceled under long-term incentive plans and director fees and options, net381 9,401 — — 9,404 
Balances at December 31, 2021256,919 $2,569 $3,738,347 $(2,939,442)$(1,212)$800,262 
Net income (loss)— — — (78,107)— (78,107)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 13,555 13,555 
Common stock issued under "at the market"
stock offering
36,820 368 146,547 — — 146,915 
Common stock issued/canceled under long-term incentive plans and director fees and options, net1,959 20 6,371 — — 6,391 
Balances at December 31, 2022295,698 $2,957 $3,891,265 $(3,017,549)$12,343 $889,016 
Net income (loss)— — — (103,612)— (103,612)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (11,012)(11,012)
Common stock issued under "at the market"
stock offering
54,562 546 147,020 — — 147,566 
Common stock issued for the extinguishment of Senior Notes25,191 253 71,999 — — 72,252 
Common stock issued under Private Placement Offering8,276 83 20,935 — — 21,018 
Common stock issued/canceled under long-term incentive plans, annual incentive plans, director fees and options, net2,556 24 8,651 — — 8,675 
Balances at December 31, 2023386,283 $3,863 $4,139,870 $(3,121,161)$1,331 $1,023,903 
(1) Excludes amortization.
(2) Due to rounding, the sum of net income per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal net income per share.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 Year Ended December 31,
 202020192018
 NotesIn thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)
(Income) loss from discontinued operations(5,693)(550)
Adjustments:
Amortization131,387 178,876 128,473 
Accretion11,984 12,147 13,933 
Deferred taxes(7,283)(36,817)(48,441)
Loss on debt extinguishment121,281 
Fair value adjustments, net16(7,634)(16,030)(3,638)
Stock-based compensation158,548 9,189 8,328 
Gain on modification of right of use lease11(4,051)
Impairment of long-lived assets4250,814 
Write-downs616,821 69,246 55,297 
Deferred revenue recognition21(16,702)(1,857)
Other3,737 14,281 7,353 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables(9,463)(2,739)(9,260)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(2,621)280 4,876 
Inventory and ore on leach pads(34,538)(62,998)(44,488)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities32,897 23,103 (43,370)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS148,709 91,880 20,108 
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN )OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS(2,690)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES148,709 91,880 17,418 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(99,279)(99,772)(140,787)
Acquisitions, net6,914 
Proceeds from the sale of assets5,529 1,033 577 
Purchase of investments(2,500)(5,023)(426)
Sale of investments30,831 2,109 12,713 
Proceeds from notes receivable7,168 19,000 
Other(252)1,919 11 
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS(65,671)(92,566)(101,998)
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS(28,470)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES(65,671)(92,566)(130,468)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock19123,059 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs12150,000 60,000��95,000 
Payments on debt, finance leases, and associated costs12(175,984)(221,854)(95,059)
Silvertip contingent consideration21(18,750)(18,697)
Other(1,801)(3,404)(5,160)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS(46,535)(60,896)(5,219)
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS(22)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES(46,535)(60,896)(5,241)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents649 531 28 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH37,152 (61,051)(118,263)
Less net cash used in discontinued operations(32,930)
37,152 (61,051)(85,333)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period57,018 118,069 203,402 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$94,170 $57,018 $118,069 
(1) Less net cash used in discontinued operations includes the following cash transactions: net subsidiary payments to parent company of $1,748 during the year ended December 31, 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
In thousandsCommon
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock Par
Value
Additional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Balances at December 31, 2017185,638 1,856 3,357,345 (2,546,743)2,519 814,977 
Net income (loss)— — — (48,405)— (48,405)
Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities for ASU 2016-01— — — 2,604 (2,604)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 26 26 
Common stock issued for acquisitions16,390 163 82,505 — — 82,668 
Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans, net1,282 14 3,232 — — 3,246 
Balances at December 31, 2018203,310 $2,033 $3,443,082 $(2,592,544)(59)852,512 
Net income (loss)— — — (341,203)— (341,203)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (77)(77)
Common stock issued for the extinguishment of Senior Notes4,453 45 21,246 — — 21,291 
Common stock issued under "at the market" stock offering30,850 309 122,523 — — 122,832 
Common stock issued for Silvertip contingent consideration payment953 5,965 — — 5,973 
Common stock issued/canceled under long-term incentive plans and director fees and options, net1,963 20 5,656 — — 5,676 
Balances at December 31, 2019241,529 $2,415 $3,598,472 $(2,933,747)$(136)$667,004 
Net income (loss)— — — 25,627 — 25,627 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (11,000)(11,000)
Common stock issued for Silvertip contingent consideration payment878 5,286 — — 5,295 
Common stock issued/canceled under long-term incentive plans and director fees and options, net1,345 14 6,539 — — 6,553 
Balances at December 31, 2020243,752 $2,438 $3,610,297 $(2,908,120)$(11,136)$693,479 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY
Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or “the Company”the “Company”) is primarily a gold and silver producer with five operating mines locatedassets in the United States, Canada and Mexico and several exploration projects in North America.Canada. Coeur was incorporated as an Idaho corporation in 1928 under the name Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation and on May 16, 2013, changed its state of incorporation from the State of Idaho to the State of Delaware and changed its name to Coeur Mining, Inc. Coeur’s corporate headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Risks and uncertainties
As a mining company, the revenue, profitability and future rate of growth of the Company are substantially dependent on the prevailing prices for gold, silver, zinc and lead. The prices of these metals are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. A substantial or extended decline in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, access to capital and the quantities of reserves that the Company can economically produce. Further, the carrying value of the Company’s property, plant and equipment net;and mining properties, net;net, inventories and ore on leach pads are particularly sensitive to the outlook for commodity prices. A decline in the Company’s price outlook from current levels could result in material impairment charges related to these assets.
In addition to changes in commodity prices, other factors such as changes in mine plans, increases in costs, geotechnical failures, changes in social, environmental or regulatory requirements and impacts of global events such as future pandemics could result in material impairment charges related to these assets.
Use of Estimates
The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to metal prices and mineral reserves that are the basis for future cash flow estimates utilized in impairment calculations and units-of production amortization calculations, environmental, reclamation and closure obligations, estimates of recoverable silver and gold in leach pad inventories, estimates of fair value for certain reporting units and asset impairments, valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, and the fair value and accounting treatment of financial instruments, equity securities, asset acquisitions, the allocation of fair value to assets and liabilities assumed in connection with business combinations, and derivative instruments. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results will differ from the amounts estimated in these financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, the most significant of which are Coeur Mexicana S.A. de C.V., Coeur Rochester, Inc., Coeur Alaska, Inc., Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc., and Coeur Silvertip Holdings Ltd. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts and disclosures in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company minimizes its credit risk by investing its cash and cash equivalents with major U.S. and international banks and financial institutions located principally in the United States with a minimum credit rating of A1, as defined by Standard & Poor’s. The Company’s management believes that no concentration of credit risk exists with respect to the investment of its cash and cash equivalents. At certain times, amounts on deposit may exceed federal deposit insurance limits.
Receivables
Trade receivables and other receivable balances are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary. Management evaluates the collectability of receivable account balances to determine the allowance, if any. Management considers the other party's credit risk and financial condition, as well as current and projected economic and market conditions, in determining the amount of the allowance. Receivable balances are written off when management determines that the balance is uncollectible.

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Receivables
Trade receivables and other receivable balances are recognized net of an allowance for credit losses. The allowance represents the portion of the amortized cost basis that the Company does not expect to collect due to credit over the contractual life of the receivables, taking into considered past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. As of December 31, 2023, the amount of credit loss recognized is not significant.
Ore on Leach Pads
The heap leach process extracts silver and gold by placing ore on an impermeable pad and applying a diluted cyanide solution that dissolves a portion of the contained silver and gold, which are then recovered in metallurgical processes.
The Company uses several integrated steps to scientifically measure the metal content of ore placed on the leach pads. As the ore body is drilled in preparation for the blasting process, samples are taken of the drill residue whichand are assayed to determine estimated quantities of contained metal. The Company then processes the ore through crushing facilities where the output is again weighed and sampled for assaying. A metallurgical reconciliation with the data collected from the mining operation is completed with appropriate adjustments made to previous estimates. The crushed ore is then transported to the leach pad for application of the leaching solution. As the leach solution is collected from the leach pads, it is continuously sampled for assaying. The quantity of leach solution is measured by flow meters throughout the leaching and precipitation process. After precipitation, the product is converted to doré at the Rochester mine and a form of gold concentrateelectrolytic cathodic sludge at the Wharf mine, representing the final product produced by each mine. The inventory is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method.
The historical cost of metal expected to be extracted within 12 months is classified as current and the historical cost of metals contained within the broken ore expected to be extracted beyond 12 months is classified as non-current. Ore on leach pads is valued based on actual production costs incurred to produce and place ore on the leach pad, less costs allocated to minerals recovered through the leach process.
The estimate of both the ultimate recovery expected over time and the quantity of metal that may be extracted relative to the time the leach process occurs requires the use of estimates, which are inherently inaccurate due to the nature of the leaching process. The quantities of metal contained in the ore are based upon actual weights and assay analysis. The rate at which the leach process extracts gold and silver from the crushed ore is based upon laboratory testing and actual experience of more than 20 years of leach pad operations at the Rochester mine and thirty30 years of leach pad operations at the Wharf mine. The assumptions used by the Company to measure metal content during each stage of the inventory conversion process includes estimated recovery rates based on laboratory testing and assaying. The Company periodically reviews its estimates compared to actual experience and revises its estimates when appropriate. The ultimate recovery will not be known until leaching operations cease. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. In 2020,As of December 31, 2023, the Company revised its recovery rate assumptions in line withCompany’s estimated recoverable ounces of gold and silver on the updated technical report for Rochester filed in December 2020. This change resulted in an adjustment to the ending Ore on leach pads balance with the resulting charges allocated between Costs Applicable to Saleswere 25,659 and Amortization in the amounts of $7.2 million and $1.23.9 million, respectively.
Metal and Other Inventory
Inventories include concentrate, doré, and operating materials and supplies. The classification of inventory is determined by the stage at which the ore is in the production process. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method. Concentrate and doré inventory includes product at the mine site and product held by refineries. Metal inventory costs include direct labor, materials, depreciation, depletion and amortization as well as overhead costs relating to mining activities.
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Mining Properties, Net
Expenditures for new facilities, assets acquired pursuant to finance leases, new assets or expenditures that extend the useful lives of existing facilities are capitalized and depreciated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to depreciate such costs over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities, lease term, or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives range from 7 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment. Certain mining equipment is depreciated using the units-of-production method based upon estimated total proven and probable reserves.
Mining Properties and Mine Development
Capitalization of mine development costs begins once all operating permits have been secured, mineralization is classified as proven and probable reserves and a final feasibility study has been completed. Mine development costs include engineering and metallurgical studies, drilling and other related costs to delineate an ore body, the removal of overburden to initially expose an ore body at open pit surface mines and the building of access ways, shafts, lateral access, drifts, ramps and other infrastructure at underground mines. Costs incurred before mineralization are classified as proven and probable reserves and are capitalized if a project is in pre-production phase or expensed and classified as Exploration or Pre-development if the project is not yet in pre-production. Mine development costs are amortized using the units-of-production method over the
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estimated life of the ore body generally based on recoverable ounces to be mined from proven and probable reserves. Interest
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expense allocable to the cost of developing mining properties and to construct new facilities is capitalized until assets are ready for their intended use.
Drilling and related costs incurred at the Company’s operating mines are expensed as incurred in Exploration, unless the Company can conclude with a high degree of confidence, prior to the commencement of a drilling program, that the drilling costs will result in the conversion of a mineralized materialmineral resource into proven and probable reserves.mineral reserve. The Company’s assessment is based on the following factors: results from previous drill programs; results from geological models; results from a mine scoping study confirming economic viability of the resource; and preliminary estimates of mine inventory, ore grade, cash flow and mine life. In addition, the Company must have all permitting and/or contractual requirements necessary to have the right to and/or control of the future benefit from the targeted ore body. The costs of a drilling program that meet these criteria are capitalized as mine development costs. Drilling and related costs of approximately $8.0$10.0 million and $7.5$21.6 million atin the years ended December 31, 20202023 and 2019,2022, respectively, were capitalized.
The cost of removing overburden and waste materials to access the ore body at an open pit mine prior to the production phase are referred to as “pre-stripping costs.” Pre-stripping costs are capitalized during the development of an open pit mine. Stripping costs incurred during the production phase of a mine are variable production costs that are included as a component of inventory to be recognized in Costs applicable to sales in the same period as the revenue from the sale of inventory.
Mineral Interests
Significant payments related to the acquisition of land and mineral rights are capitalized. Prior to acquiring such land or mineral rights, the Company generally makes a preliminary evaluation to determine that the property has significant potential to develop an economic ore body. The time between initial acquisition and full evaluation of a property’s potential is variable and is determined by many factors including: location relative to existing infrastructure, the property’s stage of development, geological controls and metal prices. If a mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method based on recoverable ounces to be mined from proven and probable reserves. If no mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We review and evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Asset impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted pretax future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there isare identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. An impairment loss is measured by discounted estimated future cash flows, and recorded by reducing the asset's carrying amount to fair value. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected gold, silver, lead and zinc prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs, capital requirements and reclamation costs, all based on life-of-mine plans.
Existing proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, including mineralization other than proven and probable reserves are included when determining the fair value of mine site asset groups at acquisition and, subsequently, in determining whether the assets are impaired. The term “recoverable minerals” refers to the estimated amount of gold, silver, lead and zinc that will be obtained after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management’s relative confidence in such materials. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those risk factors applicable to mineral interests where proven and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineralized materialmineral resources could ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company performed a comprehensive analysis of its Silvertip property and determined that indicators of impairment existed, primarily as a result of continued deterioration inGold, silver, zinc and lead marketprices are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions as well as ongoing challenges related toand other factors may affect the processing facility. As a result of the impairment indicators, a recoverability test was performed and the Company concluded that the long-lived assets for the Silvertip property was impaired. A non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2019. The write-down was allocated between Property, plant and equipment, net, Mining properties, net and Other non-current assets, in the amounts of $43.6 million, $201.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively. See Note 4 -- Impairment of Long-lived Assets and 16 -- Fair Value Measurements for additional detail of the impairment andkey assumptions used in the determinationCompany’s impairment testing. Various factors could impact our ability to achieve forecasted production levels from proven and probable reserves. Additionally, production, capital and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. Actual results may vary from the Company’s estimates and result in additional Impairment of the fair value of the long-lived assets tested for impairment.Long-lived Assets
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Properties Held for Sale
In determining whether to classify a property as held for sale, the Company considers whether: (i) management has committed to a plan to sell the property; (ii) the investment is available for immediate sale, in its present condition; (iii) the Company has initiated a program to locate a buyer; (iv) the Company believes that the sale of the property is probable; (v) the Company has received a significant non-refundable deposit for the purchase of the property; (vi) the Company is actively marketing the property for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its estimated fair value; and (vii) actions required for the Company to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that any significant changes will be made to the plan. If all of the above criteria are met, the Company classifies the property as held for sale.
Restricted Assets
The Company, under the terms of its self-insurance and bonding agreements with certain banks, lending institutions and regulatory agencies, is required to collateralize certain portions of its obligations. The Company has collateralized these
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obligations by assigning certificates of deposit that have maturity dates ranging from three months to a year, to the respective institutions or agencies. At December 31, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the Company held certificates of deposit and cash under these agreements of $9.5$9.1 million and $8.8$9.0 million, respectively. The ultimate timing of the release of the collateralized amounts is dependent on the timing and closure of each mine and repayment of the facility. In order to release the collateral, the Company must seek approval from certain government agencies responsible for monitoring the mine closure status. Collateral could also be released to the extent the Company is able to secure alternative financial assurance satisfactory to the regulatory agencies. The Company believes there is a reasonable probability that the collateral will remain in place beyond a twelve-month period and has therefore classified these investments as long-term.
Leases
We determine if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at the inception date. Operating leases are included in Other assets, non-current with the related liabilities included in Accrued liabilities and Other and Other long-term liabilities. Assets under finance leases, which primarily represent property and equipment, are included in Property, plant and equipment, net, with the related liabilities included in debt, current and debt, non-current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use our estimated incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. Variable components of the lease payments such as maintenance costs are expensed as incurred and not included in determining the present value. Our lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We have elected to not recognize operating lease assets and liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of twelve months or less. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components which are accounted for as a single lease component. See Note 8 -- Leases for additional information related to the Company’s operating and finance leases.
Reclamation
The Company recognizes obligations for the expected future retirement of tangible long-lived assets and other associated asset retirement costs. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation will be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. An accretion cost, representing the increase over time in the present value of the liability, is recorded each period in Pre-development, reclamation, and other. As reclamation work is performed or liabilities are otherwise settled, the recorded amount of the liability is reduced. Future remediation costs for inactive mines are accrued based on management’s best estimate at the end of each period of the discounted costs expected to be incurred at the site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing care and maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected prospectively in the period an estimate is revised. See Note 10 -- Reclamation for additional information.
Foreign Currency
The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured using U.S. dollars as their functional currency. Revenues and expenses are remeasured at the average exchange rate for the period. Foreign currency gains and losses are included in the determination of net income or loss.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP.
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The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts to protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices and foreign exchange rates. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception. Assuming normal market conditions, the change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been, and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulatedAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of metal sales revenue are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs Applicableapplicable to Salessales or Pre-development, Reclamationreclamation and Otherother in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
For derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recognizes derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheetConsolidated Balance Sheets and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the value of derivative
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instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded each period in the Consolidated StatementStatements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net or Revenue. Management applies judgment in estimating the fair value of instruments that are highly sensitive to assumptions regarding commodity prices, market volatilities, and foreign currency exchange rates. See Note 1714 -- Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) awards using market comparison. Stock options granted are accounted for as equity-based awards and SARs are accounted for as liability-based awards. The value of the SARs is remeasured at each reporting date. The Company estimates forfeitures of stock-based awards based on historical data and periodically adjusts the forfeiture rate. The adjustment of the forfeiture rate is recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed. Compensation costs related to stock basedstock-based compensation are included in General and administrative expenses, Costs applicable to sales, and Property, plant, and equipment, net as deemed appropriate.
The fair value of restricted stock is based on the Company's stock price on the date of grant. The fair value of performance leverage stock units with market conditions is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Stock based compensation expense related to awards with a market or performance condition is generally recognized over the vesting period of the award utilizing the graded vesting method, while all other awards are recognized on a straight-line basis. The Company's estimates may be impacted by certain variables including, but not limited to, stock price volatility, employee stock option exercise behaviors, additional stock option grants, estimates of forfeitures, the Company's performance, and related tax impacts. See Note 12 -- Stock-Based Compensation for additional information.
Income and Mining Taxes
The Company uses an asset and liability approach which results in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences or benefits of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. A valuation allowance has been provided for the portion of the Company’s net deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
Revenue Recognition
The Company produces doré and concentrate that is shipped to third-party refiners and smelters, respectively, for processing. The Company enters into contracts to sell its metal to various third-party customers which may include the refiners and smelters that process the doré and concentrate. The Company’s performance obligation in these transactions is generally the transfer of metal to the customer.
In the case of doré shipments, the Company generally sells refined metal at market prices agreed upon by both parties. The Company also has the right, but not the obligation, to sell a portion of the anticipated refined metal in advance of being fully refined. When the Company sells refined metal or advanced metal, the performance obligation is satisfied when the metal is delivered to the customer. Revenueand Costs Applicableapplicable to Sales salesare recorded on a gross basis under these contracts at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
Under the Company’s concentrate sales contracts with third-party smelters, metal prices are set on a specified future quotational period, typically one to three months after the shipment date, based on market prices. When the Company sells gold concentrate to the third-party smelters, the performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer. The contracts, in general, provide for provisional payment based upon provisional assays and historical metal prices. Final
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settlement is based on the applicable price for the specified future quotational period and generally occurs three to six months after shipment. The Company’s provisionally priced sales contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of concentrates measured at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting and is adjusted to fair value through revenue each period until the date of final metal settlement.
The Company also sells concentrate under off-take agreements to third-party customers that are responsible for arranging the smelting of the concentrate. Prices can be either be fixed or based on a quotational period. The quotational period varies by contract, but is generally a one-month period following the shipment of the concentrate. The performance obligation is satisfied when risk of loss is transferred to the customer.
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The Company recognizes revenue from concentrate sales, net of treatment and refining charges, when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring control of the concentrate to the customer.
For doré and off-take sales, the Company may incur a finance charge related to advance sales that is not considered significant and, as such, is not considered a separate performance obligation. In addition, the Company has elected to treat freight costs as a fulfillment cost under ASC 606 and not as a separate performance obligation.
The Company’s gold stream agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada”) provided for a $22.0 million deposit paid by Franco-Nevada in exchange for the right and obligation, commencing in 2016, to purchase 50% of a portion of Palmarejo gold production at the lesser of $800 or market price per ounce. Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The streaming agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada. The remaining unamortized balance is included in Accrued liabilities and other and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 21 -- Commitments and Contingencies for additional detail.
The following table presents a rollforward of the Franco-Nevada contract liability balance:
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Opening Balance$11,061 $12,918 $14,883 
Revenue Recognized(1,685)(1,857)(1,965)
Closing Balance$9,376 $11,061 $12,918 
In June 2020, the Company received a $15.0 million prepayment (the “June 2020 Prepayment” as defined in Note 21) for deliveries of gold concentrate from the Kensington mine pursuant to the Amended Sales Contract (as defined in Note 21). In December 2020, the Company received a $15.0 million prepayment (the “December 2020 Prepayment” as defined in Note 21) for deliveries of gold concentrate from the Kensington mine pursuant to the Amended Sales Contract (as defined in Note 21). The Amended Sales Contract represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to recognize ratably a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to the customer. The remaining contract liability is included in Accrued liabilities and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 21 -- Commitments and Contingencies for additional detail.
The following table presents a rollforward of the Amended Sales Contract liability balance:
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Opening Balance$15,009 $$
Additions30,177 40,009 
Revenue Recognized(30,183)(25,000)
Closing Balance$15,003 $15,009 $
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In June 2016,March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses2022-01, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 326)815): Fair Value Hedging—Portfolio Layer Method” which is intended to make amendments to the fair value hedge accounting previously issued in ASU 2017-12 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”. The new standard is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019.2022. The standard replacesintroduced the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires the useportfolio layer method allowing multiple hedged layers of a forward-looking expected credit loss model for accounts receivables, loans, and other financial instruments.single closed portfolio when applying fair value hedge accounting. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first
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reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The adoption ofCompany adopted the new credit lossderivatives and hedging standards effective January 1, 2023 and does not expect the new derivatives and hedging standard in 2020 did notto have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2019,November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 740)”280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existingimprove reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 will beis effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”, which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (3) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020 (January 1, 2021 for the Company).2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. ASU 2023-09 should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company isWe are currently evaluating the potential impact the adoption of ASU 2019-12 will haveadopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

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NOTE 3 – SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company’s operating segments include the Palmarejo, Rochester, Kensington and Wharf mines and Silvertip mines.exploration property. Except for the Silvertip mine,exploration property, all operating segments are engaged in the discovery, mining, and production of gold and/or silver. The Silvertip mine,exploration property, which temporarily suspended mining and processing activities in February 2020, is engaged in the discovery mining, and production of silver, zinc and lead. Other includes the Sterling/Crown and La Preciosa projects,exploration properties (which were sold in the fourth quarter of 2022), other mineral interests, strategic equity investments, corporate office, elimination of intersegment transactions, and other items necessary to reconcile to consolidated amounts.
The 2019 novel strain of coronavirus causing a contagious respiratory disease known as COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, poses a material risk to Coeur’s business and operations.Early in the second quarter of 2020, In 2022, the Company temporarily suspended active mining and processing activities at the Palmarejo complex in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, in accordance with a government decree in response to COVID-19. After receiving guidance from the Mexican government in May that the suspension decree did not apply to precious metals mining, production began ramping back up in June, increasing steadily during the month and in the third quarter. In addition, as a result of several reported positive COVID-19 cases at our Kensington mine outside of Juneau, Alaska, during the third quarter of 2020 the Company experienced a minor short-term production impact associated with this situation, which adversely impacted production and cash flows. Coeur continues to require all employees who travel to the Kensington mine to submit to a quarantine and testing protocol in Juneau, Alaska before traveling to the mine. The Company believes this is an important step to protect the health and safety of all workers who stay at the Kensington camp as well as the Juneau community, although it has required changes to worker scheduling and has resulted and is expected to continue to result in higher labor costs due to additional overtime pay and pay during the quarantine period.
Incremental costs associated with the Company’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols are recorded in Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and are included in Other operating expenses in the table below. Becausedisposed of the highly uncertainSterling/Crown exploration properties and dynamic nature of events relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not currently possible to estimate the impact of the pandemic on the Company’s operating segments. However, these effects could have a material impact on our operations, and Coeur will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely.La Preciosa project, see Note 20 -- Dispositions for additional information.
Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2020PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2023Year Ended December 31, 2023PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
RevenueRevenue
Gold salesGold sales$154,056 $46,337 $216,497 $167,743 $$$584,633 
Gold sales
Gold sales
Silver salesSilver sales132,525 63,916 2,504 1,230 200,175 
Zinc sales(662)(662)
Lead sales1,315 1,315 
Metal sales
Metal sales
Metal salesMetal sales286,581 110,253 216,497 170,247 1,883 785,461 
Costs and ExpensesCosts and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales(1)
Costs applicable to sales(1)
125,204 86,112 121,727 89,635 17,657 440,335 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
Costs applicable to sales(1)
AmortizationAmortization44,873 14,306 49,477 12,473 8,923 1,335 131,387 
ExplorationExploration6,955 3,303 8,568 905 12,228 10,684 42,643 
Write-downs
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses7,927 5,144 12,012 838 23,123 40,332 89,376 
Other income (expense)Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain on debt extinguishment
Gain on debt extinguishment
Gain on debt extinguishment
Fair value adjustments, netFair value adjustments, net7,601 7,601 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(918)(1,142)(1,017)(182)(672)(16,777)(20,708)
Other, net(5,273)(2,718)(18)(69)1,793 344 (5,941)
Other, net(3)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefitIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit(28,029)(863)(1,244)(6,644)(265)(37,045)
Income (loss) from continuing operations$67,402 $(3,335)$22,434 $59,501 $(58,927)$(61,448)$25,627 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$$$$$$$
Net Income (loss)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
$305,291 $346,986 $169,414 $75,047 $157,529 $177,886 $1,232,153 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures$25,511 $37,542 $19,825 $2,447 $13,144 $810 $99,279 
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
(3) See Note 15 -- Additional Comprehensive Income (Loss) Detail for additional detail

Year Ended December 31, 2022PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
Revenue
Gold sales$157,595 $64,460 $201,859 $148,963 $— $— $572,877 
Silver sales145,839 65,203 634 1,083 — — 212,759 
Metal sales303,434 129,663 202,493 150,046 — — 785,636 
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales(1)
182,576 165,166 155,725 103,063 — — 606,530 
Amortization35,432 22,626 39,032 8,247 4,912 1,377 111,626 
Exploration6,605 4,627 6,637 — 4,628 4,127 26,624 
Other operating expenses4,372 7,540 1,685 1,379 22,322 42,809 80,107 
Other income (expense)
Fair value adjustments, net— — — — — (66,668)(66,668)
Interest expense, net(12)(810)(1,446)(66)(176)(21,351)(23,861)
Other, net(3)
3,204 (306)(206)(62)(354)64,055 66,331 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(28,771)876 127 (2,868)— 15,978 (14,658)
Net Income (loss)$48,870 $(70,536)$(2,111)$34,361 $(32,392)$(56,299)$(78,107)
Segment assets(2)
$295,715 $809,116 $148,516 $105,209 $244,151 $67,275 $1,669,982 
Capital expenditures$42,648 $246,360 $31,456 $3,138 $24,797 $3,955 $352,354 
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
(3) See Note 15 -- Additional Comprehensive Income (Loss) Detail for additional detail

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Year Ended December 31, 2019PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2021Year Ended December 31, 2021PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
RevenueRevenue
Gold salesGold sales$141,669 $50,225 $181,111 $120,342 $$$493,347 
Gold sales
Gold sales
Silver salesSilver sales111,032 61,799 1,072 17,575 $191,478 
Zinc sales12,806 12,806 
Lead sales13,871 13,871 
Metal sales
Metal sales
Metal salesMetal sales252,701 112,024 181,111 121,414 44,252 711,502 
Costs and ExpensesCosts and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales(1)
Costs applicable to sales(1)
141,927 100,205 119,602 80,689 108,758 551,181 
Costs applicable to sales(1)
Costs applicable to sales(1)
AmortizationAmortization59,379 18,041 50,592 12,280 36,738 1,846 178,876 
ExplorationExploration5,658 657 5,588 272 2,469 7,883 22,527 
Write-downs250,814 250,814 
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses4,591 4,572 1,248 2,832 1,216 38,455 52,914 
Other income (expense)Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment(1,281)(1,281)
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on debt extinguishment
Fair value adjustments, netFair value adjustments, net16,030 16,030 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(444)(1,015)(1,333)(100)(1,137)(20,742)(24,771)
Other, net(4,798)(378)(704)89 (557)3,155 (3,193)
Other, net(3)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefitIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit(14,257)(709)(3,041)32,084 (2,948)11,129 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$21,647 $(13,553)$2,044 $22,289 $(325,353)$(53,970)$(346,896)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$$$$$5,693 $5,693 
Net Income (loss)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
Segment assets(2)
$319,292 $284,878 $194,076 $84,765 164,125 $168,647 $1,215,783 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures$32,658 $22,592 $23,513 $2,220 17,504 $1,285 $99,772 
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests
(3) See Note 15 -- Additional Comprehensive Income (Loss) Detail for additional detail


Year Ended December 31, 2018PalmarejoRochesterKensingtonWharfSilvertipOtherTotal
Revenue
Gold sales$131,758 $66,556 $132,924 $95,770 $$$427,008 
Silver sales113,998 75,252 746 3,157 $193,153 
Zinc sales3,612 3,612 
Lead sales2,131 2,131 
Metal sales245,756 141,808 132,924 96,516 8,900 625,904 
Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales(1)
120,088 105,677 112,364 67,201 35,620 440,950 
Amortization60,744 20,909 29,508 11,072 5,235 1,005 128,473 
Exploration10,516 332 5,871 104 2,748 5,826 25,397 
Write-downs
Other operating expenses3,043 7,071 1,721 2,686 303 36,564 51,388 
Other income (expense)
Loss on debt extinguishment
Fair value adjustments, net3,638 3,638 
Interest expense, net(2,137)(466)(973)(40)(766)(19,982)(24,364)
Other, net(8,308)(1,211)2,795 (834)(370)(16,777)(24,705)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(15,724)(874)(1,063)16,057 18,384 16,780 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$25,196 $5,268 $(14,718)$13,516 $(20,085)$(58,132)$(48,955)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$$$$$550 $550 
Segment assets(2)
$363,024 $269,903 $224,460 $102,246 415,998 $175,040 $1,550,671 
Capital expenditures$29,425 $9,919 $44,738 $3,382 52,932 $391 $140,787 
(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests

AssetsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Total assets for reportable segments$1,943,037 $1,669,982 
Cash and cash equivalents61,633 61,464 
Other assets76,178 114,697 
Total consolidated assets$2,080,848 $1,846,143 
Geographic Information
Long-Lived AssetsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
United States$1,201,988 $899,960 
Mexico256,906 251,950 
Canada229,242 237,723 
Other152 122 
Total$1,688,288 $1,389,755 
RevenueYear ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$507,999 $482,202 $512,554 
Mexico313,207 303,434 320,274 
Total$821,206 $785,636 $832,828 
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AssetsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Total assets for reportable segments$1,232,153 $1,215,783 
Cash and cash equivalents92,794 55,645 
Other assets79,030 107,208 
Total consolidated assets$1,403,977 $1,378,636 

Geographic Information
Long-Lived AssetsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
United States$503,818 $494,286 
Mexico293,436 312,168 
Canada149,018 146,804 
Other657 7,486 
Total$946,929 $960,744 
RevenueYear ended December 31,
202020192018
United States$496,997 $414,548 $371,248 
Mexico286,581 252,701 245,756 
Canada1,883 44,253 8,900 
Total$785,461 $711,502 $625,904 
The Company's doré, as well as the concentrate productelectrolytic cathodic sludge produced by the Wharf mine, is refined into gold and silver bullion according to benchmark standards set by the LBMA,London Bullion Market Association, which regulates the acceptable requirements for bullion traded in the London precious metals markets. The Company then sells its gold and silver bullion to multi-national banks, bullion trading houses, and refiners across the globe. The Company had seven trading counterparties at December 31, 2020.2023. The Company's sales of doré or concentrateelectrolytic cathodic sludge product produced by the Palmarejo, Rochester, and Wharf mines amounted to approximately 72%80%, 68%74%, and 77%74%, of total metal sales for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 2018,2021, respectively. In November 2018, one of the refiners of the Company’s doré, Republic Metals Corporation (“RMC”), a U.S.-based precious metals refiner, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. See Note 5 -- Receivables for additional detail.
The Company's gold concentrate product from the Kensington mine and the zinc and lead concentrates from the Silvertip mine areis sold under a varietylong term offtake agreement and is shipped to geographically diverse third-party smelters who are responsible for arranging the smelting of agreements with smelters and traders, and the smelters and traders pay the Company for the metals recovered from the concentrates.concentrate. The Company’s sales of concentrate produced by the Kensington and Silvertip mines amounted to approximately 28%20%, 32%26%, and 23%26% of total metal sales for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 2018,2021, respectively.
The Company believes that the loss of any one smelter, refiner, trader or third-party customer would not have a material adverse effect on the Company due to the liquidity of the markets and current availability of alternative trading counterparties.
The following table indicates customers that represent 10% or more of total sales of metal for at least one of the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 20182021 (in millions):
Year ended December 31,
Customer202020192018Segments reporting revenue
Asahi$272.1 $341.0 $213.0 Palmarejo, Wharf, Rochester, Kensington
Ocean Partners161.0 149.7 74.8 Silvertip, Kensington
Toronto Dominion Bank88.6 35.1 44.9 Rochester
Techemet Metal Trading81.8 9.4 83.3 Rochester, Wharf
Argor-Heraeus79.9 23.1 Palmarejo
RMC71.7 Palmarejo, Rochester
China National Gold54.1 Kensington
Year ended December 31,
Customer202320222021Segments reporting revenue
Bank of Montreal$367.2 $341.5 $98.7 Palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf
Ocean Partners$346.2 $168.9 $176.4 Palmarejo, Kensington
Asahi$63.7 $125.3 $323.8 Palmarejo, Rochester, Kensington, Wharf

NOTE 4 – RECEIVABLES
    Receivables consist of the following:
In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Current receivables:
Trade receivables$3,858 $6,302 
VAT receivable15,634 10,741 
Income tax receivable10,207 9,719 
Avino note receivable (1)
— 4,926 
Gold and silver forwards realized gains (2)
615 4,059 
Other721 586 
$31,035 $36,333 
Non-current receivables:
Other tax receivable (3)
$9,111 $— 
Deferred cash consideration (1)
834 7,677 
Contingent consideration (1)
13,195 14,346 
$23,140 $22,023 
Total receivables$54,175 $58,356 
(1) See Note 13 -- Fair Value Measurements for additional details on the Avino note receivable, deferred cash consideration and contingent consideration.
(2) Represents realized gains on gold and silver forward hedges from December 2023 that contractually settle in subsequent months. See Note 14 -- Derivative Financial Instruments & Hedging for additional details on the gold and silver forward hedges.
(3) Consists of exploration credit refunds at Silvertip.



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NOTE 4 – IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In 2019, the Company performed a comprehensive analysis of its Silvertip property and determined that indicators of impairment existed, primarily as a result of further deterioration in zinc and lead market conditions as well as processing facility-related challenges. As a result, a non-cash impairment charge of $250.8 million was recorded during the in 2019. The write-down was allocated between Property, plant and equipment, net, Mining properties, net and Other non-current assets, $43.6 million, $201.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively. See Note 16 -- Fair Value Measurements for additional detail of the assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of the long-lived assets tested for impairment.

NOTE 5 – RECEIVABLES
    Receivables consist of the following:
In thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Current receivables:
Trade receivables$3,293 $6,028 
Value added tax (“VAT”) receivable17,080 10,729 
Income tax receivable530 105 
Other2,581 1,804 
$23,484 $18,666 
Non-current receivables:
VAT receivable(1)
$26,447 $28,009 
RMC receivable(2)
700 
26,447 28,709 
Total receivables$49,931 $47,375 
(1) Represents VAT that was paid to the Mexican government associated with Coeur Mexicana’s prior royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation. The Company continues to pursue recovery from the Mexican government (including through ongoing litigation). See Note 21 -- Commitments and Contingencies for additional detail. The $1.5 million decrease in the year ended December 31, 2020 is attributable to a weaker Mexican Peso.
(2) Represents receivable due from the successor to RMC, whose bankruptcy filing in November 2018 impacted approximately 0.4 million ounces of Coeur’s silver and 6,500 ounces of Coeur’s gold. In June 2020, the Company received a $0.7 million payment in respect of certain of its claims in the bankruptcy proceedings.

NOTE 65 – INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS
    Inventory consists of the following:
In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Inventory:
Concentrate$3,606 $2,869 
Precious metals20,395 12,636 
Supplies52,660 46,326 
$76,661 $61,831 
Ore on Leach Pads:
Current$79,400 $82,958 
Non-current25,987 51,268 
$105,387 $134,226 
Long-term Stockpile (included in Other)
$46,702 $28,840 
Total Inventory and Ore on Leach Pads$228,750 $224,897 
In thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Inventory:
Concentrate$2,909 $6,557 
Precious metals14,788 14,040 
Supplies33,513 35,289 
51,210 55,886 
Ore on Leach Pads:
Current74,866 66,192 
Non-current81,963 71,539 
156,829 137,731 
Long-term Stockpile (included in Other)
$5,664 $
Total Inventory and Ore on Leach Pads$213,703 $193,617 
Coeur reports the carrying value of metal and leach pad inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method. In the year ended December 31, 2023, the cost of stock pile, leach pad and metal inventory at Rochester exceeded its net realizable value, which resulted in non-cash write down of $45.6 million ($39.9 million was recognized in Costs applicable to sales and $5.8 million in Amortization).

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENTS
Equity Securities
    From time to time, the Company makes strategic investments in equity securities of silver and gold exploration, development and royalty and streaming companies or receives securities as transaction consideration. The Company had no outstanding investments in equity securities as of December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2023At December 31, 2022
In thousandsCostEstimated
Fair Value
CostGross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity Securities
Victoria Gold Corp.$— $— $70,560 $(38,528)$— $32,032 
Integra Resources Corp.— — 9,455 (7,115)— 2,340 
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd— — 13,720 (4,199)— 9,521 
Other— — 2,233 (1,974)— 259 
Equity securities$— $— $95,968 $(51,816)$— $44,152 
Changes in the fair value of the Company’s investment in equity securities are recognized each period in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Fair value adjustments, net. See Note 13 -- Fair Value Measurements for additional details.
In January 2023, the Company sold 6.0 million shares of common stock of Victoria Gold (“Victoria Gold Common Shares”) at a price of $6.70 per share, for net proceeds of $39.8 million.
In May 2023, the Company sold 3.7 million shares of common stock of Integra Resources Corporation (“Integra Common Shares”) at a price of $0.48 per share, for net proceeds of $1.8 million.
In October and November 2023, the Company sold 14.0 million shares of common stock of Avino Silver & Gold Mines (“Avino Common Shares”) at a price of $0.43 per share, for net proceeds of $6.1 million.

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Prior to the temporary suspension of mining activities at Silvertip, as a result of lower than expected production levels, grades and recovery rates as well as reduced process plant availability, Silvertip recognized inventory write-downs of $10.4 million, which are reflected in Costs applicable to sales for the year ended December 31, 2020. Subsequent to the suspension of mining activities, Silvertip has recognized additional supply inventory write-downs of $3.3 million, which are reflected in Pre-development, reclamation, and other for the year ended December 31, 2020.

NOTE 7 – INVESTMENTS
Equity Securities
    The Company makes strategic investments in equity and debt securities of silver and gold exploration, development and royalty and streaming companies.
At December 31, 2020
In thousandsCostGross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity Securities
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.$166 $$875 $1,041 
Integra Resources Corp.7,500 4,401 11,901 
Other(1)
Equity securities$7,668 $(1)$5,276 $12,943 
At December 31, 2019
In thousandsCostGross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Equity Securities
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.$10,463 $$17,725 $28,188 
Integra Resources Corp.5,000 355 5,355 
Rockhaven Resources, Ltd.2,064 (376)1,688 
Other1,304 (889)415 
Equity securities$18,831 $(1,265)$18,080 $35,646 
On June 30, 2020, the Company completed the sale of 3,910,000 shares of common stock of Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (“Metalla”) (“Metalla Common Shares”) at a price of $5.30 per Metalla Common Share for gross proceeds of $20.7 million. After transaction related expenses of $1.3 million, the Company recorded a realized gain of $11.6 million on the sale of the Metalla Common Shares. In addition, on June 30, 2020, one of the Company’s subsidiaries completed the repurchase from Metalla of a 0.3875% royalty interest in the Company’s Wharf mine in exchange for 421,554 Metalla Common Shares. Based on the closing price of Metalla Common Shares on June 30, 2020, the Company recorded a realized gain of $1.4 million on the royalty repurchase transaction. In December 2020, the Company completed the sale of 826,200 shares of common stock of Metalla at an average price (net of commission) of $11.33 per Metalla Common Share for net proceeds of $9.4 million for a realized gain of $7.7 million.
On September 14, 2020, the Company participated in an offering of shares of common stock of Integra Resources Corp. (“Integra”) (“Integra Common Shares”), exercising a previously-acquired participation right, and purchased an additional 735,294 Integra Common Shares at a price of $3.40 per Integra Common Share for a total of $2.5 million. Following completion of the transaction, Coeur owned approximately 5.6% of issued and outstanding Integra Common Shares.
In November and December 2020, the Company completed the sale of 15,150,000 shares of common stock of Rockhaven Resources, Ltd. (“Rockhaven Common Shares”) at an average price (net of commission) of $0.08 per Rockhaven Common Share for net proceeds of $1.3 million for a realized loss of $0.8 million.
The following table presents the disaggregated gain (loss) on equity securities recognized in Income (loss) from continuing operations on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
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 Year ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Net gain (loss)$7,601 $16,208 $2,945 
Less: Realized (gain) loss(19,140)(860)(7,964)
Unrealized gain (loss)$(11,539)$15,348 $(5,019)

NOTE 8 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND MINING PROPERTIES, NET
Property, plant and equipment and mining properties, netconsist of the following:
In thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Land$10,584 $10,598 
Facilities and equipment659,676 650,769 
Assets under finance leases$100,530 $103,903 
770,790 765,270 
Accumulated amortization(1)
$(579,644)$(537,046)
191,146 228,224 
Construction in progress$38,993 20,565 
Property, plant and equipment, net230,139 $248,789 
In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Mine development$1,358,189 $1,533,385 
Mineral interests809,912 821,112 
Land8,318 8,242 
Facilities and equipment(1)
947,435 800,957 
Construction in progress(2)
612,865 236,019 
Total$3,736,719 $3,399,715 
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization(3)
(2,048,431)(2,009,960)
Property, plant and equipment and mining properties, net$1,688,288 $1,389,755 
(1) Includes $60.2$127.6 million and $42.2$148.2 million associated with facilities and equipment assets under finance leases at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
(2) Includes $471.7 million and $139.7 million of construction costs related to the Rochester Expansion project at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
(3) Includes $37.6 million and $80.3 million of accumulated amortization related to assets under finance leases at December 31, 20202023 and December 31, 2019,2022, respectively.


NOTE 9 – MINING PROPERTIES
Mining properties consist of the following (in thousands):
December 31, 2020PalmarejoRochesterSilvertipKensingtonWharfSterlingLa PreciosaOtherTotal
Mine development$280,184 $270,648 $48,589 $360,201 $33,578 $4,107 $$$997,307 
Accumulated amortization(194,898)(157,526)(10,747)(264,014)(22,547)(1,099)(650,831)
85,286 113,122 37,842 96,187 11,031 3,008 346,476 
Mineral interests629,303 18,541 105,736 48,062 95,499 49,085 946,226 
Accumulated amortization(518,866)(24,828)(32,217)(575,911)
110,437 18,541 80,908 15,845 95,499 49,085 370,315 
Mining properties, net$195,723 $131,663 $118,750 $96,187 $26,876 $98,507 $49,085 $$716,790 
December 31, 2019PalmarejoRochesterSilvertipKensingtonWharfSterlingLa PreciosaOtherTotal
Mine development$260,838 $220,127 $50,146 $345,026 $34,165 $3,651 $$$913,953 
Accumulated amortization(179,894)(155,079)(9,623)(230,869)(20,071)(678)(596,214)
80,944 65,048 40,523 114,157 14,094 2,973 317,739 
Mineral interests629,303 18,541 105,736 45,837 95,499 49,085 5,171 949,172 
Accumulated amortization(501,039)(24,147)(29,051)(719)(554,956)
128,264 18,541 81,589 16,786 95,499 49,085 4,452 394,216 
Mining properties, net$209,208 $83,589 $122,112 $114,157 $30,880 $98,472 $49,085 $4,452 $711,955 

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NOTE 10 – ACQUISITIONS
In November 2018, the Company and Coeur Rochester consummated the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement among the Company, Coeur Rochester and Alio Gold Inc. and one of its subsidiaries (“Alio Gold”) pursuant to which Coeur Rochester acquired all of Alio Gold’s rights, titles, and interests in and to certain real property assets and patented and unpatented mining claims located in Pershing County, Nevada (collectively, the “Lincoln Hill and related assets”). In consideration for the acquisition of Lincoln Hill and related assets, the Company paid Alio Gold consideration of $19.0 million in shares of Company common stock calculated using a five-day volume-weighted average price of Company common stock for a five-trading day period ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the closing.
The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition as the Lincoln Hill and related assets do not currently have processes, including experienced personnel, in place to extract the minerals from the ground to produce outputs. As such, the total purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values. The purchase price and acquired assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands except share data):
Common shares issued (4,268,703 at $4.40)$18,782 
Transaction advisory fees and other acquisition costs246 
Total purchase price$19,028 
Total assets acquired$19,028 
In October 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Northern Empire Resources Corp. (“Northern Empire”), whose principal asset is the Sterling/Crown gold project. Upon completion of the acquisition, each share of Northern Empire common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Plan of Arrangement, excluding shares owned by the Company, was exchanged for shares of the Company’s common stock at a ratio of 0.1850 shares of Company common stock for each Northern Empire common share. Approximately 12.1 million Coeur shares were issued to Northern Empire shareholders (other than the Company) upon closing of the acquisition, representing aggregate value of approximately $73.6 million as of the closing date. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had an existing investment valued at $7.3 million in Northern Empire.

The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition as Northern Empire did not have processes, including experienced personnel, in place to extract the minerals from the ground to produce outputs. As such, the total purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values. Total consideration and acquired assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands except share data):
Common shares issued (12,122,683 at $5.27)$63,887 
Fair value of existing investment in Northern Empire7,257 
Transaction advisory fees and other acquisition costs2,449 
Total consideration73,593 
Total assets acquired111,527 
Total liabilities assumed37,934 
Net assets acquired$73,593 

NOTE 118 – LEASES
Right of Use Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes quantitative information pertaining to the Company’s finance and operating leases.
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Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20202019In thousands202320222021
Lease CostLease Cost
Operating lease costOperating lease cost$12,036 $11,585 
Operating lease cost
Operating lease cost
Short-term operating lease cost
Short-term operating lease cost
Short-term operating lease costShort-term operating lease cost$8,055 $12,975 
Finance Lease Cost:Finance Lease Cost:
Finance Lease Cost:
Finance Lease Cost:
Amortization of leased assets
Amortization of leased assets
Amortization of leased assetsAmortization of leased assets$23,921 $21,293 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest on lease liabilities3,634 4,150 
Total finance lease costTotal finance lease cost$27,555 $25,443 
Total finance lease cost
Total finance lease cost
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20202019In thousands202320222021
Other InformationOther Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from operating leasesOperating cash flows from operating leases$21,348 $24,560 
Operating cash flows from finance leasesOperating cash flows from finance leases$3,634 $4,150 
Financing cash flows from finance leasesFinancing cash flows from finance leases$25,984 $25,975 
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
In thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Other assets, non-current$40,511 $49,169 
Accrued liabilities and other$12,410 $13,104 
Other long-term liabilities27,433 40,634 
Total operating lease liabilities$39,843 $53,738 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$104,433 $103,903 
Accumulated depreciation(60,272)(42,209)
Property and equipment, net$44,161 $61,694 
Debt, current$22,074 $22,746 
Debt, non-current25,837 45,866 
Total finance lease liabilities$47,911 $68,612 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases1.361.73
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases4.004.70
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases5.37 %5.40 %
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases5.18 %5.20 %
In the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to modify one of its operating leases, significantly reducing the lease amount and lease term, thereby decreasing the operating lease liability at remeasurement. The Company recognized a gain of $4.1 million in connection with this lease modification, which is recognized in Pre-development, reclamation, and other, together with the adjustment to the right of use asset and operating lease liability.
In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Operating Leases
Other assets, non-current$14,064 $24,603 
Accrued liabilities and other9,975 11,560 
Other long-term liabilities6,340 14,946 
Total operating lease liabilities$16,315 $26,506 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, gross$127,591 $148,174 
Accumulated depreciation(37,612)(80,336)
Property and equipment, net$89,979 $67,838 
Debt, current$22,636 $24,578 
Debt, non-current52,558 42,143 
Total finance lease liabilities$75,194 $66,721 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases2.031.76
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases5.194.44
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases6.1 %5.2 %
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases5.3 %5.2 %
Minimum future lease payments under finance and operating leases with terms longer than one year are as follows:
As of December 31, 2023 (In thousands)
Operating leasesFinance leases
2024$10,075 $26,391 
2025817 24,465 
2026756 15,381 
2027890 8,474 
2028941 10,288 
Thereafter5,576 — 
Total$19,055 $84,999 
Less: imputed interest(2,740)(9,805)
Net lease obligation$16,315 $75,194 

NOTE 9 – DEBT
 December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In thousandsCurrentNon-CurrentCurrentNon-Current
2029 Senior Notes, net(1)
$— $295,115 $— $369,212 
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
— 175,000 — 80,000 
Finance lease obligations22,636 52,559 24,578 42,143 
$22,636 $522,674 $24,578 $491,355 
(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.9 million and $5.8 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
(2) Unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.8 million and $3.6 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, included in Other Non-Current Assets.
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As of December 31, 2020 (In thousands)
Operating leasesFinance leases
2021$12,602 $23,958 
202210,989 18,140 
202310,407 8,440 
20248,812 1,699 
2025213 101 
Thereafter1,167 
Total$44,190 $52,338 
Less: imputed interest(4,347)(4,427)
Net lease obligation$39,843 $47,911 

NOTE 12 – DEBT
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
In thousandsCurrentNon-CurrentCurrentNon-Current
2024 Senior Notes, net(1)
$$227,590 $$226,885 
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
Finance lease obligations22,074 25,837 22,746 45,866 
$22,074 $253,427 $22,746 $272,751 
(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.4 million and $3.1 million at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
(2) Unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.5 million and $2.3 million at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, included in Other Non-Current Assets.
20242029 Senior Notes
In May 2017,March 2021, the Company completed an offering of $250.0$375.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”)senior notes in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for net proceeds of approximately $245.0$367.5 million followed by an exchange offer for publicly-traded 2024(the “2029 Senior Notes.Notes”). The 20242029 Senior Notes are governed by an Indenture dated as of May 31, 2017March 1, 2021 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, as issuer, certain of the Company's subsidiaries named therein, as guarantors thereto (the “Guarantors”), and theThe Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee. In connection with the sale of the 2024 Senior Notes, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement. On August 4, 2017, the Company commenced an exchange offer of registered 2024 Senior Notes for privately-placed 2024 Senior Notes which was completed on September 12, 2017.trustee (the “Trustee”). The 20242029 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875%5.125% per year from the date of issuance. Interest on the 20242029 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1February 15 and December 1August 15 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2017.August 15, 2021. The 20242029 Senior Notes will mature on June 1, 2024February 15, 2029 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors. The
As of February 15, 2024, the Company may redeem some or all of the 20242029 Senior Notes on or after June 1, 2020, at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture, (102.938% of the principal amount as of December 31, 2020), together with accrued and unpaid interest.
The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability under certain circumstances to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem capital stock, prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt, make loans and investments, create liens, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into agreements restricting the Company's subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and impose conditions on the Company’s ability to engage in mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all of its assets. The Indenture also contains certain “Events of Default” (as defined in the Indenture) customary for indentures of this type. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Senior Notes then outstanding may, and the Trustee at the request of the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Senior Notes then outstanding shall, declare all unpaid principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on all the 2029 Senior Notes to be due and payable.
InDuring the third quarter of 2019,year ended December 31, 2023, the Company entered into multiple privately-negotiated agreements to exchange $20exchanged $76.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 20242029 Senior Notes plus accrued interest for approximately 4.525.2 million shares of its common stock. Based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the datedates of each exchange,the exchanges, the exchanges resulted in an aggregate lossgain of $1.3 million.    
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Notes to Condensed$3.4 million on debt extinguishment. The exchange transactions represent non-cash financing activity in the Consolidated Financial Statements
Statement of Cash Flow.
Revolving Credit Facility
In September 2017, the Company, as borrower, and certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, entered into a $200.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“RCF”) pursuant to a credit agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017 (as subsequently amended, the RCF“Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, as borrower, certain subsidiaries of the Company, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and Bank of America, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch, the Bank of Nova Scotia and ING Capital LLC, as lenders (the “Credit Agreement”) with an original term of four years. Loans under the RCF bear interest at a rate equal to either a base rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.75%, as selected by the Company, in each case, with such margin determined in accordance with a pricing grid based upon the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio as of the end of the applicable period. In October 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement to increase the RCF by $50.0 million from $200.0 million to $250.0 million and extend the term by approximately one year to October 2022. In April and August of 2019, the Company entered into amendments to the Credit Agreement to, among other items, modify the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility in 2019. On December 14, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement to increase the RCF from $250.0 million to $300.0 million and to include ING Capital LLC as an incremental lender on the RCF. On March 1, 2021, the Company entered into a fifth amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) extend the maturity date of the RCF to March 2025 and (ii) permit the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF, then-currently in the amount of $300.0 million, in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million in incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase.
On May 2, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment (the “May Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement to increase the RCF from $300.0 million to $390.0 million and to include Goldman Sachs Bank USA as a lender on the RCF.
On November 9, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment (the “November Amendment”) to the RCF. The November Amendment, among other things, (1) modifies the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility under the consolidated net leverage ratio requirement through December 31, 2023, with the ratio returning to the original level as outlined in the RCF starting with March 31, 2024 (the “Amendment Period”), (2) allows up to $50 million for integration costs or costs associated with establishing new facilities and certain costs associated with LCM adjustments at Rochester to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF, (3) increases the interest rate on certain borrowings through early 2023, (4) requires the Company to repay outstanding amounts under the RCF if cash-on-hand exceeds $60 million during the Amendment Period, and (5) restricts certain payments and the incurrence of certain liens during the Amendment Period.
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On August 9, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment (the “August Amendment”) to the RCF. The August Amendment, among other things, (1) modifies the financial covenants to provide greater flexibility during the final stages of the Rochester expansion under (a) the consolidated net leverage and consolidated senior secured leverage ratios at September 30, 2023 through March 31, 2024, with the ratios returning to the previous levels at June 30, 2024 and (b) the consolidated interest coverage ratio at June 30, 2023 through September 30, 2023 with the ratio returning to the previous level at December 31, 2023, (2) allows up to $50 million, through June 30, 2024, stepping down to $40 million in September 31, 2024, $30 million in December 31, 2024 and $15 million thereafter, for integration costs or costs associated with establishing new facilities and certain costs associated with LCM adjustments at Rochester to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF, (3) increases the interest rate on certain borrowings through June 30, 2024, and (4) restricts certain acquisitions through March 31, 2024.
On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment (the “February 2024 Amendment”) to the RCF. The February 2024 Amendment, among other things, (1) extends the term of the RCF by approximately 2 years so that it now matures in February 2027, (2) increases the RCF by $10 million from $390 million to $400 million, (3) adds Fédération Des Caisses Desjardins Du Québec and National Bank of Canada as lenders on the RCF, (4) permits the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million in incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase, (5) allows for unencumbered domestic cash to be included in the calculation of the consolidated net leverage ratio, and (6) allows up to $15 million of non-capitalized underground mine development costs related to Silvertip to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF.
The RCF is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its domesticU.S. subsidiaries, including the land, mineral rights and infrastructure at the Kensington, Rochester and Wharf mines and the Sterling/Crown project as well as a pledge of the shares and other equity interests of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The RCFCredit Agreement contains representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants that are usual and customary, including representations, warranties, and covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional debt, incur or permit liens on assets, make investments and acquisitions, consolidate or merge with any other company, engage in asset sales and make dividends and distributions. The RCFCredit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial covenants, consisting ofincluding a senior secured leverage ratio, a consolidated net leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. Obligations under the RCF may be accelerated upon the occurrence of certain customary events of default.
At December 31, 2020,2023, the Company had no borrowings, and $35.0$175.0 million drawn at a weighted-average interest rate of 9.2%, $29.6 million in outstanding letters of credit outstanding underand $185.4 million available under the RCF. At December 31, 2020, the interest rate on the principal of the RCF was 2.4%.Future borrowing may be subject to certain financial covenants.
Finance Lease Obligations
From time-to-time,time to time, the Company acquires mining equipment and facilities under finance lease agreements. In the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, the Company entered into new lease financing arrangements primarily for mining equipment at Palmarejo, Rochester Silvertip and Kensington for $35.2 million. The new finance lease arrangements represent non-cash investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow. Coeur secured a finance lease package for nearly $60.0 million in 2021, all of which has been funded as of December 31, 2023. This package was earmarked for planned equipment for the Rochester expansion project in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and has an interest rate of 5.2%. All finance lease obligations are recorded, upon lease inception, at the present value of future minimum lease payments. SeeFor more details, please see Note 118 -- Leases for additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to finance leasing arrangements.
Interest Expense
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
2024 Senior Notes$13,513 $14,586 $14,688 
Revolving Credit Facility3,165 5,358 5,854 
Finance lease obligations3,634 4,150 2,270 
Amortization of debt issuance costs1,525 1,491 1,302 
Accretion of Silvertip contingent consideration396 1,311 
Other debt obligations344 580 176 
Capitalized interest(1,473)(1,790)(1,237)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest$20,708 $24,771 $24,364 

 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202320222021
2024 Senior Notes$— $— $2,591 
2029 Senior Notes17,288 19,219 16,016 
Revolving Credit Facility17,752 8,503 2,296 
Finance lease obligations3,762 5,084 4,632 
Amortization of debt issuance costs2,709 2,052 1,726 
Other debt obligations2,149 166 303 
Capitalized interest(14,561)(11,163)(11,113)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest$29,099 $23,861 $16,451 
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NOTE 1310 – RECLAMATION
Reclamation and mine closure costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. Management estimates costs associated with reclamation of mining properties. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions, and future expenditures could differ from current estimates. The estimated reclamation and mine closure costs were discounted using credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rates ranging from 7.2% to 10.0%. The asset retirement obligation increased in 2023 due to overall inflationary impacts, increased reclamation and mine closure costs at Rochester associated with the POA 11 expansion project and additional costs at Wharf and Rochester associated with the existing open pit and leach pad operations. This was partially offset by a decrease at Kensington attributable to the timing of reclamation and mine closure costs resulting from the mine life extension.
Changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligations for its operating sites are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20202019In thousands20232022
Asset retirement obligation - BeginningAsset retirement obligation - Beginning$134,398 $133,508 
AccretionAccretion11,574 11,968 
Additions and changes in estimates(6,132)(7,538)
Additions and changes to estimates
Disposition of Sterling/Crown exploration properties
SettlementsSettlements(2,720)(3,540)
Asset retirement obligation - Ending(1)Asset retirement obligation - Ending(1)$137,120 $134,398 
The Company accrued $2.2 million and $1.9 million at each of (1) December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, for reclamation liabilities related2023 includes $11.0 million of asset retirement obligation that is expected to former mining activities, which are includedbe paid in Reclamation.the next twelve months.

NOTE 1411 – INCOME AND MINING TAXES
The components of Income (loss) before income taxes are below:
Year ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands202020192018In thousands202320222021
United StatesUnited States$40,890 $(16,702)$(50,522)
ForeignForeign21,782 (341,323)(15,213)
TotalTotal$62,672 $(358,025)$(65,735)
The components of the consolidated Income and mining tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations are below:
Year ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands202020192018In thousands202320222021
Current:Current:   Current:  
United StatesUnited States$226 $(334)$1,188 
United States — State mining taxesUnited States — State mining taxes(8,384)(4,001)(3,208)
United States — Foreign withholding taxUnited States — Foreign withholding tax(800)(1,598)(5,617)
CanadaCanada232 119 378 
MexicoMexico(36,066)(19,619)(26,021)
OtherOther33 (3)67 
Deferred:Deferred:
United StatesUnited States(49)236 23,322 
United States
United States
United States — State mining taxesUnited States — State mining taxes(354)251 1,134 
CanadaCanada32,084 16,057 
MexicoMexico8,117 3,994 9,929 
OtherOther(449)
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit$(37,045)$11,129 $16,780 
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    heThe Company’s Income and mining tax benefit (expense) differed from the amounts computed by applying the United States statutory corporate income tax rate for the following reasons:
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Year ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands202020192018In thousands202320222021
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rateIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit at statutory rate$(13,161)$75,185 $14,052 
State tax provision from continuing operationsState tax provision from continuing operations(152)1,243 2,284 
Change in valuation allowanceChange in valuation allowance(17,522)(77,220)2,471 
Percentage depletionPercentage depletion5,056 820 89 
Percentage depletion
Percentage depletion
Uncertain tax positionsUncertain tax positions2,321 2,358 1,830 
U.S. and foreign permanent differencesU.S. and foreign permanent differences3,844 2,272 3,314 
Foreign exchange ratesForeign exchange rates1,390 (7,066)(3,973)
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign inflation and indexingForeign inflation and indexing684 (2,933)(2,374)
Foreign tax rate differencesForeign tax rate differences(3,971)19,729 (24)
Mining, foreign withholding, and other taxesMining, foreign withholding, and other taxes(17,457)(2,746)(3,857)
Sale of non-core assets
Other, netOther, net1,923 (513)2,968 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefitIncome and mining tax (expense) benefit$(37,045)$11,129 $16,780 
At December 31, 20202023 and 2019,2022, the significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are below:
Year ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20202019In thousands20232022
Deferred tax liabilities:Deferred tax liabilities:  Deferred tax liabilities:  
Mineral properties$$25,691 
Inventory847 
Royalty and other long-term debt1,094 
Foreign subsidiaries - unremitted earnings99 50 
Other
$1,198 $26,588 
Deferred tax assets:Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwardsNet operating loss carryforwards$241,985 $219,192 
Mineral propertiesMineral properties1,907 
Property, plant, and equipmentProperty, plant, and equipment10,841 20,212 
Mining royalty taxMining royalty tax7,447 6,764 
Capital loss carryforwardsCapital loss carryforwards17,341 21,956 
Asset retirement obligationAsset retirement obligation38,761 34,134 
Unrealized foreign currency loss and otherUnrealized foreign currency loss and other3,386 9,133 
Royalty and other long-term debt6,235 
Accrued expensesAccrued expenses16,849 8,899 
Tax credit carryforwardsTax credit carryforwards29,809 29,881 
Other long-term assets
368,326 356,406 
Valuation allowanceValuation allowance(401,304)(371,277)
(32,978)(14,871)
Net deferred tax liabilitiesNet deferred tax liabilities$34,176 $41,459 
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized. The Company analyzes its deferred tax assets and, if it is determined that the Company will not realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets, it will record or increase a valuation allowance. Conversely, if it is determined that the Company will ultimately be more likely than not able to realize all or a portion of the related benefits for which a valuation allowance has been provided, all or a portion of the related valuation allowance will be reduced. There are a number of factors that impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. Based upon this analysis, the Company has recorded valuation allowances as follows:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Year ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands20202019
U.S. U.S. $215,396 $213,783 
U.S.
U.S.
Canada
Canada
CanadaCanada146,611 118,738 
MexicoMexico15,885 15,884 
Mexico
Mexico
New Zealand
New Zealand
New ZealandNew Zealand22,740 21,863 
OtherOther672 1,009 
Other
Other
$401,304 $371,277 
The Company has the following tax attribute carryforwards at December 31, 2020,2023, by jurisdiction:
In thousandsIn thousandsU.S.CanadaMexicoNew ZealandOtherTotal
In thousands
In thousands
Regular net operating losses
Regular net operating losses
Regular net operating lossesRegular net operating losses$432,447 $304,237 $52,951 $86,486 $1,337 $877,458 
Expiration yearsExpiration years2021-20382029-20392021-2030Indefinite2021-2022
Expiration years
Expiration years
Capital losses
Capital losses
Capital lossesCapital losses63,024 — — — — 63,024 
Foreign tax creditsForeign tax credits24,939 — — — — 24,939 
Foreign tax credits
Foreign tax credits
The majorityAs of December 31, 2023, for U.S. income tax purposes, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $623.1 million and $465.6 million, respectively. U.S. capital losses willnet operating loss carryforwards of $318.5 million arising before December 31, 2017 have a 20-year expiration period, the earliest of which could expire through 2022.in 2024. U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $304.6 million arising in 2018 and future periods have an indefinite carryforward period. Foreign tax credits expire if unused beginning in 2021.2024.

The utilization of U.S. net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and recognized built-in losses may be subject to limitation under the rules regarding a change in stock ownership as determined by the Internal Revenue Code and state tax laws. Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, imposes annual limitations on the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and certain built-in losses upon an ownership change as defined under that Section. Generally, an ownership change may result from transactions that increase the aggregate ownership of certain shareholders in the Company’s stock by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year testing period. If the Company experiences an ownership change, an annual limitation would be imposed on certain of the Company’s tax attributes, including net operating losses and certain other losses, credits, deductions or tax basis. Management has determined that the Company experienced ownership changes during 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2015 for purposes of Section 382. Based on management’s calculations, the Company does not expect any of its U.S. tax attributes to expire unused as a result of the Section 382 annual limitations. However, the annual limitations may impact the timeframe over which the net operating loss carryforwards can be used, potentially impacting cash tax liabilities in a future period. The U.S. federal tax credits and state net operating losses may potentially be limited as well. We continue to maintain a full valuation allowance on our US net deferred tax assets since it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized.

The Company may also experience ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership. As a result, if the Company earns U.S. federal taxable income, it may be limited in the ability to (1) recognize current deductions on built-in loss assets and (2) offset this income with our pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credit carryforwards, which may be subject to limitations, potentially resulting in increased future tax liability to us. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), federal net operating losses incurred in 2018 and in future years may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such federal net operating losses is limited to 80% of future taxable income. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act suspended the 80% limitation on losses incurred in 2018 and in future years, for tax years beginning before January 1, 2021. The Company does not expect this to impact its net operating loss usage.
The
In prior years, the Company had asserted that earnings from its Mexican operations were indefinitely reinvested; however, the Company now intends to indefinitely reinvestrepatriate certain earnings from its Mexican operations.operations and has provided deferred income taxes on the planned distributions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount related to unrecognized tax benefits is below (in thousands):
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20182021$3,776295 
Gross increase to current period tax positions0 
Gross increase to prior period tax positions13724 
Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(1,207)(315)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20192022$2,7064 
Gross increase to current period tax positions$— 
Gross increase to prior period tax positions(122)$
Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations(1,861)$(3)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20202023$7232 
At December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 2018, $0.7 million, $2.7 million,2021, $2 thousand, $4 thousand, and $3.8$0.3 million, respectively, of these gross unrecognized benefits would, if recognized, decrease the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company operates in numerous countries around the world and is subject to, and pays annual income taxes under, the various income tax regimes in the countries in which it operates. The Company has historically filed, and continues to file, all required income tax returns and paid the taxes reasonably determined to be due. The tax rules and regulations in many countries are highly complex and subject to interpretation. From time to time, the Company is subject to a review of its historic income tax filings and, in connection with such reviews, disputes can arise with the taxing authorities over the interpretation or application of certain rules to the Company’s business conducted within the country involved.
The Company files income tax returns in various U.S. federal and state jurisdictions, in all identified foreign jurisdictions, and various others. The statute of limitations remains open from 20172020 for the US federal jurisdiction and from 20132016 for certain other foreign jurisdictions. As a result of statutes of limitations that will begin to expire within the next 12 months in various jurisdictions and possible settlement of audit-related issues with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions with respect to which none of these issues are individually significant, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of its unrecognized income tax liability will decrease between $0.5 million and $1.5less than $0.1 million in the next 12 months.
The Company classifies interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense and recognized interest and penalties of $1.1 million, $2.3 million,nil, nil, and $3.5$0.4 million at December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 2018,2021, respectively.

NOTE 1512 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock incentive plans for executives and eligible employees. Stock awards include restricted stock, performance shares and stock options. Stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 20182021 was $8.5$11.4 million, $9.3$10.0 million and $8.3$13.7 million, respectively. At December 31, 2020,2023, there was $8.7$8.4 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.6 years.
    Restricted Stock
Restricted stock granted under the Company’s incentive plans areis accounted for based on the market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant and generally vest in equal installments annually over three years. Restricted stock awards are accounted for as equity awards. Holders of restricted stock are entitled to vote the shares and to receive any dividends declared on the shares.
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018:







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 Restricted Stock
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20172,155,845 $5.72 
Granted1,000,690 7.63 
Vested(1,277,076)5.30 
Canceled/Forfeited(337,811)6.51 
Outstanding at December 31, 20181,541,648 $7.14 
Granted1,586,590 4.90 
Vested(797,025)6.36 
Canceled/Forfeited(146,538)5.70 
Outstanding at December 31, 20192,184,675 $5.89 
Granted1,676,634 5.13 
Vested(928,778)6.46 
Canceled/Forfeited(207,807)5.36 
Outstanding at December 31, 20202,724,724 $5.26 
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021:
 Restricted Stock
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20202,724,724 $5.26 
Granted932,442 8.88 
Vested(1,179,857)5.53 
Canceled/Forfeited(332,505)5.83 
Outstanding at December 31, 20212,144,804 $6.60 
Granted2,056,121 4.07 
Vested(1,114,513)6.08 
Canceled/Forfeited(301,802)5.74 
Outstanding at December 31, 20222,784,610 $5.05 
Granted3,251,765 2.94 
Vested(1,381,246)5.09 
Canceled/Forfeited(680,710)3.66 
Outstanding at December 31, 20233,974,419 $3.54 
At December 31, 2020,2023, there was $4.4$4.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.41.8 years.
Performance Shares
Performance shares granted under the Company’s incentive plans are accounted for as equity awards at fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. Performance shares granted during and subsequent to 20182020 will vest at the end of a three-year service period if internal performance metrics are met, with the number of shares vesting impacted by the inclusion of a modifier based upon a relative stockholder return metric. The relative stockholder return metric is included in the determination of the grant date fair value of the performance shares; however, the recognition of compensation cost for performance share awards is based on the results of the internal performance metrics. Outstanding performancePerformance shares granted prior to 2018 will vest2020 vested at the end of athe three-year service period if relative stockholder return and internal performance metrics arewere met. The existence of a market condition requiresrequired recognition of compensation cost for the performance share awards over the requisite period regardless of whether the relative stockholder return metric iswas met.
The following table summarizes performance shares activity for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018:
 Performance Shares
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20172,368,281 $4.44 
Granted (1)
869,421 7.41 
Vested(1,086,058)6.83 
Canceled/Forfeited(613,329)5.41 
Outstanding at December 31, 20181,538,315 $4.05 
Granted (2)
946,000 4.71 
Vested(969,903)1.77 
Canceled/Forfeited (2)
(300,267)1.84 
Outstanding at December 31, 20191,214,145 $6.93 
Granted (3)
1,343,953 3.95 
Vested(54,132)11.47 
Canceled/Forfeited (3)
(168,864)10.71 
Outstanding at December 31, 20202,335,102 $4.83 
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The following table summarizes performance shares activity for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021:
 Performance Shares
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20202,335,102 $4.83 
Granted (1)
602,933 10.13 
Vested(143,312)7.39 
Canceled/Forfeited (1)
(404,710)6.12 
Outstanding at December 31, 20212,390,013 $5.80 
Granted (2)
1,325,418 4.53 
Vested(824,064)5.54 
Canceled/Forfeited (2)
(316,830)6.11 
Outstanding at December 31, 20222,574,537 $5.26 
Granted (3)
1,816,429 3.16 
Vested(566,891)4.00 
Canceled/Forfeited (3)
(664,165)4.32 
Outstanding at December 31, 20233,159,910 $4.52 
(1) Includes 461,242 additional shares granted in connection with the vesting of the 2015 award in 2018 due to above-target performance in accordance with the terms of the awards.
(2)Includes 207,2641,421 additional shares granted and 300,267141,894 shares cancelled in connection with the vesting of the 20162018 award in 20192021 due to above-target and below target performance, respectively, in accordance with the terms of the award.
(3)(2) Includes 6,226175,828 additional shares granted in connection with the vesting of the 2019 award in 2022 due to above-target in accordance with the terms of the award.
(3) Includes 26,200 additional shares granted and 143,808468,393 shares cancelled in connection with the vesting of the 20172020 award in 20202023 due to above-target and below target performance respectively, in accordance with the terms of the award.
At December 31, 2020,2023, there was $4.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance shares to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.91.4 years.
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted under the Company’s incentive plans generally vest over three years and are exercisable over a period not to exceed ten years from the grant date. The exercise price of stock options is equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant. The value of each stock option award is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Stock options are accounted for as equity awards and SARs are accounted for as liability awards and remeasured at each reporting date. SARs, when vested, provide the participant the right to receive cash equal to the excess of the market price of the shares over the exercise price when exercised.
The following table sets forth the weighted average fair value of stock options and the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the stock options using the Black-Scholes option valuation model:
202020192018
Weighted average fair value of stock options granted$$$4.09 
Volatility66.86 %
Expected life in years004.00
Risk-free interest rate2.07 %
Dividend yield
awards.
The following table summarizes stock option and SAR activity for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 2018:2021:
Shares
Shares
Shares
Stock OptionsSARs
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2017617,446 $10.53 42,152 $14.14 
Granted14,310 7.91 
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
Exercised
Exercised
ExercisedExercised(159,069)3.35 
Canceled/forfeitedCanceled/forfeited(153,601)11.48 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018319,086 $13.53 42,152 $14.14 
Exercised(11,055)5.57 
Canceled/forfeited
Canceled/forfeitedCanceled/forfeited(11,519)9.31 
ExpiredExpired(4,733)10.00 (9,870)10.00 
Outstanding at December 31, 2019291,779 $14.05 32,282 $15.40 
Exercised(30,401)5.57 
Expired
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
Canceled/forfeited
Canceled/forfeited
Canceled/forfeitedCanceled/forfeited(39,105)12.77 
ExpiredExpired(32,282)15.40 
Outstanding at December 31, 2020222,273 $15.44 
Expired
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2022
Outstanding at December 31, 2022
Outstanding at December 31, 2022
Canceled/forfeited
Canceled/forfeited
Canceled/forfeited
Expired
Expired
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
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The following table summarizes outstanding stock options as of December 31, 2020.2023:
Range of
Exercise Price
Range of
Exercise Price
Number
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Range of
Exercise Price
Range of
Exercise Price
$ 0.00-$10.00
$ 0.00-$10.00
$ 0.00-$10.00$ 0.00-$10.00119,093 $7.72 4.6
$10.00-$20.00$10.00-$20.0014,634 $16.28 1.9
$10.00-$20.00
$10.00-$20.00
$20.00-$30.00
$20.00-$30.00
$20.00-$30.00$20.00-$30.0088,546 $25.68 1.4
OutstandingOutstanding222,273 $15.44 3.1$313,474 
Outstanding
Outstanding
Vested and expected to vest
Vested and expected to vest
Vested and expected to vestVested and expected to vest222,210 $15.44 3.1$313,319 
ExercisableExercisable217,503 $15.60 3$301,835 
Exercisable
Exercisable
The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $0.1 million.nil. Cash received from options exercised for the year ended December 31, 20202023 was $0.2 million for whichnil and there was no related tax benefit. The grant date fair value for stock options vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019,2023, 2022, and 20182021 was NaN, NaN and $0.2 million, respectively.nil.

NOTE 1613 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities$(11,539)$15,348 $(5,019)
Realized gain (loss) on equity securities19,140 860 7,964 
Zinc options753 
Interest rate swap, net(178)(60)
Fair value adjustments, net$7,601 $16,030 $3,638 
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202320222021
Change in the value of equity securities(1)
$3,384 $(63,529)$(10,476)
Exchange agreement embedded derivative— — 9,933 
Termination of gold zero cost collars— (3,139)— 
Fair value adjustments, net$3,384 $(66,668)$(543)
(1)Includes unrealized losses on held equity securities of nil, $47.9 million, and $10.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), secondary priority to quoted prices in inactive markets or observable inputs (Level 2), and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:
Fair Value at December 31, 2020 Fair Value at December 31, 2023
In thousandsIn thousandsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3  In thousandsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3  
Assets:Assets:
Equity securities$12,943 $12,943 $$
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts13,747 13,747 
Provisional metal sales contractsProvisional metal sales contracts481 481 
$27,171 $12,943 $14,228 $
Liabilities:
Gold zero cost collars$24,883 $$24,883 $
Provisional metal sales contractsProvisional metal sales contracts67 67 
$24,950 $$24,950 $
Provisional metal sales contracts
Silver forwards
Silver forwards
Silver forwards
$
Liabilities:
Gold forwards
Gold forwards
Gold forwards
 
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Fair Value at December 31, 2019 Fair Value at December 31, 2022
In thousandsIn thousandsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3  In thousandsTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3  
Assets:Assets:
Equity and debt securities$35,646 $35,646 $$
Equity securities including warrants
Equity securities including warrants
Equity securities including warrants
Provisional metal sales contractsProvisional metal sales contracts753 753 
$36,399 $35,646 $753 $
Gold forwards
$
Liabilities:Liabilities:
Silvertip contingent consideration$25,000 $$$25,000 
Provisional metal sales contractsProvisional metal sales contracts275 275 
Gold zero cost collars136 136 
$25,411 $$411 $25,000 
Provisional metal sales contracts
Provisional metal sales contracts
The Company’s investments in equity securities arewere recorded at fair market value in the financial statements based primarily on quoted market prices. Such instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s foreign currency forward exchange contracts arecommon share purchase warrants the Company received as consideration in the La Preciosa project sale were valued using a pricing modelsmodel with inputs derived from observable market data, including forwardquoted market prices and other unobservable inputs.quoted interest curve rates. The Company’s gold zero cost collarsmodel inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are valued using pricing models with inputs derived from observable market data, including forward market prices, yield curves, credit spreads. classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s provisional metal sales contracts include concentrate and certain doré sales contracts that are valued using pricing models with inputs derived from observable market data, including forward market prices.
The modelCompany’s gold and silver forward contracts are valued using pricing models with inputs can generally be verifiedderived from observable market data, including forward market prices, yield curves, and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
In October 2017, the Company acquired the Silvertip mine from shareholders of JDS Silver Holdings Ltd (the “Silvertip Acquisition”). The consideration for the Silvertip Acquisition included 2 $25.0 million contingent payments, which were payable in cash and common stock upon reaching a future permitting milestone and resource declaration milestone, respectively. The fair value of the Silvertip contingent consideration was estimated based on an estimated discount rate of 2.5% for the contingent permitting payment and 2.9% for the contingent resource declaration payment and was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. During 2019, the Company paid the $25.0 million due for the permitting milestone in the form of cash and common stock, and in the first quarter of 2020, the Company paid the remaining $25.0 million due for the resource declaration milestone in the form of cash and common stock.credit spreads.
No assets or liabilities were transferred between fair value levels in the year ended December 31, 2020.
The following tables present the changes in the fair value of the Company's Level 3 financial assets and liabilities in the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:
December 31, 2020
In thousandsBalance at the beginning of the periodRevaluationSettlementsAccretionBalance at the
end of the
period
Liabilities:
Silvertip contingent consideration$25,000 $$(25,000)$$
December 31, 2019
In thousandsBalance at the beginning of the periodRevaluationSettlementsAccretionBalance at the
end of the
period
Liabilities:
Silvertip contingent consideration$49,276 $$(25,000)$724 $25,000 

2023.
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities carried at book value in the financial statements at December 31, 20202023 and December 31, 20192022 is presented in the following table:
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December 31, 2020 December 31, 2023
In thousandsIn thousandsBook ValueFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3  In thousandsBook ValueFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3  
Liabilities:Liabilities:
2024 Senior Notes(1)
$227,590 $229,874 $$229,874 $
Liabilities:
Liabilities:
2029 Senior Notes(1)
2029 Senior Notes(1)
2029 Senior Notes(1)
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
$$$$$
(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.4 million.$3.9 million
(2) Unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.5$2.8 million included in Other Non-Current Assets.
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2022
In thousandsIn thousandsBook ValueFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3  In thousandsBook ValueFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3  
Assets:
Promissory note
Promissory note
Promissory note
Deferred cash consideration
Liabilities:Liabilities:
2024 Senior Notes(1)
$226,885 $228,585 $$228,585 $
2029 Senior Notes(1)
2029 Senior Notes(1)
2029 Senior Notes(1)
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
Revolving Credit Facility(2)
$$$$$
(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.1$5.8 million.
(2) Unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.3$3.6 million included in Other Non-Current Assets.
The fair value of the 20242029 Senior Notes was estimated using quoted market prices. The fair value of the RCF approximates book value as the liability is secured, has a variable interest rate, and lacks significant credit concerns.
In March 2022, the Company completed the sale of the La Preciosa project. The consideration for the sale of La Preciosa project included a promissory note payable to the Company that matured in March 2023 and was paid in full, and deferred cash consideration payable on the first anniversary of initial production from any portion of the La Preciosa project. These assets were valued using the pricing model with inputs derived from observable market data, including synthetic credit rating and quoted discount rate. The model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The consideration for the sale of La Preciosa project also included two royalties: a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty on properties covering the Gloria and
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Abundancia areas of the La Preciosa project and a 2.00% gross value royalty on all areas of the La Preciosa project other than the Gloria and Abundancia areas, and contingent consideration of $0.25 per silver equivalent ounce (adjusted for inflation) on any new mineral reserves discovered and declared outside of the current resources area at the La Preciosa project, up to a maximum payment of $50.0 million. These assets were initially measured at fair value at inception and remeasured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair value of the royalties and the contingent consideration assets were $11.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, valued as of the date of closing of the transaction and were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The fair value of the royalties and the contingent consideration were valued using Monte Carlo simulation models. The model inputs included significant unobservable inputs and involve significant management judgment. The significant unobservable inputs included assumptions related to metal prices which assumed silver prices ranging from $22 to $25 per ounce and gold prices ranging from $1,700 to $1,930 per ounce as well as volatility assumptions for silver and gold prices (33.5% and 19.0%, respectively), and an assumed weighted average cost of capital of 15.5%. Such instruments are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
In May 2023, the Company sold the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration for cash consideration of $7.0 million and deferred consideration of $1.0 million payable on the first anniversary of initial production from any portion of the La Preciosa project resulting in a loss on the sale of $12.3 million, which was recognized in Other, Net in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The deferred cash consideration was measured at a fair value of $0.8 million at inception and will be remeasured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. It was valued using the pricing model with inputs derived from observable market data, including synthetic credit rating and quoted discount rate. The model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The consideration for the sale of Sterling/Crown exploration properties included the right to an additional payment of $50.0 million should the Buyer, its affiliates or its successors, report gold resources in the Sterling/Crown exploration properties (including any in-situ ounces mined after the closing of the Transaction) equal to or greater than 3,500,000 gold ounces, subject to certain additional terms and conditions detailed in the stock purchase agreement. The fair value of the contingent consideration asset of $13.0 million valued as of the date of closing of the transaction was valued using a discounted cash flow model and is measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The model inputs include significant unobservable inputs, involve significant management judgment and is classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The significant unobservable inputs included managements assumption related to the probability (75%) and timing (ranging from 5 years to 30 years) of achieving reported gold resources equal to or greater than 3,500,000 gold ounces and a discount rate of 8.1%.

NOTE 1714 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to various market risks, including the effect of changes in metal prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, and uses derivatives to manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. Derivative gains and losses are included in operating cash flows in the period in which they contractually settle. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company may elect to designate certain derivatives as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company formally documents all relationships between designated hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives designated as hedges to either recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions and assessing, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of the hedging relationships.
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies
To protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices, particularly during times of elevated capital expenditures, the Company enters into forward contracts. The contracts are net settled monthly and if the actual price of gold or silver at the time of expiration is lower than the fixed price or higher than the fixed price, it would result in a realized gain or loss, respectively. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception.
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At December 31, 2023, the Company had the following derivative cash flow hedge instruments that settle as follows:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces20242025 and Thereafter
Gold forwards
Average gold fixed price per ounce$2,076 $— 
Notional ounces94,950 — 
Silver forwards
Average silver fixed price per ounce$25.16 $— 
Notional ounces3,099,999 — 
The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of metal sales revenue are recognized as a component of Revenue in the same period as the related sale is recognized.
At inception, the Company performed an assessment of the forecasted transactions and the hedging instruments and determined that the hedging relationships are considered perfectly effective. Future assessments are performed to verify that critical terms of the hedging instruments and the forecasted transactions continue to match, and the forecasted transactions remain probable, as well as an assessment of any adverse developments regarding the risk of the counterparties defaulting on their commitments. There have been no such changes in critical terms or adverse developments.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $1.3 million of net after-tax gains in AOCI related to gains from cash flow hedge transactions, of which $1.3 million of net after-tax gains is expected to be recognized in its Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) during the next 12 months. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on the price of gold and silver for metal contracts.
The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
December 31, 2023
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherOther assetsAccrued liabilities and other
Gold forwards$— $— $1,981 
Silver forwards$3,312 $— $— 
December 31, 2022
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherOther assetsAccrued liabilities and other
Gold forwards$12,343 $— $— 
The following table sets forth the after-tax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges that have been included in AOCI and the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively (in thousands).
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Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Gold forwards$(10,627)$42,043 $— 
Silver forwards10,309 — — 
Gold zero cost collars— (4,598)22,733 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts— — 50 
$(318)$37,445 $22,783 
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings
Gold forwards$(3,697)$(28,488)$— 
Silver forwards(6,997) — 
Gold zero cost collars— 4,598 938 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts— — (13,797)
$(10,694)$(23,890)$(12,859)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Provisional Metal Sales
The Company enters into sales contracts with third-party smelters, refiners and off-take customers which, in some cases, provide for a provisional payment based upon preliminary assays and quoted metal prices. The provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable recorded at the forward price at the time of sale. The embedded derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and are marked to market through earnings each period until final settlement.
At December 31, 2020, the Company had the following derivative instruments that settle as follows:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces20212022 and Thereafter
Provisional gold sales contracts$28,243 $
Average gold price per ounce$1,852 $
Notional ounces15,248 

The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments:
 December 31, 2020
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Provisional metal sales contracts$481 $67 
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 December 31, 2019
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Provisional metal sales contracts$753 $275 
The following represent mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31,
Financial statement lineDerivative202020192018
RevenueProvisional metal sales contracts$959 $337 $111 
Fair value adjustments, netZinc options753 
Fair value adjustments, netInterest rate swaps(178)(60)
$959 $159 $804 
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging StrategiesZero Cost Collars
To protect the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in metal prices the Company entered into Asian (or average value) put and call option contracts in net-zero-cost collar arrangements. The contracts arewere net cash settled monthly and, if the price of gold at the time of expiration iswas between the put and call prices, it would expire at no cost to the Company. If the price of gold at the time of expiration iswas lower than the put prices or higher than the call prices, it would result in a realized gain or loss, respectively. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception.
To protect In the Company’s exposurefirst quarter of 2022, the Company voluntarily de-designated hedge accounting for the zero cost collars and subsequently terminated the arrangements. The cost to fluctuationsterminate the zero cost collars was $7.7 million, of which $3.1 million was recognized in foreign currency exchange rates for subsidiaries whose functional currency is U.S dollar and are exposed to forecasted transaction denominated in the Mexican Pesoearnings and the Canadian Dollar,remaining $4.6 million, which represents the fair value of the zero cost collars on the date of de-designation, was retained in March 2020,AOCI and was recognized in earnings in 2022 as the Company entered into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage this risk and designated these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign denominated transactions. The Company has elected to designate these instruments as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions at their inception.occurred.
At December 31, 2020,2023, the Company had the following derivative cash flow hedge instruments that settle as follows:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces20212022 and Thereafter
Gold put options
Average gold strike price per ounce$1,600 $1,626 
Notional ounces158,700 126,000 
Gold call options
Average gold strike price per ounce$1,875 $2,030 
Notional ounces158,700 126,000 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts - Mexican Peso
Average Mexican Peso exchange rate$24.99 $
Notional US dollar60,000 
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces20242025 and Thereafter
Provisional gold sales contracts$31,570 $— 
Average gold price per ounce$2,032 $— 
Notional ounces15,537 — 
The effective portionsfollowing summarizes the classification of cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferredfair value of the derivative instruments:
December 31, 2023
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Provisional metal sales contracts$318 $— 
 December 31, 2022
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Provisional metal sales contracts$299 $10 
The following represent mark-to-market gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of metal sales revenue are recognized as a component of Revenue(losses) on derivative instruments in the same period as the related sale is recognized. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency transactions are recognized as a component of Costs Applicable to Sales or Pre-development, Reclamation and Other in the same period the related expenses are incurred.
At inception, the Company performed an assessment of the forecasted transactions and the hedging instruments and determined that the hedging relationships are considered perfectly effective. Future assessments are performed to verify that critical terms of the hedging instruments and the forecasted transactions continue to match, and the forecasted transactions remain probable, as well as an assessment of any adverse developments regarding the risk of the counterparties defaulting on their commitments. There have been no such changes in critical terms or adverse developments.
As ofyears ended December 31, 2020, the Company had $11.1 million of net after-tax loss in AOCI related to losses from cash flow hedge transactions, of which $1.2 million of net after-tax losses is expected to be recognized in its Consolidated Statement2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively (in thousands):
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of Comprehensive Income (Loss) during the next 12 months. Actual amounts ultimately reclassified to net income are dependent on the price of gold for metal contracts and the Canadian and Mexican exchange rates for foreign currency contracts.
The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
 December 31, 2020
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Gold zero cost collars$$24,883 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts13,747 
$13,747 $24,883 
 December 31, 2019
In thousandsPrepaid expenses and otherAccrued liabilities and other
Gold zero cost collars$$136 
The following table sets forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges that have been included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively (in thousands).

 Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Gold zero cost collars$(32,345)$(136)$
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts19,911 
$(12,434)$(136)$
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings
Gold zero cost collars$7,598 $$
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts(6,164)
$1,434 $$

On August 10, 2020, in order to obtain more working capital flexibility, the Company novated certain of its gold zero cost collar option contracts to a different counterparty and modified the related credit support requirements. The novation did not result in any changes to the critical terms of the applicable option contracts, nor was there a change in creditworthiness in relation to the new counterparty. To execute the novation, the Company was required to make an upfront payment of $3.8 million, as a funding cost for more favorable credit and margin requirements.

 Year Ended December 31,
Financial statement lineDerivative202320222021
RevenueProvisional metal sales contracts$30 $365 $(490)
Fair value adjustments, netExchange agreement embedded derivative— — 9,933 
Fair value adjustments, netTerminated zero cost collars— (3,139)— 
$30 $(2,774)$9,443 
Credit Risk
The credit risk exposure related to any derivative instrument is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on outstanding contracts based on current market prices. To reduce counter-party credit exposure, the Company enters into contracts with institutions management deems credit-worthy and limits credit exposure to each institution. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by any of its counterparties.

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NOTE 1815 – ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) DETAIL
Pre-development, reclamation, and other consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
In thousandsIn thousands202020192018In thousands202320222021
COVID-19COVID-19$15,414 $$
Silvertip ongoing carrying costsSilvertip ongoing carrying costs17,082 
Silvertip temporary suspension costs10,501 — 
Gain on modification of right of use lease(4,051)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets
Asset retirement accretionAsset retirement accretion11,754 12,154 11,116 
OtherOther4,954 6,267 8,927 
Pre-development, reclamation and otherPre-development, reclamation and other$55,654 $18,421 $20,043 

Other, net consists of the following:
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202020192018
Foreign exchange gain (loss)$(2,245)$(4,346)$(9,069)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets(2,849)(714)19 
Gold zero cost collars novation fee(3,819)
Gain (loss) on sale of Manquiri NSR consideration(1)
365 133 (18,599)
RMC receivable write-down(1,040)(6,536)
Mexico inflation adjustment1,939 
Gain (loss) on Silvertip contingent consideration955 
Interest income on notes receivable198 1,776 
Other1,652 2,576 5,765 
Other, net$(5,941)$(3,193)$(24,705)
 Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202320222021
Foreign exchange gain (loss)$(459)$(850)$(2,779)
Gain (loss) on dispositions(1)
(12,318)63,789 — 
VAT write-down— — (25,982)
RMC bankruptcy distribution1,516 1,651 — 
Other3,798 1,741 1,725 
Other, net$(7,463)$66,331 $(27,036)
(1)As defined in See Note 2213 -- Discontinued Operations.Fair Value Measurements and Note 20 — Dispositions for additional details on the gain (loss) on dispositions.

NOTE 1916 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 20192023, 2022 and 2018,2021, there were 389,629, 1,137,7261,777,273, 952,664 and 1,312,737634,419 common stock equivalents, respectively, related to equity-based awards that were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the shares would be antidilutive.
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Year ended December 31,
In thousands except per share amounts202020192018
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$25,627 $(346,896)$(48,955)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations5,693 550 
$25,627 $(341,203)$(48,405)
Weighted average shares:
Basic240,803 218,812 188,606 
Effect of stock-based compensation plans1,746 
Diluted242,549 218,812 188,606 
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 
Basic(1)
$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$0.11 $(1.59)$(0.26)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 
Diluted(1)
$0.11 $(1.56)$(0.26)
Year ended December 31,
In thousands except per share amounts202320222021
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$(103,612)$(78,107)$(31,322)
Weighted average shares:
Basic343,059 275,178 250,044 
Effect of stock-based compensation plans— — — 
Diluted343,059 275,178 250,044 
Income (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.30)$(0.28)$(0.13)
Diluted$(0.30)$(0.28)$(0.13)
(1)Due to rounding,On September 13, 2023, the sumCompany completed a $50.0 million “at the market” offering of net incomeits common stock, par value $0.01 per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal net income per share.
On April 23, 2020 the Company entered into(the “September 2023 Equity Offering”). The September 2023 Equity Offering was conducted pursuant to an ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement, (the “Sales Agreement”) withentered into on August 10, 2023 between the Company and BMO Capital Markets Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC as sales agentsagents. The Company sold a total of 21,699,856 shares of its common stock in the September 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $2.30 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $49.3 million. Proceeds from the September 2023 Equity Offering were used to reduce outstanding amounts under the RCF and for general corporate purposes.
On June 21, 2023, the Company entered into subscription agreements (the “Sales Agents”“Subscription Agreements”) with certain Canadian accredited investors (the “Investors”) for a private placement offering (the “Private Placement Offering”) of an aggregate of 5,276,154 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, to be issued as “flow-through shares,” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “FT Shares”), which closed on June 27, 2023. The Company granted an over-allotment option of up to 3,000,000 additional flow-through shares, which was exercised in full and filedclosed on July 20, 2023. The proceeds of the Private Placement Offering will be used by the Company for certain qualifying “Canadian Exploration Expenditures” (as such term is defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)). The initial Private Placement Offering raised net proceeds of $18.2 million, of which $5.1 million represents net proceeds received in excess of the Company’s trading price (“FT Premium Liability”). The FT Premium Liability is included in Accrued liabilities and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and will decrease in subsequent periods as certain qualifying “Canadian Exploration Expenditures” are incurred. The over-allotment raised net proceeds of $10.5 million, including an additional $2.7 million of FT Premium Liability. In 2023, the Company incurred qualifying Canadian Exploration Expenditures which resulted in the recognition of $2.3 million of the FT Premium Liability as a prospectus supplement forgain in the saleIncome Statement. The remaining outstanding FT Premium Liability was $5.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
The FT Shares were not registered under the Securities Act and were offered and sold outside the United States to accredited investors in reliance on Regulation S and/or Regulation D of the Securities Act.
On March 17, 2023, the Company completed a $100.0 million “at the market” offering of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share by way of an “at the market” offering having an aggregate offering price of up to $100,000,000 (the “ATM Program”“March 2023 Equity Offering”). Sales under the ATM Program, if any, will be madeThe March 2023 Equity Offering was conducted pursuant to the terms of thean ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement. At December 31, 2020,Agreement, entered into on February 23, 2023 between the Company had notand BMO Capital Markets Corp. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC as sales agents. The Company sold anya total of 32,861,580 shares of its common stock in the March 2023 Equity Offering at an average price of $3.04 per share, raising net proceeds (after sales commissions) of $98.4 million. Proceeds from the March 2023 Equity Offering were used to reduce outstanding amounts under the ATM Program.RCF and for general corporate purposes.


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NOTE 2017 - SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The following Consolidating Financial Statements aresummarized financial information is presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-1013-01 of Regulation S-X resulting from the guarantees by Coeur Alaska, Inc., Coeur Explorations, Inc., Coeur Rochester, Inc., Coeur South America Corp., Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. and its subsidiaries, Coeur Capital, Inc., Coeur Sterling, Inc., Sterling Intermediate Holdco, Inc., and Coeur Sterling Holdings LLC (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) of the 20242029 Senior Notes. The following schedules present Consolidating Financial Statementssummarized financial information of (a) Coeur, the parent company;company and (b) the Subsidiary Guarantors;Guarantors (collectively the “Obligor Group”). The summarized financial information of the Obligor Group is presented on a combined basis with intercompany balances and (c)transactions between entities in the Obligor Group eliminated. The Obligor Group’s amounts due from, amounts due to and transactions with certain wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).have been presented in separate line items, if they are material. Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by Coeur and the guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several obligations. There are no restrictions on the ability of Coeur to obtain funds from the Subsidiary Guarantors by dividend or loan.
SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET
Coeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor Subsidiaries
In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Current assets$19,850 $73,692 $143,170 $137,432 
Non-current assets(1)
$393,773 $445,778 $1,286,135 $991,213 
Non-guarantor intercompany assets$— $4,391 $— $— 
Current liabilities$27,836 $19,842 $198,262 $136,788 
Non-current liabilities$478,488 $457,195 $203,405 $193,024 
Non-guarantor intercompany liabilities$6,033 $58,257 $1,591 $1,594 
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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2020
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$12,727 $28,515 $51,552 $$92,794 
Receivables381 3,631 19,472 23,484 
Ore on leach pads74,866 74,866 
Inventory27,223 23,987 51,210 
Prepaid expenses and other20,872 1,375 5,007 27,254 
33,980 135,610 100,018 269,608 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net1,946 148,640 79,553 230,139 
Mining properties, net353,818 362,972 716,790 
Ore on leach pads81,963 81,963 
Restricted assets1,482 206 7,804 9,492 
Equity and debt securities12,943 12,943 
Receivables26,447 26,447 
Net investment in subsidiaries514,705 72,785 (72,190)(515,300)
Other198,587 51,528 1,957 (195,477)56,595 
TOTAL ASSETS$763,643 $844,550 $506,561 $(710,777)$1,403,977 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$1,978 $52,177 $36,422 $$90,577 
Other accrued liabilities36,183 46,023 36,952 119,158 
Debt14,506 7,568 22,074 
Reclamation1,584 715 2,299 
38,161 114,290 81,657 234,108 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt227,592 33,321 187,991 (195,477)253,427 
Reclamation93,349 43,626 136,975 
Deferred tax liabilities100 8,457 25,645 34,202 
Other long-term liabilities3,629 29,916 18,241 51,786 
Intercompany payable (receivable)(199,318)176,914 22,404 
32,003 341,957 297,907 (195,477)476,390 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock2,438 20,401 214,816 (235,217)2,438 
Additional paid-in capital3,610,297 340,700 2,073,745 (2,414,445)3,610,297 
Accumulated deficit(2,908,120)27,202 (2,161,564)2,134,362 (2,908,120)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(11,136)(11,136)
693,479 388,303 126,997 (515,300)693,479 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$763,643 $844,550 $506,561 $(710,777)$1,403,977 

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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2019
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$2,985 $27,217 $25,443 $$55,645 
Receivables(65)5,978 12,753 18,666 
Ore on leach pads66,192 66,192 
Inventory24,763 31,123 55,886 
Prepaid expenses and other6,202 1,192 6,653 14,047 
9,122 125,342 75,972 210,436 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net2,370 167,159 79,260 248,789 
Mining properties, net4,452 327,685 379,818 711,955 
Ore on leach pads71,539 71,539 
Restricted assets1,470 206 7,076 8,752 
Equity and debt securities35,646 35,646 
Receivables28,709 28,709 
Net investment in subsidiaries325,723 85,755 (85,740)(325,738)
Other267,281 52,040 20,937 (277,448)62,810 
TOTAL ASSETS$646,064 $829,726 $506,032 $(603,186)$1,378,636 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$1,277 $26,211 $41,688 $$69,176 
Other accrued liabilities9,036 35,547 51,033 95,616 
Debt15,347 7,399 22,746 
Reclamation1,628 1,486 3,114 
10,313 78,733 101,606 190,652 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt226,885 32,989 290,325 (277,448)272,751 
Reclamation91,524 41,893 133,417 
Deferred tax liabilities50 8,104 33,822 41,976 
Other long-term liabilities4,225 40,012 28,599 72,836 
Intercompany payable (receivable)(262,413)246,186 16,227 
(31,253)418,815 410,866 (277,448)520,980 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock2,415 20,309 215,792 (236,101)2,415 
Additional paid-in capital3,598,472 337,975 1,960,187 (2,298,162)3,598,472 
Accumulated deficit(2,933,747)(26,106)(2,182,419)2,208,525 (2,933,747)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(136)(136)
667,004 332,178 (6,440)(325,738)667,004 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$646,064 $829,726 $506,032 $(603,186)$1,378,636 
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
Revenue$$496,996 $288,465 $$785,461 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales(1)
297,473 142,862 440,335 
Amortization742 76,830 53,815 131,387 
General and administrative33,699 20 33,722 
Exploration1,344 22,113 19,186 42,643 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other2,001 19,442 34,211 55,654 
Total costs and expenses37,786 415,861 250,094 703,741 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Fair value adjustments, net7,601 7,601 
Other, net12,341 (2,860)(1,069)(14,353)(5,941)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(16,796)(3,150)(15,115)14,353 (20,708)
Total other income (expense), net3,146 (6,010)(16,184)(19,048)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income and mining taxes(34,640)75,125 22,187 62,672 
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(624)(8,738)(27,683)(37,045)
Income (loss) from continuing operations(35,264)66,387 (5,496)25,627 
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries60,891 (12,956)12,378 (60,313)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
NET INCOME (LOSS)$25,627 $53,431 $6,882 $(60,313)$25,627 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax(12,434)(12,434)
Reclassification adjustments for realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges1,434 1,434 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(11,000)(11,000)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$14,627 $53,431 $6,882 $(60,313)$14,627 

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
Revenue$$414,548 $296,954 $$711,502 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales(1)
300,496 250,685 551,181 
Amortization876 81,759 96,241 178,876 
General and administrative31,913 808 1,772 34,493 
Exploration1,492 12,220 8,815 22,527 
Impairment of long-lived assets250,814 250,814 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other346 11,204 6,871 18,421 
Total costs and expenses34,627 406,487 615,198 1,056,312 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Loss on debt extinguishment(1,281)(1,281)
Fair value adjustments, net16,039 (9)16,030 
Other, net18,993 (1,106)(3,941)(17,139)(3,193)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(20,774)(2,591)(18,545)17,139 (24,771)
Total other income (expense), net12,977 (3,706)(22,486)(13,215)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income and mining taxes(21,650)4,355 (340,730)(358,025)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(1,518)(3,750)16,397 11,129 
Income (loss) from continuing operations(23,168)605 (324,333)(346,896)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries(323,728)(10,100)9,760 324,068 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations5,693 5,693 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(341,203)$(9,495)$(314,573)$324,068 $(341,203)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt and equity securities59 59 
Change in fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax(136)(136)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(77)(77)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(341,280)$(9,495)$(314,573)$324,068 $(341,280)

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
Revenue$$371,248 $254,656 $$625,904 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales(1)
285,242 155,708 440,950 
Amortization940 61,489 66,044 128,473 
General and administrative30,868 398 79 31,345 
Exploration1,496 9,294 14,607 25,397 
Pre-development, reclamation, and other1,246 11,351 7,446 20,043 
Total costs and expenses34,550 367,774 243,884 646,208 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Fair value adjustments, net4,056 (418)03,638 
Other, net(403)617 (9,462)(15,457)(24,705)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(21,563)(1,479)(16,779)15,457 (24,364)
Total other income (expense), net(17,910)(1,280)(26,241)(45,431)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income and mining taxes(52,460)2,194 (15,469)(65,735)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit(548)(1,926)19,254 16,780 
Income (loss) from continuing operations(53,008)268 3,785 (48,955)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries3,593 (608)(74)(2,911)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations1,010 (284)(176)550 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$(48,405)$(624)$3,535 $(2,911)$(48,405)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities, net of tax26 26 
Other comprehensive income (loss)26 26 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(48,379)$(624)$3,535 $(2,911)$(48,379)
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) activities of operations$16,926 $135,576 $56,520 $(60,313)$148,709 
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations0
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES$16,926 $135,576 $56,520 $(60,313)$148,709 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(317)(60,306)(38,656)(99,279)
Proceeds from the sale of assets4,500 792 237 5,529 
Purchase of investments(2,500)(2,500)
Sales of investments30,831 30,831 
Other(252)(252)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries(60,888)(38)613 60,313 
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations(28,374)(59,552)(38,058)60,313 (65,671)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES(28,374)(59,552)(38,058)60,313 (65,671)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs150,000 150,000 
Payments on debt, finance leases, and associated costs(150,000)(15,621)(10,363)(175,984)
Silvertip contingent consideration(18,750)(18,750)
Net intercompany financing activity22,988 (59,103)36,115 
Other(1,801)(1,801)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of operations21,187 (74,724)7,002 (46,535)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES21,187 (74,724)7,002 (46,535)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents639 649 
Less net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH9,747 1,302 26,103 37,152 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period4,356 27,231 25,431 57,018 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$14,103 $28,533 $51,534 $$94,170 

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations$(377,159)$125,325 $19,646 $324,068 $91,880 
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES$(377,159)$125,325 $19,646 $324,068 $91,880 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(491)(48,324)(50,957)(99,772)
Proceeds from the sale of assets913 120 1,033 
Purchase of investments(5,019)(1)(3)(5,023)
Sales of investments2,109 2,109 
Proceeds from notes receivable7,168 7,168 
Other2,051 32 (164)1,919 
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries323,561 180 327 (324,068)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations329,379 (47,200)(50,677)(324,068)(92,566)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES329,379 (47,200)(50,677)(324,068)(92,566)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock123,059 123,059 
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs60,000 60,000 
Payments on debt, finance leases, and associated costs(195,878)(17,364)(8,612)(221,854)
Silvertip contingent consideration(18,697)(18,697)
Net intercompany financing activity55,611 (59,068)3,457 
Other(3,404)(3,404)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations39,388 (76,432)(23,852)(60,896)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES39,388 (76,432)(23,852)(60,896)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(2)533 531 
Less net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(8,392)1,691 (54,350)(61,051)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period12,748 25,540 79,781 118,069 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$4,356 $27,231 $25,431 $$57,018 
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor SubsidiariesNon-Guarantor SubsidiariesEliminationsConsolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations$(45,313)$55,656 $12,676 $(2,911)20,108 
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations(2,690)(2,690)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES(45,313)55,656 9,986 (2,911)17,418 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures(390)(58,040)(82,357)(140,787)
Proceeds from the sale of assets23 446 108 577 
Purchase of investments(431)(426)
Sales of investments11,694 1,019 12,713 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired6,914 6,914 
Proceeds from notes receivable19,000 19,000 
Other46 217 (252)11 
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries(6,288)159 3,218 2,911 
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations23,654 (56,199)(72,364)2,911 (101,998)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations(28,470)(28,470)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES23,654 (56,199)(100,834)2,911 (130,468)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of notes and bank borrowings, net of issuance costs95,000 95,000 
Payments on debt, finance leases, and associated costs(60,826)(12,239)(21,994)(95,059)
Net intercompany financing activity(50,640)(13,906)64,546 
Other(5,160)(5,160)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of continuing operations(21,626)(26,145)42,552 (5,219)
Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operations(22)(22)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES(21,626)(26,145)42,530 (5,241)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(11)39 28 
Less net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations(32,930)(32,930)
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(43,285)(26,699)(15,349)(85,333)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period56,033 52,239 95,130 203,402 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$12,748 $25,540 $79,781 $$118,069 

’s non-current assets includes its investment in Guarantor Subsidiaries.




SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
In thousandsCoeur Mining, Inc.Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue$— $507,998 
Gross profit (loss)$(1,104)$10,422 
Net income (loss)$(103,612)$(44,819)

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NOTE 2118 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Mexico VAT Litigation Matters
Included in non-current receivables asAs of December 31, 2020 are $26.42023, $31.2 million in principal is due from the Mexican government associated with VATamounts that waswere paid as VAT under Coeur Mexicana’sMexicana, S.A. de C.V.’s (“Coeur Mexicana’s”) prior royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation, which was terminated in 2016. Under the royalty agreement, Coeur Mexicana applied for and initially received refunds in the normal course of these amounts paid as VAT refunds associated with the royalty payments in the normal course;payments; however, in 2011 the Mexican tax authorities began denying the Company’s VAT refunds of these amounts based on the argument that VAT was not legally due on the royalty payments. Accordingly, Coeur Mexicana began to request refunds of thethese amounts paid as VAT as undue payments, which the Mexican tax authorities also denied. The Company has since been engaged in ongoing efforts to recover the VATthese amounts from the Mexican government (including through refiling refund requests as undue payments rather than refunds of VAT that was due, litigation and potentialinternational arbitration). Despite a favorable ruling from Mexican tax courts in this matter in 2018, litigation continues, someof the matter continued at the Mexican administrative, appeals court and supreme court levels for several years, most of which was determined unfavorably to the Company in 2019 and 2020Coeur based on interpretations of applicable law and prior court decisions which the Company and its counsel believe are erroneouscontrary to legal precedent, conflicting and which are now under appeal.erroneous. While the Company believes that it remains legally entitled to be refunded the full amount of the VAT receivable and intends to rigorously continue its recovery efforts, based on the continued failure to recover the receivable and unfavorable Mexican court decisions, the Company may continuedetermined to experience delayswrite down the carrying value of the receivable at September 30, 2021. Coeur has elected to initiate an arbitration proceeding under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or obstacles in theNAFTA, to pursue recovery of the unduly paid VAT plus interest and it is possible that some or all of the VAT receivable may not ultimately be recovered as outcomesother damages. Outcomes in Mexican tax courtsNAFTA arbitration and the process for recovering funds even if there is a successful outcome in litigationNAFTA arbitration can be lengthy and unpredictable. The continued failure
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In addition, ongoing litigation with the VAT receivableMexican government associated with enforcement of water rights in Mexico, if unsuccessful, may result in the Company recording a reserve against some or allimpact Coeur Mexicana’s ability to access new sources of this amount, which,water to provide sufficient supply for its operations at Palmarejo and, if material, may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s operations and financial statements.results.
Palmarejo Gold Stream
Coeur Mexicana S.A. de C.V. (“Coeur Mexicana”), a subsidiary of Coeur, sells 50% of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from certain properties acquired in 2015) to a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation (“Franco-Nevada”) under a gold stream agreement for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce. In 2016, Coeur Mexicana received a $22.0 million deposit toward future deliveries under the gold stream agreement. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, although Coeur Mexicana has satisfied its contractual obligation to repay the deposit to Franco-Nevada, the deposit is accounted for as deferred revenue and is recognized as revenue on a units-of-production basis as ounces are sold to Franco-Nevada. At December 31, 2020Because there is no minimum obligation associated with the deposit, it is not considered a financing, and each shipment is considered to be a separate performance obligation. The stream agreement represents a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to ratably recognize a portion of the deposit as revenue for each gold ounce delivered to Franco-Nevada. The remaining unamortized balance was $9.4 million, which is included in Accrued liabilities and other and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Kensington PrepaymentThe following table presents a roll forward of the Franco-Nevada contract liability balance:
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202320222021
Opening Balance$7,411 $8,150 $9,376 
Revenue Recognized(469)(739)(1,226)
Closing Balance$6,942 $7,411 $8,150 
Metal Sales Prepayments
In June 2019, Coeur entered into a transaction with an existing metal sales counterparty whereby it amended its existing sales and purchase contract with a metal sales counterparty for gold concentrate from its Kensington mine (the “Amended Sales Contract”). From time to time thereafter, the Amended Sales Contract has been further amended to allow for additional prepayments. In December 2022, the Company received a $25.0 million prepayment, all of which was recognized as revenue in the first half of 2023. In June 2023, the Company exercised an option to receive a further $25.0 million prepayment, all of which was recognized as revenue in the first half of 2023. In December 2023, the Company received a $25.0 million prepayment. Additionally, in June 2023, the Company entered into sales and purchase contracts with a metal sales counterparty to allow for a $25.0$10.0 million prepayment for deliveries of electrolytic cathodic sludge from its Wharf mine and a $10.0 million prepayment for deliveries of gold concentrateand silver doré from its Rochester mine, all of which were recognized as revenue in the Kensington mine, forthird quarter of 2023. In September 2023, the contracts related to Wharf and Rochester were amended to increase the maximum amount available in prepayments to $12.5 million and $17.5 million, respectively, all of which deliveries were made torecognized as revenue in the counterparty in 2019. The Amended Sales Contract also included an option for an additional $15.0 million prepayment for deliveriesfourth quarter of gold concentrate, which Coeur exercised in2023. In December 2019. In the first half of 2020, the Kensington mine delivered $15.0 million of gold concentrate to the counterparty in satisfaction of this prepayment obligation. The Amended Sales Contract was further amended in June 2020 to include options for Coeur to receive up to two2023, Wharf and Rochester received additional prepayments of up$12.5 million and $17.5 million, respectively.
The metal sales prepayments represent a contract liability under ASC 606, which requires the Company to $15.0 millionrecognize ratably a portion of the deposit as revenue for each for deliveries of gold concentrate from the Kensington mine, and Coeur exercised the option to receive the first $15.0 million prepayment in June 2020 (the “June 2020 Prepayment”). In the second half of 2020, the Kensington minesilver ounce delivered $15.0 million of gold concentrate to the counterparty in satisfaction of the June 2020 Prepayment obligation. In December 2020, Coeur exercised the option to receive the second $15.0 million prepayment (the “December 2020 Prepayment”), whichcustomer. The remaining contract liability is recognized as a deferred revenue liability and is presentedincluded in Accrued liabilities and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Under the relevant terms of the Amended Sales Contract, Coeur maintains its exposure to the price of gold and expects to recognize the remaining value of the accrued liability by June 30, 2021.December 2024.
Silvertip Contingent ConsiderationThe following table presents a roll forward of the prepayment contract liability balance:
A total of up
Year Ended December 31,
In thousands202320222021
Opening Balance$25,016 $15,016 $15,003 
Additions130,066 36,020 30,013 
Revenue Recognized(100,000)(26,020)(30,000)
Closing Balance$55,082 $25,016 $15,016 
Kensington Royalty Matter
The Company’s subsidiary Coeur Alaska, Inc. (“Coeur Alaska”) is currently engaged in litigation with Maverix Metals Inc. and Maverix Metals (Nevada) Inc. (collectively “Maverix”) regarding the appropriate costs to $50.0 million of contingent consideration, payable in cash and common stock, was payable in conjunction with the Silvertip Acquisition based upon the achievement of 2 milestones, one of which was achieved and paid during 2019 and the other of which was achieved and paid during the first quarter of 2020. The first milestone payment of $25.0 million was contingent upon receipt of a permit expansion for a sustained mining and milling rate of 1,000 tonnes per day (the “Permit contingent consideration”). The permit application was submitted to the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mining on April 30, 2018 and following its approval in November 2019, the Company made a payment of $25.0 millionbe included in the formcost recoupment calculation under a royalty deed before the royalty is payable on production from a portion of $18.7 million in cash and 1.0 million shares of common stock to satisfy the Permit contingent consideration obligation. At December 31, 2019, based on the Silvertip mine’s total mineralized material (including reserves) (the “Resource contingent consideration”), the former JDS Silver Holdings Ltd. shareholders were entitled to the full second contingent payment of $25.0 million. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company made a payment of $25.0 million in the form of $18.8 million in cash and 0.9 million shares of common stock to satisfy the Resource contingent consideration obligation.Kensington mine
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property (the “Maverix Litigation”). While the Company continues to believe in the validity of its claims and counterclaims in the matter, it has determined that settlement is appropriate given the inherent uncertainty presented in litigation matters. Accordingly, on February 15, 2024, Coeur Alaska and Maverix entered into a settlement agreement term sheet (“Settlement Term Sheet”) and the court granted their joint request to vacate the upcoming trial date and pretrial deadlines while the parties finalize definitive documentation of the settlement. Although the Settlement Term Sheet outlines key terms for dismissing the Maverix Litigation, definitive documentation has not yet been finalized. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the final terms of the settlement could result in a potential loss that the Company estimates to be between $1 million and $7 million.
Mining Concession
On November 20, 2023, Coeur Mexicana S.A. de C.V. signed a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Fresnillo plc to acquire mining concessions adjacent to the Palmarejo mine. Total consideration includes a cash payment of approximately $25 million, with $10 million due at closing, an additional $10 million payable 12 months after closing, and an additional $5 million payable 24 months after closing. The concessions will be subject to an inflation-adjusted royalty payment of $25 per ounce for each new gold-equivalent ounce of resource discovered between 450,000 and two million gold equivalent ounces. Closing is subject to applicable regulatory approvals in Mexico.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
As part of its ongoing business and operations, the Company and its affiliates are required to provide surety bonds, bank letters of credit, bank guarantees and, in some cases, cash as financial support for various purposes, including environmental remediation, reclamation, collateral for gold and silver hedges and other general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 20202023 and December 31, 2019,2022, the Company had surety bonds totaling $311.9$324.8 million and $215.6$326.8 million, respectively, in place as financial support for future reclamation and closure costs. The 2020 increase in surety bonds was primarily related to the POA 11 expansion project at Rochester and reclamation and post-closure requirements at Wharf. The obligations associated with these instruments are generally related to performance requirements that the Company addresses through its ongoing operations and, from time-to-time, the Company may be required to post collateral, including cash or letters of credit which reduce availability under its revolving credit facility, to support these instruments. As the specific requirements are met, the beneficiary of the associated instrument cancels and/or returns the instrument to the issuing entity. Certain of these instruments are associated with operating sites with long-lived assets and will remain outstanding until closure. The Company believes it is in compliance with all applicable bonding obligations and will be able to satisfy future bonding requirements through existing or alternative means, as they arise.

NOTE 22 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
    In December 2017, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a definitive agreement (as amended, the “Manquiri Agreement”) to sell all of the outstanding capital stock of Empresa Minera Manquiri S.A. (“Manquiri”), which is the operator of the San Bartolomé mine and processing facility (the “Manquiri Divestiture”). On February 28, 2018, the Manquiri Divestiture was completed, and, in accordance with the Manquiri Agreement, the capital stock in Manquiri was sold to Ag-Mining Investments, AB, a privately-held Swedish company (the “Buyer”), in exchange for, among other items, (A) 2.0% net smelter returns royalty on all metals processed through the San Bartolomé mine’s processing facility (the “NSR”) and (B) promissory notes payable by the Buyer with an aggregate principal amount equal to $27.6 million (the “Manquiri Notes Receivable”). In September 2018, the Company entered into the Letter Agreement with the Buyer pursuant to which the total aggregate principal amount of the Manquiri Notes Receivable was reduced to $25.0 million, and the Buyer made a concurrent cash payment of $15.0 million to the Sellers in respect of the Manquiri Notes Receivable. In addition, the Company also agreed to forgo any rights to any value added tax refunds collected or received by Manquiri. 
On February 28, 2019, the parties executed a letter agreement (the “February Letter Agreement”), which amended certain terms of the Manquiri Agreement. Pursuant to the February Letter Agreement, the Buyer agreed to accelerate repayment of the remaining aggregate $6.0 million owed under the Manquiri Notes Receivable, which was received. As of the date of the entry into the February Letter Agreement, the remaining obligations under the Manquiri Agreement (including post-closing indemnification obligations) terminated. The Company recorded a $5.7 million gain on the sale Manquiri following the release of the indemnification liability (associated with termination of post-closing indemnification obligations) pursuant to the February Letter Agreement.
In January 2020, the Buyer purchased the NSR from Coeur by making a payment to Coeur of $4.5 million. Coeur recorded a gain of $0.4 million following the payment.

NOTE 2319 – ADDITIONAL BALANCE SHEET DETAIL AND SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Accrued liabilities and other consist of the following:
In thousandsIn thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Accrued salaries and wagesAccrued salaries and wages$30,457 $20,047 
Silvertip contingent consideration25,000 
Flow-through share premium received (including over-allotment)
Deferred revenue (1)
Deferred revenue (1)
16,425 16,672 
Income and mining taxesIncome and mining taxes26,118 11,243 
Accrued operating costsAccrued operating costs3,327 3,752 
Unrealized losses on derivativesUnrealized losses on derivatives24,950 411 
Taxes other than income and miningTaxes other than income and mining3,616 3,554 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable1,855 1,833 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities12,410 13,104 
Accrued liabilities and otherAccrued liabilities and other$119,158 $95,616 
(1) See Note 2118 -- Commitments and Contingencies for additional details on deferred revenue liabilitiesliabilities.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the statement of financial positionConsolidated Balance Sheets that total the same such amounts shown in the statementConsolidated Statements of cash flowsCash Flows in the yearyears ended December 31, 20202023 and 2019:2022:
In thousandsIn thousandsDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019In thousandsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$92,794 $55,645 
Restricted cash equivalentsRestricted cash equivalents1,376 1,373 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flowsTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$94,170 $57,018 
Year ended December 31,
202320222021
Non-cash lease obligations arising from obtaining operating lease assets$718 $4,120 $1,197 
Non-cash financing and investing activities:
Finance lease obligations$32,978 $43,810 $37,860 
Capital expenditures, not yet paid$44,966 $33,688 $40,904 
Debt for equity exchange$76,018 $— $— 
Non-cash acquisition of Victoria Gold Corp common stock$— $— $118,777 
Other cash flow information:
Interest paid$41,249 $32,704 $19,655 
Income and mining taxes paid$35,000 $41,600 $57,200 

NOTE 20 – DISPOSITIONS
On September 18, 2022, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with AngloGold Ashanti (U.S.A.) Holdings Inc. and its affiliate (the “Buyer”) for the sale of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Coeur Sterling, Inc., a subsidiary of Coeur that operates the Sterling/Crown exploration properties near Beatty, Nevada, in exchange for: (A) a cash payment of $150.2 million at the closing of the transaction, subject to a customary purchase price adjustment and (B) the right to an additional payment of $50.0 million, valued at $13.0 million, should the Buyer, its affiliates or its successors report gold resources in the Sterling/Crown exploration properties (including any in-situ ounces mined after the closing of the Transaction) equal to or greater than 3,500,000 gold ounces, subject to certain additional terms and conditions detailed in the stock purchase agreement. The transaction was consummated on November 4, 2022. The Sterling/Crown sale resulted in a gain on the sale of $62.2 million, which was recognized in Other, Netin the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
On October 27, 2021 the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the “La Preciosa Agreement”) to sell its La Preciosa project located in the State of Durango, Mexico to Avino (the “La Preciosa Sale”). On March 21, 2022, the La Preciosa Sale was completed. Coeur and its subsidiaries received the following table presents non-cash financingconsideration at closing:
$15.3 million cash,
$5.0 million promissory note that matures prior to the first anniversary of the transaction closing, valued at $4.7 million,
Equity consideration of 14.0 million units, consisting of one share of Avino common stock and investing activitiesone half of one common share purchase warrant of Avino common stock, valued at $13.7 million and other$2.2 million, respectively. Common share purchase warrants are exercisable at $1.09 per share and expire September 2023.
In addition, under the La Preciosa Agreement, Coeur is entitled to the following additional consideration:
$8.8 million deferred cash flow information:consideration to be paid no later than the first anniversary of initial production from any portion of the La Preciosa project, valued at $7.4 million,
Year ended December 31,
Non-cash financing and investing activities:202020192018
Finance lease obligations$5,283 $16,615 $45,813 
Capital expenditures, not yet paid$30,682 $8,188 $6,428 
Non-cash extinguishment of senior notes$$20,009 $
Non-cash acquisitions and related deferred taxes$$$110,273 
Non-cash Silvertip contingent consideration$5,295 $5,973 $
Other cash flow information:
Interest paid$20,634 $24,428 $22,916 
Income taxes paid$35,600 $33,700 $50,400 
Contingent payments of $0.25 per silver equivalent ounce (subject to an inflationary adjustment) on any new mineral reserves discovered and declared outside of the current resource area at the La Preciosa project, up to a maximum payment of $50.0 million, valued at $1.2 million, and
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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following table sets forthTwo royalties, valued at $11.2 million, covering the La Preciosa land package, including (i) a summary1.25% net smelter returns royalty on properties covering the Gloria and Abundancia areas of the unaudited quarterly resultsLa Preciosa project and (ii) a 2.00% gross value royalty on all areas of operationsthe La Preciosa project other than the Gloria and Abundancia areas, offset by the amount of any new mineral reserve contingent payments made to Coeur.
The La Preciosa sale resulted in a gain on the sale of $1.5 million, which was recognized in Other, Net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). In May 2023, the Company sold the La Preciosa Deferred Consideration for cash consideration of $7.0 million and deferred consideration of $1.0 million payable on the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands, except per share data):
Q1Q2Q3Q4
2020    
Revenues$173,167 $154,249 $229,728 $228,317 
Costs applicable to sales118,917 90,015 112,772 118,631 
Amortization36,162 27,876 32,216 35,133 
Gross Profit18,088 36,358 84,740 74,553 
Exploration6,386 11,855 12,818 11,584 
Other operating expenses (General and administrative, Pre-development, reclamation, and other, and Impairment of long-lived assets)15,475 27,291 22,788 23,822 
Income (loss) from continuing operations(11,900)(1,209)26,856 11,880 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Net income (loss)(11,900)(1,209)26,856 11,880 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities(7,991)9,947 79,464 67,289 
Capital expenditures22,208 16,682 22,996 37,393 
Basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(0.05)$(0.01)$0.11 $0.05 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 
Basic$(0.05)$(0.01)$0.11 $0.05 
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(0.05)$(0.01)$0.11 $0.05 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 
Diluted$(0.05)$(0.01)$0.11 $0.05 
first anniversary of initial production from any portion of the La Preciosa project, resulting in a loss on the sale of $12.3 million, which was recognized in Other, Net in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Q1Q2Q3Q4
2019    
Revenues$154,870 $162,123 $199,469 $195,040 
Costs applicable to sales$131,650 $131,948 $140,952 146,631 
Amortization$41,876 $43,204 $45,678 48,118 
Gross Profit$(18,656)$(13,029)$12,839 291 
Exploration$3,714 $5,719 $5,893 7,201 
Other operating expenses (General and administrative, Pre-development, reclamation, and other, and Impairment of long-lived assets)$13,908 $12,084 $14,486 263,250 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(24,894)$(36,764)$(14,277)(270,961)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$5,693 $$
Net income (loss)$(19,201)$(36,764)$(14,277)(270,961)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(15,846)$26,435 $41,996 39,295 
Capital expenditures$27,438 $20,749 $30,678 20,907 
Basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(0.12)$(0.18)$(0.06)$(1.13)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 
Basic$(0.09)$(0.18)$(0.06)$(1.13)
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(0.12)$(0.18)$(0.06)$(1.13)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 
Diluted$(0.09)$(0.18)$(0.06)$(1.13)
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Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures
(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by it in its periodic reports filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures conducted by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, such officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating at a reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2020.2023.
(b)Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 defines internal control over financial reporting in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

a.Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
b.Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
c.Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020.2023. In making this assessment, the Company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013). Based upon its assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2020,2023, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20202023 has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.
(c)Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 9B.     Other Information
Not applicable.On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment (the “February 2024 Amendment”) to the RCF. The February 2024 Amendment, among other things, (1) extends the term of the RCF by approximately 2 years so that it now matures in February 2027, (2) increases the RCF by $10 million from $390 million to $400 million, (3) adds Fédération Des Caisses Desjardins Du Québec and National Bank of Canada as lenders on the RCF, (4) permits the Company to obtain one or more increases of the RCF in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million in incremental loans and commitments, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from relevant lenders to provide such increase, (5) allows for unencumbered domestic cash to be included in the calculation of the consolidated net leverage ratio, and (6) allows up to $15 million of non-capitalized underground mine development costs related to Silvertip to be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for purposes of the RCF.

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Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information called for by this item regarding directors is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, or an amendment hereto, to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report under the captions “Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors”, “Information about our Executive Officers”, “Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” and “Audit Committee Report”.

Item 11.Executive Compensation
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information called for by this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, or an amendment hereto, to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “2020“2023 Summary Compensation Table,” “2020“2023 Grants of Plan-Based Awards,” “Outstanding Equity Awards at 20202023 Year End,” “2020“2023 Option Exercises and Stock Vested,” “Pension Benefits and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation,” “Director Compensation” and “Compensation and Leadership Development Committee Report.”

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, certain information called for by this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, or an amendment hereto, to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report under the caption “Share Ownership.”
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 20202023 regarding the Company’s equity compensation plans.
Plan categoryPlan categoryNumber of shares to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants and rights
Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of shares remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a) (1)
Plan categoryNumber of shares to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants and rights
Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of shares remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a) (1)
(a)(b)(c) (a)(b)(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holdersEquity compensation plans approved by security holders222,273 $15.44 2,233,481 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holdersEquity compensation plans not approved by security holders— — — 
TotalTotal222,273 $15.44 2,233,481 
(1)Amounts include 2,335,1023,159,910 performance shares that cliff vest three years after the date of grant if certain market and performance criteria are met, ifprovided the recipient remains an employee of the Company and subject to approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information called for by this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, or an amendment hereto, to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report under the captions “Related Person Transactions”, “Meeting Attendance”, “Committees of the Board of Directors and Attendance”Directors”, and “Director Independence”.

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Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information called for by this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, or an amendment hereto, to be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report under the captions “Audit and Non-Audit Fees” and “Audit Committee Policies and Procedures for Pre-Approval of Independent Auditor Services.” The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm is Grant Thornton, LLP, Chicago, Illinois, PCAOB ID Number: 248.

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Item 15.        Exhibits

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101.INSXBRL Instance Document. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.*Document*
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and included in Exhibit 101).

*    Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**    The following financial information from Coeur Mining, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' EquityEquity.
** Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Item 16.Form 10-K Summary

    None.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COEUR MINING, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:February 17, 202121, 2024By:/s/  Mitchell J. Krebs
 Mitchell J. Krebs
(Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer)
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/  Mitchell J. Krebs______________________
Mitchell J. Krebs
Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 17, 202121, 2024
   
/s/  Thomas S. Whelan_____________________
Thomas S. Whelan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)February 17, 202121, 2024
   
/s/  Ken Watkinson______________________________________________
Ken Watkinson
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)February 17, 202121, 2024
/s/  Linda L. Adamany_____________________
Linda L. Adamany
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024
   
/s/  Paramita Das_________________________
Paramita Das
DirectorFebruary 21, 2024
/s/  Sebastian Edwards_____________________
Sebastian Edwards
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024
/s/  Randolph E. GressE.Gress_____________________
______________________
Randolph E. Gress
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024
/s/  Jeane L. Hull__________________________
Jeane L. Hull
DirectorFebruary 21, 2024
/s/  Rob Krcmarov_________________________
Rob Krcmarov
DirectorFebruary 21, 2024
/s/  Eduardo Luna_______________________
_________________________
Eduardo Luna
DirectorFebruary 17, 2021
/s/  Jessica L. McDonald___________________
Jessica L. McDonald
DirectorFebruary 17, 2021
/s/  Robert E. Mellor______________________
Robert E. Mellor
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024
   
/s/  John H. RobinsonRobert E. Mellor_____________________________________________
John H. RobinsonRobert E. Mellor
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024
   
/s/  J. Kenneth Thompson___________________
J. Kenneth Thompson
DirectorFebruary 17, 202121, 2024

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