1 Exhibit 23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Long-Term Incentive Plan of Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation of our report dated April 14, 1999 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1998. Seattle, Washington ERNST & YOUNG April 15, 1999