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Jun 30, 2020
Coeur Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Coeur's financial performance was mixed, with revenue impacted by temporary mine suspensions and exploration investment increased.
Key Takeaways
Coeur Mining reported a second quarter 2020 revenue of $154.2 million, impacted by the temporary suspension at Palmarejo, but is anticipating a strong second half of 2020 with Palmarejo back in production and strong performance from U.S. operations.
Palmarejo mine was successfully restarted post-suspension.
Construction is prepared to begin on upcoming expansion at Rochester.
Kensington and Wharf had strong operating and financial results.
Coeur continued its aggressive investment in exploration.
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Forward Guidance
Coeur Mining provided full-year 2020 production and cost guidance for its Palmarejo, Rochester, Kensington, and Wharf operations, assuming metal prices of $1,650/oz gold and $16.50/oz silver.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year 2020 gold production is expected to be 327,000 - 363,000 ounces.
- Full-year 2020 silver production is expected to be 9,500,000 - 11,500,000 ounces.
- Palmarejo's gold CAS is expected to be $785 - $885 per ounce.
- Rochester's gold CAS is expected to be $1,250 - $1,400 per ounce.
- Kensington's gold CAS is expected to be $900 - $1,000 per ounce.
Challenges Ahead
- Palmarejo's silver CAS is expected to be $9.50 - $10.50 per ounce.
- Rochester's silver CAS is expected to be $12.75 - $14.00 per ounce.
- Wharf's gold CAS is expected to be $950 - $1,000 per ounce.
- Capital expenditures for sustaining projects are expected to be $70 - $85 million.
- Capital expenditures for development projects are expected to be $40 - $45 million.