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Jun 30, 2021
Coeur Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Coeur's financial performance improved due to increased revenue, driven by higher gold and silver production and favorable silver prices.
Key Takeaways
Coeur Mining reported a strong second quarter with revenue of $214.9 million and net income of $32.1 million, driven by increased gold and silver production and higher silver prices. The company is progressing with its Rochester expansion and increasing investment at Silvertip.
Revenue increased 6% quarter-over-quarter and 39% year-over-year.
Operating cash flow improved by $62.4 million quarter-over-quarter to $58.1 million.
Gold production increased 2% quarter-over-quarter to 87,275 ounces, while silver production increased 8% to 2.6 million ounces.
Rochester expansion is progressing on schedule, with 31% completion at the end of the second quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Coeur anticipates production to continue increasing during the second half of 2021 and expects to achieve its full-year production guidance for both gold and silver.
Positive Outlook
- Production expected to continue increasing during the second half of 2021.
- Full-year production guidance for both gold and silver expected to be achieved.
- Rochester expansion progressing on schedule and expected to be largely completed late next year.
- Potential expansion and restart of Silvertip mine in northern British Columbia.
- Investment in exploration leading to additional positive results.
Challenges Ahead
- Seeing some early signs of inflationary pressures in certain areas.
- COVID-19 mitigation and response efforts continue to incur costs.
- Revised CAS guidance for Rochester reflects the non-cash charge as well as higher anticipated diesel, labor and maintenance costs
- Capital expenditures are expected to total $75 - $90 million in 2021 depending on weather conditions and availability of supplies and labor
- Exploration and infill drilling are expected to continue