Coeur Mining (CDE) 34th Annual BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
34th Annual BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference summary
23 Dec, 2025Strategic milestones and outlook
Acquisition of SilverCrest Metals and Las Chispas mine completed, expected to boost 2025 silver and gold production by 62% and 20% year-over-year, respectively, enhancing asset quality and portfolio diversity.
2025 projected as a record year for production growth, free cash flow, and debt reduction, with combined EBITDA of $700 million and free cash flow of ~$350 million.
Silver production expected to rise from 11 million to 16.7–20.3 million ounces; gold output guidance is 380,000–440,000 ounces.
Rochester expansion completed, with production up 75%, costs down 25-30%, and 16-year mine life.
Net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio targeted to approach zero by year-end 2025, with improvement to 1.6x by end of 1Q 2025.
Operational performance and optimization
Rochester throughput to reach 30 million tons annually, with $100 million free cash flow expected at current prices.
Ongoing optimization at Rochester includes achieving target crush size and cost reductions, driving strong cash flow.
Las Chispas integration focuses on maintaining operational consistency and aggressive in-mine exploration.
No major operational changes planned at Las Chispas in the near term.
Significant investments in exploration at Palmarejo, Las Chispas, Silvertip, Kensington, and Wharf to expand resources and reserves.
Exploration, reserves, and resource development
Over $285 million invested in exploration over five years, with 85% focused on existing mines, resulting in significant reserve and resource growth.
Gold equivalent ounces increased by 10 million over five years, now totaling 22 million.
Palmarejo exploration shifts focus eastward, targeting non-streamed ground for higher returns, with 60% of 2025 budget outside the main area.
Kensington mine life extended to five years, now positioned as a cash flow contributor.
Silvertip: $13 million exploration investment planned for 2025, with step-out drilling doubling strike length and initial assessment expected by year-end.
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