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10-Q 1 cde-03311710q.htm 10-Q Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
___________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
___________________________________________
þ
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
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 001-08641
____________________________________________
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COEUR MINING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________________________
Delaware
82-0109423
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois
60603
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(312) 489-5800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:    Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.)    Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨
Emerging growth company
¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ¨ No þ
The Company has 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.01, authorized of which 181,449,038 shares were issued and outstanding as of April 24, 2017.



COEUR MINING, INC.
INDEX
Page
Part I.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Financial Results
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures
Part II.
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
Signatures



2


PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements

COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Notes
In thousands, except share data
Revenue
3
$
206,138

$
148,387

COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales (1)
3
132,712

101,555

Amortization
40,104

27,964

General and administrative
10,133

8,276

Exploration
5,252

1,731

Write-downs

4,446

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
4,581

4,204

Total costs and expenses
192,782

148,176

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Fair value adjustments, net
10
(1,200
)
(8,695
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
17
(3,586
)
(11,120
)
Other, net
7
21,139

1,314

Total other income (expense), net
16,353

(18,501
)
Income (loss) before income and mining taxes
29,709

(18,290
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
8
(11,046
)
(2,106
)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
18,663

$
(20,396
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax of ($1,101) for the three months ended March 31, 2016
(2,182
)
1,043

Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities
121


Reclassification adjustments for realized (gain) loss on sale of equity securities
1,471

588

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(590
)
1,631

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
18,073

$
(18,765
)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
9
Basic
$
0.10

$
(0.14
)
Diluted
$
0.10

$
(0.14
)
(1) Excludes amortization.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


3


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Notes
In thousands
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
18,663

(20,396
)
Adjustments:
Amortization
40,104

27,964

Accretion
2,514

3,169

Deferred income taxes
1,375

(2,105
)
Fair value adjustments, net
10
1,200

8,695

Stock-based compensation
5
3,307

2,915

Gain on sale of the Joaquin project
(21,138
)

Write-downs

4,446

Other
(2,198
)
(1,435
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
13,106

3,481

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(4,299
)
1,279

Inventory and ore on leach pads
14,292

(7,822
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(11,655
)
(13,574
)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
55,271

6,617

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
(23,979
)
(22,172
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets
15,019

4,009

Purchase of investments
(1,016
)
(7
)
Sale of investments
10,020

997

Other
(1,546
)
(1,473
)
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(1,502
)
(18,646
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
(3,226
)
(5,971
)
Gold production royalty payments

(9,131
)
Other
(3,247
)
(280
)
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(6,473
)
(15,382
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
555

86

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
47,851


(27,325
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
162,182

200,714

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
210,033

$
173,389


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

4


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Notes
In thousands, except share data
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
210,033

$
162,182

Receivables
13
67,064

60,431

Inventory
14
73,760

106,026

Ore on leach pads
14
66,585

64,167

Prepaid expenses and other
22,450

17,981

439,892

410,787

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
15
222,617

216,796

Mining properties, net
16
549,207

558,455

Ore on leach pads
14
72,461

67,231

Restricted assets
12
18,954

17,597

Equity securities
12
3,796

4,488

Receivables
13
15,558

30,951

Other
15,265

12,604

TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,337,750

$
1,318,909

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
47,370

$
53,335

Accrued liabilities and other
37,999

42,743

Debt
17
13,451

12,039

Royalty obligations
10
4,961

4,995

Reclamation
4
3,604

3,522

107,385

116,634

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
17
205,625

198,857

Royalty obligations
10
4,316

4,292

Reclamation
4
97,595

95,804

Deferred tax liabilities
76,363

74,798

Other long-term liabilities
59,846

60,037

443,745

433,788

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 300,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 181,492,911 at March 31, 2017 and 180,933,287 at December 31, 2016
1,815

1,809

Additional paid-in capital
3,314,644

3,314,590

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(3,078
)
(2,488
)
Accumulated deficit
(2,526,761
)
(2,545,424
)
786,620

768,487

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
1,337,750

$
1,318,909


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


5


COEUR MINING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
In thousands
Common
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock Par
Value
Additional
Paid-In Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Balances at December 31, 2016
180,933

$
1,809

$
3,314,590

$
(2,545,424
)
$
(2,488
)
$
768,487

Net income (loss)



18,663


18,663

Other comprehensive income (loss)




(590
)
(590
)
Common stock issued under stock-based compensation plans, net
560

6

54



60

Balances at March 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
181,493

$
1,815

$
3,314,644

$
(2,526,761
)
$
(3,078
)
$
786,620

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

6

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Coeur” or the “Company”) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for the fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. The results reported in these interim statements may not be indicative of the results which will be reported for the year ending December 31, 2017. The condensed consolidated December 31, 2016 balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 10-K”).

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Recent Accounting Standards

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “ Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Clarifying the Definition of a Business, ” which clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities in the evaluation of acquisitions and disposals of assets or businesses. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing these changes on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “ Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash, ” which will require entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing these changes on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “ Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, ” which provides guidance on presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating this standard and does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “ Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, ” which amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transaction, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. These changes became effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017, and the Company’s adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “ Leases, ” which will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by most leases on the balance sheet. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019. Modified retrospective adoption for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, is required with an option to use certain transition relief. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing these changes on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which has subsequently been amended several times. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company has substantially completed its analysis of the new standard and reviewed potential impacts from timing of when control is transferred to customers, variable consideration on concentrate sales and classification of refining fees.  The Company does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated net income, financial position or cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “ Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which provides a revised, simpler measurement for inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. These changes become effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing these changes on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.


7

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 3 – SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company’s operating segments include the Palmarejo complex, Rochester, Kensington, Wharf, and San Bartolomé mines. All operating segments are engaged in the discovery, mining, and production of gold and/or silver. Other includes the Endeavor silver stream, La Preciosa project, other royalties and mineral interests, strategic equity investments, corporate office, elimination of intersegment transactions, and other items necessary to reconcile to consolidated amounts. The Company eliminated Coeur Capital as a standalone reportable segment in the first quarter of 2017 and has classified the operating performance, segment assets, and capital expenditures of the Endeavor silver stream and other remaining non-core assets in Other. All prior period amounts have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.
Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31, 2017
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
77,704

$
38,979

$
37,964

$
30,251

$
20,584

$
656

$
206,138

Costs and Expenses


Costs applicable to sales (1)
43,001

26,439

28,443

16,320

18,222

287

132,712

Amortization
20,150

5,816

9,178

3,111

1,411

438

40,104

Exploration
1,631

144

839



2,638

5,252

Other operating expenses
301

810

345

619

752

11,887

14,714

Other income (expense)
Fair value adjustments, net

(1,200
)




(1,200
)
Interest expense, net
(125
)
(117
)
(40
)
(19
)
(7
)
(3,278
)
(3,586
)
Other, net
1,794

(32
)
(808
)
89

279

19,817

21,139

Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(12,245
)
(498
)

(957
)
(31
)
2,685

(11,046
)
Net income (loss)
$
2,045


$
3,923


$
(1,689
)

$
9,314


$
440


$
4,630


$
18,663

Segment assets (2)
$
401,623

$
227,526

$
204,987

$
104,673

$
68,412

$
84,402

$
1,091,623

Capital expenditures
$
6,230

$
10,568

$
5,521

$
887

$
388

$
385

$
23,979

(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests

Three months ended March 31, 2016
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San Bartolomé
Other
Total
Revenue
Metal sales
$
29,813

$
29,982

$
35,743

$
27,929

$
21,278

$
1,891

$
146,636

Royalties





1,751

1,751

29,813


29,982


35,743


27,929


21,278


3,642

148,387

Costs and Expenses
Costs applicable to sales (1)
21,038

22,485

24,418

15,461

17,497

656

101,555

Amortization
7,289

5,313

8,349

4,051

1,754

1,208

27,964

Exploration
801

109

(47
)


868

1,731

Write-downs





4,446

4,446

Other operating expenses
315

681

252

493

291

10,448

12,480

Other income (expense)


Fair value adjustments, net
(4,864
)
(2,249
)



(1,582
)
(8,695
)
Interest expense, net
(734
)
(171
)
(43
)

(3
)
(10,169
)
(11,120
)
Other, net
(1,235
)
3

(20
)
10

315

2,241

1,314

Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
98

(423
)

116

(1,571
)
(326
)
(2,106
)
Net income (loss)
$
(6,365
)

$
(1,446
)

$
2,708


$
8,050


$
477


$
(23,820
)
$
(20,396
)
Segment assets (2)
$
422,086

$
209,692

$
192,805

$
113,383

$
87,750

$
92,224

$
1,117,940

Capital expenditures
$
8,815

$
3,289

$
8,090

$
1,410

$
521

$
47

$
22,172

(1) Excludes amortization
(2) Segment assets include receivables, prepaids, inventories, property, plant and equipment, and mineral interests


8

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Assets
March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016
Total assets for reportable segments
$
1,091,623

$
1,122,038

Cash and cash equivalents
210,033

162,182

Other assets
36,094


34,689

Total consolidated assets
$
1,337,750


$
1,318,909


Geographic Information
Long-Lived Assets
March 31, 2017

December 31, 2016
Mexico
$
376,890

$
397,697

United States
355,736

338,897

Bolivia
32,422

31,539

Australia
2,871

2,983

Argentina
227

10,228

Other
5,601

5,564

Total
$
773,747


$
786,908

Revenue
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
United States
$
107,194

$
93,654

Mexico
77,704

30,522

Bolivia
20,584

21,278

Australia
656

1,891

Other

1,042

Total
$
206,138


$
148,387

NOTE 4 – 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.
Changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligations for operating sites are as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2017
2016
Asset retirement obligation - Beginning
$
97,380

$
82,072

Accretion
2,338

1,960

Additions and changes in estimates

251

Settlements
(478
)
(309
)
Asset retirement obligation - Ending
$
99,240


$
83,974

The Company has accrued $2.0 million and $1.9 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, for reclamation liabilities related to former mining activities, which are included in Reclamation.

NOTE 5 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock incentive plans for executives and eligible employees. Stock awards include performance shares, restricted stock and stock options. Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $3.3 million and $2.9 million , respectively. At March 31, 2017 , there was $12.2 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.8 years.

9

Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the grants awarded during the three months ended March 31, 2017 :
Grant date
Restricted
stock
Grant date fair
value of
restricted stock
Stock options
Grant date
fair value of
stock
options
Performance
shares
Grant date fair
value of
performance
shares
January 18, 2017
236,581

$
11.47


$

316,213

$
11.58

March 7, 2017
539,858

$
7.60

14,820

$
3.91


$


The following options and stock appreciation rights were exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2017 :
Award Type
Number of
Exercised Units
Weighted Average
Exercised Price
Number of Exercisable Units
Weighted Average
Exercisable Price
Stock options

$

425,850

$
14.29

Stock appreciation rights

$

42,152

$
14.14


NOTE 6 – RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings plan that covers all eligible U.S. employees. Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to 75% of base salary, subject to ERISA limitations. The Company generally makes matching contributions equal to 100% of the employee’s contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary. The Company may also provide an additional contribution based on an eligible employee’s salary. Total plan expenses recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $2.1 million and $1.0 million , respectively, due to timing of Company contributions. In addition, the Company has a deferred compensation plan for employees whose benefits under the 401(k) plan are limited by federal regulations.

NOTE 7 - OTHER, NET
Other, net consists of the following:
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2017
2016
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
$
1,349

$
(164
)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets and investments
(2,066
)
1,085

Gain on sale of the Joaquin project
21,138


Impairment of equity securities
(121
)

Other
839

393

Other, net
$
21,139

$
1,314


NOTE 8 - INCOME AND MINING TAXES
The following table summarizes the components of Income and mining tax (expense) benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 by significant jurisdiction:

Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
20,714

$
(1,964
)
$
(9,361
)
$
(532
)
Argentina
(328
)
1,124

(1,015
)
1,543

Mexico
8,650

(9,923
)
(7,509
)
17

Bolivia
471

(31
)
2,047

(1,570
)
Other jurisdictions
202

(252
)

(2,452
)
(1,564
)
$
29,709

$
(11,046
)
$
(18,290
)
$
(2,106
)



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s effective tax rate is impacted by recurring and nonrecurring items. These items include foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances, uncertain tax positions, and the full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets relating to losses in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. During the first quarter of 2017, foreign exchange increased income and mining tax expense by $5.6 million , predominately due to the strength of the Mexican peso. Additionally, the Company recognized $1.8 million income and mining tax expense from the sale of the Joaquin project. Also during the first quarter, favorable operating results at Palmarejo contributed to higher income and mining tax expense. The Company’s consolidated effective income and mining tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates and foreign exchange rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the jurisdictional mix of income and loss and foreign exchange rates result in significant fluctuations in our consolidated effective tax rate.
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 the sections titled “Risk Factors” set forth in the 2016 10-K.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The statute of limitations remains open from 2012 forward for the U.S. federal jurisdiction and from 2008 forward for certain other foreign jurisdictions. As a result of statutes of limitation that will begin to expire within the next 12 months in various jurisdictions and possible settlements of audit-related issues with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions with respect to which none of the issues are individually significant, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of its net unrecognized income tax benefits will decrease between $2.5 million and $3.5 million in the next 12 months.
At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $18.7 million and $19.6 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, respectively. If recognized, these unrecognized tax benefits would positively impact the Company’s effective income tax rate. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize potential interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of its income tax expense. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the amount of accrued income-tax-related interest and penalties was $8.7 million and $8.7 million , respectively.

NOTE 9 – 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 common shares 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 three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , 1,368,685 and 3,321,424 of common stock equivalents, respectively, related to equity-based awards were not included in the diluted per share calculation as the shares would be antidilutive.
The 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes (“Convertible Notes”) were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 because there is no excess value upon conversion over the principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The outstanding Convertible Notes were redeemed in the third quarter of 2016.
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
$
18,663

$
(20,396
)
Weighted average shares:
Basic
178,898

150,249

Effect of stock-based compensation plans
4,170


Diluted
183,068


150,249

Income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
0.10


$
(0.14
)
Diluted
$
0.10


$
(0.14
)


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2017
2016
Rochester net smelter returns (“NSR”) royalty obligation
$
(1,200
)
$
(2,249
)
Palmarejo royalty obligation embedded derivative

(4,878
)
Silver and gold options


(1,568
)
Fair value adjustments, net
$
(1,200
)
$
(8,695
)
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 March 31, 2017
In thousands
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Equity securities
$
3,796

$
3,517

$

$
279

Other derivative instruments, net
614


614


$
4,410

$
3,517

$
614

$
279

Liabilities:
Rochester NSR royalty obligation
9,277



9,277

Other derivative instruments, net
4


4


$
9,281

$

$
4

$
9,277

Fair Value at December 31, 2016
In thousands
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Equity securities
$
4,488

$
4,209

$

$
279

Liabilities:
Rochester NSR royalty obligation
9,287



9,287

Other derivative instruments, net
762


762


$
10,049

$

$
762

$
9,287

The Company’s investments in equity securities are 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. Quoted market prices are not available for certain equity securities; these securities are valued using pricing models, which require the use of observable and unobservable inputs, and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s other derivative instruments, net, relate to concentrate and certain doré sales contracts valued using pricing models, which require inputs that are derived from observable market data, including contractual terms, forward market prices, yield curves, credit spreads, and other unobservable inputs. 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 fair value of the Rochester NSR royalty obligation was estimated based on observable market data including contractual terms, forward silver and gold prices, yield curves, and credit spreads, as well as the Company’s current mine plan which is considered a significant unobservable input. Therefore, the Company has classified this obligation as Level 3 financial liabilities. Based on current mine plans, 1.6 years was used to estimate the fair value of the Rochester NSR royalty obligation at March 31, 2017 .

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

No assets or liabilities were transferred between fair value levels in the three months ended March 31, 2017 .
The following tables present the changes in the fair value of the Company's Level 3 financial assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 :
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
In thousands
Balance at the beginning of the period
Revaluation
Settlements
Balance at the
end of the
period
Assets:
Equity securities
$
279

$

$

$
279

Liabilities:
Rochester NSR royalty obligation
$
9,287

$
1,200

$
(1,210
)
$
9,277

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities carried at book value in the financial statements at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is presented in the following table:
March 31, 2017
In thousands
Book Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Liabilities:

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (1)
$
176,114

$
184,279

$

$
184,279

$

(1)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of $1.9 million .
December 31, 2016
In thousands
Book Value
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Liabilities:
7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (1)
$
175,991

$
184,373


$
184,373


(1)
Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of $2.0 million .
The fair value of the 7.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “Senior Notes”) was estimated using quoted market prices.

NOTE 11 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Palmarejo Gold Production Royalty
In January 2009, the Company's subsidiary, Coeur Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (“Coeur Mexicana”), entered into a gold production royalty agreement with a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation that covered 50% of the life of mine production from the Palmarejo mine and legacy adjacent properties. The royalty transaction included a minimum obligation of 4,167 gold ounces per month and terminated upon delivery of 400,000 gold ounces, which occurred in July 2016.
The price volatility associated with the minimum royalty obligation was considered an embedded derivative. The Company was required to recognize the change in fair value of the remaining minimum obligation due to changing gold prices. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the mark-to-market adjustment associated with the change was a loss of $4.9 million . Payments on the royalty obligation decreased the carrying amount of the minimum obligation and the derivative liability. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, realized loss on settlement of the liability was $3.0 million . The mark-to-market adjustments and realized losses are included in Fair value adjustments, net .
Provisional Silver and Gold 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 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. Changes in silver and gold prices resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market gains of $1.4 million and $0.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

At March 31, 2017 , the Company had the following provisionally priced sales that settle as follows:
In thousands except average prices and notional ounces
2017
Thereafter
Provisional silver sales contracts
$
1,403

$

Average silver price
$
17.74

$

Notional ounces
79,084


Provisional gold sales contracts
$
35,849

$

Average gold price
$
1,211

$

Notional ounces
29,603


Silver and Gold Options
During three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company had realized losses of $1.6 million , from settled contracts. At March 31, 2017 , the Company had no outstanding gold and silver options contracts.
The following summarizes the classification of the fair value of the derivative instruments:
March 31, 2017
In thousands
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued liabilities and other
Current portion of royalty obligation
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts
$
614

$
4

$

$

December 31, 2016
In thousands
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued liabilities and other
Current portion of royalty obligation
Non-current portion of royalty obligation
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts

762



The following represent mark-to-market gains (losses) on derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31,
Financial statement line
Derivative
2017
2016
Revenue
Provisional silver and gold sales contracts
$
1,372

$
566

Fair value adjustments, net
Palmarejo gold production royalty

(4,878
)
Fair value adjustments, net
Silver and gold options

(1,568
)
$
1,372


$
(5,880
)
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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 12 – INVESTMENTS
Equity Securities
The Company makes strategic investments in equity securities of silver and gold exploration and development companies. These investments are classified as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value in the financial statements with unrealized gains and losses recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) .
At March 31, 2017
In thousands
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Kootenay Silver, Inc.
$
2,167

$

$

$
2,167

Rockhaven Resources Ltd
514

(64
)

450

Silver Bull Resources, Inc.
131


356

487

Other
193


499

692

Equity securities
$
3,005

$
(64
)
$
855

$
3,796


At December 31, 2016
In thousands
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Estimated
Fair Value
Kootenay Silver, Inc.
$
2,645

$

$

$
2,645

Silver Bull Resources, Inc.
233


783

1,016

Other
229


598

827

Equity securities
$
3,107

$

$
1,381

$
4,488


The Company performs a quarterly assessment on each of its equity securities with unrealized losses to determine if the security is other than temporarily impaired. The Company recorded a pre-tax other-than-temporary impairment loss of $0.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2017 , and no impairment loss in the three months ended March 31, 2016 , in Other, net . The following table summarizes unrealized losses on equity securities for which other-than-temporary impairments have not been recognized and the fair values of those securities, aggregated by the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2017:

Less than twelve months
Twelve months or more
Total
In thousands
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Equity securities
$
(64
)
$
450

$

$

$
(64
)
$
450

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 obligations by assigning certificates of deposit that have maturity dates ranging from three months to a year to the applicable institutions or agencies. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company held certificates of deposit and cash under these agreements of $ 19.0 million and $17.6 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 obligation. 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.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 13 – RECEIVABLES
Receivables consist of the following:
In thousands
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Current receivables:
Trade receivables
$
8,772

$
10,669

Income tax receivable
11,441

1,038

Value added tax receivable
44,085

46,083

Other
2,766

2,641

$
67,064

$
60,431

Non-current receivables:
Value added tax receivable
$
15,558

$
19,293

Income tax receivable

11,658

15,558

30,951

Total receivables
$
82,622

$
91,382


NOTE 14 – INVENTORY AND ORE ON LEACH PADS
Inventory consists of the following:
In thousands
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Inventory:
Concentrate
$
13,476

$
17,994

Precious metals
20,938

47,228

Supplies
39,346

40,804

$
73,760

$
106,026

Ore on leach pads:
Current
$
66,585

$
64,167

Non-current
72,461

67,231

$
139,046

$
131,398

Total inventory and ore on leach pads
$
212,806

$
237,424


NOTE 15 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
In thousands
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Land
$
8,403

$
7,878

Facilities and equipment
649,030

650,480

Assets under capital leases
63,775

54,968

721,208

713,326

Accumulated amortization (1)
(531,480
)
(524,806
)
189,728

188,520

Construction in progress
32,889

28,276

Property, plant and equipment, net
$
222,617

$
216,796

(1) Includes $15.6 million of accumulated amortization related to assets under capital leases.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 16 – MINING PROPERTIES
Mining properties consist of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2017
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San
Bartolomé
La Preciosa
Other
Total
Mine development
$
179,562

$
171,543

$
279,095

$
37,562

$
39,338

$

$

$
707,100

Accumulated amortization
(137,215
)
(139,519
)
(159,485
)
(12,530
)
(32,625
)


(481,374
)
42,347

32,024

119,610

25,032

6,713



225,726

Mineral interests
629,303



45,837

12,868

49,085

41,272

778,365

Accumulated amortization
(393,532
)


(20,106
)

(11,762
)

(29,484
)
(454,884
)
235,771



25,731

1,106

49,085

11,788

323,481

Mining properties, net
$
278,118

$
32,024

$
119,610

$
50,763

$
7,819

$
49,085

$
11,788

$
549,207

December 31, 2016
Palmarejo
Rochester
Kensington
Wharf
San
Bartolomé
La Preciosa
Joaquin
Other
Total
Mine development
$
174,890

$
165,230

$
271,175

$
37,485

$
39,184

$

$

$

$
687,964

Accumulated amortization
(134,995
)
(138,244
)
(154,744
)
(11,699
)
(32,192
)




(471,874
)
39,895

26,986

116,431

25,786

6,992




216,090

Mineral interests
629,303



45,837

12,868

49,085

10,000

37,272

784,365

Accumulated amortization
(381,686
)


(19,249
)
(11,695
)


(29,370
)
(442,000
)
247,617



26,588

1,173

49,085

10,000

7,902

342,365

Mining properties, net
$
287,512

$
26,986

$
116,431

$
52,374

$
8,165

$
49,085

$
10,000

$
7,902

$
558,455

In February 2017, the Company sold the Joaquin silver-gold exploration project for consideration of $27.4 million and a 2.0% NSR royalty on the Joaquin project, which is included in Other. The Company recognized a $21.1 million pre-tax gain on this sale.


NOTE 17 – DEBT
March 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
In thousands
Current
Non-Current
Current
Non-Current
Senior Notes, net (1)
$

$
176,114

$

$
175,991

Capital lease obligations
13,451

29,511

12,039

22,866

$
13,451

$
205,625

$
12,039

$
198,857

(1) Net of unamortized debt issuance costs and premium received of $1.9 million and $2.0 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

7.875% Senior Notes due 2021
On or after February 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at the applicable redemption prices set forth in the Indenture for the Senior Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest.
Lines of Credit
At March 31, 2017 , the Company’s subsidiary that holds the San Bartolomé mine had an available line of credit for $12.0 million that matures in June 30, 2018, bearing interest at 6.0% per annum, which is secured by machinery and equipment. There was no outstanding balance at March 31, 2017 .

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Capital Lease Obligations
From time to time, the Company acquires mining equipment under capital lease agreements. In the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company entered into new lease financing arrangements primarily for diesel generators at Kensington and mining equipment at Rochester. All capital lease obligations are recorded, upon lease inception, at the present value of future minimum lease payments.
Interest Expense
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2017
2016
Senior Notes
$
3,504

7,457

Term Loan due 2020

2,264

Capital lease obligations
306

265

Accretion of Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation

765

Amortization of debt issuance costs
166

631

Accretion of debt premium
(43
)
(91
)
Other debt obligations
16

32

Capitalized interest
(363
)
(203
)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest
$
3,586

$
11,120



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 18 - SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The following Consolidating Financial Statements are presented to satisfy disclosure requirements of Rule 3-10 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, and Coeur Capital, Inc. (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) of the Senior Notes. The following schedules present Consolidating Financial Statements of (a) Coeur, the parent company; (b) the Subsidiary Guarantors; and (c) certain wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). 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.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$

$
107,194

$
98,944

$

$
206,138

COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales (1)

71,202

61,510


132,712

Amortization
324

18,104

21,676


40,104

General and administrative
10,106

24

3


10,133

Exploration
336

1,727

3,189


5,252

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
175

1,781

2,625


4,581

Total costs and expenses
10,941

92,838

89,003


192,782

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Fair value adjustments, net

(1,200
)


(1,200
)
Other, net
15,222

5,458

1,873

(1,414
)
21,139

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(3,279
)
(175
)
(1,546
)
1,414

(3,586
)
Total other income (expense), net
11,943

4,083

327


16,353

Loss before income and mining taxes
1,002

18,439

10,268


29,709

Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
1,588

(2,434
)
(10,200
)

(11,046
)
Total loss after income and mining taxes
2,590

16,005

68


18,663

Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
16,073

70

(67
)
(16,076
)

NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
18,663

$
16,075

$
1

$
(16,076
)
$
18,663

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
(2,182
)
(279
)

279

(2,182
)
Reclassification adjustments for impairment of equity securities, net of tax
121

121


(121
)
121

Reclassification adjustments for realized gain (loss) on sale of equity securities, net of tax
1,471

(369
)

369

1,471

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(590
)
(527
)

527

(590
)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
18,073

$
15,548

$
1

$
(15,549
)
$
18,073

(1) Excludes amortization.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$

$
93,954

$
54,433

$

$
148,387

COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs applicable to sales (1)

62,364

39,191


101,555

Amortization
423

17,859

9,682


27,964

General and administrative
8,080

18

178


8,276

Exploration
623

184

924


1,731

Write-downs


4,446


4,446

Pre-development, reclamation, and other
452

1,416

2,336


4,204

Total costs and expenses
9,578

81,841

56,757


148,176

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Fair value adjustments, net
(1,582
)
(2,249
)
(4,864
)

(8,695
)
Other, net
338

2,254

(253
)
(1,025
)
1,314

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(10,255
)
(213
)
(1,677
)
1,025

(11,120
)
Total other income (expense), net
(11,499
)
(208
)
(6,794
)

(18,501
)
Income (Loss) before income and mining taxes
(21,077
)
11,905

(9,118
)

(18,290
)
Income and mining tax (expense) benefit
(209
)
(307
)
(1,590
)

(2,106
)
Income (Loss) after income and mining taxes
(21,286
)
11,598

(10,708
)

(20,396
)
Equity income (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries
890

(4,479
)

3,589


NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
(20,396
)
$
7,119

$
(10,708
)
$
3,589

$
(20,396
)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net of tax
1,043

976


(976
)
1,043

Reclassification adjustments for realized loss on sale of equity securities, net of tax
588

(381
)

381

588

Other comprehensive income (loss)
1,631

595


(595
)
1,631

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
(18,765
)
$
7,714

$
(10,708
)
$
2,994

$
(18,765
)
(1) Excludes amortization.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(4,815
)
$
17,183

$
58,979

$
(16,076
)
55,271

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(319
)
(16,975
)
(6,685
)

(23,979
)
Proceeds from the sale of long-lived assets
8,916

6,151

(48
)

15,019

Purchase of investments
(1,016
)



(1,016
)
Sales and maturities of investments
9,157

863



10,020

Other
(1,486
)

(60
)

(1,546
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
(12,454
)
(70
)
67

12,457


CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
2,798

(10,031
)
(6,726
)
12,457

(1,502
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs

(1,874
)
(1,352
)

(3,226
)
Net intercompany financing activity
14,318

(9,325
)
(8,612
)
3,619


Other
(3,247
)



(3,247
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
11,071

(11,199
)
(9,964
)
3,619

(6,473
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents


555


555

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
9,054

(4,047
)
42,844


47,851

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
58,048

50,023

54,111


162,182

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
67,102

$
45,976

$
96,955

$

$
210,033


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(28,642
)
$
21,460

$
10,210

$
3,589

6,617

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(46
)
(12,790
)
(9,336
)

(22,172
)
Proceeds from the sale of long-lived assets

4,000

9


4,009

Purchase of investments
(7
)



(7
)
Sales and maturities of investments
501

496



997

Other
(1,539
)
107

(41
)

(1,473
)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries
3,420

8,179


(11,599
)

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
2,329

(8
)
(9,368
)
(11,599
)
(18,646
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on debt, capital leases, and associated costs
(250
)
(830
)
(4,891
)

(5,971
)
Gold production royalty payments


(9,131
)

(9,131
)
Net intercompany financing activity
(7,879
)
(24,965
)
24,834

8,010


Other
(280
)



(280
)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(8,409
)
(25,795
)
10,812

8,010

(15,382
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

4

82


86

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(34,722
)
(4,339
)
11,736


(27,325
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
96,123

34,228

70,363


200,714

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
61,401

$
29,889

$
82,099

$

$
173,389






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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2017
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
67,102

$
45,976

$
96,955

$

$
210,033

Receivables
(12
)
9,084

57,992


67,064

Ore on leach pads

66,585



66,585

Inventory

38,295

35,465


73,760

Prepaid expenses and other
7,719

3,699

11,032


22,450

74,809

163,639

201,444


439,892

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,217

146,122

73,278


222,617

Mining properties, net
4,000

202,397

342,810


549,207

Ore on leach pads

72,461



72,461

Restricted assets
11,701

226

7,027


18,954

Equity securities
450

3,346



3,796

Receivables


15,558


15,558

Net investment in subsidiaries
274,724

11,720

(624
)
(285,820
)

Other
216,386

10,009

5,256

(216,386
)
15,265

TOTAL ASSETS
$
585,287

$
609,920

$
644,749

$
(502,206
)
$
1,337,750

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
1,547

$
21,364

$
24,459

$

$
47,370

Other accrued liabilities
7,234

9,555

21,210


37,999

Debt

7,852

5,599


13,451

Royalty obligations

4,961



4,961

Reclamation

2,754

850


3,604

8,781

46,486

52,118


107,385

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
176,114

23,288

222,609

(216,386
)
205,625

Royalty obligations

4,316



4,316

Reclamation

76,443

21,152


97,595

Deferred tax liabilities
9,072

6,354

60,937


76,363

Other long-term liabilities
2,407

4,756

52,683


59,846

Intercompany payable (receivable)
(397,707
)
326,814

70,893



(210,114
)
441,971

428,274

(216,386
)
443,745

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock
1,815

250

191,613

(191,863
)
1,815

Additional paid-in capital
3,314,644

181,683

1,809,557

(1,991,240
)
3,314,644

Accumulated deficit
(2,526,761
)
(57,455
)
(1,836,813
)
1,894,268

(2,526,761
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(3,078
)
(3,015
)

3,015

(3,078
)
786,620

121,463

164,357

(285,820
)
786,620

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
585,287

$
609,920

$
644,749

$
(502,206
)
$
1,337,750



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2016
In thousands
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
58,048

$
50,023

$
54,111

$

$
162,182

Receivables
12

6,865

53,554


60,431

Ore on leach pads

64,167



64,167

Inventory

49,393

56,633


106,026

Prepaid expenses and other
3,803

1,459

12,719


17,981

61,863

171,907

177,017


410,787

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,222

139,885

73,689


216,796

Mining properties, net

195,791

362,664


558,455

Ore on leach pads

67,231



67,231

Restricted assets
10,170

226

7,201


17,597

Equity securities

4,488



4,488

Receivables


30,951


30,951

Deferred tax assets


191

(191
)

Net investment in subsidiaries
273,056

11,650


(284,706
)

Other
221,381

9,263

3,153

(221,193
)
12,604

TOTAL ASSETS
$
569,692

$
600,441

$
654,866

$
(506,090
)
$
1,318,909

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
2,153

$
24,921

$
26,261

$

$
53,335

Other accrued liabilities
12,881

13,664

16,198


42,743

Debt

6,516

5,523


12,039

Royalty obligations

4,995



4,995

Reclamation

2,672

850


3,522

15,034

52,768

48,832


116,634

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Debt
175,991

15,214

229,036

(221,384
)
198,857

Royalty obligations

4,292



4,292

Reclamation

75,183

20,621


95,804

Deferred tax liabilities
13,810

6,179

54,809


74,798

Other long-term liabilities
1,993

4,750

53,294


60,037

Intercompany payable (receivable)
(405,623
)
336,813

68,810



(213,829
)
442,431

426,570

(221,384
)
433,788

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock
1,809

250

197,913

(198,163
)
1,809

Additional paid-in capital
3,314,590

181,009

1,864,261

(2,045,270
)
3,314,590

Accumulated deficit
(2,545,424
)
(73,529
)
(1,882,710
)
1,956,239

(2,545,424
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(2,488
)
(2,488
)

2,488

(2,488
)
768,487

105,242

179,464

(284,706
)
768,487

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
569,692

$
600,441

$
654,866

$
(506,090
)
$
1,318,909



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Coeur Mining, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 19 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Labor Union Contract
The Company maintains a labor agreement with Sindicato de Trabajadores Mineros de la Empresa Manquiri S.A. at the San Bartolomé mine in Bolivia. The San Bartolomé mine labor agreement, which became effective January 28, 2010, is currently active and does not have a fixed term. At March 31, 2017 , approximately 10% of the Company’s global labor force was covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The Company cannot predict whether this agreement will be renewed on similar terms or at all, whether future labor disruptions will occur or, if disruptions do occur, how long they will last.
Rochester Production Royalty
Effective January 2014, Coeur Rochester is obligated to pay a 3.4% net smelter returns royalty on up to 39.4 million silver equivalent ounces produced and sold from a portion of the Rochester mine, payable on a quarterly basis. For each calendar quarter, the royalty is payable on the actual sales prices received, less refining and related costs, of gold and silver produced and sold from the applicable portions of the Rochester mine. Changes in silver and gold prices and the Company’s mine plan result in the recognition of mark-to-market gains or losses in Fair value adjustments, net . At March 31, 2017 , a total of 15.9 million silver equivalent ounces remain outstanding under the obligation.
Palmarejo Gold Stream
Effective August 2016, Coeur Mexicana sells 50% of Palmarejo gold production (excluding production from the recently acquired Paramount properties) to a subsidiary of Franco-Nevada Corporation under a gold stream agreement for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce. Previously, Coeur Mexicana received a $22.0 million deposit toward future deliveries under the gold stream agreement.
Bolivian Temporary Restriction on Mining above 4,400 Meters
In October 2009, the Bolivian state-owned mining organization, COMIBOL, announced by resolution that it was temporarily suspending mining activities above the elevation of 4,400 meters above sea level while stability studies of Cerro Rico mountain are undertaken. The Company holds rights to mine above this elevation under valid contracts with COMIBOL. The stability studies have been completed and officially submitted to the Bolivian mining technical authorities. Accordingly, the COMIBOL suspension has expired in accordance with the terms of the resolution. The Company is not currently mining above the 4,400 meter level.
If COMIBOL decides to affirmatively adopt a new resolution to restrict access above the 4,400 meter level, the Company may need to further write down the carrying value of the asset. While a portion of the Company’s proven and probable reserves relate to material above the 4,400 meter level at San Bartolomé, so long as operations remain suspended, there is a risk that silver may not be produced from this material at expected levels or at all, particularly given the remaining anticipated mine life of this asset. It is also uncertain if any new mining or investment policies or shifts in political attitude may affect mining in Bolivia.


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Item 2. 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 non-GAAP financial performance measures, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures” at the end of this item.
We provide certain operational and financial data on a silver equivalent basis, converting gold to silver at a 60:1 ratio of silver ounces to gold ounces unless otherwise noted. We also provide realized silver equivalent data determined by average spot silver and gold prices during the relevant period.
Overview
We are a gold and silver producer with mines located in the United States, Mexico, and Bolivia and exploration projects in the United States and Mexico. The Palmarejo complex, Rochester, Kensington, Wharf, and San Bartolomé mines constitute our principal sources of revenue. The Company also owns the Endeavor silver stream.
The Company's strategy is to discover, acquire, develop and operate low-cost silver and gold mines that produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, and generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders. Management focuses on maximizing net cash flow through identifying and implementing revenue enhancement opportunities, reducing operating and non-operating costs, exercising consistent capital discipline, and efficient working capital management.
First Quarter Highlights
Production of 9.2 million silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 3.9 million silver ounces and 88,218 gold ounces
Sales of 11.1 million silver equivalent ounces, consisting of 4.5 million silver ounces and 110,874 gold ounces
Net income of $18.7 million ( $0.10 per share) and adjusted net income of $7.0 million ( $0.04 per share) (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
Costs applicable to sales were $11.39 per silver equivalent ounce ( $10.64 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and $788 per gold equivalent ounce (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
All-in sustaining costs were $15.01 per silver equivalent ounce ( $13.65 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
Operating cash flow of $55.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $56.6 million (see “Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures”)
Sold the Joaquin silver-gold exploration project for consideration of $27.4 million and retained a 2.0% NSR royalty
Cash and cash equivalents of $210.0 million at March 31, 2017

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Selected Financial and Operating Results
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Metal sales
$
206,138

$
146,636

Net income (loss)
$
18,663

$
(20,396
)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$
0.10

$
(0.14
)
Adjusted net income (loss) (1)
$
6,987

$
(10,459
)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share, diluted (1)
$
0.04

$
(0.06
)
EBITDA (1)
$
73,399

$
20,794

Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
56,585

$
37,398

Silver ounces produced
3,932,376

3,372,475

Gold ounces produced
88,218

78,072

Silver equivalent ounces produced
9,225,456


8,056,795

Silver ounces sold
4,473,712

3,529,502

Gold ounces sold
110,874

79,091

Silver equivalent ounces sold
11,126,126

8,274,952

Average realized price per silver ounce
$
17.61

$
15.16

Average realized price per gold ounce
$
1,149

$
1,178

Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce (1)
$
11.39

$
12.36

Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent ounce (1)
$
10.64

$
11.28

Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce (1)
$
788

$
728

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce (1)
$
15.01

$
16.28

All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce (1)
$
13.65

$
13.71

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.

Consolidated Financial Results
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Net Income (Loss)
Net income was $18.7 million ( $0.10 per share) compared to a Net loss of $20.4 million ( $0.14 per share).  The increase in Net income is primarily due to a $21.1 million gain on the sale of the Joaquin project, higher silver and gold production, higher average realized silver prices, lower all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce, and lower interest expense, partially offset by lower average realized gold prices and higher general and administrative and exploration expense.
Revenue
Metal sales increased due to higher silver and gold production, a reduction in metal inventory and a 16% increase in average realized silver prices. The Company sold 4.5 million silver ounces and 110,874 gold ounces, compared to sales of 3.5 million silver ounces and 79,091 gold ounces. Gold contributed 62% of sales and silver contributed 38% , compared to 64% of sales from gold and 36% from silver. Royalty revenue was lower due to the Company’s divestiture of several non-core royalty assets in 2016.
Costs Applicable to Sales
Costs applicable to sales increased due to higher silver and gold ounces sold. For a complete discussion of costs applicable to sales, see Results of Operations below.

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Amortization
Amortization increased $12.1 million , or 43% , primarily due to higher silver and gold ounces sold, partially offset by higher amortizable mining properties and equipment at Rochester and Kensington.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased 22% due to higher compensation and professional service costs.
Exploration expense increased $3.5 million , due to the Company’s expansion of drilling activities at Palmarejo, Kensington and Rochester as well as regional exploration with a focus on projects in Nevada and Chihuahua, Mexico.
Pre-development, reclamation, and other expenses increased 9% to $4.6 million as a result of additional work at La Preciosa.
Other Income and Expenses
Non-cash fair value adjustments, net, were a loss of $1.2 million compared to a loss of $8.7 million , primarily due to the termination of the Palmarejo gold production royalty (in the third quarter of 2016) and the lesser impact of changes in future metal prices on the Rochester 3.4% NSR royalty obligation.
Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $0.4 million ) decreased to $3.6 million from $11.1 million , primarily due to the repayment of the Term Loan, redemption of $200.8 million of Senior Notes and termination of the Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation in July 2016.
Other, net increased by $19.8 million , primarily due to a $21.1 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the Joaquin project in Argentina.
Income and Mining Taxes
During the first quarter of 2017, the Company reported estimated income and mining tax expense of approximately $11.0 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.2% . This compares to estimated income and mining tax expense of $2.1 million for an effective tax rate of 11.5% during the first quarter of 2016.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s income (loss) before tax and income and mining tax (expense) benefit:
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
In thousands
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Income (loss) before tax
Tax (expense) benefit
United States
$
20,714

$
(1,964
)
$
(9,361
)
$
(532
)
Argentina
(328
)
1,124

(1,015
)
1,543

Mexico
8,650

(9,923
)
(7,509
)
17

Bolivia
471

(31
)
2,047

(1,570
)
Other jurisdictions
202

(252
)
(2,452
)
(1,564
)
$
29,709

$
(11,046
)
$
(18,290
)
$
(2,106
)
The Company’s effective tax rate is impacted by recurring and nonrecurring items. These items include foreign exchange rates on deferred tax balances, uncertain tax positions, and the full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets relating to losses in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. During the first quarter of 2017, foreign exchange increased income and mining tax expense by $5.6 million , predominately due to the strength of the Mexican peso. Additionally, the Company recognized $1.8 million income and mining tax expense from the sale of the Joaquin project. Also during the first quarter, favorable operating results at Palmarejo contributed to higher income and mining tax expense. The Company’s consolidated effective income and mining tax rate is a function of the combined effective tax rates and foreign exchange rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Variations in the jurisdictional mix of income and loss and foreign exchange rates result in significant fluctuations in our consolidated effective tax rate.

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A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the related 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 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 risk factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets.
2017 Outlook
The Company is maintaining its full-year 2017 production and related cost guidance. Exploration expense is expected to increase $6 million to $29 - $31 million to accelerate the expansion of Kensington’s Jualin deposit, offset by a $6 million decrease in underground capital development at Kensington, resulting in expected capital expenditures of $109 - $129 million.

Results of Operations
The Company produced 3.9 million ounces of silver and 88,218 ounces of gold in the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to 3.4 million ounces of silver and 78,072 ounces of gold in the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Silver production increased 17% due to higher mill throughput and grade at Palmarejo and timing of leach pad recoveries at Rochester. Gold production increased 13% due to higher mill throughput,    grade and recovery at Palmarejo, partially offset by lower grade at Kensington.
Costs applicable to sales were $11.39 per silver equivalent ounce ( $10.64 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and $788 per gold equivalent ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $12.36 per silver equivalent ounce ( $11.28 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) and $728 per gold equivalent ounce in the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce decreased 8% in the three months ended March 31, 2017 due to lower unit costs at Palmarejo, partially offset by higher unit costs at San Bartolomé. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce increased 8% in the three months ended March 31, 2017 due to higher unit costs at Kensington.
All-in sustaining costs were $15.01 per silver equivalent ounce ( $13.65 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to $16.28 per silver equivalent ounce ( $13.71 per average spot silver equivalent ounce) in the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The 8% decrease in all-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce in 2017 was primarily due to lower costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce and lower sustaining capital, partially offset by higher general and administrative and exploration expense.
Palmarejo
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons milled
360,383

246,533

Silver ounces produced
1,530,541

933,369

Gold ounces produced
30,792

14,668

Silver equivalent ounces produced
3,378,061

1,813,449

Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent oz (1)
$
9.71

$
12.36

Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent oz (1)
$
8.89

$
10.74

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Silver equivalent production increased 86% due to higher mill throughput, silver and gold grades and gold recoveries. Metal sales were $77.7 million , or 38% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $29.8 million , or 21% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce decreased 21% as a result of higher production, lower waste tons mined and favorable currency exchange rates. Amortization increased to $20.2 million compared to $7.3 million , primarily due to higher production from Guadalupe and Independencia. Capital expenditures were $6.2 million as the Company continues underground development at Guadalupe and Independencia.

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Rochester
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons placed
3,513,708

4,374,459

Silver ounces produced
1,127,322

928,903

Gold ounces produced
10,356

10,460

Silver equivalent ounces produced
1,748,682

1,556,503

Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent oz (1)
$
12.56

$
12.64

Costs applicable to sales per average spot silver equivalent oz (1)
$
11.80

$
11.20

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Silver equivalent production increased 12% due to timing of recoveries, partially offset by lower tons placed and lower silver and gold grades. Metal sales were $39.0 million , or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $30.0 million , or 20% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per silver equivalent ounce were generally consistent at $12.56 per silver equivalent ounce. Amortization increased to $5.8 million compared to $5.3 million due to higher silver production and amortizable mining properties and equipment. Capital expenditures increased to $10.6 million compared to $3.3 million due to the stage IV leach pad expansion.
Kensington
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons milled
165,895

159,360

Gold ounces produced
26,197

31,974

Costs applicable to sales/oz (1)
$
885

$
772

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Gold production decreased 18% due to lower grades mined as a result of mine sequencing, partially offset by higher mill throughput. Metal sales were $38.0 million , or 18% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $35.7 million , or 24% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce were 15% higher , primarily due to lower production and higher diesel, contract services and other mining costs. Amortization was $9.2 million compared to $8.3 million due to higher amortizable mining properties and equipment. Capital expenditures decreased to $5.5 million compared to $8.1 million , due to less underground mine development.
Wharf
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons placed
1,292,181

974,663

Gold ounces produced
20,873

20,970

Silver ounces produced
20,065

12,980

Gold equivalent ounces produced (1)
21,207


21,186

Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent oz (1)
$
662

$
669

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Gold equivalent production remained comparable at 21,207 gold equivalent ounces. Metal sales were $30.3 million , or 15% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared to $27.9 million , or 19% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per gold equivalent ounce remained comparable at $662 per gold equivalent ounce. Amortization was $3.1 million compared to $4.1 million due to higher life of mine reserves. Capital expenditures were $0.9 million compared to $1.4 million .

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San Bartolomé
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons milled
384,267

407,806

Silver ounces produced
1,214,507

1,381,913

Costs applicable to sales/oz (1)
$
15.87

$
12.64

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Silver production decreased 12% due to drought conditions. Silver sales were $20.6 million , or 10% of Coeur’s metal sales, compared with $21.3 million , or 15% of Coeur’s metal sales. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased due to lower production and higher mining and processing costs. Amortization was $1.4 million compared to $1.8 million due to lower production. Capital expenditures were $0.4 million compared to $0.5 million .
Endeavor Silver Stream
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Tons milled
45,340

86,863

Silver ounces produced
39,941

115,310

Costs applicable to sales/oz (1)
7.22

5.35

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Silver production at Endeavor decreased due to lower mining and mill throughput rates. Costs applicable to sales per ounce increased due to the impact of higher silver prices on the Company’s silver price sharing agreement with the Endeavor mine operator. Amortization was $0.1 million compared to $0.8 million due to lower production and lower amortizable mining properties.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $55.3 million and $6.6 million , respectively, and was impacted by the following key factors:
Three months ended March 31,
2017
2016
Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
11,126,126

8,274,952

Average realized price per consolidated silver equivalent ounce (1)
$
18.53

$
17.72

Costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce (1)
(11.93
)
(12.27
)
Operating margin per consolidated silver equivalent ounce
$
6.60

$
5.45

(1)
See Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measures.
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands
2017
2016
Cash flow before changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
43,827

$
23,253

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
13,106

3,481

Prepaid expenses and other
(4,299
)
1,279

Inventories
14,292

(7,822
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(11,655
)
(13,574
)
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
$
55,271

$
6,617

Cash provided by operating activities increased $48.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to higher silver equivalent ounces sold, higher average realized prices, lower costs applicable to sales per consolidated silver equivalent ounce and favorable working capital adjustments. Metal sales for three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $59.5 million , $53.1 million due to higher silver equivalent ounces sold and $6.4 million due to higher average realized prices. The $11.4 million working capital decrease in the three months ended March 31, 2017 was primarily due to the reduction of precious metal inventory and the collection of accounts receivable, compared to the $16.6 million working capital increase in the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to an increase in ore on leach pads and the payment of accrued interest, payroll, and other benefits, partially offset by the collection of accounts receivable.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $1.5 million compared to $18.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due to proceeds from the sale of the Joaquin project, net of a retained 2.0% NSR, and sale of equity securities. The Company had capital expenditures of $24.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared with $22.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Capital expenditures in both periods primarily related to underground development at Palmarejo and Kensington.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $6.5 million compared to $15.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The Company’s Palmarejo gold production royalty obligation terminated July 2016 and Coeur Mexicana now sells 50% of Palmarejo gold production for the lesser of $800 or spot price per ounce under a gold stream agreement. In addition, the Company had higher tax withholdings on vested stock-based compensation awards during three months ended March 31, 2017 .
Other Liquidity Matters
We believe that our liquidity and capital resources from U.S. operations are adequate to fund our U.S. operations and corporate activities. The Company has asserted 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 future cash interest payments, and/or amounts due at maturity or upon redemption, from time to time we may repurchase certain of our debt securities for cash or in exchange for other securities, which may include secured or

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unsecured notes or equity, in each case in open market or privately negotiated transactions. We regularly engage in conversations with our bondholders and 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 such transactions may occur at a substantial discount to the debt securities’ face amount. For additional information, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A.

Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Developments
Please see Note 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES contained in the Company’s Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the “2016 10-K”) for the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates.



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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”). 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 are 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 table below:
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
Net income (loss)
$
18,663

$
(20,396
)
Fair value adjustments
1,200

8,695

Impairment of marketable securities
121


Write-downs

4,446

Gain on sale of Joaquin project
(21,138
)

(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities
2,066

(1,085
)
Transaction costs

380

Foreign exchange loss (gain)
4,268

(1,124
)
Tax effect of adjustments (1)
1,807

(1,375
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
6,987

$
(10,459
)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Basic
$
0.04

$
(0.06
)
Adjusted net income (loss) per share - Diluted
$
0.04

$
(0.06
)
(1)
For the three months ended March 31, 2017, tax effect of adjustments of $1.8 million (14%) is primarily related to a taxable gain on the sale of the Joaquin project. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, tax effect of adjustments of $1.4 million (-11%) is primarily related to the tax benefit from fair value adjustments.



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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 Company’s Senior Notes indenture 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 table below:
Three months ended March 31,
In thousands except per share amounts
2017
2016
Net income (loss)
$
18,663

$
(20,396
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
3,586

11,120

Income tax provision (benefit)
11,046

2,106

Amortization
40,104

27,964

EBITDA
73,399


20,794

Fair value adjustments, net
1,200

8,695

Impairment of equity securities
121


Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(1,349
)
164

Gain on sale of Joaquin project
(21,138
)

(Gain) loss on sale of assets and securities
2,066

(1,085
)
Transaction costs

380

Asset retirement obligation accretion
2,390

2,060

Inventory adjustments and write-downs
(104
)
1,944

Write-downs

4,446

Adjusted EBITDA
$
56,585


$
37,398

Costs Applicable to Sales and All-in Sustaining Costs

Management uses Costs applicable to sales (“CAS”) and All-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) 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 silver and gold, 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 converting the benefit from selling gold into silver equivalent ounces best allows management, analysts, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. Other companies may calculate CAS and AISC differently as a result of reflecting the benefit from selling non-silver metals as a by-product credit rather than converting to silver equivalent ounces, differences in the determination of sustaining capital expenditures, and differences in underlying accounting principles and accounting frameworks such as in International Financial Reporting Standards.















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Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Silver
Gold
Total
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
63,151


$
32,255

$
19,633

$
400

$
115,439

$
37,621

$
19,431

$
57,052

$
172,491

Amortization
20,150

5,816

1,411

113

27,490

9,178

3,111

12,289

39,779

Costs applicable to sales
$
43,001

$
26,439

$
18,222

$
287

$
87,949

$
28,443

$
16,320

$
44,763

$
132,712

Silver equivalent ounces sold
4,427,346

2,104,209

1,148,006

39,765

7,719,326

11,126,126

Gold equivalent ounces sold
32,144

24,636

56,780

Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
9.71


$
12.56

$
15.87

$
7.22

$
11.39

$
885

$
662

$
788

$
11.93

Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
8.89

$
11.80



$
10.64




$
10.85

Costs applicable to sales
$
132,712

Treatment and refining costs
1,616

Sustaining capital (1)
11,600

General and administrative
10,133

Exploration
5,252

Reclamation
3,818

Project/pre-development costs
1,889

All-in sustaining costs
$
167,020

Silver equivalent ounces sold
7,719,326

Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
3,406,800

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
11,126,126

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
15.01

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
12,235,897

All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
13.65

(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe South Portal and Rochester expansion permitting.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Silver
Gold
In thousands except per ounce amounts
Palmarejo
Rochester
San Bartolomé
Endeavor
Total
Kensington
Wharf
Total
Total
Costs applicable to sales, including amortization (U.S. GAAP)
$
28,327

$
27,798

$
19,251

$
955

$
76,331

$
32,767

$
19,512

$
52,279

$
128,610

Amortization
7,289

5,313

1,754

299

14,655

8,349

4,051

12,400

27,055

Costs applicable to sales
$
21,038

$
22,485

$
17,497

$
656

$
61,676

$
24,418

$
15,461

$
39,879

$
101,555

Silver equivalent ounces sold
1,702,290

1,779,377

1,384,391

122,694

4,988,752

8,274,952

Gold equivalent ounces sold
31,648

23,122

54,770

Costs applicable to sales per ounce
$
12.36


$
12.64


$
12.64


$
5.35


$
12.36

$
772


$
669


$
728

$
12.27

Costs applicable to sales per average spot ounce
$
10.74

$
11.20



$
11.28

$
10.34

Costs applicable to sales
$
101,555

Treatment and refining costs
1,158

Sustaining capital (1)
16,710

General and administrative
8,276

Exploration
1,731

Reclamation
3,759

Project/pre-development costs
1,558

All-in sustaining costs
$
134,747

Silver equivalent ounces sold
4,988,752

Kensington and Wharf silver equivalent ounces sold
3,286,200

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold
8,274,952

All-in sustaining costs per silver equivalent ounce
$
16.28

Consolidated silver equivalent ounces sold (average spot)
9,828,373

All-in sustaining costs per average spot silver equivalent ounce
$
13.71

(1)
Excludes development capital for Jualin, Guadalupe, Independencia and Rochester crushing capacity expansion.


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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 the Company’s gold and silver mining business, including statements regarding strategies to produce long-term cash flow, provide opportunities for growth through continued exploration, and generate superior and sustainable returns for stockholders, maximizing net cash flow, reducing operating and non-operating costs, demonstrating consistent capital discipline, efficient management of working capital, tax positions, anticipated expenses, efforts to mitigate risks associated with gold and silver price and foreign currency fluctuations and the adequacy of liquidity and capital resources. 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. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include (i) the risk factors set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the 2016 10-K, and the risks and uncertainties discussed in this MD&A, (ii) the risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in developing large-scale mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather or geologically related conditions), (iii) changes in the market prices of gold and silver and a sustained lower price environment, including any resulting impact on cash flows, (iv) the uncertainties inherent in the Company’s production, exploratory and developmental activities, including risks relating to permitting and regulatory delays, ground conditions and grade variability, (v) any future labor disputes or work stoppages (involving the Company and its subsidiaries or third parties), (vi) the uncertainties inherent in the estimation of gold and silver reserves and mineralized material, (vii) changes that could result from the Company’s future acquisition of new mining properties or businesses, (viii) the loss of access to any third-party smelter to which the Company markets silver and gold, (ix) the effects of environmental and other governmental regulations, (x) the risks inherent in the ownership or operation of or investment in mining properties or businesses in foreign countries, (xi) the political risks and uncertainties associated with operations in Bolivia; and (xii) the Company’s ability to raise additional financing necessary to conduct its business, make payments or refinance its debt. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Item 3. 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 11 -- 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 and Silver Price
Gold and silver 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.
Gold and Silver Hedging
To mitigate the risks associated with gold and silver price fluctuations, the Company may enter into option contracts to hedge future production. The Company had no outstanding gold and silver option contracts at March 31, 2017 .
Provisional Silver and Gold 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 and silver 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. Changes in silver and gold pricing resulted in provisional pricing mark-to-market gains of $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2017 .
At March 31, 2017 , the Company had outstanding provisionally priced sales of 0.1 million ounces of silver and 29,603 ounces of gold at prices of $17.74 and $1,211 , respectively. A 10% change in realized silver price would cause revenue to vary by $0.1 million and a 10% change in realized gold price would cause revenue to vary by $3.6 million.
Foreign Currency
The Company operates, or has mineral interests, in several foreign countries including Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, 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 exchange forward and/or option contracts when the Company believes such contracts would be beneficial. The Company had no outstanding foreign exchange contracts at March 31, 2017 .

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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Based upon the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance 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.
(b)
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Based on an evaluation by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, such officers concluded
that there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see Note 19 -- Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1A -- Risk Factors of the 2016 10-K sets forth information relating to important risks and uncertainties that could
materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results. Additional risks and uncertainties
that the Company does not presently know or that it currently deems immaterial also may impair our business operations.

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-Q.

Item 5.
Other Information

In accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s insider trading policy, Casey M. Nault, the Company’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary entered into a selling plan effective March 6, 2017. Under the selling plan, between May 1, 2017 and November 30, 2017, Mr. Nault will sell a total of 60,000 shares of the Company’s common stock so long as the market price of the common stock is higher than a minimum threshold price specified in the plan. Rule 10b5-1 permits an insider to implement a written prearranged trading plan entered into at a time when the insider is not aware of any material nonpublic information about the Company and allows the insider to trade on a one-time or regularly scheduled basis regardless of any material nonpublic information about the Company thereafter received by the insider.




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Item 6. Exhibits
31.1
Certification of the CEO (Filed herewith).
31.2
Certification of the CFO (Filed herewith).
32.1
CEO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
32.2
CFO Section 1350 Certification (Filed herewith).
95.1
Mine Safety Disclosure (Filed herewith).
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema**
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase**
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase**
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase**
*    Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**    The following financial information from Coeur Mining, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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)
Dated
April 26, 2017
/s/ Mitchell J. Krebs
MITCHELL J. KREBS
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated
April 26, 2017
/s/ Peter C. Mitchell
PETER C. MITCHELL
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated
April 26, 2017
/s/ Mark Spurbeck
MARK SPURBECK
Vice President, Finance (Principal Accounting Officer)


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