CDE Coeur Mining Inc

Coeur Announces Senior Management Change for Its North American Operations COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE), the world's largest primary silver producer, announced that, effective December 31, 2004, Harry Cougher will become Coeur's Senior Vice President of North American Operations and Robert Martinez has chosen to retire from the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer. Dennis E. Wheeler, Coeur's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the title of President. "These changes will solidify Coeur's senior management structure as we poise ourselves for operational growth in North America beginning in 2005," said Mr. Wheeler. "With Harry now responsible for our North American initiatives and Ray Threlkeld, President South American Operations, continuing to head up Coeur's South American activities, I believe we have the organizational structure in place to deliver the optimal results from our new projects and current operations. Additionally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob Martinez for his significant contributions to Coeur over his fifteen years with the Company and wish him a most enjoyable retirement." Mr. Wheeler continued, "In addition to the ongoing expansion plan at our Silver Valley underground operations in Idaho, we plan to begin developing our Kensington underground gold project in Alaska during 2005. With nearly thirty-nine years of underground mining experience, Harry is perfectly suited to lead these efforts." Since 2001, Mr. Cougher has been the Vice President and General Manager of Coeur Silver Valley. In addition to his newly expanded role, Mr. Cougher will continue to be responsible for the Silver Valley operations. Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation is the world's largest primary silver producer, as well as a significant, low-cost producer of gold. The Company has mining interests in Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. Contact: Tony Ebersole, Investor Relations Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation 208-665-0335 DATASOURCE: Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation CONTACT: Tony Ebersole, Investor Relations of Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, +1-208-665-0335 Web site: http://www.coeur.com/

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