Coeur Appoints Michael J. Harrison as Vice President of Business Development
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE)(TSX:CDM) today announced the
appointment of Michael J. Harrison as the Company′s Vice President of
Business Development.
Prior to joining Coeur, Michael was Director of Investment Banking for
the Mining Group at Cormark Securities Inc. in Toronto, Canada. In
addition to seven years of investment banking experience, Michael spent
eight years in BHP Billiton′s Global Exploration Group after receiving
his BS in geophysics engineering from Queen′s University in Kingston
Ontario. Michael also holds an MBA with Distinction from the Ivey School
of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
'We are pleased to add Mike to our senior management team,' said Dennis
E. Wheeler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coeur.
'Mike′s extensive knowledge of the silver and gold sectors, broad
industry contacts and proven track record in executing transactions will
play a key role as the Company continues to expand and focus on further
creating shareholder wealth.'
About Coeur
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation is the largest U.S.-based primary silver
producer and a growing gold producer. The Company has three new, large
precious metals mines generating significantly higher production, sales
and cash flow in continued strong metals markets. In 2011, Coeur will
realize the first full year of production and cash flow from all three
of its new, 100%-owned mines: San Bartolom?n Bolivia; the Palmarejo
silver/gold mine in Mexico; and the Kensington Gold Mine in Alaska. In
addition, the Company is expecting new production from its long-time
flagship Rochester mine in Nevada. The Company also owns non-operating
interest a low-cost mine in Australia, and conducts ongoing exploration
activities near its operations in Argentina, Mexico and Alaska
Photos of projects and other information can be accessed through the
Company′s website at www.coeur.com.
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation
Chief Financial Officer
Mitchell
Krebs, 208-769-8152
or
Director of Corporate Communications
Tony
Ebersole, 208-665-0777