Coeur Appoints Wendy Yang as Vice President of Investor Relations
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) today announced the
appointment of Wendy Yang as the Company′s Vice President of Investor
Relations.
Ms. Yang was most recently Vice President of Investor Relations for
Brigus Gold Corp. She brings over 24 years of increasing
responsibilities in investor relations, financial marketing and
strategic management in the mining industry from junior to senior
companies, including International Minerals, Newmont, Stillwater Mining,
Golden Star Resources, Santa Fe Gold and AMAX. Ms. Yang is a director of
the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon and an
MBA from Colorado State University.
'We are pleased to add Wendy to our senior management team,' said Dennis
E. Wheeler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coeur.
'Wendy′s extensive background in precious metals mining, broad industry
experience and proven track record in investor relations will help the
Company raise its visibility with the investment community as we
continue our growth.'
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
Vice President of Investor Relations
Wendy
Yang, 208-665-0345
or
Director of Corporate Communications
Tony
Ebersole, 208-665-0777