Coeur Mining Surges 3.28% on $230M Volume Ranking 440th in Liquidity as Earnings Fuel $75M Buyback and $400M Free Cash Flow Outlook

On August 8, 2025, Coeur Mining (CDE) rose 3.28% with a trading volume of $230 million, ranking 440th in market liquidity. The stock’s performance followed a strong earnings report highlighting robust financial and operational metrics. Free cash flow surged to $146 million, enabling debt repayment and initiation of a $75 million share repurchase program. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to over $800 million for the year, supported by 25% and 27% quarter-over-quarter increases in gold and silver production, respectively. Operations across Las Chispas, Palmarejo, and Wharf contributed to improved margins, with adjusted EBITDA margins reaching 51%—more than double the prior year’s level. The company also reduced total debt by nearly $250 million and boosted cash reserves by 44% to $112 million.

Operational efficiency gains were evident across key mines. Las Chispas delivered 1.5 million ounces of silver and 16,000 ounces of gold at low costs, while Rochester and Kensington saw 13–17% production growth. Exploration progress at Las Chispas and Palmarejo is expected to bolster year-end resource estimates. However, challenges remain, including currency pressures from a stronger Mexican peso and grade moderation risks at Wharf. Management emphasized sustained production momentum in the second half, aligning with elevated gold and silver prices to drive free cash flow above $400 million annually.

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