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Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation THE COMPANY
Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or “the Company”) is primarily a gold and silver producer with five operating mines located in the United States, Canada and Mexico and several exploration projects in North America. Coeur was incorporated as an Idaho corporation in 1928 under the name Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation and on May 16, 2013, changed its state of incorporation from the State of Idaho to the State of Delaware and changed its name to Coeur Mining, Inc. Coeur’s corporate headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. The cash flow and profitability of the Company's operations are significantly impacted by the market price of gold, silver, zinc and lead, which are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company's control.