Coeur Appoints Randy Buffington Senior Vice President of Operations
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE)(TSX:CDM) today announced the
appointment of Randy Buffington to the position of Senior Vice President
of Operations. In this role, Mr. Buffington will oversee the Company′s
silver and gold mining operations worldwide.
'We are very pleased that Randy has joined our senior management team,'
said Mitchell J. Krebs, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coeur.
'Randy brings a demonstrated track record of success in operating both
open pit and underground operations. This key addition further bolsters
our team that is focused on achieving operational consistency and on
leading internal and external growth initiatives that will create value
for our shareholders,? Krebs said.
Mr. Buffington has over 27 years of experience in the precious metals
mining industry providing operational and technical support to
large-scale operations in the United States, South America and Africa.
His expertise includes senior level technical and strategic planning,
mine start-up, operating efficiency and optimization and safety and
environmental leadership.
Since 2003, Mr. Buffington served in a variety of general management
roles with Barrick Gold Corporation including Managing Director of
Barrick′s Lumwana copper project in Zambia and General Manager of the
Goldstrike mine complex in Nevada. During his tenure with Barrick, Randy
was also General Manager of the Ruby Hill and Bald Mountain operations
in Nevada. From the late 1980s to 2003, Mr. Buffington held senior roles
with both Cominco American and Placer Dome, Inc.
'I'm very pleased to join Coeur d'Alene Mines,' Buffington said. 'This
is a very exciting time for Coeur and for the mining industry as a
whole,? he said. 'I am proud and excited to have the opportunity to join
a world-class team that has the right vision and focus for the future,?
he said.
Buffington holds both Bachelor′s and Master′s degrees in Civil
Engineering from the University of Nevada-Reno.
About Coeur
Coeur d′Alene Mines Corporation is the largest U.S.-based primary silver
producer and a growing gold producer. The Company has several core
silver and gold mines generating higher production, sales and cash flow
in continued strong precious metals markets. This growth is derived from
wholly-owned mines that were constructed and began producing between
2008 and 2010: the San Bartolom? silver mine in Bolivia; the Palmarejo
silver-gold mine in Mexico, and the Kensington gold mine in Alaska.
Further production has commenced from a new heap leach pad at Coeur′s
long-time Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada. The Company also owns
and operates the Martha silver-gold mine in Argentina and owns a
non-operating interest in a silver-base metal mine in Australia. Coeur
conducts ongoing exploration activities near and within its operating
properties in Argentina, Mexico, Nevada 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
Stefany Bales, Director of
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208-667-8263
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Wendy Yang, Vice
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