COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Mar 22, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

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 Bartolomé in 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.

SOURCE: Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation

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