-- Coeur d'Alene has improved its ability to generate operating cash flow because of production from its new mine, Palmarejo. -- We expect gold and silver prices to remain favorable over the next few quarters, a positive for the precious metals company. -- We are placing our ratings, including the 'CCC' corporate credit rating, on Coeur d'Alene on CreditWatch with positive implications. NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) May 18, 2009--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it placed its ratings, including its 'CCC' corporate credit rating, on Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. on CreditWatch with positive implications. The CreditWatch listing reflects our assessment that near term operating cash flow generation will likely increase due to the combination of higher metal
