NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 21, 2002--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has raised its corporate credit rating on silver and gold mining company Coeur D'Alene Mines Corp. to 'CCC' from 'SD' (selective default), following the completion of the company's debt restructuring and Standard&Poor's subsequent review. Standard&Poor's said that at the same time it has raised its ratings on the company's 6.375% and 7.25% convertible subordinated debentures to 'CCC' from 'D'. The current outlook is negative. Since beginning its debt restructuring, Coeur has reduced its debt by $80 million to $105 million at Sept. 30, 2002. "However," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Paul Vastola, "refinancing risk is significant, as the company
