On Oct. 6, 2003, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on silver and gold mining company Coeur D'Alene Mines Corp. to positive from negative. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its ratings on the company (see list below). The Coeur D'Alene, Idaho-based company currently has about $19 million in total debt. The outlook revision reflects the improvement in the company's liquidity, as a result of its recently completing the sale of $76.4 million of its common equity. Proceeds from the equity issuance are expected to be used to repay the company's $4.9 million of 6.375% notes due January 2004 and its $9.6 million 7.25% notes due October 2005 as well as for international exploration and development
