Nice work. And not a moment too soon.Coeur's Cerro Bayo Mine...

Nice work. And not a moment too soon.


Coeur's Cerro Bayo Mine Resumes Operations
-- Electrical Upgrades Completed Ahead of Schedule --

-- Operating Results Continue to Improve--

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008--Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE)(TSX:CDM)(ASX:CXC) announced today that its Cerro Bayo Mine in southern Chile has resumed operations after a temporary suspension to upgrade the mine's electrical infrastructure. The Company had announced on April 8th that the mine would cease operations for six weeks. The mine was able to re-commence operations sooner than planned due to rapid mobilization of contractors, expedited procurement of materials, and participation of the mine's own workforce to assist with the work.

These electrical upgrades were part of Cerro Bayo's ongoing recovery plan which has improved operations and lowered costs. Key components of this plan include increased underground mine development for improved operational flexibility, reduced manpower, improved workforce training and supervision, and more efficient mining.

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