📈 Coeur Mining Gets Bullish Analyst Upgrade as Merger With New Gold Looms

U.S. silver & gold miner Coeur Mining has been upgraded to a Strong Buy by Zacks Research, reflecting growing optimism tied to its pending acquisition of New Gold Inc.

• 🔥 Strong Buy rating: Zacks upgraded Coeur from “Hold” to Strong Buy after evaluating the company’s merger prospects and sector position.

• 🤝 Merger catalyst: Coeur is pursuing a ~$6.8 billion all‑stock deal to acquire New Gold, aiming to create a top‑tier North American precious metals producer.

• 🪙 Scale & synergies: The combined company could produce 1.25 M gold‑equivalent ounces annually and deliver strong cash flows ($2 billion free cash flow projected for 2026).

• 📊 Mixed stock action: Despite the upbeat analysts, Coeur shares recently pulled back slightly amid sector volatility and rising short interest — a setup that could fuel momentum if merger votes go well.

The analyst upgrade underscores confidence that Coeur’s strategic merger will unlock substantial long‑term value — but the next key catalyst is the New Gold shareholder vote scheduled for late January 2026.

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