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Hecla Mining Company

Hecla Mining Company

Mining

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 23,129 followers

Largest U.S. Silver Producer

About us

Hecla Mining Company is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company and the largest primary silver producer in the United States. We are responsible for 45% of the U.S. silver production, and we also mine gold, lead, and zinc. Hecla has deep roots in our communities and has been in business for more than 130 years. Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a sister office in Vancouver, B.C, and our operating mines are located in the U.S. and Canada (Juneau, Alaska; Idaho’s Silver Valley; Quebec, Canada; and Yukon Territory, Canada). We also own additional exploration properties in world-class silver and gold mining districts across North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in. We are the oldest NYSE-listed precious metals mining company in North America (NYSE:HL).

Website
http://www.hecla.com
Industry
Mining
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Type
Public Company
Founded
1891

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Updates

  • We’re proud to sponsor the 21st Annual Mine Safety and Health Conference and lead one of the breakout sessions. As a company committed to safety above all else, we’re honored to join industry leaders and experts in meaningful discussions about the future of mine safety. Together, we’ll explore how we can strengthen safety practices and ensure that every miner returns home safely at the end of the day. Interested in taking part? Join us October 27–29 in Reno, NV, for this three-day event. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eR4vVc56

  • Another successful graduate of the Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS) program is joining our Greens Creek mine! We’re proud to partner with MAPTS to help train and prepare Alaskans for meaningful careers in mining. Over just the past three years, Greens Creek has sponsored 23 Alaskans through the program — each one completing the course with a job offer in hand. We look forward to continuing this partnership and welcoming more MAPTS graduates to our team. #MiningCareers #AlaskaJobs

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  • We enjoyed sponsoring and taking part in this year’s Western States Mining Collaborative Council annual meeting in Butte, Montana, hosted by The Montana Mining Association. The Council’s discussions and tours highlighted the shared commitment across Western states to advancing critical minerals and rare earth element projects that are vital for U.S. supply chain resilience and national security.   Thank you to our colleagues and partners for the collaboration—and to the Montana Mining Association for hosting an outstanding event. We look forward to continuing the work together! For more information about Hecla’s operations:  https://lnkd.in/eswc_NjM

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    Advocate for the Modern Mining Industry | Focused on People, Projects and Bringing them Together

    Every year, the Western States Mining Collaborative Council (WSMCC) convenes in a members' state for an annual business meeting. This year, we were hosted by the team at The Montana Mining Association (MMA), in Butte. Over the course of three days, we had the opportunity to connect across states, engage with key federal, state, and local partners, and explore how the western region can work together to advance critical minerals (CM) and rare earth element (REE) projects in support of both national defense and domestic supply chain resilience.   We opened with an orientation session and reception at the historical (and possibly haunted, ha!) Hotel Finlen, which brought together council members, Montana’s congressional offices, state and local officials, industry partners, and academic representatives. Thank you to both P&C Recruiting | HR and Hecla Mining Company for sponsoring the day.    On September 10, our members toured Montana Resources’ copper and molybdenum operations, including the Berkeley Pit, Horseshoe Bend Water Treatment Facility, and CM/REE demonstration projects. The afternoon continued with a tour of the Anaconda Smelter and Opportunity Ponds, followed by an in-depth presentation from the Army Research Laboratory on its collaboration with MMA, Montana Tech, and Mountain West CM Hub initiatives.  We closed out the trip with a business meeting to map out critical mineral projects, infrastructure, geologic resources, regulatory and capital challenges, and state-level strategies responding to EO14241. Most importantly, our federal defense and security partners shared their needs and priorities. The work of MMA and learnings from this trip will serve as a blueprint for identifying existing assets, gaps, and coordinated opportunities across the western states to strengthen U.S. mineral independence. I look forward to continuing these efforts and working with this great group of leaders.   A big thank you to MMA President, Matt Vincent, and his team, for hosting us this year. The insights we collected will help us move forward as a united region committed to strengthening domestic mineral production and supply chains. I look forward to when we're all together next year in Nevada! Julie Lucas Amanda Hilton Brian Somers Adam Eckman Mark Compton Travis Deti Emily Arthun Deantha Skibinski Judy Colgan

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  • As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we reaffirm our continued support for local organizations standing up to cancer, such as Cancer Connection, a Southeast Alaskan nonprofit that supports individuals and their families living with cancer. Let’s focus on spreading information about this disease, its symptoms, and the need for early detection. Learn more about how Hecla gives back to local communities: https://bit.ly/3JHsOdi #community

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  • Established by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mine Rescue Day recognizes the volunteers and teams who risk their lives to save fellow miners during emergencies. We’re proud of our mine safety rescue teams—among the industry’s best. This year, our Lucky Friday and Greens Creek mine rescue teams earned awards at the Central Mine Rescue Competition in Idaho. Thank you to all our teams for keeping miners safe every day! Learn more about commitment to safety: https://bit.ly/487vH0t

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  • Congratulations to our Casa Berardi team on pouring their 4,000th gold bar — an incredible milestone that reflects years of hard work, dedication, and collaboration. From past to present, every team member has played a role in making Casa Berardi’s success possible, and we’re proud to see this achievement add to the mine’s rich history and bright future. Here’s to continued success! Learn more about Casa Berardi: https://bit.ly/4ek7Uit #GoldMining #CasaBerardi #MiningMilestone #MiningMatters #CriticalMetals

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  • The U.S. Forest Service has issued the final decision notice and finding of no significant impact for Hecla’s 100% owned copper-silver Libby Exploration Project (Libby Project) in Lincoln County, Montana. This significant milestone advances the exploration phase of a world-class copper and silver deposit located southwest of Libby, Montana. "We are pleased to see the U.S. Forest Service advance the Libby Project, and we are grateful the FAST-41 process helped move this important project forward efficiently," said Rob Krcmarov, President and CEO of Hecla. "This approval represents years of collaboration among federal agencies, local and state officials and other stakeholders. The Libby Project exemplifies our commitment to responsibly developing critical minerals in the United States, delivering long-term economic benefits to our communities, and maintaining rigorous environmental stewardship." Thank you to U.S. Senator Steve Daines who has been a strong advocate for the project, having sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service in February 2025 urging approval and speaking about its importance at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. The Libby Project's exploration phase offers Hecla the opportunity to gather essential geological, hydrological, and environmental data necessary to evaluate the full potential of the deposit. We intend to continue to work closely with federal and state agencies and local communities as the project advances. See the full press release: https://bit.ly/4mQzpCQ Read the EA and Decision Notice: https://bit.ly/3KWrKFO #miningindustry #metals #montana

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