Hecla Mining Company (HL) reported first quarter silver production of 3.5 million ounces, an increase of 7% year-on-year. Gold production was 52,004 ounces, a decrease of 12%. Zinc and lead production increased 25% and 82%, respectively. The company's quarter-end cash position exceeded $135 million.

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RTTNews | Apr 8, 2021 06:56AM EDT

06:55 Thursday, April 8, 2021 (RTTNews.com) - Hecla Mining Company (HL) reported first quarter silver production of 3.5 million ounces, an increase of 7% year-on-year. Gold production was 52,004 ounces, a decrease of 12%. Zinc and lead production increased 25% and 82%, respectively. The company's quarter-end cash position exceeded $135 million.

"Greens Creek, Lucky Friday and Casa Berardi all had strong operating performance which combined with current silver prices enabled us to close the quarter with more than $135 million in cash," said Hecla's President and CEO, Phillips S. Baker, Jr.

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