Hecla Mining Co 8-K, filed Aug 21, 2023
Hecla Mining Co (HL)
About this 8-K
Hecla Mining Co filed this 8-K on August 21, 2023.
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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| Item 8.01. | Other |
On August 21, 2023, the Company issued a news release regarding an update at its Lucky Friday operation. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | News Release dated August 21, 2023.* | |||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL). | |||
| * | Filed herewith |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| HECLA MINING COMPANY | ||
| By | /s/ David C. Sienko | |
| David C. Sienko | ||
| Vice President and General Counsel | ||
Dated: August 21, 2023
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
HECLA ANNOUNCES LUCKY FRIDAY UPDATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2023
COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO — Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) announced an update on the Lucky Friday mine. A fall of ground occurred in the mine’s #2 shaft, a secondary egress, at an unused station that was under repair. While a full inspection has not occurred, the failure appears to be caused by a fire that is contained and under control. Steps are being taken to ensure the fire is extinguished before normal ventilation is re-established. No personnel were in the mine at the time of the failure. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) was notified.
The incident occurred approximately 500 feet from the bottom of the active portion of the shaft and is expected to impact production and cost guidance for the mine. The Company is working on a plan to resume production and will update 2023 guidance once the plan is developed.
ABOUT HECLA
Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is the largest silver producer in the United States. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada, the Company is developing a mine in the Yukon, Canada, and owns a number of exploration and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.
For further information, please contact:
Anvita M. Patil, Vice President – Investor Relations and Treasurer
Cheryl Turner, Communications Coordinator
800-HECLA91 (800-432-5291)
Investor Relations
Email: hmc-info@hecla-mining.com
Website: www.hecla.com
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