Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) is a precious and base metals producer founded in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The company explores for, develops, and operates mines that produce silver, gold, lead, and zinc. Its silver production serves industrial, investment, and other markets, while gold and base metals contribute to its broader mining portfolio.
Hecla’s operating assets have included the Greens Creek mine in southeast Alaska, the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, the Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, and the Keno Hill silver district in Yukon, Canada. Greens Creek is a polymetallic underground mine, while Lucky Friday is a long-established underground silver, lead, and zinc operation. Casa Berardi is an underground and open-pit gold mine, and Keno Hill is a high-grade silver district that Hecla acquired in 2022.
Over its long history, Hecla has expanded its North American presence through exploration, mine development, acquisitions, and investments in operating infrastructure. The company’s leadership has included Phillips S. Baker Jr., who has served as president and chief executive officer and has overseen Hecla’s focus on silver production and the development of its North American mining assets.
