Hecla to Release 2011 First Quarter Results on May 9 and Lucky Friday Resumes Operations
Hecla Mining Company ('Hecla?)(NYSE:HL)
today announced it will release its first quarter results before market
open on Monday, May 9, 2011. In addition, the Lucky Friday mine is
resuming operations and Hecla maintains previously disclosed 2011
guidance.
A conference call and webcast will be held Monday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Time to discuss these results. You may join the conference call
by dialing toll-free 1-866-713-8395 or 1-617-597-5309 internationally.
The participant passcode is HECLA.
Hecla′s live and archived webcast can be accessed at www.hecla-mining.com
under Investor Relations or via Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual
investors can listen to the call at www.earnings.com,
Thomson's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents.
Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson Street Events (www.streetevents.com),
a password-protected event management site.
About Hecla
Established in 1891, Hecla Mining Company has distinguished itself as
the largest and lowest cash cost silver producer in the U.S. The company
has two operating mines and exploration properties in four world-class
silver mining districts in the U.S. and Mexico. With a solid asset base,
a strong cash position and no debt, Hecla is poised for growth.
Cautionary Statements
Statements made which are not historical facts, such as anticipated
payments, litigation outcome (including settlement negotiations),
production, sales of assets, exploration results and plans, costs, and
prices or sales performance are 'forward-looking statements' within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, expected
or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to, metals price volatility, volatility of metals production and costs,
environmental and litigation risks, operating risks, project development
risks, political risks, labor issues, ability to raise financing and
exploration risks and results. Refer to the company's Form 10-K and 10-Q
reports for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact
expected future results. The company undertakes no obligation and has no
intention of updating forward-looking statements other than as may be
required by law.
Hecla Mining Company
M?nie Hennessey
Vice President ?
Investor Relations
604-694-7729
Direct Main: 800-HECLA91
(800-432-5291)
hmc-info@hecla-mining.com
www.hecla-mining.com