HECLA MINING COMPANY $3.35 - New York symbol HL

HECLA MINING COMPANY $3.35 (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (208-769- 4100; www.hecla-mining.com; Shares outstanding: 367.4 million; Market cap: $1.2 billion) explores for, mines and processes silver and gold in the U.S. and Mexico.

In the three months ended December 31, 2014, Hecla produced 3.2 million ounces of silver, up 29.1% from 2.5 million a year earlier. Gold output rose 16.1%, to 54,671 ounces from 47,108.

All of Hecla’s mines have potential for higher output, although it’s cutting back on capital spending for now while it waits for higher gold and silver prices.

Hecla Mining is a buy.

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