Hecla Mining Company

Established in 1891 in northern Idaho’s Silver Valley, Hecla Mining Company’s rich history of mining has distinguished it as a respected precious metals producer. Headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, this international, publicly traded company is 116 years old.

Hecla is the lowest-cost primary silver producer in North America, producing 5.5 million ounces of silver at an average total cash cost of $0.24 per ounce in 2006. Hecla also produced 179,276 ounces of gold at an average total cash cost of $345 per ounce. The company has exploration properties and operating mines in four major world-class mining districts. Hecla’s excellent exploration prospects, operating expertise, no long-term debt and good cash position make this an excellent precious metals mining investment.

Hecla mines, processes and explores for silver and gold in the United States, Mexico and Venezuela. Hecla currently produces silver from two silver mines, Greens Creek and Lucky Friday, as well as mining gold at the La Camorra Unit in Venezuela. In 2006, the Greens Creek mine in Alaska contributed 2.6 million ounces of silver to Hecla’s account and the Lucky Friday mine in northern Idaho produced 2.9 million ounces of silver. The La Camorra Unit in Venezuela produced 160,563 ounces of gold in 2006.

Hecla is committed to protecting the environment through proper stewardship of the land, air and water. The company’s environmental activities have won state and national recognitions. Hecla believes that natural resources can be developed and utilized in a manner consistent with proper stewardship of the environment.

Hecla has long been well known in the United States as a major primary silver producer and quality gold producer. The name, “Hecla” is commonly associated with both precious metals by investors. Hecla’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HL”. Hecla's homepage can be found at www.hecla-mining.com.