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Hecla Reports Exploration Results and Mineral Reserves & Resources
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, February 13, 2026--Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) ("Hecla", "we", "our" or the "Company") today reported year-end mineral reserves and resources and exploration results. In 2026, the Company plans to invest nearly double the 2025 investment in exploration and pre-development, focused on Nevada, Greens Creek, Keno Hill and Lucky Friday, with the goal of replacing or exceeding annual reserve depletion.
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