Hecla to Present at Very Independent Research Metals and Mining Conference in Boston
Hecla Mining Company′s (NYSE:HL)
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James A. Sabala will
speak at the Very Independent Research Metals and Mining Conference in
Boston on March 27 at 8:00 a.m. (EDT). Mr. Sabala will present an
overview of Hecla′s business strategy and its position as the largest
North America-focused silver producer.
A webcast of the presentation will be available at http://www.wsw.com/admin/spreadsheet/?vir9
as well as on Hecla′s web site at Investors
Home page. The slides used by Mr. Sabala will also be available in
the Investor Relations section of Hecla′s web site at www.hecla-mining.com,
following his presentation.
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.
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. Words
such as 'may,? 'will,? 'should,? 'expects,? 'intends,? 'projects,?
'believes,? 'estimates,? 'targets,? 'anticipates? and similar
expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements 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 and regulatory risks, project development risks,
political and regulatory 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
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Investor
and Public Relations
Jeanne DuPont, 1-800-HECLA91 (1-800-432-5291)
