Hecla Announces Receipt of Investment Canada Act Approval
28.05.2013 | Business Wire
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hecla Mining Company (Hecla)(NYSE:HL) today announced that the Minister of Industry and Minister of State has in accordance with the Investment Canada Act (Canada) approved the arrangement transaction involving Hecla and Aurizon Mines Ltd. (the Arrangement). Accordingly, closing of the Arrangement is anticipated to occur on June 1, 2013.About Hecla
Established in 1891, Hecla Mining Company is the largest and lowest-cost primary 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.
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Contacts
Hecla Mining Company
Jim Sabala, Sr. VP and CFO
Mike Westerlund, VP-Investor Relations
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Investor Relations
Direct Main: 1-800-HECLA91 (1-800-432-5291)
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