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New Press Release - Hecla Announces Lucky Friday Update

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) announced an update on the Lucky Friday mine. A fall of ground occurred in the mine’s #2 shaft, a secondary egress, at an unused station that was under repair. While a full inspection has not occurred, the failure appears to be caused by a fire that is contained and...read article.

[roberto146]

OK, it's been 2 weeks now. What's happening? This is not like HL. I referred to the Agnico Eagle episode in an earlier post - they had the estimated production impact statement and resolution by the next day, in the same news release that told us of the rock fall. So HL's event was in a secondary egress, at an unused station. Does this mean there is no impact?  But also: "The

[HuskySW]

I'd bet with the whisper of "lawsuit" over their heads it'll cut down on press releases untill they look around a bit. ;) I do follow HL but just as a curiosity as I do not beleive any big uptick in share price untill the price of silver goes up (EOM). It's sort of a grandfather producer.(IMO). As an aside  I also never believed the AXU story of rags to riches as it was

[Shermandrock1]

Yo Husky: No lawsuit will be forthcoming. No need. This is mining. Rocks move occasionally. Net of insurance to rebuild/repair and Business Interruption, the cost will be limited to the amount of the deductible, $10M. Yep, it is unfortunate. No injuries, no lives lost and Ag is still in the ground. Press on folks. Pay no attention to that Husky behind the curtain attempting to spread fear on the

[HuskySW]

Hey Yo and Yep, Oh what the heck.  This HL board is like a ghost board anyway.  Buy all the HL you want, last time I checked there’s lots for sale.  Your right the Ag is still in the ground. HL in my IMO is a large another grandfather producer of commodity silver on a large scale.  And that’s OK.  There were no injuries no loss of life at Lucky and it’s great that they are

[Shermandrock1]

Your rambling post is a bit confusing. You bash HL on the HL board and then advocate for Victoria. I doubt that too many folks here GAF about Victoria. Perhaps your efforts would be more successful elsewhere, eh?

[HuskySW]

Yes it is confusing. Never said anything about Victoria.  And right I don't give  a GAF. TTTTB.