Hecla (NYSE: HL) Increased Reserves "Lucky Friday Mine"

Hecla Mining 'Lucky Friday Mine' Reserves

Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) said recently that their "Lucky Friday Mine" has shown strong potential for the future for its reserves, as exploration on the mine continues.

Over the last year drilling at the mine has provided some promising results. Reserves could rise as high as 77 percent more than originally thought after the drilling results came in.

The 30 vein was particularly strong on reserves, with intercepts of 85 ounce a ton silver and 32.7 percent for lead and zinc together.

Hecla Mining 'Lucky Friday Mine' Reserves