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Sep 30, 2021

Hecla Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Free cash flow was generated as Casa Berardi achieved record quarterly throughput.

Key Takeaways

Hecla Mining Company reported sales of $193.6 million, consistent with the prior year quarter, and generated $15.8 million of quarterly free cash flow. Casa Berardi achieved record quarterly throughput, and the company purchased carbon credits to offset scope 1 and scope 2 emissions for net zero emissions in 2021.

Sales of $193.6 million, consistent with the prior year quarter.

Generated $42.7 million of cash provided by operating activities with $26.9 million of additions to properties, plant, equipment and mineral interests, resulting in $15.8 million of quarterly free cash flow reflecting increased exploration spend.

Casa Berardi achieved record quarterly throughput of nearly 400,000 tons as the mill improvements delivered 13% higher gold production.

Strong balance sheet with $190.9 million in cash and over $420 million of available liquidity.

Total Revenue
$194M
Previous year: $200M
-3.1%
EPS
-$0.02
Previous year: $0.05
-140.0%
Silver Ounces Produced
2.68M
Previous year: 3.54M
-24.4%
Gold Ounces Produced
42.21K
Previous year: 41.17K
+2.5%
Gross Profit
$35.2M
Previous year: $53.5M
-34.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$191M
Previous year: $98.7M
+93.5%
Free Cash Flow
$15.8M
Previous year: $49.7M
-68.2%
Total Assets
$2.67B
Previous year: $2.62B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company has updated its guidance for annual production and cost as follows:

Revenue & Expenses

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