More silver, gold at higher prices equates to more cash for Hecla

Hecla Mining Company July 11 said it produced 4.24 million ounces of silver and 62,965 oz. of gold during the second quarter of 2016, both significant increases compared with output during the same period last year.

"Our strategy of accelerating growth has silver and gold production up 71 percent and 41 percent (respectively) over last year just as prices are starting to rise," said Hecla Presiden...