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Banyan Gold Corp. Nov. 7 reported that its systematic drilling at AurMac continues to extend the gold mineralized footprint of the Powerline and Aurex Hills deposits, including an... — Updated 11/17/2022

Banyan Gold Corp. Oct. 12 reported that the latest batch of assay results shows that its 2022 drilling continues to expand gold mineralization around the Powerline deposit on the... — Updated 10/20/2022

With the Greens Creek Mine in Alaska exceeding expectations, along with continued strong output from the Lucky Friday silver mine in Idaho and Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Hecla... — Updated 10/20/2022

Hecla Mining Company July 12 reported that its Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska produced 2.4 million ounces of silver and 12,413 oz of gold during the second quarter of 2022. The... — Updated 10/11/2022

Gains ownership of historic Keno Hill Silver Mine in Canada's Yukon With the Sept. 7 purchase of Alexco Resource Corp., Hecla Mining Company is poised to become Canada's largest silver... — Updated 9/22/2022

Alianza Minerals Ltd. Sept. 13 announced the start of its 2022 exploration program at the Haldane Silver project in the historic Keno Hill District in Yukon, Canada. Located about 25... — Updated 9/15/2022

Banyan Gold Corp. Sept. 6 announced the results from 36 diamond drill holes that continue to demonstrate the growth potential of the Powerline and Aurex Hill gold deposits on the AurMac p... — Updated 9/8/2022

Already the largest silver producer in the United States, Hecla Mining Company is poised to become the largest silver producer in Canada with the purchase of Alexco Resource Corp., owner... — Updated 7/14/2022

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. May 17 announced that crews are gearing up for an initial 30,000-meter drill program that will focus on upgrading and expanding the resources at Dolly Varden and... — Updated 5/19/2022

Since World War II there may not be a more urgent time to produce Alaska's rich mineral resources. Our nation's immediate defense needs and commitment to clean energy all require a... — Updated 5/5/2022

Hecla Mining Company April 12 reported that its Greens Creek Mine produced 2.4 million ounces of silver and 10,299 oz of gold during the first three months of 2022. The Southeast Alaska... — Updated 4/21/2022

Thanks in large part to significant growth at its Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska, Hecla Mining Company reports the second largest silver reserves in its 130-year history. Going... — Updated 3/4/2022

Hecla Mining Company Jan. 13 reported that its Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska produced 9.2 million ounces of silver during 2021, a 12% drop from the 10.5 million oz produced the... — Updated 2/3/2022

Despite a season challenged by heavy rains and an early snowstorm, the massive amount of exploration carried out in Northern British Columbia during 2021 piled loads of drill core and... — Updated 1/26/2022 Full story

Following a year that saw Hecla Mining Company scale back exploration as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho-based silver miner is beginning to get back to its... — Updated 1/26/2022 Full story

While copper may be the new oil of the green energy revolution, a wide variety of industrial minerals and metals found in abundance in Alaska will be needed to build the envisioned... — Updated 1/26/2022 Full story

Seeking economic and cultural prosperity for its more than 23,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders while also looking to provide even greater benefits for future generations,... — Updated 1/6/2022 Full story

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. May 7 announced the start of a 2021 exploration program that includes a planned 10,000 meters of drilling that will initially focus on upgrading and expanding th... — Updated 12/7/2021

Hecla Mining Company Oct. 12 reported that its Greens Creek Mine produced 1.8 million ounces of silver and 9,735 oz of gold during the third quarter of 2021, easing off the... — Updated 11/18/2021

Typically thought of as a precious metal used to make coins, jewelry, tableware, and other glimmery objects, silver's true value lies in more industrious properties that make it... — Updated 10/7/2021 Full story

Hecla Mining Company Sept. 14 announced that drilling at its Greens Creek silver mine in Southeast Alaska is on track to replenish the roughly 10 million ounces of silver expected to be m... — Updated 9/23/2021 Full story

Hecla Mining Company Aug. 5 reported that the gold, zinc, and lead produced at Greens Creek generated more than enough cash to pay the costs to produce the 5.14 million ounces of silver... — Updated 9/2/2021

Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company is the recipient of Alaska Chamber's Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year award, which pays tribute to businesses that exemplify leadership, ethics, a... — Updated 8/26/2021

Hecla Mining Company July 13 reported that its Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska produced 5.14 million ounces of silver and 25,377 oz of gold through the first half of 2021. This acco... — Updated 8/5/2021

Hecla Mining Company April 8 reported that its Greens Creek Mine produced 2.6 million ounces of silver and 13,266 oz of gold during the first three months of 2021. The Southeast Alaska... — Updated 4/29/2021