Dolly Varden repays Hecla, considers takeover bid

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. July 4 said a special committee of independent directors has been appointed to review and evaluate an unsolicited takeover bid by Hecla Mining Co. On June 27, Hecla announced plans to acquire all of the shares of Dolly Varden Silver that it does not already own at C69 cents per share, or roughly C$12 million to acquire full ownership of the junior with assets in northwest...