Elsa Reclamation and Development Corporation Receives 2025 Robert E. Leckie Award

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) today announced that the Elsa Reclamation and Development Corporation (“ERDC”), a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, has been awarded the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship by the Government of Yukon.

The award recognizes ERDC's outstanding remediation work at the Keno Hill Silver District and the team's commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility.

"This recognition reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire ERDC team," said Rob Krcmarov, President and CEO. "We're honored to receive this award, which holds special significance given Mr. Leckie's legacy in Mayo and his lifelong commitment to responsible resource development in the Yukon."

The Robert E. Leckie Award is presented annually by the Yukon Government to recognize excellence in environmental stewardship within the territory's mining sector. ERDC was independently nominated by an industry group for its comprehensive approach to remediation, community engagement, and support for local and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun business participation.

This marks the second consecutive year that Hecla operations in the Yukon have received industry recognition for environmental and community excellence.

The award was presented in Whitehorse on November 17 at the awards banquet of the Yukon Geosciences Forum and Trade Show, the annual conference of the Yukon Chamber of Mines.

ABOUT HECLA

Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is the largest silver producer in the United States and Canada. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada, the Company is developing a mine in the Yukon, Canada, and owns a number of exploration and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.