Hecla Mining Targets Pyrite Concentrate Production by Late 2027 Amid Keno Hill Throughput Reductions
During the Q3 2026 earnings call, Hecla Mining Company (HL) management outlined a strategic shift focused on liquidity and project optionality. The company plans to suppress throughput at its Keno Hill operations to approximately 300 tonnes per day (tpd) during the fourth quarter of 2026. Looking ahead, Hecla is targeting the commencement of intermittent pyrite concentrate output by late 2027. CEO Robert Krcmarov emphasized that the company currently maintains its strongest balance sheet in its history, providing significant financial flexibility to navigate operational adjustments and pursue future growth options.
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Part of the story Hecla targets intermittent pyrite concentrate output by late 2027 as it suppresses Keno Hill throughput to ~300 tpd in Q4 2026 (2 articles)