other material
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Hecla Lucky Friday fire: production suspended through 2023; 2023 silver guidance cut to 14.5-15.5Moz
HECLA MINING CO/DE/
- Fire in Lucky Friday #2 shaft extinguished; new secondary egress being built via 1,600-ft ramp extension and 290-ft manway raise.
- Mine production suspended for remainder of 2023; had produced 3Moz silver through July.
- 2023 consolidated silver production guidance lowered to 14.5-15.5Moz (from 16-17.5Moz); gold guidance cut to 140-160Koz.
- Company expects no material change to 2024 consolidated silver production guidance.
- Property insurance with $50M underground sub-limit expected to cover most property damage and business interruption, less deductible.