Hecla Mining Co. (HL) Reports Record Production and Profit, Goes Debt Free While Maintaining $100 Million in Realized Profit
The metals markets are an interesting beast. Profits are up at one point and disappear the next. Some miners, however, have found their place. Solid veins, markets that seem to buy regularly and a cost structure that is well below market price. Generally, this might make that proverbial bell go off in one's head. In other circumstances it would offer up opportunity. If a company were to present itself, with these thoughts in mind, after being in operation for only a few years the bell might be valid. One that has been in operation, with these same thoughts for over…