Hecla Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results 11:06 PM EDT 8/08/2023 - Comtex Strong silver free cash flow generation affirming silver guidance COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, August 9, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) today announced second quarter 2023 financial and operating results. SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Operational Produced 3.8 million ounces of silver, 7.9 million ounces in the first half of the year; third highest silver production over a six-month period in Company history.