Hecla Mining Company announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced operating income was USD 38.449 million compared to operating loss of USD 15.064 million a year ago. Net income was USD 18.971 million compared to net loss of USD 17.185 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.04 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.03 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.03 compared to diluted loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.03 a year ago.