Claire Leuschen Featured in International Zinc Association Spotlight
4/25/2026
The International Zinc Association featured Claire Leuschen, Lucky Friday’s Senior Metallurgical Engineer, as part of its Women Working in Zinc series, which highlights women making an impact across the global zinc mining sector.
Throughout her career at Lucky Friday, Claire has taken on a wide range of technical and operational responsibilities—from water treatment pilot plants to mill equipment retrofits for new ore types.
In her role as a metallurgical engineer, she supports site operations by maintaining recovery and process stability, with a focus on improving productivity and maximizing the recovery of critical minerals such as zinc.
Claire’s recognition underscores the strength of the team, Hecla’s commitment to operational excellence, and the growing visibility of women in technical and operational leadership across the mining industry.
