Community Investment

Beyond being an economic driver where we have operations, Hecla improved the social well-being our communities by giving back through charitable donations and volunteer efforts by our employees.

Commitment to Community

Hecla’s responsibilities as a company include contributing to the communities we call home, with particular attention to economic health and social development. We provide this support through donations from Hecla’s Charitable Foundation, as well as volunteer initiatives, fundraising, and donations from each site to respond to local needs.

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Hecla Charitable Foundation

Since 2008, Hecla has funded a separate charitable foundation with the mission to enhance quality of life wherever we operate, specifically by promoting social, environmental, and economic sustainability and development in our communities, both in the U.S. and in Canada.

In 2024, the Hecla Charitable Foundation donated almost $620,000 to 68 organizations.
Since 2009, the Foundation has contributed $5.4 million toward our communities.

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Hecla Charitable Foundation Contributions

$5,400,000

COMMUNITY

37%

EDUCATION

43%

HEALTH

12%

YOUTH

9%

The Foundation has contributed $5.4 million to local communities since 2009.

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Our sites make donations to organizations in their local communities and our employees and management team also regularly volunteer and raise funds for local charities and foundations. For example, in 2024:

Hecla donated $70,000 to local clubs, activities, and charitable organizations near Lucky Friday, including the City of Mullan and local high school sponsorships.
Green Creek supported students and schools by hosting mine tours, collecting and donating school supplies to the Juneau School District, contributing $10,000 for the Juneau Symphony Strings Camp, and participating in elementary school events on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).
Hecla employees and local partners in Quebec raised over $20,000 for Maison St-André Abitibi-Ouest to support Christmas Baskets and provide food assistance to low-income individuals in Abitibi-Ouest. Together with other mining companies and local suppliers, we also helped raise $60,000 for La Ressource Telethon for Persons with Disabilities ATNQ.
In the community of Mayo, Yukon, Keno Hill continuously partners with not-for-profit groups to help fund town events, purchase much-needed equipment, and support sporting events.
Nevada employees volunteered for numerous organizations in 2024, including working in the Winnemucca Ministerial Association’s soup kitchen and attending the annual fundraising dinner for the Boys and Girls Club (Winnemucca chapter).

Education Programs: Building a Pipeline of Skilled Workers in Our Communities

Providing educational opportunities has always been a priority for Hecla. We partner with organizations on programs that are specifically geared toward training students for a career in mining.

Education Programs