Hecla will bounce back

HECLA MINING $4.36 (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (208-769-4100; www.hecla-mining.com; Shares o/s: 399.0 million; Market cap: $1.7 billion; Dividend yield: 0.2%) explores for, mines and processes both silver and gold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In the three months ended December 31,… Read More

These ETFs hold top precious-metal miners

An investment mania usually begins as a mass attraction to a specific investment, or investment area. It often ends up including a range of investments that bear only a passing resemblance.

The current mania for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies— which we think will end badly… Read More

These juniors have gains ahead

HECLA MINING $5.03 (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (208-769-4100; www.heclamining. com; Shares outstanding: 399.0 million; Market cap: $2.0 billion; Dividend yield: 0.2%) explores for, mines and processes both silver and gold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Most of the company’s silver output comes… Read More

Two ETFs for precious-metal enthusiasts

In 2011, gold shot up to a high of $1,950 U.S. an ounce, and silver reached a peak of $48.58.
Gold prices then fell steadily, dropping to $1,050 an ounce in December 2015 for the first time since early 2010. Silver also declined to a five-year… Read More

Rising output gives these golds appeal

HECLA MINING $5.30 (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (208-769-4100; www.hecla-mining.com; Shares outstanding: 396.0 million; Market cap: $2.1 billion; Dividend yield: 0.2%) explores for, mines and processes silver and gold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Most of the company’s silver output comes from… Read More