Hecla adds a board member with a Canadian connection

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Like most silver stocks, Hecla Mining is heavily influenced by silver prices. But we think the direction of silver prices—and for Hecla shares—is upward. Meanwhile, the company has made a good addition to its board of director. HECLA MINING, $5.62, is a buy. This silver and gold miner with four mines (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.hecla-mining.com; Shares outstanding: 637.0 million; Market cap: $3.6 billion; Dividend yield: 0.3%) has just added a new member to its board of directors—one with a Canadian connection. The company has appointed Jill Satre to the board, effective October 16, 2024. Satre is currently the Vice President of Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance at TC Energy, the major North American pipeline company (and a recommendation of our Successful Investor newsletter). At TC Energy, she provides strategic direction and oversight for compliance and risk management, and internal controls over financial reporting. Hecla has appointed her to provide the same sort of guidance. Hecla Mining is still a buy. buy…