WE BELIEVE IN LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS. Commitment to the communities where we operate is at our very core. When you've been doing something for 127 years, chances are pretty good that much of what you're doing is being done right. So while we're proud of our heritag of the many ways in which Hecla and our employees partner with local communities for the long haul. And with nearly thirteen decades under our belts, it's a company value that's truly stood the test of time. e in the mining industry, we're even more In addition to the many investments we make in local communities through the Hecla Foundation, you' also find our employees serving on local school boards, joining civic organizations and protecting their communities by becoming volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Because it's not just about where we work. It's about being woven into the very fabric of the communities where we operate. We're a mining company, so we're very familiar with the many valuable resources that can be found deep underground. But our most valuable resources-our people-are hard at work, continuing to forge Hecla's legacy every day. That's why, while some companies call what we're talking about giving back, we cal it digging in. This is modern mining MINING COMPANY