WE'RE TURNING SILVER, COPPER AND GOLD...GREEN Most folks are surprised that many alternative energy sources rely on minerals Did you know electric cars require four times as much copper than conventional gas engines? Or that a typical wind turbine is made with four tons of copper? How about the fact that silver is a key ingredient in solar panels? In fact, maintaining a reliable supply of these and other minerals plays a critical role in evolving our energy sources. Hecla may be a 127-year old company. But for the last several years, we've also been providing key minerals to the makers of electric engines, wind turbines solar panels and so many other important alternative energy advancements. And while you won't find a list of ingredients on the back of any of these remarkable technologies; we likely wouldn't be using them at all if it weren't for the minerals that have helped bring them to life. Today, before we even begin to mine, we plan for the future. We take care of the land we use so it can be returned and made productive in other ways. For example, the work we've done at the former Troy Mine has demonstrated that our commitment to reclamation sets us apart when it comes to environmental responsibility At Hecla, our reputation for being good environmental stewards isn't just something we say, it's something we earn every day This is modern mining. Visit friendsofhecla.com to learn more. MINING COMPANY