THE ONLY THING THAT STAYS THE SAME IS CHANGE. Technological innovations are making mines safer, more productive and more environmentally responsible Over the course of our 127 years in the mining industry we've seen a tremendous amount of change. And as different technologies have been developed and implemented, companies that adopted or adapted those technologies grew and thrived. At the same time, those companies that did not innovate and evolve...well, those companies no longer exist. And things are no different today. In fact, more than ever, technology is changing the ways we operate-making our mines safer, more For example, we've installed Wi-Fi, sometimes over a mile beneath the surface. And while some struggle to find a strong enough signal in the local coffee shop, Wi-Fi technology in mining enables the real time collection and transfer of information that would otherwise have taken far longer to share. In addition, technologies like this open the door for other innovations like on- demand ventilation that reduce energy consumption By embracing change. Hecla has led the way in implementing cutting-edge technologies wherever they can help keep people safer and our mines even more productive. And that's because we know putting new and advanced innovations to work isn't really a choice-- it's the future. This is modern mining Visit friendsofhecla.com to learn more. MINING COMPANY