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Emergent Metals Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to CDN$1,000,000 by issuing up to 5,000,000 units at CDN$0.20 each. Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant, exercisable at CDN$0.26 for 24 months. Insiders may participate, exempting them from certain minority approval requirements. Funds will be used for exploration in Quebec and Nevada. The offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. Securities will have a four-month and one-day hold period.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) reported a strong second quarter with a 10% increase in silver production, reaching 3.6 million ounces, attributed to record throughput at the Lucky Friday Mine. Gold production also rose by 10% to 45,718 ounces. Both zinc and lead production saw increases of 12% and 23%, respectively. The company announced its acquisition of Alexco Resource Corp, enhancing its position in the silver market. Overall, all mines performed solidly, with Lucky Friday achieving a significant silver output of 1.2 million ounces.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) is set to acquire Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU) in a definitive agreement. Each Alexco share will exchange for 0.116 Hecla shares, valuing Alexco at US$0.47 per share, a 23% premium based on recent stock performance. Hecla aims to enhance its silver reserves by 19% to 237 million ounces and improve production capabilities at the Keno Hill property. The transaction includes US$30 million in interim financing for Alexco, ensuring continued development. The boards of both companies have unanimously approved the merger, with completion expected in September 2022.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American:AXU) not already owned by Hecla. Each Alexco shareholder will receive 0.116 Hecla shares, valuing Alexco shares at US$0.47, a 23% premium over the recent trading price. Hecla plans to provide interim financing for ongoing development at Keno Hill and has terminated a silver streaming interest with Wheaton Precious Metals for US$135 million of its shares. This acquisition is set to enhance Hecla's silver reserves by 19% and position it as Canada's largest silver producer.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) will have President and CEO Phillips S. Baker, Jr. present at the PDAC mining convention in Toronto on June 14, 2022, at 11:18 a.m. EDT. He will also be a panelist at The Mining Investment Event of the North in Quebec City on June 20 at 4:30 p.m. EDT, discussing silver's role in decarbonization. On June 21 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, he will provide a company update. Presentation materials will be available at www.hecla-mining.com.
Emergent Metals Corp. has completed a non-brokered private placement, raising CDN$697,639.92 by issuing 5,813,666 units at CDN$0.12 per unit. Each unit comprises a common share and a warrant, exercisable at CDN$0.15 for 24 months. Insiders acquired 785,000 units, constituting a related party transaction, exempt from minority approval due to market cap conditions. Proceeds will fund property exploration in Quebec and Nevada. The transaction is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and a statutory hold period.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) announced its upcoming presentations at two major conferences. CEO Phillips S. Baker, Jr. will present at the BofA Securities Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference on May 18, 2022, at 10:05 a.m. ET. CFO Russell D. Lawlar will follow at the B Riley Securities Institutional Investor Conference on May 25, 2022, at 4:40 p.m. ET. The presentations will be webcasted and available on the company's website. Hecla Mining is the largest silver producer in the U.S., with operations in Alaska, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada.
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) reported its Q1 2022 results, marking its eighth consecutive quarter of free cash flow. Silver production rose by 3% to 3.3 million ounces, contributing to sales of $186.5 million. Despite inflationary pressures, cash costs per silver ounce were $1.09, and the all-in sustaining costs (AISC) were $7.64. However, net income fell to $4.0 million from $11.7 million in Q4 2021. The company upgraded its credit ratings, highlighting strong operational performance, especially at the Lucky Friday mine.
Emergent Metals Corp. announced an update regarding its private placement, following the recent sale of its East-West Property to O3 Mining. The company will now offer up to 11,666,666 units at CDN$0.12 each to raise up to CDN$1,400,000. Each unit includes a common share and a warrant, exercisable at CDN$0.15 for 24 months. The offering is set to close by May 31, 2022.
Proceeds will fund exploration in Quebec and Nevada. Insider participation may occur but is expected to be exempt from certain regulations due to its market capitalization.
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