Hecla Mining Company announced preliminary production results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported silver production of 2,715,385 oz against 2,984,786 oz a year ago. Gold production was 70,988 oz against 60,964 oz a year ago. Lead production was 4,703 tons against 4,308 tons a year ago. Zinc production was 13,711 tons against 12,108 tons a year ago. For the full year, the company reported silver production of 10,369,502 oz against 12,484,843 oz a year ago. Gold production was 262,103 oz against 232,685 oz a year ago. Lead production was 20,091 tons against 22,734 tons a year ago. Zinc production was 56,023 tons against 55,109 tons a year ago.