Hecla Mining (HL) 10-Q 8 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 04, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	HECLA MINING CO/DE/
Entity Central Index Key	719,413
Trading Symbol	hl
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		395,286,875
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 167,844,000	$ 155,209,000
Investments	24,534,000
Accounts receivable:
Trade	26,622,000	13,490,000
Taxes	8,211,000	11,458,000
Other, net	14,122,000	16,401,000
Inventories:
Concentrates, doré, and stockpiled ore	23,005,000	22,441,000
Materials and supplies	23,074,000	23,101,000
Current deferred income taxes	8,238,000	17,980,000
Current restricted cash	3,900,000
Other current assets	10,451,000	9,453,000
Total current assets	310,001,000	269,533,000
Non-current investments	6,356,000	1,515,000
Non-current restricted cash and investments	2,184,000	999,000
Properties, plants, equipment and mineral interests, net	2,023,109,000	1,896,811,000
Non-current deferred income taxes	19,456,000	36,589,000
Reclamation insurance asset		13,695,000
Other non-current assets and deferred charges	2,573,000	2,783,000
Total assets	2,363,679,000	2,221,925,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	57,003,000	51,277,000
Accrued payroll and related benefits	28,696,000	27,563,000
Accrued taxes	5,990,000	8,915,000
Current portion of capital leases	7,175,000	8,735,000
Current portion of debt	1,384,000	2,721,000
Current portion of accrued reclamation and closure costs	17,866,000	20,989,000
Other current liabilities	17,033,000	6,884,000
Total current liabilities	135,147,000	127,084,000
Capital leases	6,532,000	8,841,000
Accrued reclamation and closure costs	83,598,000	74,549,000
Long-term debt	500,666,000	500,199,000
Non-current deferred tax liability	124,385,000	119,623,000
Non-current pension liability	43,742,000	46,513,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,626,000	6,190,000
Total liabilities	901,696,000	882,999,000
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized: Series B preferred stock, $0.25 par value, 157,816 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation preference — $7,891	39,000	39,000
Common stock, $0.25 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2016 — 395,110,129 shares and 2015 — 378,112,840 shares	99,759,000	95,219,000
Capital surplus	1,594,816,000	1,519,598,000
Accumulated deficit	(186,579,000)	(232,565,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30,942,000)	(32,631,000)
Less treasury stock, at cost; 2016 — 3,930,122 and 2015 — 2,764,973 shares issued and held in treasury	(15,110,000)	(10,734,000)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,461,983,000	1,338,926,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 2,363,679,000	$ 2,221,925,000

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Series B preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Series B preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	157,816	157,816
Series B preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	157,816	157,816
Series B preferred stock, liquidation preference	$ 7,891	$ 7,891
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	395,110,129	378,112,840
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	395,110,129	378,112,840
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	3,930,122	2,764,973

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Sales of products	$ 179,393	$ 104,941	$ 481,712	$ 328,230
Cost of sales and other direct production costs	94,061	79,273	251,335	220,805
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	26,647	28,229	82,419	80,649
	120,708	107,502	333,754	301,454
Gross profit (loss)	58,685	(2,561)	147,958	26,776
Other operating expenses:
General and administrative	11,155	9,461	31,728	26,477
Exploration	3,859	5,540	10,171	14,748
Pre-development	550	1,696	1,475	3,834
Other operating expense	954	743	2,216	2,137
Provision for closed operations and reclamation	2,162	1,181	4,779	10,983
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	1,765	15	2,167	2,162
	20,445	18,636	52,536	60,341
Income (loss) from operations	38,240	(21,197)	95,422	(33,565)
Other income (expense):
Gain on derivative contracts	7	3,347		8,252
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	49	(100)	488	(3,226)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	2,375	9,077	(7,713)	19,518
Interest and other income	145	100	346	173
Interest expense, net of amount capitalized	(5,574)	(6,617)	(16,655)	(19,350)
	(2,998)	5,807	(23,534)	5,367
Income (loss) before income taxes	35,242	(15,390)	71,888	(28,198)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(9,453)	5,500	(22,603)	4,193
Net income (loss)	25,789	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
Preferred stock dividends	(138)	(138)	(414)	(414)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	25,651	(10,028)	48,871	(24,419)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	25,789	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
Reclassification of loss on disposition or impairment of marketable securities included in net income (loss)			1,000	2,993
Change in fair value of derivative contracts designated as hedge transactions	(1,602)		(1,556)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments	987	(391)	2,245	(2,603)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 25,174	$ (10,281)	$ 50,974	$ (23,615)
Basic income (loss) per common share after preferred dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ (0.03)	$ 0.13	$ (0.07)
Diluted income (loss) per common share after preferred dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ (0.03)	$ 0.13	$ (0.07)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	387,578	377,508	383,458	372,555
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	389,918	377,508	386,318	372,555
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0025	$ 0.0025	$ 0.0075	$ 0.0075

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 49,285	$ (24,005)
Non-cash elements included in net income (loss):
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	83,900	81,475
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments	(488)	3,226
(Gain) loss on disposition of properties, plants, equipment, and mineral interests	(319)	175
Provision for reclamation and closure costs	3,685	11,028
Stock compensation	4,814	4,036
Acquisition costs	1,048
Deferred income taxes	10,330	(1,781)
Amortization of loan origination fees	1,397	1,365
Loss on derivative contracts	337	9,561
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	7,555	(17,566)
Other non-cash items, net	5	45
Change in assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	5,776	(2,951)
Inventories	(44)	4,382
Other current and non-current assets	(539)	(6,779)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,042	3,986
Accrued payroll and related benefits	8,621	2,221
Accrued taxes	(2,894)	2,782
Accrued reclamation and closure costs and other non-current liabilities	(1,397)	7,934
Cash provided by operating activities	173,114	78,968
Investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, equipment and mineral interests	(120,236)	(95,399)
Acquisitions of other companies, net of cash acquired	(3,931)	(809)
Proceeds from disposition of properties, plants, equipment and mineral interests	348	277
Purchases of investments	(32,847)	(947)
Maturities of investments	7,240
Changes in restricted cash and investment balances	(3,900)
Net cash used in investing activities	(153,326)	(96,878)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs	8,121
Acquisition of treasury shares	(4,363)	(1,875)
Dividends paid to common shareholders	(2,882)	(2,796)
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders	(414)	(414)
Credit availability and debt issuance fees	(107)	(123)
Repayments of debt	(1,807)	(216)
Repayments of capital leases	(6,328)	(7,833)
Net cash used in financing activities	(7,780)	(13,257)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	627	(4,044)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12,635	(35,211)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	155,209	209,665
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	167,844	174,454
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Addition of capital lease obligations	2,297	4,346
Common stock issued for the acquisition of other companies	48,109	19,133
Payment of accrued compensation in restricted stock units	$ 5,511	$ 3,016

Note 1 - Basis of Preparation o

Note 1 - Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items and items which are nonrecurring, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hecla Mining Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (“we” or “our” or “us”). See Note 4 Note 13 The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of those which may be expected for a full year. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate for the information not to be misleading. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ materially from those estimates. On September 13, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Mines Management, Inc. ("Mines Management"), giving us ownership of the Montanore project in Northwest Montana. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect our ownership of the assets previously held by Mines Management as of the September 13, 2016 acquisition date. See Note 13

Note 2 - Investments and Restri

Note 2 - Investments and Restricted Cash	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Investments and Restricted Cash Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2. Investments and Restricted Cash Investments Our current investments, which are classified as "available for sale" and consist of bonds having maturities of greater than 90 days and less than 365 days, had a fair value and cost basis of $24.5 million at September 30, 2016. We held no such investments as of December 31, 2015. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair value of our non-current investments was $6.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Our non-current investments consist of marketable equity securities which are carried at fair value, and are primarily classified as “available-for-sale.” The cost basis of our non-current investments was approximately $4.1 million and $4.0 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. In the first nine months of 2016, we acquired marketable equity securities having a cost basis of $0.9 million. During the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, we recognized impairment charges against current earnings of $1.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, as we determined the impairments to be other-than-temporary. Restricted Cash and Investments Various laws, permits, and covenants require that funds be in place for certain environmental and reclamation obligations and other potential liabilities. We had a current restricted cash balance of $3.9 million as of September 30, 2016 representing funds deposited in escrow to be applied towards settlement of environmental matters for the South Dakota Superfund site related to our subsidiary, CoCa Mines, Inc. (see Note 4

Note 3 - Income Taxes

Note 3 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3. Income Taxes Major components of our income tax provision (benefit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Current: Domestic $ 4,123 $ (4,776 ) $ 4,122 $ (2,911 ) Foreign 5,773 451 8,416 606 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 9,896 (4,325 ) 12,538 (2,305 ) Deferred: Domestic (5,723 ) 1,812 3,642 5,400 Foreign 5,280 (2,987 ) 6,423 (7,288 ) Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) (443 ) (1,175 ) 10,065 (1,888 ) Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 9,453 $ (5,500 ) $ 22,603 $ (4,193 ) As of September 30, 2016, we have a net deferred tax asset in the U.S. of $24.8 million, a net deferred tax liability in Canada of $125.6 million, and a net deferred tax asset in Mexico of $2.9 million, for a consolidated worldwide net deferred tax liability of $97.9 million. Our ability to utilize our deferred tax assets depends on future taxable income generated from operations. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the balances of the valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets were $107 million and $116 million, respectively, primarily for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered recoverable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced. During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, there was a change in judgment about the realizability of our deferred tax assets in Mexico. Based on revised projections of future taxable income, tax net operating losses are now projected to be fully utilized. The valuation allowance in Mexico decreased to $1.3 million based on this change in judgment. The current income tax provisions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 vary from the amounts that would have resulted from applying the statutory income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily due to the effects of percentage depletion for all periods presented and the impact of taxation in foreign jurisdictions.

Note 4 - Commitments, Contingen

Note 4 - Commitments, Contingencies and Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4. Commitments, Contingencies and Obligations General We follow the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") guidance in determining our accruals and disclosures with respect to loss contingencies, and evaluate such accruals and contingencies for each reporting period. Accordingly, estimated losses from loss contingencies are accrued by a charge to income when information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that a liability could be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Legal expenses associated with the contingency are expensed as incurred. If a loss contingency is not probable or reasonably estimable, disclosure of the loss contingency is made in the financial statements when it is at least reasonably possible that a material loss could be incurred. Rio Grande Silver Guaranty Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Rio Grande Silver Inc. (“Rio”), is party to a joint venture with Emerald Mining & Leasing, LLC (“EML”) and certain other parties with respect to a land package in the Creede Mining District of Colorado that is adjacent to other land held by Rio. Rio holds a 70% interest in the joint venture. In connection with the joint venture, we are required to guarantee certain environmental remediation-related obligations of EML to a third party up to a maximum liability to us of $2.5 million. As of September 30, 2016, we have not been required to make any payments pursuant to the guaranty. We may be required to make payments in the future, limited to the $2.5 million maximum liability, should EML fail to meet its obligations to the third party. However, to the extent that any payments are made by us under the guaranty, EML, in addition to other parties, has jointly and severally agreed to reimburse and indemnify us for any such payments. We have not recorded a liability relating to the guaranty as of September 30, 2016. Lucky Friday Water Permit Matters Over the last several years, the Lucky Friday unit has experienced several regulatory issues relating to its water discharge permits and water management more generally. In December 2013, the EPA issued to Hecla Limited a notice of violation (“2013 NOV”) alleging certain storm water reporting violations under Lucky Friday’s Clean Water Act Multi-Sector General Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activities. The alleged violations were resolved. The 2013 NOV also contained a request for information under Section 308 of the Clean Water Act directing Hecla Limited to undertake a comprehensive groundwater investigation of Lucky Friday’s tailings pond no. 3 to evaluate whether the pond is causing the discharge of pollutants via seepage to groundwater that is discharging to surface water. We completed the investigation mandated by the EPA and submitted a draft report to the agency in December 2015. We are waiting for the EPA’s response, and until such time as the process is complete, we cannot predict what the impact of the investigation will be. Hecla Limited strives to maintain its water discharges at the Lucky Friday unit in full compliance with its permits and applicable laws, however, we cannot provide assurance that in the future it will be able to fully comply with the permit limits and other regulatory requirements regarding water management. Johnny M Mine Area near San Mateo, McKinley County, New Mexico In May 2011, the EPA made a formal request to Hecla Mining Company for information regarding the Johnny M Mine Area near San Mateo, McKinley County, New Mexico, and asserted that Hecla Mining Company may be responsible under CERCLA for environmental remediation and past costs the EPA has incurred at the site. Mining at the Johnny M was conducted for a limited period of time by a predecessor of our subsidiary, Hecla Limited. In August 2012, Hecla Limited and the EPA entered into a Settlement Agreement and Administrative Order on Consent for Removal Action (“Consent Order”), pursuant to which Hecla Limited agreed to pay (i) $1.1 million to the EPA for its past response costs at the site and (ii) any future response costs at the site under the Consent Order, in exchange for a covenant not to sue by the EPA. Hecla Limited paid the approximately $1.1 million to the EPA for its past response costs and in December 2014, submitted to EPA the Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis (“EE/CA”) for the site. The EE/CA evaluates three alternative response actions: 1) no action, 2) off-site disposal, and 3) on-site disposal. The range in estimated costs of these alternatives is $0 to $221 million. In the EE/CA, Hecla Limited recommended that EPA approve on-site disposal, which is currently estimated to cost $5.6 million, on the basis that it is the most appropriate response action under CERCLA. In June 2015, the EPA approved the EE/CA, with a few minor conditions. The EPA still needs to publish the EE/CA for public notice and comment, and the agency will not make a final decision on the appropriate response action until the public comment process is complete. It is anticipated that Hecla Limited will implement the response action selected by the EPA pursuant to an amendment to the Consent Order or a new order. Based on the foregoing, we believe it is probable that Hecla Limited will incur a liability for remediation at the site, and our best estimate of that liability as of the date of this report is $5.6 million, and we have accrued that amount. There can be no assurance that Hecla Limited’s liability will not be more than $5.6 million, or that its ultimate liability will not have a material adverse effect on Hecla Limited’s or our results of operations or financial position. In September 2016, Hecla Limited was served with a lawsuit filed by an individual in state court in New Mexico alleging personal injury claims arising from alleged exposure to contaminants as a result of allegedly living on land adjacent to the Johnny M Mine site. We do not yet have enough information to conclude if Hecla Limited has any liability or to estimate any loss that it may incur. Carpenter Snow Creek Site, Cascade County, Montana In July 2010, the EPA made a formal request to Hecla Mining Company for information regarding the Carpenter Snow Creek Superfund Site located in Cascade County, Montana. The Carpenter Snow Creek Site is located in a historic mining district, and in the early 1980s Hecla Limited leased 6 mining claims and performed limited exploration activities at the site. Hecla Limited terminated the mining lease in 1988. In June 2011, the EPA informed Hecla Limited that it believes Hecla Limited, among several other viable companies, may be liable for cleanup of the site or for costs incurred by the EPA in cleaning up the site. The EPA stated in the June 2011 letter that it has incurred approximately $4.5 million in response costs and estimated that total remediation costs may exceed $100 million. Hecla Limited cannot with reasonable certainty estimate the amount or range of liability, if any, relating to this matter because of, among other reasons, the lack of information concerning the site. South Dakota and Colorado Superfund Sites Related to CoCa Mines, Inc. In 1991, Hecla Limited acquired all of the outstanding common stock of CoCa Mines, Inc. (“CoCa”). CoCa is alleged to have held prior property interests and undertaken exploration activities at the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund site in Lawrence County, South Dakota, and to have been engaged in exploration and mining activities at or near the Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Waste Rock Pile Superfund site in Creede, Colorado. The United States and the State of South Dakota alleged that CoCa, along with other parties, is a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under CERCLA at the Gilt Edge site. In addition, the United States and the State of Colorado alleged that CoCa is a PRP at the Nelson Tunnel/Commodore site. The United States, South Dakota and Colorado based their claims of liability on allegations of CoCa’s historical relationship to each site, and that CoCa succeeded to the liabilities of one or more predecessor entities that may have held certain property interests at the sites or undertaken certain activities. The United States alleged that it had incurred $118 million, plus interest, in response costs at the Gilt Edge site. At the Nelson Tunnel/Commodore site, the EPA alleges that it had incurred $10 million, plus interest, in response costs. As a result of settlement discussions, in the second quarter of 2015 we accrued $9.9 million by recording a liability for the total amount that would be paid by CoCa to settle the Gilt Edge and Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Waste Rock Pile matters, and an asset for the estimated amount that would be recovered by CoCa from insurers and the other settling PRP with respect to the Gilt Edge site. CoCa reached final terms of settlement on each of the matters in April 2016 in the form of Consent Decrees agreed to by CoCa and (i) the United States and the State of South Dakota with respect to the Gilt Edge site and (ii) the United States and the State of Colorado with respect to Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Waste Rock Pile site. The Consent Decrees were approved and entered by the Courts on June 15, 2016 in the case of the Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Waste Rock Pile, and on September 19, 2016 in the case of Gilt Edge. As a result, CoCa paid an aggregate of $6 million in August 2016 to the United States and the State of Colorado, and an aggregate of $3.9 million in November 2016 to the United States and the State of South Dakota (insurers and another PRP paid an additional $6.4 million to settle the Gilt Edge matter). As a result, CoCa has resolved the claims of (i) the United States and the State of South Dakota with respect to the Gilt Edge site, and (ii) the United States and the State of Colorado with respect to the Nelson Tunnel site, in each case under CERCLA and certain relevant state statutes, for all past and future response costs at each site. Senior Notes On April 12, 2013, we completed an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2021. Note 9 Other Commitments Our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2016 included approximately $0.8 million for various costs. In addition, our open purchase orders at September 30, 2016 included approximately $1.4 million, $1.6 million and $8.3 million, respectively, for various capital items at the Lucky Friday, Casa Berardi and Greens Creek units, and approximately $0.6 million, $1.1 million, and $2.4 million, respectively, for various non-capital costs at the Lucky Friday, Casa Berardi and Greens Creek units. We also have total commitments of approximately $14.2 million relating to scheduled payments on capital leases, including interest, primarily for equipment at our Greens Creek, Lucky Friday and Casa Berardi units (see Note 9 Other Contingencies On April 12, 2013, the family of Larry Marek, an employee of Hecla Limited who was fatally injured in an April 2011 accident, filed a lawsuit against us and certain of our officers and employees seeking damages for, among other claims, wrongful death and infliction of emotional distress. No dollar amount of damages is specified in the complaint, which was filed in state court in Idaho (Kootenai County District Court). On April 21, 2015, the judge hearing the case granted Hecla’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case. The plaintiffs appealed the decision to the Idaho Supreme Court which heard arguments on August 30, 2016. No decision has yet been issued, and we cannot predict the outcome of this matter. On December 11, 2013, four employees of Hecla Limited who were injured in a December 2011 rock burst filed a lawsuit against us and certain of our employees seeking damages for, among other claims, intentional and willful injury and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiffs seek damages in excess of $1,000,000, as claimed in the complaint, which was filed in state court in Idaho (Kootenai County District Court). On August 28, 2015, the judge hearing the case granted Hecla’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case. The plaintiffs appealed the decision to the Idaho Supreme Court which heard arguments on August 30, 2016. No decision has yet been issued, and we cannot predict the outcome of this matter. We also have certain other contingencies resulting from litigation, claims, EPA investigations, and other commitments and are subject to a variety of environmental and safety laws and regulations incident to the ordinary course of business. We currently expect that the resolution of such contingencies will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, in the future, there may be changes to these contingencies, or additional contingencies may occur, any of which might result in an accrual or a change in the estimated accruals recorded by us, and there can be no assurance that their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 5 - Earnings (Loss) Per Co

Note 5 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 5. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.25 par value per share. At September 30, 2016, there were 399,040,251 shares of our common stock issued and 3,930,122 shares issued and held in treasury, for a net of 395,110,129 shares outstanding. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, 4,309,440 restricted stock units that are unvested or vested in the current period are included in the calculation of diluted income per share. There were no options outstanding for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015, all outstanding options, restricted share units, and warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share, as our reported net losses for those periods would cause their conversion and exercise to have no effect on the calculation of loss per share.

Note 6 - Business Segments

Note 6 - Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 6. Business Segments We are currently organized and managed in four reporting segments: the Greens Creek unit, the Lucky Friday unit, the Casa Berardi unit and the San Sebastian unit. The San Sebastian unit, a historic operating property for Hecla, resumed commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2015 and was added as a new reporting segment in 2015. General corporate activities not associated with operating units and their various exploration activities, as well as discontinued operations and idle properties, are presented as “other.” Interest expense, interest income and income taxes are considered general corporate items, and are not allocated to our segments. The following tables present information about reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to unaffiliated customers: Greens Creek $ 85,804 $ 54,351 $ 199,260 $ 175,749 Lucky Friday 26,140 13,916 70,152 48,376 Casa Berardi 41,131 36,674 126,614 104,105 San Sebastian 26,318 — 85,686 — $ 179,393 $ 104,941 $ 481,712 $ 328,230 Income (loss) from operations: Greens Creek $ 26,498 $ 21 $ 49,407 $ 24,664 Lucky Friday 6,652 (3,894 ) 13,442 (933 ) Casa Berardi 3,691 (2,603 ) 16,246 (6,567 ) San Sebastian 18,415 (2,420 ) 58,911 (7,269 ) Other (17,016 ) (12,301 ) (42,584 ) (43,460 ) $ 38,240 $ (21,197 ) $ 95,422 $ (33,565 ) The following table presents identifiable assets by reportable segment as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Identifiable assets: Greens Creek $ 696,209 $ 698,265 Lucky Friday 437,925 393,338 Casa Berardi 799,570 779,423 San Sebastian 23,109 22,238 Other 406,866 328,661 $ 2,363,679 $ 2,221,925

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7. Employee Benefit Plans We sponsor defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all U.S. employees. Net periodic pension cost for the plans consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Service cost $ 1,077 $ 1,054 Interest cost 1,307 1,206 Expected return on plan assets (1,325 ) (1,345 ) Amortization of prior service cost (84 ) (84 ) Amortization of net loss 1,093 1,065 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,068 $ 1,896 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Service cost $ 3,231 $ 3,162 Interest cost 3,921 3,618 Expected return on plan assets (3,975 ) (4,036 ) Amortization of prior service cost (252 ) (253 ) Amortization of net loss 3,279 3,195 Net periodic pension cost $ 6,204 $ 5,686 We contributed approximately $2.6 million in shares of our common stock and cash to our defined benefit plans in February 2016, and $6.1 million in shares of our common stock in July 2016, with no additional contributions anticipated in 2016. We expect to contribute approximately $0.4 million to our unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan during 2016.

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8. Shareholders’ Equity Stock-based Compensation Plans We periodically grant restricted stock unit awards and/or shares of common stock to our employees and directors. We measure compensation cost for restricted stock units and stock grants at the closing price of our stock at the time of grant. Restricted stock unit grants vest after a specified period with compensation cost amortized over that period. Although we have no current plans to issue stock options, we may do so in the future. In March 2016, the Board of Directors granted 2,335,196 shares of common stock to employees for payment of annual and long-term incentive compensation for the period ended December 31, 2015. The shares were distributed in March 2016, and $5.5 million in expense related to the stock awards was recognized in the periods prior to March 31, 2016. In June 2016, the Board of Directors granted the following restricted stock unit awards to employees: • 952,612 restricted stock units, with one third of those vesting in June 2017, one third vesting in June 2018, and one third vesting in June 2019; • 87,493 restricted stock units, with one half of those vesting in June 2017 and one half vesting in June 2018; and • 43,187 restricted stock units that vest in June 2017. The unit awards discussed above vesting in 2017 have an associated expense of $1.8 million that will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the twelve months following the date of the award. The unit awards discussed above vesting in 2018 have an associated expense of $1.6 million that will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the twenty-four months following the date of the award. The unit awards discussed above vesting in 2019 have an associated expense of $1.4 million that will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the thirty-six month period following the date of the award. In the first nine months of 2016, a total of 185,353 shares of common stock were granted to nonemployee directors. We granted a total of 48,246 shares of common stock to nonemployee directors in the first nine months of 2015. Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock unit grants to employees and shares issued to nonemployee directors recorded in the first nine months of 2016 totaled $4.8 million, compared to $4.0 million in the same period last year. In connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and other stock grants, employees have in the past, at their election and when permitted by us, chosen to satisfy their minimum tax withholding obligations through net share settlement, pursuant to which the Company withholds the number of shares necessary to satisfy such withholding obligations. As a result, in the first nine months of 2016 we withheld 1,010,509 shares valued at approximately $3.5 million, or approximately $3.44 per share. In the first nine months of 2015 we withheld 613,698 shares valued at approximately $1.9 million, or approximately $3.05 per share. Common Stock Dividends Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce Quarterly dividend per share Annualized dividend per share $ 30 $ 0.01 $ 0.04 $ 35 $ 0.02 $ 0.08 $ 40 $ 0.03 $ 0.12 $ 45 $ 0.04 $ 0.16 $ 50 $ 0.05 $ 0.20 On November 4, 2016, our Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend, pursuant to the minimum annual dividend component of the policy described above, of $0.0025 per share, for a total dividend of $1.0 million payable in December 2016. Because the average realized silver price for the second quarter of 2016 was $19.53 per ounce, below the minimum threshold of $30 according to the policy, no silver-price-linked component was declared or paid. The declaration and payment of common stock dividends is at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. Acquisition of Mines Management In September 2016, we issued 8,309,006 shares of our common stock as part of the consideration in the acquisition of Mines Management. See Note 13 At-The-Market Equity Distribution Agreement Pursuant to an equity distribution agreement dated February 23, 2016, we may issue and sell shares of our common stock from time to time through ordinary broker transactions having an aggregate offering price of up to $75 million, with the net proceeds available for general corporate purposes. The terms of sales transactions under the agreement, including trading day(s), number of shares sold in the aggregate, number of shares sold per trading day, and the floor selling price per share, are proposed by us to the sales agent. Whether or not we engage in sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors, including share price, our cash resources, customary black-out restrictions, and whether we have any material inside information. The agreement can be terminated by us at any time. The shares issued under the equity distribution agreement are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was filed with the SEC on February 23, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, we had sold 2,780,087 shares under the agreement for proceeds of approximately $8.1 million, net of commissions and fees of approximately $166 thousand, with all of those sales occurring prior to the third quarter of 2016. Common Stock Repurchase Program On May 8, 2012, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase up to 20 million shares of our outstanding common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, depending on prevailing market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program may be modified, suspended or discontinued by us at any time. Whether or not we engage in repurchases from time to time may depend on a variety of factors, including not only price and cash resources, but customary black-out restrictions, whether we have any material inside information, limitations on share repurchases or cash usage that may be imposed by our credit agreement or in connection with issuances of securities, alternative uses for cash, applicable law, and other investment opportunities from time to time. As of September 30, 2016, 934,100 shares have been purchased at an average price of $3.99 per share, leaving 19.1 million shares that may yet be purchased under the program. The closing price of our common stock at November 4, 2016, was $6.46 per share. Warrants At December 31, 2015, we had 2,249,550 warrants outstanding, with each warrant exercisable for 0.1622 of a share of our common stock at an exercise price of $6.17 per share. All of the warrants expired in March 2016, and there were no warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2016.

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit F

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9. Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases Senior Notes On April 12, 2013, we completed an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of our Senior Notes due May 1, 2021 in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and in 2014, an additional $6.5 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes were issued to one of our pension plans. The Senior Notes were subsequently exchanged for substantially identical Senior Notes registered with the SEC. The Senior Notes are governed by the Indenture, dated as of April 12, 2013, as amended (the "Indenture"), among Hecla Mining Company ("Hecla") and certain of our subsidiaries and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. The net proceeds from the initial offering of the Senior Notes ($490 million) were used to partially fund the acquisition of Aurizon and for general corporate purposes, including expenses related to the Aurizon acquisition. The Senior Notes are recorded net of a 2% initial purchaser discount totaling $10 million at the time of the April 2013 issuance and having an unamortized balance of $5.8 million as of September 30, 2016. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.875% per year from the date of original issuance or from the most recent payment date on which interest has been paid or provided for. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing November 1, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, interest expense related to the Senior Notes and amortization of the initial purchaser discount and fees related to the issuance of the Senior Notes, net of $12.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively, in capitalized interest, totaled $15.2 million and $17.2 million, respectively. The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"). The Senior Notes and the guarantees are, respectively, Hecla's and the Guarantors' general senior unsecured obligations and are subordinated to all of Hecla's and the Guarantors' existing and future secured debt to the extent of the assets securing that secured debt. In addition, the Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of Hecla's subsidiaries that are not guaranteeing the Senior Notes, to the extent of the assets of those subsidiaries. The Senior Notes became redeemable in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time after May 1, 2016, on the redemption dates and at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in the Indenture), each holder of Senior Notes will have the right to require us to purchase all or a portion of such holder's Senior Notes pursuant to a change of control offer (as defined in the Indenture), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase, subject to the rights of holders of the Senior Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. Credit Facility In May 2016, we entered into a $100 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a three year term. The credit facility is collateralized by the shares of common stock held in our material domestic subsidiaries and by our joint venture interests in the Greens Creek mine, all of our rights and interests in the joint venture agreement, and all of our rights and interests in the assets of the joint venture. This credit facility replaced our previous $100 million credit facility which had the same terms of collateral as described above. Below is information on the interest rates, standby fee, and financial covenant terms under our current credit facility: Interest rates: Spread over the London Interbank Offer Rate 2.25 - - 3.25% Spread over alternative base rate 1.25 - - 2.25% Standby fee per annum on undrawn amounts 0.50% Covenant financial ratios: Senior leverage ratio (debt secured by liens/EBITDA) not more than 2.50:1 Leverage ratio (total debt less unencumbered cash/EBITDA) (1) not more than 5.00:1 Interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense) not more than 3.00:1 (1) We are also able to obtain letters of credit under the facility, and for any such letters we are required to pay a participation fee of between 2.25% and 3.25% based on our total leverage ratio, as well as a fronting fee to each issuing bank of 0.20% annually on the average daily dollar amount of any outstanding letters of credit. There were $2.6 million in letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2016. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement and no amounts were outstanding as of September 30, 2016. We have not drawn funds on the current revolving credit facility as of the filing date of this report. Capital Leases We have entered into various lease agreements, primarily for equipment at our Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, and Casa Berardi units, which we have determined to be capital leases. At September 30, 2016, the total liability balance associated with capital leases, including certain purchase option amounts, was $13.7 million, with $7.2 million of the liability classified as current and the remaining $6.5 million classified as non-current. At December 31, 2015, the total liability balance associated with capital leases was $17.6 million, with $8.7 million of the liability classified as current and $8.8 million classified as non-current. The total obligation for future minimum lease payments was $14.2 million at September 30, 2016, with $0.5 million attributed to interest. At September 30, 2016, the annual maturities of capital lease commitments, including interest, are (in thousands): Twelve-month period ending September 30, 2017 $ 6,830 2018 4,592 2019 2,207 2020 583 Total 14,212 Less: imputed interest (528 ) Net capital lease obligation $ 13,684

Note 10 - Developments in Accou

Note 10 - Developments in Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Note 10. Developments in Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 Revenue Recognition, replacing guidance currently codified in Subtopic 605-10 Revenue Recognition-Overall with various SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins providing interpretive guidance. The guidance establishes a new five step principle-based framework in an effort to significantly enhance comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. ASU No. 2015-14 defers the effective date of the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 to annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance and our method of adoption. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The update requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset. Debt disclosures will include the face amount of the debt liability and the effective interest rate. The update requires retrospective application and represents a change in accounting principle. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. ASU No. 2015-03 has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11 Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. The update provides for inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, and is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing this update on our consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17 Income Taxes - Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740). The update is designed to reduce complexity of reporting deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and non-current amounts in a statement of financial position. The FASB has proposed the presentation of deferred income taxes, changes to deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in the statement of financial position. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU No. 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our current deferred tax asset balance at September 30, 2016 was $8.2 million. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The guidance requires entities to measure equity investments that are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value, with any changes in fair value included in current earnings, and updates certain disclosure requirements. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this update on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842). The update modifies the classification criteria and requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this update on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The update simplifies the accounting for stock-based compensation, including income tax consequences and balance sheet and cash flow statement classification of awards. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing this update on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The update provides guidance on classification for cash receipts and payments related to eight specific issues. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of implementing this update on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 11 - Derivative Instrument

Note 11 - Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11. Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Our wholly-owned subsidiary owning the Casa Berardi mine is a U.S. dollar ("USD")-functional entity which routinely incurs expenses denominated in Canadian dollars ("CAD"), and such expenses expose us to exchange rate fluctuations between the USD and CAD. In April 2016, we initiated a program to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the USD and CAD and the impact on our future operating costs denominated in CAD. The program utilizes forward contracts to sell CAD, and each contract is designated as a cash flow hedge. As of September 30, 2016, we have 70 forward contracts outstanding to sell CAD$175 million having a notional amount of US$135.9 million. These contracts represent between 20% and 44% of our forecasted cash operating costs at Casa Berardi from 2017 through 2020 and have USD-to-CAD exchange rates ranging between 1.2787 and 1.3031. Our risk management policy allows for up to 75% of our planned cost exposure for five years into the future to be hedged under such programs, and for potential additional programs to manage other foreign currency-related exposure areas. As of September 30, 2016, we recorded the following balances for the fair value of the contracts: • a non-current asset of $48 thousand, which is included in other non-current assets; • a current liability of $0.7 million, which is included in other current liabilities, and • a non-current liability of $0.9 million, which is included in other non-current liabilities. Net unrealized losses of approximately $1.6 million related to the effective portion of the hedges were included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2016, and are net of related deferred taxes. Unrealized gains and losses will be transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss to current earnings as the underlying operating expenses are recognized. We estimate approximately $0.7 million in net unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2016 would be reclassified to current earnings in the next twelve months. Net unrealized losses of less than $1 thousand related to ineffectiveness of the hedges were included in current earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Metals Prices At times, we may use commodity forward sales commitments, commodity swap contracts and commodity put and call option contracts to manage our exposure to fluctuation in the prices of certain metals which we produce. Contract positions are designed to ensure that we will receive a defined minimum price for certain quantities of our production, thereby partially offsetting our exposure to fluctuations in the market. Our risk management policy allows for up to 75% of our planned metals price exposure for five years into the future, with certain other limitations, to be hedged under such programs. These instruments do, however, expose us to (i) credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties for contracts in which the contract price exceeds the spot price of a commodity and (ii) price risk to the extent that the spot price exceeds the contract price for quantities of our production covered under contract positions. We are currently using financially-settled forward contracts to manage the exposure to changes in prices of silver, gold, zinc and lead contained in our concentrate shipments between the time of shipment and final settlement. In addition, at times we use financially-settled forward contracts to manage the exposure to changes in prices of zinc and lead (but not silver and gold) contained in our forecasted future concentrate shipments; however, there were no open contracts related to this latter program as of September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015. These contracts are not designated as hedges and are marked-to-market through earnings each period. At September 30, 2016, we recorded a current liability of $0.6 million on the contracts utilized to manage exposure to prices of metals in our concentrate shipments, which is included in other current liabilities. The liability balance at September 30, 2016 was net of $0.8 million for contracts in an asset position. We recognized a $15.9 million net loss during the first nine months of 2016 on the contracts utilized to manage exposure to prices of metals in our concentrate shipments, which is included in sales of products. The net loss recognized on the contracts offsets gains related to price adjustments on our provisional concentrate sales due to changes to silver, gold, lead and zinc prices between the time of sale and final settlement. The following tables summarize the quantities of metals committed under forward sales contracts at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: September 30, 2016 Ounces/pounds under contract (in 000's) Average price per ounce/pound Silver Gold Zinc Lead Silver Gold Zinc Lead (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) Contracts on provisional sales 2016 settlements 1,124 2 25,739 13,117 $ 19.65 $ 1,338 $ 1.03 $ 0.92 2017 settlements — — 3,858 — $ — $ — $ 1.08 $ — December 31, 2015 Ounces/pounds under contract (in 000's) Average price per ounce/pound Silver Gold Zinc Lead Silver Gold Zinc Lead (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) Contracts on provisional sales 2016 settlements 1,368 5 23,755 8,433 $ 14.12 $ 1,076 $ 0.71 $ 0.77 Our concentrate sales are based on a provisional sales price containing an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from the sale of the concentrates at the forward price at the time of the sale. The embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is adjusted to market through earnings each period prior to final settlement. Credit-risk-related Contingent Features We have agreements with certain counterparties that contain a provision whereby we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to our default on the indebtedness. As of September 30, 2016, we have not posted any collateral related to these agreements. The fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $3.2 million as of September 30, 2016. If we had breached any of these provisions at September 30, 2016, we could have been required to settle our obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $3.2 million.

Note 12 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 12. Fair Value Measurement The table below sets forth our assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value calculation input hierarchy level that we have determined applies to each asset and liability category (in thousands). Description Balance at September 30, 2016 Balance at December 31, 2015 Input Hierarchy Level Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Money market funds and other bank deposits $ 167,844 $ 155,209 Level 1 Available for sale securities: Debt securities - municipal and corporate bonds 24,534 — Level 2 Equity securities – mining industry 6,356 1,515 Level 1 Trade accounts receivable: Receivables from provisional concentrate sales 26,622 13,490 Level 2 Restricted cash balances: Certificates of deposit and other bank deposits 6,084 999 Level 1 Derivative contracts: Foreign exchange contracts 48 — Level 2 Total assets $ 231,488 $ 171,213 Liabilities: Derivative contracts: Foreign exchange contracts $ 1,604 $ — Level 2 Metal forward contracts 1,004 283 Level 2 Total liabilities $ 2,608 $ 283 Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value, and a small portion consists of municipal bonds having maturities of less than 90 days, which are recorded at fair value. Current available-for-sale securities consist of municipal and corporate bonds having maturities of more than 90 days, which are recorded at fair value. Current and non-current restricted cash balances consist primarily of certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury securities, and other deposits and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Our non-current available for sale securities consist of marketable equity securities of companies in the mining industry which are valued using quoted market prices for each security. Trade accounts receivable include amounts due to us for shipments of concentrates, doré and precipitate sold to customers. Revenues and the corresponding accounts receivable for sales of metals products are recorded when title and risk of loss transfer to the customer (generally at the time of loading on truck or ship). Sales of concentrates are recorded using estimated forward prices for the anticipated month of settlement applied to our estimate of payable metal quantities contained in each shipment. Sales are recorded net of estimated treatment and refining charges, which are also impacted by changes in metals prices and quantities of contained metals. We estimate the prices at which sales of our concentrates will be settled due to the time elapsed between shipment and final settlement with the customer. Receivables for previously recorded concentrate sales are adjusted to reflect estimated forward metals prices at the end of each period until final settlement by the customer. We obtain the forward metals prices used each period from a pricing service. Changes in metal prices between shipment and final settlement result in changes to revenues previously recorded upon shipment. The embedded derivative contained in our concentrate sales is adjusted to fair market value through earnings each period prior to final settlement. We use financially-settled forward contracts to manage exposure to changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and Canadian Dollar, and the impact on Canadian Dollar-denominated operating costs incurred at our Casa Berardi Unit (see Note 11 We use financially-settled forward contracts to manage the exposure to changes in prices of silver, gold, zinc and lead contained in our concentrate shipments that have not reached final settlement. We also use financially-settled forward contracts to manage the exposure to changes in prices of zinc and lead contained in our forecasted future concentrate shipments (see Note 11 Our Senior Notes issued in April 2013, which were recorded at their carrying value of $500.7 million, net of unamortized initial purchaser discount at September 30, 2016, had a fair value of $518.3 million at September 30, 2016. Quoted market prices, which we consider to be Level 1 inputs, are utilized to estimate fair values of the Senior Notes. See Note 9

Note 13 - Acquisitions

Note 13 - Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13. Acquisitions Acquisition of Mines Management On September 13, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Mines Management and its subsidiaries through the merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of ours with and into Mines Management, pursuant to which we acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Mines Management for total consideration of $52.1 million. The acquired entities hold 100% ownership of the Montanore project in Northwest Montana, a significant undeveloped silver and copper deposit which we believe provides long-term production growth potential if permitted and developed. Montanore is approximately 10 miles away from our Rock Creek project acquired through our acquisition of Revett Mining Company, Inc. in June 2015. The consideration was comprised of $4.0 million in cash used to fund Mines Management's operating activities prior to completion of the merger and for settlement of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Mines Management's common stock, and $48.1 million in Hecla common stock. In the merger, each outstanding common share of Mines Management was exchanged for 0.2218 of a share of our common stock. Mines Management had 36,498,625 outstanding common shares and outstanding options to purchase 963,079 shares of Mines Management common stock, resulting in 8,309,006 new shares of Hecla stock issued as consideration. The value of Hecla stock issued as consideration was based upon the closing price at the time of consummation of $5.79 per share. The following summarizes the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition (in thousands): Consideration: Cash $ 4,025 Hecla stock issued (8,309,006 shares at $5.79 per share) 48,109 Total consideration $ 52,134 Fair value of net assets acquired: Assets: Cash $ 94 Property, plants, equipment and mineral interests 68,476 Restricted cash 1,185 Other assets 329 Total assets 70,084 Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,357 Deferred tax liability 14,469 Non-current reclamation liability 1,124 Total liabilities 17,950 Net assets $ 52,134 The $68.5 million fair value for "Property, plants, equipment, and mineral interests" is comprised of $0.8 million for plant and equipment, $0.1 million for land, and $67.6 million for mineral interests. The allocation of purchase price above is considered preliminary, as review by management of the valuation methodologies for mineral interests and the related deferred tax liability has not been finalized. In September 2016, we issued 181,048 shares of our common stock for payment of approximately $1.0 million in acquisition-related costs, which are included in Acquisition costs Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) The unaudited pro forma financial information below represents the combined results of our operations as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it indicative of future operating results. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Sales of products $ 179,393 $ 104,941 $ 481,712 $ 328,230 Net income (loss) 26,322 (10,934 ) 47,988 (27,799 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 26,184 (11,071 ) 47,574 (28,213 ) Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share 0.07 (0.03 ) 0.12 (0.07 ) The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to 1) eliminate acquisition-related costs totaling $3.8 million and $4.2 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 which are non-recurring and 2) reflect the issuance of Hecla stock as consideration in the acquisition and for payment of acquisition costs. A net loss by the acquired entities since the acquisition date of $32 thousand is included in our net income reported for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016. Takeover Bid for Dolly Varden Silver Corporation On June 27, 2016, we announced a takeover bid for all of the outstanding shares of Dolly Varden Silver Corporation ("Dolly Varden") not owned by us and our affiliates for cash of CAD$0.69 per share. Dolly Varden owns 100% of the Dolly Varden historic silver property in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Our wholly owned subsidiary owns 2,620,291 Dolly Varden shares and warrants to purchase 1,250,000 Dolly Varden shares, representing approximately 19.8% of Dolly Varden's shares outstanding on a partially diluted basis. Based on Dolly Varden's outstanding shares and options and warrants to acquire Dolly Varden shares, and excluding shares and warrants held by us and our affiliates, total consideration would have been approximately CAD$13.6 million. In late July 2016, we withdrew the bid due to the failure of a required condition precedent to its consummation.

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiarie

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Text Block]	Note 14. Guarantor Subsidiaries Presented below are Hecla’s unaudited interim condensed consolidating financial statements as required by Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, resulting from the guarantees by certain of Hecla's subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") of the Senior Notes (see Note 9 The unaudited interim condensed consolidating financial statements below have been prepared from our financial information on the same basis of accounting as the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Investments in the subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method. Accordingly, the entries necessary to consolidate Hecla, the Guarantors, and Non-Guarantors are reflected in the intercompany eliminations column. In the course of preparing consolidated financial statements, we eliminate the effects of various transactions conducted between Hecla and its subsidiaries and among the subsidiaries. While valid at an individual subsidiary level, such activities are eliminated in consolidation because, when taken as a whole, they do not represent business activity with third-party customers, vendors, and other parties. Examples of such eliminations include the following: • Investments in subsidiaries • Capital contributions • Debt. • Dividends. • Deferred taxes Separate financial statements of the Guarantors are not presented because the guarantees by the Guarantors are joint and several and full and unconditional, except for certain customary release provisions, including: (1) the sale or disposal of all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor; (2) the sale or other disposition of the capital stock of the Guarantor; (3) the Guarantor is designated as an unrestricted entity in accordance with the applicable provisions of the indenture; (4) Hecla ceases to be a borrower as defined in the indenture; and (5) upon legal or covenant defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the indenture. Effective December 31, 2015, Hecla Limited (our wholly owned subsidiary) sold 100% of its ownership of Hecla Alaska LLC (its wholly owned subsidiary) to Hecla Mining Company for consideration totaling approximately $240.8 million. The consideration consisted of satisfaction of inter-company debt between Hecla Limited and Hecla Mining Company and an obligation by Hecla Mining Company, under certain circumstances, to fund a limited amount of the capital requirements of Hecla Limited for up to five years. Hecla Alaska LLC owns a 29.7331% interest in the joint venture which owns the Greens Creek mine. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 109,756 $ 39,255 $ 18,833 $ — $ 167,844 Other current assets 51,486 58,839 46,082 (14,250 ) 142,157 Properties, plants, and equipment - net 2,226 1,255,019 765,864 — 2,023,109 Intercompany receivable (payable) 477,706 (322,988 ) (325,799 ) 171,081 — Investments in subsidiaries 1,359,813 — — (1,359,813 ) — Other non-current assets 1,896 190,705 8,245 (170,277 ) 30,569 Total assets $ 2,002,883 $ 1,220,830 $ 513,225 $ (1,373,259 ) $ 2,363,679 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities $ (6,626 ) $ 84,493 $ 57,908 $ (628 ) $ 135,147 Long-term debt 500,666 4,019 2,513 — 507,198 Non-current portion of accrued reclamation — 55,512 28,086 — 83,598 Non-current deferred tax liability — 15,258 121,973 (12,846 ) 124,385 Other non-current liabilities 46,860 4,856 (376 ) 28 51,368 Shareholders' equity 1,461,983 1,056,692 303,121 (1,359,813 ) 1,461,983 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,002,883 $ 1,220,830 $ 513,225 $ (1,373,259 ) $ 2,363,679 As of December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 94,167 $ 42,692 $ 18,350 $ — $ 155,209 Other current assets 15,972 58,453 32,273 7,626 114,324 Properties, plants, and equipment - net 2,281 1,147,770 746,760 — 1,896,811 Intercompany receivable (payable) 540,665 (301,291 ) (332,553 ) 93,179 — Investments in subsidiaries 1,252,191 — — (1,252,191 ) — Other non-current assets 2,200 165,080 1,781 (113,480 ) 55,581 Total assets $ 1,907,476 $ 1,112,704 $ 466,611 $ (1,264,866 ) $ 2,221,925 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities $ 21,087 $ 84,559 $ 30,636 $ (9,198 ) $ 127,084 Long-term debt 499,729 6,128 3,183 — 509,040 Non-current portion of accrued reclamation — 45,494 29,055 — 74,549 Non-current deferred tax liability — 3,264 119,836 (3,477 ) 119,623 Other non-current liabilities 47,734 5,834 (865 ) — 52,703 Stockholders' equity 1,338,926 967,425 284,766 (1,252,191 ) 1,338,926 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,907,476 $ 1,112,704 $ 466,611 $ (1,264,866 ) $ 2,221,925 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ (4,072 ) $ 116,016 $ 67,449 $ — $ 179,393 Cost of sales — (62,376 ) (31,685 ) — (94,061 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (15,504 ) (11,143 ) — (26,647 ) General and administrative (5,355 ) (5,469 ) (331 ) — (11,155 ) Exploration and pre-development (33 ) (1,343 ) (3,033 ) — (4,409 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts 7 — — — 7 Acquisition costs (1,766 ) 1 — — (1,765 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 52,606 — — (52,606 ) — Other (expense) income (15,597 ) 1,187 1,211 7,078 (6,121 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 25,790 32,512 22,468 (45,528 ) 35,242 (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (8,994 ) 6,621 (7,080 ) (9,453 ) Net income (loss) 25,790 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,789 Preferred stock dividends (138 ) — — — (138 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 25,652 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,651 Net income (loss) 25,790 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,789 Changes in comprehensive income (loss) (615 ) — 985 (985 ) (615 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 25,175 $ 23,518 $ 30,074 $ (53,593 ) $ 25,174 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ (15,866 ) $ 285,277 $ 212,301 $ — $ 481,712 Cost of sales — (156,333 ) (95,002 ) — (251,335 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (47,348 ) (35,071 ) — (82,419 ) General and administrative (17,069 ) (13,671 ) (988 ) — (31,728 ) Exploration and pre-development (191 ) (3,990 ) (7,465 ) — (11,646 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts — — — — — Acquisition costs (2,160 ) (7 ) — — (2,167 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 68,727 — — (68,727 ) — Other (expense) income 15,844 8,147 (43,039 ) (11,481 ) (30,529 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 49,285 72,075 30,736 (80,208 ) 71,888 (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (22,213 ) (11,871 ) 11,481 (22,603 ) Net income (loss) 49,285 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 49,285 Preferred stock dividends (414 ) — — — (414 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 48,871 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 48,871 Net income (loss) 49,285 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 49,285 Changes in comprehensive income (loss) 1,689 8 3,238 (3,246 ) 1,689 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 50,974 $ 49,870 $ 22,103 $ (71,973 ) $ 50,974 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ 4,663 $ 63,604 $ 36,674 $ — $ 104,941 Cost of sales — (53,375 ) (25,898 ) — (79,273 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (16,669 ) (11,560 ) — (28,229 ) General and administrative (4,965 ) (4,131 ) (365 ) — (9,461 ) Exploration and pre-development (210 ) (2,800 ) (4,226 ) — (7,236 ) Gain on derivative contracts 3,347 — — — 3,347 Acquisition costs 1,538 (1,553 ) — — (15 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (11,299 ) — — 11,299 — Other expense (2,964 ) 3,289 21,549 (21,338 ) 536 Income (loss) before income taxes (9,890 ) (11,635 ) 16,174 (10,039 ) (15,390 ) (Provision) benefit from income taxes — 1,606 (17,444 ) 21,338 5,500 Net income (loss) (9,890 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (9,890 ) Preferred stock dividends (138 ) — — — (138 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (10,028 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (10,028 ) Net income (loss) (9,890 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (9,890 ) Changes in comprehensive income (loss) (391 ) (4 ) (302 ) 306 (391 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (10,281 ) $ (10,033 ) $ (1,572 ) $ 11,605 $ (10,281 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ 6,056 $ 218,069 $ 104,105 $ — $ 328,230 Cost of sales — (146,324 ) (74,481 ) — (220,805 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (49,732 ) (30,917 ) — (80,649 ) General and administrative (13,780 ) (11,416 ) (1,281 ) — (26,477 ) Exploration and pre-development (549 ) (5,379 ) (12,654 ) — (18,582 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts 8,252 — — — 8,252 Acquisition costs (517 ) (1,645 ) — — (2,162 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 28,005 — — (28,005 ) — Other (expense) income (51,472 ) 10,355 30,011 (4,899 ) (16,005 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (24,005 ) 13,928 14,783 (32,904 ) (28,198 ) (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (5,296 ) 4,590 4,899 4,193 Net income (loss) (24,005 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,005 ) Preferred stock dividends (414 ) — — — (414 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (24,419 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,419 ) Net income (loss) (24,005 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,005 ) Changes in comprehensive income (loss) 390 (15 ) 485 (470 ) 390 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (23,615 ) $ 8,617 $ 19,858 $ (28,475 ) $ (23,615 ) Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non - Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities $ 14,525 $ 51,599 $ 61,710 $ 45,280 $ 173,114 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to properties, plants, and equipment (348 ) (71,265 ) (48,623 ) — (120,236 ) Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired (3,931 ) — — (3,931 ) Other investing activities, net (24,696 ) (816 ) (3,647 ) — (29,159 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends paid to shareholders (3,296 ) — — — (3,296 ) Proceeds from (payments on) debt — (7,477 ) (658 ) — (8,135 ) Other financing activity, net 33,335 24,522 (8,926 ) (45,280 ) 3,651 Effect of exchange rates on cash — — 627 — 627 Changes in cash and cash equivalents 15,589 (3,437 ) 483 — 12,635 Beginning cash and cash equivalents 94,167 42,692 18,350 — 155,209 Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 109,756 $ 39,255 $ 18,833 $ — $ 167,844 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities $ 11,043 $ 63,831 $ 32,258 $ (28,164 ) $ 78,968 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to properties, plants, and equipment (436 ) (69,930 ) (25,033 ) — (95,399 ) Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired (809 ) — — (809 ) Other investing activities, net 61 172 (903 ) — (670 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends paid to shareholders (3,210 ) — — — (3,210 ) Proceeds from (payments on) debt — (7,109 ) (940 ) — (8,049 ) Other financing activity, net (29,949 ) 24,294 (24,507 ) 28,164 (1,998 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash — — (4,044 ) — (4,044 ) Changes in cash and cash equivalents (23,300 ) 11,258 (23,169 ) — (35,211 ) Beginning cash and cash equivalents 146,885 33,824 28,956 — 209,665 Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 123,585 $ 45,082 $ 5,787 $ — $ 174,454

Note 3 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 3 - Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Current: Domestic $ 4,123 $ (4,776 ) $ 4,122 $ (2,911 ) Foreign 5,773 451 8,416 606 Total current income tax provision (benefit) 9,896 (4,325 ) 12,538 (2,305 ) Deferred: Domestic (5,723 ) 1,812 3,642 5,400 Foreign 5,280 (2,987 ) 6,423 (7,288 ) Total deferred income tax provision (benefit) (443 ) (1,175 ) 10,065 (1,888 ) Total income tax provision (benefit) $ 9,453 $ (5,500 ) $ 22,603 $ (4,193 )

Note 6 - Business Segments (Tab

Note 6 - Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net sales to unaffiliated customers: Greens Creek $ 85,804 $ 54,351 $ 199,260 $ 175,749 Lucky Friday 26,140 13,916 70,152 48,376 Casa Berardi 41,131 36,674 126,614 104,105 San Sebastian 26,318 — 85,686 — $ 179,393 $ 104,941 $ 481,712 $ 328,230 Income (loss) from operations: Greens Creek $ 26,498 $ 21 $ 49,407 $ 24,664 Lucky Friday 6,652 (3,894 ) 13,442 (933 ) Casa Berardi 3,691 (2,603 ) 16,246 (6,567 ) San Sebastian 18,415 (2,420 ) 58,911 (7,269 ) Other (17,016 ) (12,301 ) (42,584 ) (43,460 ) $ 38,240 $ (21,197 ) $ 95,422 $ (33,565 )
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Identifiable assets: Greens Creek $ 696,209 $ 698,265 Lucky Friday 437,925 393,338 Casa Berardi 799,570 779,423 San Sebastian 23,109 22,238 Other 406,866 328,661 $ 2,363,679 $ 2,221,925

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Pla22

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Service cost $ 1,077 $ 1,054 Interest cost 1,307 1,206 Expected return on plan assets (1,325 ) (1,345 ) Amortization of prior service cost (84 ) (84 ) Amortization of net loss 1,093 1,065 Net periodic pension cost $ 2,068 $ 1,896 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 Service cost $ 3,231 $ 3,162 Interest cost 3,921 3,618 Expected return on plan assets (3,975 ) (4,036 ) Amortization of prior service cost (252 ) (253 ) Amortization of net loss 3,279 3,195 Net periodic pension cost $ 6,204 $ 5,686

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity (

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Potential Per Share Dividend Amounts Quarterly Price Levels [Table Text Block]	Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce Quarterly dividend per share Annualized dividend per share $ 30 $ 0.01 $ 0.04 $ 35 $ 0.02 $ 0.08 $ 40 $ 0.03 $ 0.12 $ 45 $ 0.04 $ 0.16 $ 50 $ 0.05 $ 0.20

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit24

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	Interest rates: Spread over the London Interbank Offer Rate 2.25 - - 3.25% Spread over alternative base rate 1.25 - - 2.25% Standby fee per annum on undrawn amounts 0.50% Covenant financial ratios: Senior leverage ratio (debt secured by liens/EBITDA) not more than 2.50:1 Leverage ratio (total debt less unencumbered cash/EBITDA) (1) not more than 5.00:1 Interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense) not more than 3.00:1
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Twelve-month period ending September 30, 2017 $ 6,830 2018 4,592 2019 2,207 2020 583 Total 14,212 Less: imputed interest (528 ) Net capital lease obligation $ 13,684

Note 11 - Derivative Instrume25

Note 11 - Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2016 Ounces/pounds under contract (in 000's) Average price per ounce/pound Silver Gold Zinc Lead Silver Gold Zinc Lead (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) Contracts on provisional sales 2016 settlements 1,124 2 25,739 13,117 $ 19.65 $ 1,338 $ 1.03 $ 0.92 2017 settlements — — 3,858 — $ — $ — $ 1.08 $ — December 31, 2015 Ounces/pounds under contract (in 000's) Average price per ounce/pound Silver Gold Zinc Lead Silver Gold Zinc Lead (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) (ounces) (ounces) (pounds) (pounds) Contracts on provisional sales 2016 settlements 1,368 5 23,755 8,433 $ 14.12 $ 1,076 $ 0.71 $ 0.77

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem26

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Description Balance at September 30, 2016 Balance at December 31, 2015 Input Hierarchy Level Assets: Cash and cash equivalents: Money market funds and other bank deposits $ 167,844 $ 155,209 Level 1 Available for sale securities: Debt securities - municipal and corporate bonds 24,534 — Level 2 Equity securities – mining industry 6,356 1,515 Level 1 Trade accounts receivable: Receivables from provisional concentrate sales 26,622 13,490 Level 2 Restricted cash balances: Certificates of deposit and other bank deposits 6,084 999 Level 1 Derivative contracts: Foreign exchange contracts 48 — Level 2 Total assets $ 231,488 $ 171,213 Liabilities: Derivative contracts: Foreign exchange contracts $ 1,604 $ — Level 2 Metal forward contracts 1,004 283 Level 2 Total liabilities $ 2,608 $ 283

Note 13 - Acquisitions (Tables)

Note 13 - Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Consideration: Cash $ 4,025 Hecla stock issued (8,309,006 shares at $5.79 per share) 48,109 Total consideration $ 52,134 Fair value of net assets acquired: Assets: Cash $ 94 Property, plants, equipment and mineral interests 68,476 Restricted cash 1,185 Other assets 329 Total assets 70,084 Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,357 Deferred tax liability 14,469 Non-current reclamation liability 1,124 Total liabilities 17,950 Net assets $ 52,134
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Sales of products $ 179,393 $ 104,941 $ 481,712 $ 328,230 Net income (loss) 26,322 (10,934 ) 47,988 (27,799 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 26,184 (11,071 ) 47,574 (28,213 ) Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share 0.07 (0.03 ) 0.12 (0.07 )

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiar28

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes Tables
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	As of September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 109,756 $ 39,255 $ 18,833 $ — $ 167,844 Other current assets 51,486 58,839 46,082 (14,250 ) 142,157 Properties, plants, and equipment - net 2,226 1,255,019 765,864 — 2,023,109 Intercompany receivable (payable) 477,706 (322,988 ) (325,799 ) 171,081 — Investments in subsidiaries 1,359,813 — — (1,359,813 ) — Other non-current assets 1,896 190,705 8,245 (170,277 ) 30,569 Total assets $ 2,002,883 $ 1,220,830 $ 513,225 $ (1,373,259 ) $ 2,363,679 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities $ (6,626 ) $ 84,493 $ 57,908 $ (628 ) $ 135,147 Long-term debt 500,666 4,019 2,513 — 507,198 Non-current portion of accrued reclamation — 55,512 28,086 — 83,598 Non-current deferred tax liability — 15,258 121,973 (12,846 ) 124,385 Other non-current liabilities 46,860 4,856 (376 ) 28 51,368 Shareholders' equity 1,461,983 1,056,692 303,121 (1,359,813 ) 1,461,983 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,002,883 $ 1,220,830 $ 513,225 $ (1,373,259 ) $ 2,363,679 As of December 31, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 94,167 $ 42,692 $ 18,350 $ — $ 155,209 Other current assets 15,972 58,453 32,273 7,626 114,324 Properties, plants, and equipment - net 2,281 1,147,770 746,760 — 1,896,811 Intercompany receivable (payable) 540,665 (301,291 ) (332,553 ) 93,179 — Investments in subsidiaries 1,252,191 — — (1,252,191 ) — Other non-current assets 2,200 165,080 1,781 (113,480 ) 55,581 Total assets $ 1,907,476 $ 1,112,704 $ 466,611 $ (1,264,866 ) $ 2,221,925 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities $ 21,087 $ 84,559 $ 30,636 $ (9,198 ) $ 127,084 Long-term debt 499,729 6,128 3,183 — 509,040 Non-current portion of accrued reclamation — 45,494 29,055 — 74,549 Non-current deferred tax liability — 3,264 119,836 (3,477 ) 119,623 Other non-current liabilities 47,734 5,834 (865 ) — 52,703 Stockholders' equity 1,338,926 967,425 284,766 (1,252,191 ) 1,338,926 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,907,476 $ 1,112,704 $ 466,611 $ (1,264,866 ) $ 2,221,925
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ (4,072 ) $ 116,016 $ 67,449 $ — $ 179,393 Cost of sales — (62,376 ) (31,685 ) — (94,061 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (15,504 ) (11,143 ) — (26,647 ) General and administrative (5,355 ) (5,469 ) (331 ) — (11,155 ) Exploration and pre-development (33 ) (1,343 ) (3,033 ) — (4,409 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts 7 — — — 7 Acquisition costs (1,766 ) 1 — — (1,765 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 52,606 — — (52,606 ) — Other (expense) income (15,597 ) 1,187 1,211 7,078 (6,121 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 25,790 32,512 22,468 (45,528 ) 35,242 (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (8,994 ) 6,621 (7,080 ) (9,453 ) Net income (loss) 25,790 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,789 Preferred stock dividends (138 ) — — — (138 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 25,652 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,651 Net income (loss) 25,790 23,518 29,089 (52,608 ) 25,789 Changes in comprehensive income (loss) (615 ) — 985 (985 ) (615 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 25,175 $ 23,518 $ 30,074 $ (53,593 ) $ 25,174 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ (15,866 ) $ 285,277 $ 212,301 $ — $ 481,712 Cost of sales — (156,333 ) (95,002 ) — (251,335 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (47,348 ) (35,071 ) — (82,419 ) General and administrative (17,069 ) (13,671 ) (988 ) — (31,728 ) Exploration and pre-development (191 ) (3,990 ) (7,465 ) — (11,646 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts — — — — — Acquisition costs (2,160 ) (7 ) — — (2,167 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 68,727 — — (68,727 ) — Other (expense) income 15,844 8,147 (43,039 ) (11,481 ) (30,529 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 49,285 72,075 30,736 (80,208 ) 71,888 (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (22,213 ) (11,871 ) 11,481 (22,603 ) Net income (loss) 49,285 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 49,285 Preferred stock dividends (414 ) — — — (414 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 48,871 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 48,871 Net income (loss) 49,285 49,862 18,865 (68,727 ) 49,285 Changes in comprehensive income (loss) 1,689 8 3,238 (3,246 ) 1,689 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 50,974 $ 49,870 $ 22,103 $ (71,973 ) $ 50,974 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ 4,663 $ 63,604 $ 36,674 $ — $ 104,941 Cost of sales — (53,375 ) (25,898 ) — (79,273 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (16,669 ) (11,560 ) — (28,229 ) General and administrative (4,965 ) (4,131 ) (365 ) — (9,461 ) Exploration and pre-development (210 ) (2,800 ) (4,226 ) — (7,236 ) Gain on derivative contracts 3,347 — — — 3,347 Acquisition costs 1,538 (1,553 ) — — (15 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (11,299 ) — — 11,299 — Other expense (2,964 ) 3,289 21,549 (21,338 ) 536 Income (loss) before income taxes (9,890 ) (11,635 ) 16,174 (10,039 ) (15,390 ) (Provision) benefit from income taxes — 1,606 (17,444 ) 21,338 5,500 Net income (loss) (9,890 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (9,890 ) Preferred stock dividends (138 ) — — — (138 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (10,028 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (10,028 ) Net income (loss) (9,890 ) (10,029 ) (1,270 ) 11,299 (9,890 ) Changes in comprehensive income (loss) (391 ) (4 ) (302 ) 306 (391 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (10,281 ) $ (10,033 ) $ (1,572 ) $ 11,605 $ (10,281 ) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues $ 6,056 $ 218,069 $ 104,105 $ — $ 328,230 Cost of sales — (146,324 ) (74,481 ) — (220,805 ) Depreciation, depletion, amortization — (49,732 ) (30,917 ) — (80,649 ) General and administrative (13,780 ) (11,416 ) (1,281 ) — (26,477 ) Exploration and pre-development (549 ) (5,379 ) (12,654 ) — (18,582 ) Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts 8,252 — — — 8,252 Acquisition costs (517 ) (1,645 ) — — (2,162 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 28,005 — — (28,005 ) — Other (expense) income (51,472 ) 10,355 30,011 (4,899 ) (16,005 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (24,005 ) 13,928 14,783 (32,904 ) (28,198 ) (Provision) benefit from income taxes — (5,296 ) 4,590 4,899 4,193 Net income (loss) (24,005 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,005 ) Preferred stock dividends (414 ) — — — (414 ) Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (24,419 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,419 ) Net income (loss) (24,005 ) 8,632 19,373 (28,005 ) (24,005 ) Changes in comprehensive income (loss) 390 (15 ) 485 (470 ) 390 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (23,615 ) $ 8,617 $ 19,858 $ (28,475 ) $ (23,615 )
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non - Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities $ 14,525 $ 51,599 $ 61,710 $ 45,280 $ 173,114 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to properties, plants, and equipment (348 ) (71,265 ) (48,623 ) — (120,236 ) Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired (3,931 ) — — (3,931 ) Other investing activities, net (24,696 ) (816 ) (3,647 ) — (29,159 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends paid to shareholders (3,296 ) — — — (3,296 ) Proceeds from (payments on) debt — (7,477 ) (658 ) — (8,135 ) Other financing activity, net 33,335 24,522 (8,926 ) (45,280 ) 3,651 Effect of exchange rates on cash — — 627 — 627 Changes in cash and cash equivalents 15,589 (3,437 ) 483 — 12,635 Beginning cash and cash equivalents 94,167 42,692 18,350 — 155,209 Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 109,756 $ 39,255 $ 18,833 $ — $ 167,844 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Parent Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities $ 11,043 $ 63,831 $ 32,258 $ (28,164 ) $ 78,968 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to properties, plants, and equipment (436 ) (69,930 ) (25,033 ) — (95,399 ) Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired (809 ) — — (809 ) Other investing activities, net 61 172 (903 ) — (670 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends paid to shareholders (3,210 ) — — — (3,210 ) Proceeds from (payments on) debt — (7,109 ) (940 ) — (8,049 ) Other financing activity, net (29,949 ) 24,294 (24,507 ) 28,164 (1,998 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash — — (4,044 ) — (4,044 ) Changes in cash and cash equivalents (23,300 ) 11,258 (23,169 ) — (35,211 ) Beginning cash and cash equivalents 146,885 33,824 28,956 — 209,665 Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 123,585 $ 45,082 $ 5,787 $ — $ 174,454

Note 2 - Investments and Rest29

Note 2 - Investments and Restricted Cash (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current			$ 24,500,000	$ 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities, Noncurrent			6,400,000	1,500,000
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis			4,100,000	4,000,000
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Acquired During Period, Cost Basis			900,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	$ 1,000,000	$ 2,800,000
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current			3,900,000
Restricted Investments			$ 2,200,000	$ 1,000,000

Note 3 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 3 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$ 24.8
Canada Revenue Agency [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	125.6
Mexican Tax Authority [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	2.9
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance		$ 1.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	97.9
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 107		$ 116

Note 3 - Income Taxes - Major C

Note 3 - Income Taxes - Major Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Current:
Domestic	$ 4,123	$ (4,776)	$ 4,122	$ (2,911)
Foreign	5,773	451	8,416	606
Total current income tax provision (benefit)	9,896	(4,325)	12,538	(2,305)
Deferred:
Domestic	(5,723)	1,812	3,642	5,400
Foreign	5,280	(2,987)	6,423	(7,288)
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)	(443)	(1,175)	10,065	(1,888)
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$ 9,453	$ (5,500)	$ 22,603	$ (4,193)

Note 4 - Commitments, Conting32

Note 4 - Commitments, Contingencies and Obligations (Details Textual)	Nov. 07, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 11, 2013USD ($)	Apr. 12, 2013USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2012USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 1980
Joint Venture [Member] | Rio Grande Silver Inc and Emerald Mining and Leasing LLC [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage								70.00%
Maximum Environmental Remediation Obligation								$ 2,500,000
Johnny M Mine Area near San Mateo, New Mexico [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Estimated Alternative Response Costs								0
Johnny M Mine Area near San Mateo, New Mexico [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Estimated Alternative Response Costs								221,000,000
Johnny M Mine Area near San Mateo, New Mexico [Member]
Payment Of Response Costs					$ 1,100,000					$ 1,100,000
Estimated Response Costs								5,600,000
Liability for Remediation								5,600,000
Carpenter Snow Creek Superfund Site, Cascade County, Montana [Member]
Estimated Response Costs						$ 4,500,000
Estimated Future Response Cost						$ 100,000,000
Number of Mining Claims											6
Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Site [Member] | Costs Incurred by the EPA [Member]
Incurred Response Costs								118,000,000
Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Site [Member] | United States and South Dakota [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Insurance Companies and Another PRP [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments	$ 6,400,000
Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Site [Member] | United States and South Dakota [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments	$ 3,900,000
Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Site [Member] | Costs Incurred by the EPA [Member]
Incurred Response Costs								10,000,000
Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Site [Member] | United States and Colorado [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments				$ 6,000,000
Gilt Edge Site and Nelson Tunnel/Commodore Site [Member]
Liability for Remediation							$ 9,900,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt			$ 500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			6.875%
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net									$ 6,500,000
Lucky Friday [Member]
Open Purchase Orders								1,400,000
Noncapital Costs								600,000
Casa Berardi [Member]
Open Purchase Orders								1,600,000
Noncapital Costs								1,100,000
Greens Creek [Member]
Open Purchase Orders								8,300,000
Noncapital Costs								2,400,000
Contractual Obligations								800,000
Commitments For Capital Lease Payments								14,200,000
Surety Bonds								$ 105,300,000
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs		4
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss		$ 1,000,000

Note 5 - Earnings (Loss) Per 33

Note 5 - Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details Textual) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	4,309,440	4,309,440
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	395,110,129	395,110,129	378,112,840
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,930,122	3,930,122	2,764,973
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	395,110,129	395,110,129	378,112,840
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	0	0

Note 6 - Business Segments (Det

Note 6 - Business Segments (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Number of Reportable Segments	4

Note 6 - Business Segments - In

Note 6 - Business Segments - Information about Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Greens Creek [Member]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	$ 85,804	$ 54,351	$ 199,260	$ 175,749
Income (loss) from operations	26,498	21	49,407	24,664
Lucky Friday [Member]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	26,140	13,916	70,152	48,376
Income (loss) from operations	6,652	(3,894)	13,442	(933)
Casa Berardi [Member]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	41,131	36,674	126,614	104,105
Income (loss) from operations	3,691	(2,603)	16,246	(6,567)
San Sebastian [Member]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	26,318		85,686
Income (loss) from operations	18,415	(2,420)	58,911	(7,269)
Other Segments [Member]
Income (loss) from operations	(17,016)	(12,301)	(42,584)	(43,460)
Net sales to unaffiliated customers	179,393	104,941	481,712	328,230
Income (loss) from operations	$ 38,240	$ (21,197)	$ 95,422	$ (33,565)

Note 6 - Business Segments - Id

Note 6 - Business Segments - Identifiable Assets by Reporting Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Greens Creek [Member]
Identifiable assets	$ 696,209	$ 698,265
Lucky Friday [Member]
Identifiable assets	437,925	393,338
Casa Berardi [Member]
Identifiable assets	799,570	779,423
San Sebastian [Member]
Identifiable assets	23,109	22,238
Other Segments [Member]
Identifiable assets	406,866	328,661
Identifiable assets	$ 2,363,679	$ 2,221,925

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Pla37

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		11 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Pension Plan [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$ 6.1
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer		$ 2.6
Unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year			$ 0.4

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Pla38

Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Service cost	$ 1,077	$ 1,054	$ 3,231	$ 3,162
Interest cost	1,307	1,206	3,921	3,618
Expected return on plan assets	(1,325)	(1,345)	(3,975)	(4,036)
Amortization of prior service cost	(84)	(84)	(252)	(253)
Amortization of net loss	1,093	1,065	3,279	3,195
Net periodic pension cost	$ 2,068	$ 1,896	$ 6,204	$ 5,686

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity39

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity (Details Textual)	Nov. 04, 2016USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 13, 2016shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2016$ / ozshares	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / oz	Sep. 30, 2015$ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 23, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares	May 08, 2012shares
RSUs Vesting in 2019 [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage										33.00%
RSUs Vesting in 2019 [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage										33.00%
RSUs Vesting in 2019 [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage										33.00%
RSUs Vesting in 2019 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				952,612
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition										3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $			$ 1,400,000			$ 1,400,000			$ 1,400,000	$ 1,400,000
Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period					2,335,196
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $					$ 5,500,000
RSUs Vesting in 2018 [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage										50.00%
RSUs Vesting in 2018 [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage										50.00%
RSUs Vesting in 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				87,493
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition										2 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $			1,600,000			1,600,000			1,600,000	$ 1,600,000
RSUs Vesting in 2017 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				43,187
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition										1 year
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $			$ 1,800,000			$ 1,800,000			$ 1,800,000	$ 1,800,000
Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period										185,353	48,246
Employees and Non-employee Directors [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $										$ 4,800,000	$ 4,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ / shares										$ 0.01
Maximum [Member]
Common Stock, Aggregate Offering Price | $												$ 75,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ / shares	$ 0.0025
Dividends, Common Stock | $	$ 1,000,000
Share Price | $ / shares	$ 6.46
Mines Management [Member]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares		8,309,006	8,309,006
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $ / shares										$ 3.99
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased														20,000,000
Cumulative Stock Repurchased			934,100			934,100			934,100	934,100
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased			19,100,000			19,100,000			19,100,000	19,100,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding			0			0			0	0			2,249,550
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation										1,010,509	613,698
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation | $										$ 3,500,000	$ 1,900,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share | $ / shares										$ 3.44	$ 3.05
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ / shares						$ 0.0025		$ 0.0025		$ 0.0075	$ 0.0075
Average Realized Silver Price | $							$ 19.53
Average Realized Silver Price Minimum Dividend Threshold | $ / oz				30			30
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues									2,780,087
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues | $									$ 8,100,000
Payments for Brokerage Fees | $									$ 166,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights													0.1622
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | $ / shares													$ 6.17

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity -

Note 8 - Shareholders' Equity - Common Stock Dividend Policy (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016$ / shares$ / item
Quarterly Average Realized Price, Level 1 [Member]
Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce | $ / item	30
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Annualized dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04
Quarterly Average Realized Price, Level 2 [Member]
Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce | $ / item	35
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02
Annualized dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.08
Quarterly Average Realized Price, Level 3 [Member]
Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce | $ / item	40
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03
Annualized dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.12
Quarterly Average Realized Price, Level 4 [Member]
Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce | $ / item	45
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04
Annualized dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.16
Quarterly Average Realized Price, Level 5 [Member]
Quarterly average realized silver price per ounce | $ / item	50
Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Annualized dividend per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit41

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases (Details Textual)		Apr. 12, 2013USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit				$ 0
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 100,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term			3 years
Letter of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Letter of Credit, Participation Fee, Percent				2.25%
Letter of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Letter of Credit, Participation Fee, Percent				3.25%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit Outstanding, Fronting Fee				0.20%
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 500,000,000
Pension Contributions						$ 6,500,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt		490,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ 10,000,000		$ 5,800,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.875%
Interest Expense, Debt				12,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Interest Costs Capitalized				$ 15,200,000	17,200,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage				101.00%
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Leverage Ratio							4
Maximum [Member]
Leverage Ratio	[1]			5
Underwriting Discount On Senior Notes		2.00%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				$ 2,600,000
Capital Lease Obligations				13,684,000	17,600,000
Capital Lease Obligations, Current				7,175,000	8,735,000
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent				6,532,000	$ 8,841,000
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due				14,212,000
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments				$ 528,000
[1]	The leverage ratio will decrease to 4.00:1 in 2017.

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit42

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases - Credit Facilities (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
New Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Variable rate	2.25%
New Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Variable rate	3.25%
New Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Variable rate	1.25%
New Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Variable rate	2.25%
New Facility [Member]
Standby fee per annum on undrawn amounts	0.50%
Maximum [Member]
Senior leverage ratio (debt secured by liens/EBITDA)	2.5
Leverage ratio (total debt less unencumbered cash/EBITDA)	5	[1]
Interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense)	3
[1]	The leverage ratio will decrease to 4.00:1 in 2017.

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit43

Note 9 - Senior Notes, Credit Facility, and Capital Leases - Annual Maturities of Capital Lease Commitments, Including Interest (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
2,017	$ 6,830,000
2,018	4,592,000
2,019	2,207,000
2,020	583,000
Total	14,212,000
Less: imputed interest	(528,000)
Net capital lease obligation	$ 13,684,000	$ 17,600,000

Note 10 - Developments in Acc44

Note 10 - Developments in Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current	$ 8.2

Note 11 - Derivative Instrume45

Note 11 - Derivative Instruments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016CAD
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held	70	70
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Casa Berardi [Member] | United States of America, Dollars
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate	1.2787	1.2787
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Casa Berardi [Member] | Canada, Dollars
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate	1.3031	1.3031
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	$ 48
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Current	700
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	900
Unsettled Concentrate Sales Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Loss on Derivative	$ 15,900
Minimum [Member] | Casa Berardi [Member]
Derivative, Forward Contracts, Forecasted Cash Operating Costs, Percent	20.00%	20.00%
Maximum [Member] | Casa Berardi [Member]
Derivative, Forward Contracts, Forecasted Cash Operating Costs, Percent	44.00%	44.00%
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Current	$ 600
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	(700)
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 135,900	CAD 175
Maximum Allocation of Forecasted CAD-demonimated Operating Costs	75.00%	75.00%
Forecasted CAD-denominated Operating Costs to be Hedged, Term	5 years
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax	$ (1,600)
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness	$ (1)
Maximum Percentage of Forecasted Metal Sales	75.00%	75.00%
Maximum Forecasted Metal Sales to be Hedged, Term	5 years
Derivative Asset, Current	$ 800
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	3,200
Derivative, Fair Value, Obligations Under the Agreements	$ 3,200

Note 11 - Derivative Instrume46

Note 11 - Derivative Instruments - Summary of Forward Sales Contracts (Details) oz in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016oz$ / oz	Dec. 31, 2015oz$ / oz
Silver, 2016 Settlements [Member]
Ounces/pounds under contract | oz	1,124	1,368
Average price per ounce/pound | $ / oz	19.65	14.12
Gold, 2016 Settlements [Member]
Ounces/pounds under contract | oz	2	5
Average price per ounce/pound | $ / oz	1,338	1,076
Zinc, 2016 Settlements [Member]
Ounces/pounds under contract | oz	25,739	23,755
Average price per ounce/pound | $ / oz	1.03	0.71
Lead, 2016 Settlements [Member]
Ounces/pounds under contract | oz	13,117	8,433
Average price per ounce/pound | $ / oz	0.92	0.77
Zinc, 2017 Settlements [Member]
Ounces/pounds under contract | oz	3,858
Average price per ounce/pound | $ / oz	1.08

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem47

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurement (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Senior Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 518.3
Notes Payable	$ 500.7

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem48

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Money market funds and other bank deposits	$ 167,844	$ 155,209
Equity securities – mining industry	6,356	1,515
Certificates of deposit and other bank deposits	6,084	999
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Debt securities - municipal and corporate bonds	24,534
Receivables from provisional concentrate sales	26,622	13,490
Foreign exchange contracts	48
Foreign exchange contracts	1,604
Metal forward contracts	1,004	283
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Total assets	231,488	171,213
Total liabilities	2,608	283
Receivables from provisional concentrate sales	$ 14,122	$ 16,401

Note 13 - Acquisitions (Details

Note 13 - Acquisitions (Details Textual) CAD / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	Sep. 13, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 27, 2016CADCAD / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Mines Management [Member] | Land [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 800
Mines Management [Member] | Plant and Equipment [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	100
Mines Management [Member] | Mineral Interests [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	67,600
Mines Management [Member] | Acquisition Costs [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 1,000
Mines Management [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	52,134
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	4,025
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	$ 48,109
Business Acquistion, Number of Common Stock Shares Exchanged for Each Share of Acquiree Common Stock | shares	0.2218
Business Acquisition, Common Shares Outstanding of Acquiree | shares	36,498,625
Business Acquisition, Outstanding Options to Purchase Common Shares of Acquiree | shares	963,079
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares	8,309,006		8,309,006
Business Acquisition, Share Price | $ / shares	$ 5.79
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 68,476
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, Shares Issued | shares			181,048
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 3,800		$ 4,200
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual						$ 32
Dolly Varden [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | CAD		CAD 13.6
Business Acquisition, Share Price | CAD / shares		CAD 0.69
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Shares | shares		2,620,291
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Warrants | shares		1,250,000
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage		19.80%
Mines Management [Member] | Montanore Project [Member]
Ownership Percentage			100.00%	100.00%		100.00%
Dolly Varden [Member] | Dolly Varden Historic Silver Property [Member]
Ownership Percentage		100.00%
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 1,765	$ 15	$ 2,167	$ 2,162

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Prelim

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - Mines Management [Member] $ in Thousands	Sep. 13, 2016USD ($)
Cash	$ 4,025
Hecla stock issued (8,309,006 shares at $5.79 per share)	48,109
Total consideration	52,134
Cash	94
Property, plants, equipment and mineral interests	68,476
Restricted cash	1,185
Other assets	329
Total assets	70,084
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,357
Deferred tax liability	14,469
Non-current reclamation liability	1,124
Total liabilities	17,950
Net assets	$ 52,134

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Prel51

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (Parentheticals) - Mines Management [Member] - $ / shares	Sep. 13, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares	8,309,006	8,309,006
Business Acquisition, Share Price	$ 5.79

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Unaudi

Note 13 - Acquisitions - Unaudited Proforma Financial Information (Details) - Mines Management [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Sales of products	$ 179,393	$ 104,941	$ 481,712	$ 328,230
Net income (loss)	26,322	(10,934)	47,988	(27,799)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ 26,184	$ (11,071)	$ 47,574	$ (28,213)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ (0.03)	$ 0.12	$ (0.07)

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiar53

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Hecla Limited [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction		100.00%
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses		$ 240.8
Capital Requirements Limited Funding Period		5 years
Hecla Alaska LLC [Member] | Greens Creek [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	29.7331%
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	100.00%

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiar54

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries - Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 109,756	$ 94,167	$ 123,585	$ 146,885
Other current assets	51,486	15,972
Properties, plants, and equipment - net	2,226	2,281
Intercompany receivable (payable)	477,706	540,665
Investments in subsidiaries	1,359,813	1,252,191
Other non-current assets	1,896	2,200
Total assets	2,002,883	1,907,476
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	(6,626)	21,087
Long-term debt	500,666	499,729
Non-current portion of accrued reclamation
Non-current deferred tax liability
Other non-current liabilities	46,860	47,734
Shareholders' equity	1,461,983	1,338,926
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,002,883	1,907,476
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	39,255	42,692	45,082	33,824
Other current assets	58,839	58,453
Properties, plants, and equipment - net	1,255,019	1,147,770
Intercompany receivable (payable)	(322,988)	(301,291)
Investments in subsidiaries
Other non-current assets	190,705	165,080
Total assets	1,220,830	1,112,704
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	84,493	84,559
Long-term debt	4,019	6,128
Non-current portion of accrued reclamation	55,512	45,494
Non-current deferred tax liability	15,258	3,264
Other non-current liabilities	4,856	5,834
Shareholders' equity	1,056,692	967,425
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,220,830	1,112,704
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	18,833	18,350	5,787	28,956
Other current assets	46,082	32,273
Properties, plants, and equipment - net	765,864	746,760
Intercompany receivable (payable)	(325,799)	(332,553)
Investments in subsidiaries
Other non-current assets	8,245	1,781
Total assets	513,225	466,611
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	57,908	30,636
Long-term debt	2,513	3,183
Non-current portion of accrued reclamation	28,086	29,055
Non-current deferred tax liability	121,973	119,836
Other non-current liabilities	(376)	(865)
Shareholders' equity	303,121	284,766
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	513,225	466,611
Consolidated Entities [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	167,844	155,209	174,454	209,665
Other current assets	142,157	114,324
Properties, plants, and equipment - net	2,023,109	1,896,811
Intercompany receivable (payable)
Investments in subsidiaries
Other non-current assets	30,569	55,581
Total assets	2,363,679	2,221,925
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	135,147	127,084
Long-term debt	507,198	509,040
Non-current portion of accrued reclamation	83,598	74,549
Non-current deferred tax liability	124,385	119,623
Other non-current liabilities	51,368	52,703
Shareholders' equity	1,461,983	1,338,926
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,363,679	2,221,925
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets	(14,250)	7,626
Properties, plants, and equipment - net
Intercompany receivable (payable)	171,081	93,179
Investments in subsidiaries	(1,359,813)	(1,252,191)
Other non-current assets	(170,277)	(113,480)
Total assets	(1,373,259)	(1,264,866)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	(628)	(9,198)
Long-term debt
Non-current portion of accrued reclamation
Non-current deferred tax liability	(12,846)	(3,477)
Other non-current liabilities	28
Shareholders' equity	(1,359,813)	(1,252,191)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(1,373,259)	(1,264,866)
Cash and cash equivalents	167,844	155,209	$ 174,454	$ 209,665
Other current assets	10,451	9,453
Properties, plants, and equipment - net	2,023,109	1,896,811
Other non-current assets	2,573	2,783
Total assets	2,363,679	2,221,925
Current liabilities	135,147	127,084
Long-term debt	500,666	500,199
Non-current deferred tax liability	124,385	119,623
Other non-current liabilities	7,626	6,190
Shareholders' equity	1,461,983	1,338,926
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,363,679	$ 2,221,925

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiar55

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Parent Company [Member]
Revenues	$ (4,072)
Cost of sales
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
General and administrative	(5,355)	$ (4,965)	$ (17,069)	$ (13,780)
Exploration and pre-development	(33)	(210)	(191)	(549)
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts	7	3,347		8,252
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	(1,766)	1,538	(2,160)	(517)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	52,606	(11,299)	68,727	28,005
Other (expense) income	(15,597)	(2,964)	15,844	(51,472)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,790	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
(Provision) benefit from income taxes
Net income (loss)	25,790	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
Preferred stock dividends	(138)	(138)	(414)	(414)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	25,652	(10,028)	48,871	(24,419)
Changes in comprehensive income (loss)	(615)	(391)	1,689	390
Comprehensive income (loss)	25,175	(10,281)	50,974	(23,615)
Revenues		4,663	(15,866)	6,056
Cost of sales
Depreciation, depletion, amortization
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues	116,016
Cost of sales	(62,376)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	(15,504)
General and administrative	(5,469)	(4,131)	(13,671)	(11,416)
Exploration and pre-development	(1,343)	(2,800)	(3,990)	(5,379)
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	1	(1,553)	(7)	(1,645)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Other (expense) income	1,187	3,289	8,147	10,355
Income (loss) before income taxes	32,512	(11,635)	72,075	13,928
(Provision) benefit from income taxes	(8,994)	1,606	(22,213)	(5,296)
Net income (loss)	23,518	(10,029)	49,862	8,632
Preferred stock dividends
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	23,518	(10,029)	49,862	8,632
Changes in comprehensive income (loss)		(4)	8	(15)
Comprehensive income (loss)	23,518	(10,033)	49,870	8,617
Revenues		63,604	285,277	218,069
Cost of sales		(53,375)	(156,333)	(146,324)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization		(16,669)	(47,348)	(49,732)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues	67,449
Cost of sales	(31,685)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	(11,143)
General and administrative	(331)	(365)	(988)	(1,281)
Exploration and pre-development	(3,033)	(4,226)	(7,465)	(12,654)
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Other (expense) income	1,211	21,549	(43,039)	30,011
Income (loss) before income taxes	22,468	16,174	30,736	14,783
(Provision) benefit from income taxes	6,621	(17,444)	(11,871)	4,590
Net income (loss)	29,089	(1,270)	18,865	19,373
Preferred stock dividends
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	29,089	(1,270)	18,865	19,373
Changes in comprehensive income (loss)	985	(302)	3,238	485
Comprehensive income (loss)	30,074	(1,572)	22,103	19,858
Revenues		36,674	212,301	104,105
Cost of sales		(25,898)	(95,002)	(74,481)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization		(11,560)	(35,071)	(30,917)
Consolidated Entities [Member]
Revenues	179,393
Cost of sales	(94,061)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	(26,647)
General and administrative	(11,155)	(9,461)	(31,728)	(26,477)
Exploration and pre-development	(4,409)	(7,236)	(11,646)	(18,582)
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts	7	3,347		8,252
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	(1,765)	(15)	(2,167)	(2,162)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Other (expense) income	(6,121)	536	(30,529)	(16,005)
Income (loss) before income taxes	35,242	(15,390)	71,888	(28,198)
(Provision) benefit from income taxes	(9,453)	5,500	(22,603)	4,193
Net income (loss)	25,789	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
Preferred stock dividends	(138)	(138)	(414)	(414)
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	25,651	(10,028)	48,871	(24,419)
Changes in comprehensive income (loss)	(615)	(391)	1,689	390
Comprehensive income (loss)	25,174	(10,281)	50,974	(23,615)
Revenues		104,941	481,712	328,230
Cost of sales		(79,273)	(251,335)	(220,805)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization		(28,229)	(82,419)	(80,649)
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Revenues
Cost of sales
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
General and administrative
Exploration and pre-development
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(52,606)	11,299	(68,727)	(28,005)
Other (expense) income	7,078	(21,338)	(11,481)	(4,899)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(45,528)	(10,039)	(80,208)	(32,904)
(Provision) benefit from income taxes	(7,080)	21,338	11,481	4,899
Net income (loss)	(52,608)	11,299	(68,727)	(28,005)
Preferred stock dividends
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	(52,608)	11,299	(68,727)	(28,005)
Changes in comprehensive income (loss)	(985)	306	(3,246)	(470)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(53,593)	11,605	(71,973)	(28,475)
Revenues
Cost of sales
Depreciation, depletion, amortization
Revenues	179,393	104,941	481,712	328,230
Cost of sales	94,061	79,273	251,335	220,805
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	26,647	28,229	82,419	80,649
General and administrative	11,155	9,461	31,728	26,477
Gain/(loss) on derivative contracts	7	3,347		8,252
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	1,765	15	2,167	2,162
Income (loss) before income taxes	35,242	(15,390)	71,888	(28,198)
(Provision) benefit from income taxes	9,453	(5,500)	22,603	(4,193)
Net income (loss)	25,789	(9,890)	49,285	(24,005)
Preferred stock dividends	138	138	414	414
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	25,651	(10,028)	48,871	(24,419)
Comprehensive income (loss)	25,174	(10,281)	50,974	(23,615)
Cost of sales	$ 120,708	$ 107,502	$ 333,754	$ 301,454

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiar56

Note 14 - Guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities	$ 14,525	$ 11,043
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(348)	(436)
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired	(3,931)	809
Other investing activities, net	(24,696)	61
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(3,296)	3,210
Proceeds from (payments on) debt
Other financing activity, net	33,335	(29,949)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Changes in cash and cash equivalents	15,589	(23,300)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	94,167	146,885
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	109,756	123,585
Cash flows from operating activities	14,525	11,043
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(348)	(436)
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired	3,931	(809)
Other investing activities, net	(24,696)	61
Dividends paid to shareholders	3,296	(3,210)
Proceeds from (payments on) debt
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities	51,599	63,831
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(71,265)	(69,930)
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net	(816)	172
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt	(7,477)
Other financing activity, net	24,522	24,294
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Changes in cash and cash equivalents	(3,437)	11,258
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,692	33,824
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	39,255	45,082
Cash flows from operating activities	51,599	63,831
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(71,265)	(69,930)
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net	(816)	172
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt		(7,109)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities	61,710	32,258
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(48,623)	(25,033)
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net	(3,647)	(903)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt	(658)
Other financing activity, net	(8,926)	(24,507)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	627	(4,044)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents	483	(23,169)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	18,350	28,956
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	18,833	5,787
Cash flows from operating activities	61,710	32,258
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(48,623)	(25,033)
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net	(3,647)	(903)
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt		(940)
Consolidated Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities	173,114	78,968
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(120,236)	(95,399)
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired	(3,931)	809
Other investing activities, net	(29,159)	(670)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(3,296)	3,210
Proceeds from (payments on) debt	(8,135)
Other financing activity, net	3,651	(1,998)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	627	(4,044)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents	12,635	(35,211)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	155,209	209,665
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	167,844	174,454
Cash flows from operating activities	173,114	78,968
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(120,236)	(95,399)
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired	3,931	(809)
Other investing activities, net	(29,159)	(670)
Dividends paid to shareholders	3,296	(3,210)
Proceeds from (payments on) debt		(8,049)
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities	45,280	(28,164)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt
Other financing activity, net	(45,280)	28,164
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Changes in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash flows from operating activities	45,280	(28,164)
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from (payments on) debt
Cash flows from operating activities	173,114	78,968
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(120,236)	(95,399)
Acquisition of Mines Management, net of cash acquired	(3,931)	(809)
Proceeds from (payments on) debt	(1,807)	(216)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	627	(4,044)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents	12,635	(35,211)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	155,209	209,665
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	167,844	174,454
Cash flows from operating activities	173,114	78,968
Additions to properties, plants, and equipment	(120,236)	(95,399)
Acquisition of Revett, net of cash acquired	$ 3,931	$ 809