Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company, established in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is engaged in the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of precious and base metals, primarily silver and gold. The company operates several mines, including the Greens Creek mine in Alaska, the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, the Casa Berardi mine in Quebec, Canada, and the San Sebastian mine in Mexico. Additionally, Hecla holds interests in several other mines in Nevada. The company produces lead, zinc, and bulk concentrates for custom smelters and traders, along with unrefined gold and silver bullion bars. Hecla Mining also focuses on exploration and pre-development projects across key mining districts in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, aiming to create long-term value for its stakeholders through its diversified mining operations.
Dolly Varden Silver Corporation is a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to the acquisition, development, and evaluation of mineral properties. The company primarily focuses on silver, gold, and copper deposits within its Dolly Varden project, which spans 8,800 hectares in northwestern British Columbia. This area is known for its high-grade mineral resources and potential for additional discoveries, being part of a region that includes other significant deposits. Additionally, Dolly Varden holds an option to acquire the Musketeer property and is involved with the Big Bulk project, comprising 2,640 hectares in mineral claims. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is actively advancing its exploration efforts in the Kitsault Valley, which includes both the Dolly Varden and the Homestake Ridge properties.
Klondex Mines (TSX: KDX; NYSE MKT:KLDX) is on the path to building a leading integrated gold and silver producer focused in North Central Nevada. The company is producing from its Midas mine and operating an ongoing bulk sampling program at its Fire Creek high-grade gold project. Midas, Klondex's newly acquired operating mine and milling facility are located ~100 miles north of Fire Creek. Klondex's secondary focus is acquiring, exploring, and developing other gold and silver properties in Nevada. Currently, Klondex has three other gold exploration properties, and it reviews and considers other projects for inclusion.
Mines Management, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties in North America. The company primarily explores for silver, and base and precious metals. Its principal mineral property interest includes the Montanore silver-copper project comprising 10 patented and 861 unpatented mining claims located in Sanders and Lincoln Counties in northwestern Montana. Mines Management, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in Spokane, Washington. As of September 13, 2016, Mines Management, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Hecla Mining Co.
Revett Mining
Acquisition in 2015
Revett Mining engages in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of mineral properties in the United States. The company explores for copper and silver ores. It principally holds interests in the Troy Mine project comprising 24 patented lode-mining claims, 510 unpatented lode-mining claims, approximately 850 acres of fee land, and 394 acres of patented claim lands located in Lincoln County, Montana; and Rock Creek project, which include 99 patented lode-mining claims, 370 unpatented lode-mining claims, 5 tunnel site claims, 85 mill site claims, and 754 acres of fee land located in Sanders County, Montana.
Goldflare Exploration is a Canadian mineral exploration company established in 2003 and headquartered in Piedmont, Quebec. The company focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mining properties, holding interests in several key projects. These include a 51% stake in the Aiguebelle-Goldfields property and 50% interests in the Destorbelle and Fayolle properties, which comprise a total of 69 mining claims across the Aiguebelle and Destor townships. Goldflare aims to enhance the value of its assets by employing modern exploration technologies while maintaining a commitment to minimizing environmental impact. The company's properties have been strategically selected for their favorable geological settings and proximity to established mining camps, ensuring access to the necessary infrastructure for development. Goldflare Exploration operates with the intention of pursuing exploration and development independently or through partnerships.
Aurizon Mines Ltd is a gold producer with operations and development activities in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of a number of gold properties in North America. It owns 100% of the producing Casa Berardi Gold Mine and also owns a 100% interest in the Heva-Hosco (Joanna) properties which host a development-stage gold project.