On January 6, 2014, Hecla Mining Co. announced the extension of the expiration date of the company's previously announced offer to exchange up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its new 6.875% Senior Notes due 2021 for a like principal amount of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes due 2021. The expiration date for the Exchange Offer has been extended to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on January 6, 2014, unless further extended.

All other terms, provisions and conditions of the Exchange Offer will remain in full force and effect.