TECHNOLOGY

Delving deep: Hecla's Lucky Friday a leader in mining innovation

Hecla Mining, a 133-year-old company, is pioneering underground innovation two miles below

The shaft at Lucky Friday extends one mile below surface. Photo: Kathi Hinz

The shaft at Lucky Friday extends one mile below surface. Photo: Kathi Hinz

Located in Idaho, Lucky Friday is one of the oldest and deepest mines in the US, operating for more than 80 years. Utilising an innovative mining method and project expansion, Hecla has extended the life...

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