Here's Where Things Went Wrong for Hecla Mining Co. in 2017
This past year started off well for Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL). After a 2016 in which it skyrocketed 177%, the silver and gold miner surged another 23% to start 2017. However, the stock lost its footing in February, and, after partial a recovery that petered out in early June, stuttered and slid for the rest of the year. After tanking another 20% last month, its year-to-date decline hit 28% in mid-December.
Here's a look at what went wrong this year for the company, and Hecla's prospects for a rebound in 2018.
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