Here's Where Things Went Wrong for Hecla Mining Co. in 2017

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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