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Ore processing control automation at Greens Creek allows for easier monitoring in real time and helps target areas for additional improvement.

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Hecla: Technology should retool, not replace, miners
March 30, 2018 2:29 p.m.

Hecla: Technology should retool, not replace, miners

Despite a lengthy, contentious and expensive strike, Hecla Mining Co. officials want to make something abundantly clear: They’re embracing advances in technology not to bypass contrary employees, but to strengthen the company for the long haul.


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