Hecla Mining Co

2 facilities · 2 states · 434.2M lbs total releases

Hecla Mining Co operates 2 facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 434.2M lbs. 6 of the 24 chemicals reported are classified as carcinogens.

Total Releases
434.2M lbs
Facilities
2
Chemicals
24
Carcinogens
6

Hecla Mining Co appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 2 individual facilities filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 2 states, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 434.2M lbs.

The aggregated chemical footprint covers 24 distinct substances, of which 6 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Alaska (1 facility, 375.5M lbs), followed by Idaho at 58.7M lbs. The single largest facility disclosure is HECLA GREENS CREEK MINING CO in AK at 375.5M lbs.

Parent-company aggregation uses the company name as reported by each facility on its annual TRI filing; mergers, divestitures, or reporting variations across subsidiaries can produce inconsistent attribution year over year. All values are self-reported estimates under federal community right-to-know law and are not weighted by toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI does not establish a health risk to the public, it documents the regulatory disclosure record.

Where does this company operate?

State Facilities Total Releases
Alaska 1 375.5M lbs
Idaho 1 58.7M lbs

Facilities (2)

Facility Releases
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Co Juneau, AK 375.5M lbs
Hecla Ltd Lucky Friday Mine Unit Mullan, ID 58.7M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pollution does Hecla Mining Co release?
Hecla Mining Co facilities have reported a total of 434.2M lbs in toxic releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory across 2 facilities in 2 states.
How many facilities does Hecla Mining Co operate?
Hecla Mining Co has 2 facilities tracked in the EPA TRI database, located in Alaska, Idaho.
Does Hecla Mining Co release carcinogens?
Yes. Hecla Mining Co facilities release 6 chemicals classified as known or suspected carcinogens, out of 24 total chemicals reported to the EPA TRI.

About This Data

Parent company data comes from the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Release totals include all media (air, water, land, off-site transfers). Company names are reported as-is by facilities; some variations may refer to the same corporate entity.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files

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