The most recent resource estimate is 38.4 million inferred tonnes grading 4.58% zinc and 1.85% lead, containing 3.9 billion lb. of zinc and 1.6 billion lb. of lead.

Over the last four decades, there has been a lack of exploration for minerals in Norway due to a greater focus on oil and gas.

Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention Champion."

African Finance Corp. will invest in countries disregarded by other companies as part of a plan to double its exposure to the mining industry.

The Langlois mine produced 24,000 tonnes on zinc in concentrate last year.