CANADIAN FIRST NATION SEEKS TO HAVE ITS SAY AS PART OF UPCOMING SALE OF HECLA QUÉBEC AND THE CASA BERARDI MINE TO OREZONE GOLD CORPORATION

Abitibiwinni First Nation (hereinafter "Abitibiwinni") is calling on Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) ("Hecla") and Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE) (ASX: ORE) (OTCQX: ORZCF) ("Orezone") to ensure a smooth and fair transition that respects its Aboriginal rights and aligns future operations with current economic and environmental realities as part of the proposed sale of Hecla's subsidiary "Hecla Quebec" and its Casa Berardi Mine to Orezone.
Abitibiwinni First Nation (hereinafter "Abitibiwinni") is calling on Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) ("Hecla") and Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE) (ASX: ORE) (OTCQX: ORZCF) ("Orezone") to ensure a smooth and fair transition that respects its Aboriginal rights and aligns future operations with current economic and environmental realities as part of the proposed sale of Hecla's subsidiary "Hecla Quebec" and its Casa Berardi Mine to Orezone.