Hecla Mining has strongly urged its shareholders to reject the Alamos offer in regards to the acquisition of Aurizon Mines Ltd. With Hecla's offer superior to Alamos by CAD$0.27, it also includes a 68% higher cash component. President and Chief Executive officer, Phillips S. Baker, Jr. said, "Tendering to the Alamos offer risks depriving Aurizon shareholders of the premium our offer represents as well as the significant upside we see in a Hecla-Aurizon combination. As a North America focused precious metals producer, we believe the combined company will deliver increased value well into the future." Separately, Aurizon today reiterated its recommendation that shareholders support the Hecla transaction and do not tender into the Alamos offer or withdraw tenders already made. Aurizon urged shareholders who have tendered to immediately withdraw tendered shares. The Full Research Report on Hecla Mining Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [ http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/2b99_HL ]