Hecla Mining (HL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 150%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this precious metals company would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.04, delivering a surprise of -100%.Over the last four quarters ...