Aurizon Announces Receipt of Investment Canada Act Approval; Aurizon Shares Halted in Toronto

Aurizon Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AZK ) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Industry and Minister of State has in accordance with the Investment Canada Act approved the arrangement transaction involving Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL ) and Aurizon (the "Arrangement"). Accordingly, closing of the Arrangement is anticipated to occur on June 1,