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Hecla Mining Company filings document operating results, mine disclosures, governance matters, and capital-structure events for a North American silver producer. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly financial and operating results, dividends on common stock and Series B cumulative convertible preferred stock, exploration activities, mineral reserve and resource estimates, and material events tied to debt redemption and asset dispositions.
The company's regulatory record also includes proxy materials addressing board and committee governance, including Audit Committee changes, and transaction filings documenting the completed sale of Hecla Quebec Inc. and related unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information. These filings frame Hecla's disclosures around mine performance, reserves, costs, capital obligations, shareholder matters, and the corporate effects of the Casa Berardi sale.
Hecla Mining Company reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting and a change to its nonemployee director stock plan. Shareholders approved a first amendment extending the expiration of the Director Stock Plan from May 15, 2027 to May 15, 2036.
At the meeting, 524,590,027 shares, or 78.23% of the 670,565,891 common shares outstanding as of March 25, 2026, were represented. Shareholders elected Rob Krcmarov and Dean R. Gehring as directors until the 2029 annual meeting, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, approved named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, and approved the amendment to the Director Stock Plan.
Van Eck Associates Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 35,595,754 common shares of Hecla Mining Co. This holding represents 5.32% of the outstanding common shares as reported as of 03/31/2026. The filing (Amendment No. 15 to a Schedule 13G/A) shows Van Eck has sole voting and sole dispositive power over the 35,595,754 shares. The amendment was signed on 05/15/2026.
Hecla Mining Company reports sharply stronger first-quarter 2026 results and completes a major portfolio shift. Sales from continuing operations doubled to $411.4 million, driven by higher silver prices and volumes, lifting gross profit to $253.3 million from $68.7 million a year earlier.
Net income from continuing operations rose to $164.7 million, but a $192.5 million loss on the sale of its Hecla Quebec subsidiary produced a total net loss of $19.0 million, or $(0.03) per share. The Casa Berardi mine is now treated as a discontinued operation, reflecting a strategic focus on U.S. and Canadian silver assets.
Operating cash flow reached $194.2 million and cash and restricted cash increased to $588.7 million. Subsequent to quarter end, Hecla used proceeds from the Hecla Quebec sale to redeem its remaining $263.0 million of 7.25% Senior Notes, reducing debt and strengthening the balance sheet.
Hecla Mining Company reported strong first quarter 2026 results and declared cash dividends on its common and Series B preferred stock. Revenue from continuing operations was just over $411 million, up 13% from the prior quarter and 100% from the first quarter of 2025, driven by much higher realized silver and gold prices despite slightly lower production.
Net income from continuing operations was $165 million, or $0.25 per share, compared with $24 million a year earlier, while a non‑cash $192 million write‑down tied to the Casa Berardi sale resulted in a small net loss to common shareholders. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations reached a record $265 million, and free cash flow from continuing operations was a record $144 million.
Hecla produced 3.9 million ounces of silver, with Greens Creek and Keno Hill generating positive free cash flow and Keno Hill posting its fourth consecutive positive free cash flow quarter. At March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were about $588 million versus total debt of about $266 million, and after quarter end the company redeemed its remaining $263 million of 7.25% Senior Notes, leaving no long‑term debt and an undrawn $225 million revolving credit facility.
Hecla Mining Co ownership filing shows Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 34,018,288 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.07% as of 03/31/2026.
The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power over 5,093,290 shares and sole dispositive power over 34,018,288 shares. The disclosure attributes holdings to Vanguard Capital Management LLC and specified Vanguard affiliates.
Moyes Kari G. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hecla Mining (HL) reported a stock-based compensation award to executive Kari G. Moyes. The Vice President – CHRO received a grant of 15,208 shares of common stock valued at $19.85 per share. This is a one-time award of restricted stock units that vest over three years.
The units vest in tranches of 846 shares on June 21, 2026, 7,181 shares on June 21, 2027, and 7,181 shares on June 21, 2028. After this grant, Moyes directly holds 15,208 shares, reflecting a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase.
HECLA MINING CO/DE/ filed an initial insider ownership report for executive Kari G. Moyes. The filing shows that Ms. Moyes, recently appointed Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, did not hold any Hecla Mining common stock at the time of her appointment. This Form 3 establishes a baseline of zero shares for her direct ownership going forward.
Hecla Mining Company is asking shareholders to vote at its virtual 2026 annual meeting on May 21, 2026 on four items: electing two Class I directors, ratifying BDO USA as auditor for 2026, approving 2025 named executive officer pay on an advisory basis, and extending the nonemployee director stock plan to 2036.
The proxy highlights a strong 2025, with record revenue of over $1.4 billion, a 53% increase over 2024, gross profit of $622 million, and net income of $321 million or $0.49 per share. Hecla produced 17 million ounces of silver and 151 thousand ounces of gold, reduced total debt by about 50% to $276 million with net debt of $34 million, and ended the year with $242 million in cash. Adjusted EBITDA reached $670 million and free cash flow was $310 million. Safety improved as Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate fell 13% to 1.69.
The company underscores sustainability and governance, including a new corporate sustainability policy, board refreshment with 5 of 7 directors added since 2021, and 43% female board representation. Hecla plans to nearly double 2026 exploration and pre-development spending to $55 million, focusing on Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Nevada projects.
Hecla Mining Company has fully redeemed its remaining $263 million 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028, eliminating this debt and completing a key step in its balance sheet transformation. The company funded the redemption and accrued interest using cash proceeds from its recently completed Casa Berardi sale plus cash on hand.
Management highlights that retiring these senior notes leaves Hecla with an unencumbered balance sheet and no debt obligations, which they believe enhances financial flexibility and capacity to invest in strategic growth across its silver-focused asset portfolio in North America.