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Hecla Mining Company reports operating and financial developments for a North American silver producer with mines in Alaska and Idaho, a ramping mine in the Yukon, and exploration and pre-development projects in silver and gold districts. Company updates commonly cover silver and gold production, realized metal prices, cash costs, AISC, free cash flow, and mine-level performance at operations such as Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, and Keno Hill.
Hecla news also includes reserve and resource reporting, exploration programs, dividends on common and Series B cumulative convertible preferred stock, and capital-structure actions. Recent corporate updates document the completed sale of the Casa Berardi business and the redemption of senior notes, reflecting a sharper focus on the company's silver portfolio.
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) agreed to sell its Casa Berardi subsidiary to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million in total consideration. The package includes $160M cash at closing, ~65.7M Orezone shares (~$112M), $80M deferred cash (payments at 18 and 30 months) and up to $241M contingent payments tied to production, permit receipt and high gold prices. Closing is expected in Q1 2026 subject to conditions. Proceeds are planned for debt reduction and balance sheet strengthening to refocus Hecla on its core silver portfolio and support growth at Keno Hill and Greens Creek.
Hecla (NYSE:HL) reported preliminary 2025 production and issued 2026 guidance. 2025 silver production was 17.03Moz, >5% vs 2024 and at the top end of guidance; consolidated gold was 150,509oz, slightly above guidance. All primary silver operations met or exceeded guidance, with Lucky Friday a record 5.26Moz.
For 2026 the company guides silver 15.1–16.5Moz and gold 134–146koz, plans record exploration/pre-development of $55M, total capital $255–$279M, and consolidated silver total cost of sales $471M with silver AISC $15.00–$16.25/oz (after by-product credits).
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) will host an Investor Day in New York City on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a live webcast beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. Senior management will present on strategy, finance, operations, exploration, sustainability and innovation. A replay will be available within 24 hours at the same webcast link and the presentation will be archived at hecla.com.
In celebration of its 135th anniversary, Hecla will ring the NYSE Closing Bell on January 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET; a video will be available at nyse.com/bell. The company reiterated its silver-focused strategy and referenced a transformational 2025 and debt reduction.
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) will be added to the S&P MidCap 400, effective prior to the open on December 22, 2025. The inclusion reflects Hecla’s operational scale, disciplined capital allocation, and governance across its U.S. and Canadian silver and gold operations.
The S&P MidCap 400 covers U.S. equities with market caps between $8.0 billion and $22.7 billion; inclusion involved S&P Index Committee discretion weighing sector representation and market stability. The company says the move is expected to broaden its institutional investor base and enhance trading liquidity.
S&P Dow Jones Indices will implement index changes effective prior to the open on Dec 22, 2025 as part of its quarterly rebalance. Key moves: CRH, Carvana (CVNA) and Comfort Systems USA (FIX) join the S&P 500; Dycom (DY) moves from the S&P SmallCap 600 to the S&P MidCap 400.
The reconstitution shifts multiple companies across the S&P 500, MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600 to better reflect market-cap ranges.
Hecla (NYSE: HL) announced that its subsidiary Klondex Aurora Mine Inc. received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision Notice from the U.S. Forest Service for the Polaris Exploration Project in Mineral County, Nevada.
The USFS Bridgeport Ranger District issued approval on November 20, 2025, concluding the proposed 2026 exploration activities will not have significant environmental effects and enabling exploration to begin in 2026 in the historic Aurora mining district known for high-grade gold and silver.
Hecla (NYSE: HL) reported high‑grade exploration results at multiple projects on November 24, 2025. At Midas, first-pass drilling on the two‑mile Pogo Trend returned 0.95 oz/ton Au over 2.2 ft (incl. 6.42 oz/ton over 0.3 ft) with visible gold, and a Sinter Vein extension was traced across an estimated 750‑ft fault (intercept 0.13 oz/ton Au over 3.9 ft). Midas benefits from a permitted 1,200 tpd mill and available tailings capacity. At Keno Hill Bermingham, drilling confirmed continuity with an earlier 40.4 oz/ton Ag over 12.5 ft intercept. Aurora permitting advanced to FAST‑41 transparency with a DN/FONSI completed and a Record of Decision anticipated Jan 2026.
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) said its subsidiary Elsa Reclamation and Development Corporation (ERDC) received the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship from the Government of Yukon.
The award recognizes ERDC's remediation work at the Keno Hill Silver District, community engagement, and support for local and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun business participation. The trophy was presented in Whitehorse on November 17, 2025 at the Yukon Geosciences Forum and Trade Show banquet.
Hecla (NYSE:HL) reported third-quarter 2025 results with record quarterly revenue of $409.5M, net income applicable to common stockholders of $100.6M (EPS $0.15) and record Adjusted EBITDA of $195.7M. Cash provided by operations was $148.0M and free cash flow $90.1M. Net leverage improved to 0.3x, cash and equivalents were $133.9M, and the revolving credit facility was fully repaid. Silver production was 4.59M oz with realized silver price of $42.58/oz; consolidated silver cash cost after by-product credits was ($2.03)/oz and AISC was $11.01/oz. Key projects: Lucky Friday cooling project 66% complete; Libby exploration received a USDA decision post-quarter.
Hecla (NYSE:HL) will report its third quarter 2025 operational and financial results after NYSE close on November 5, 2025 and will host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can access the live webcast at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/122593394 or via www.hecla.com under Investors. Conference call numbers: 1-800-715-9871 (U.S./Canada toll-free) and 1-646-307-1963 (international); conference ID 4812168.