Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) exec sells 24K shares, adds stock in 401(k)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HECLA MINING CO (HL) reported insider transactions by Patrick Shay Malone, VP - Sustainability. On 2026-08-20, he sold 100 shares of common stock at $20.97 per share and 23,894 shares at $20.76 per share in open-market or private transactions, totaling 23,994 shares sold. On the same date, 2,275 shares were acquired indirectly in his 401(k) under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan, estimated from 192.951 units. Footnotes state he also holds 71,417 unvested performance-based units and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units, which are equity awards rather than currently outstanding common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 21,719 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Malone Patrick Shay

Role VP - Sustainability

Sold 23,994 shs ($498K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	100	$20.97	$2K
Sale	Common Stock F2	23,894	$20.76	$496K
Other	Common Stock F3	2,275	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 174,644 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,275 shares (Indirect, Held in 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Consists of 23,894 shares held directly, 71,417 unvested performance-based units, and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units.
2. F2. Consists of 71,417 unvested performance-based units and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units.
3. F3. Held as 192.951 units in Mr. Malone's 401(k) account under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan and estimated to be 2,275 shares.

Key Figures

Shares sold at $20.97: 100 shares at $20.9700 per share Shares sold at $20.76: 23,894 shares at $20.7600 per share Total shares sold: 23,994 shares +4 more

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Shares sold at $20.97 100 shares at $20.9700 per share Sale of common stock on 2026-08-20

Shares sold at $20.76 23,894 shares at $20.7600 per share Sale of common stock on 2026-08-20

Total shares sold 23,994 shares Combined open-market or private sales on 2026-08-20

Shares acquired in 401(k) 2,275 shares Indirectly held in 401(k) under Capital Accumulation Plan

401(k) units 192.951 units Units in Malone's 401(k) estimated to equal 2,275 shares

Unvested performance-based units 71,417 units Unvested performance-based units referenced in footnotes

Unvested restricted stock units 103,227 units Unvested restricted stock units referenced in footnotes

Key Terms

performance-based units, restricted stock units, 401(k) account, Capital Accumulation Plan

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performance-based units financial

"Consists of 23,894 shares held directly, 71,417 unvested performance-based units"

restricted stock units financial

"and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

401(k) account financial

"Held as 192.951 units in Mr. Malone's 401(k) account"

Capital Accumulation Plan financial

"under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan"

FAQ

What insider transactions did HL report for Patrick Shay Malone on August 20, 2026?

On 2026-08-20, Patrick Shay Malone reported two sales totaling 23,994 shares of Hecla Mining common stock and an indirect acquisition of 2,275 shares in his 401(k) under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan.

How many Hecla Mining (HL) shares did Patrick Shay Malone sell, and at what prices?

Patrick Shay Malone sold 100 shares at $20.97 per share and 23,894 shares at $20.76 per share of Hecla Mining common stock on 2026-08-20, for a combined 23,994 shares sold in open-market or private transactions.

What was the 401(k) transaction reported by Patrick Shay Malone in HL stock?

Malone reported an indirect acquisition of 2,275 shares of Hecla Mining common stock held in his 401(k) under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan, estimated from 192.951 units in his account, with a transaction code J (other acquisition or disposition).

Does Patrick Shay Malone hold unvested equity awards in HL?

Yes. Footnotes state he holds 71,417 unvested performance-based units and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units of Hecla Mining. These are equity awards that may convert into shares upon vesting, rather than currently outstanding common stock.

What is Patrick Shay Malone’s role at Hecla Mining (HL)?

Patrick Shay Malone is reported as an officer of Hecla Mining Company, serving as VP - Sustainability. The Form 4/A reflects his transactions in Hecla Mining common stock and related equity awards.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Malone Patrick Shay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

106 GLENDALE DRIVE

SUITE A

(Street)

LEAD SOUTH DAKOTA 57754

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HECLA MINING CO/DE/ [ HL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP - Sustainability

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2026

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/20/2026		S		100	D	$20.97	198,538(1)	D
Common Stock	08/20/2026		S		23,894	D	$20.76	174,644(2)	D
Common Stock	08/20/2026		J		2,275(3)	A	$0	2,275	I	Held in 401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of 23,894 shares held directly, 71,417 unvested performance-based units, and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units.

2. Consists of 71,417 unvested performance-based units and 103,227 unvested restricted stock units.

3. Held as 192.951 units in Mr. Malone's 401(k) account under the Hecla Mining Company Capital Accumulation Plan and estimated to be 2,275 shares.

	Tami D. Whitman, Attorney-in-Fact for Patrick Malone	08/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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