Van Eck (HL) holds 35,595,754 Hecla shares, a 5.32% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insights

Asset Management Analyst

Passive investor reports a meaningful passive stake in Hecla.

Van Eck Associates Corporation discloses beneficial ownership of 35,595,754 shares, labeled as 5.32% of Hecla Mining Co.'s common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing indicates sole voting and dispositive power for that block, consistent with a position held for investment purposes under Schedule 13G/A reporting.

Cash‑flow treatment and disposition plans are not provided in the excerpt; subsequent filings would show any changes in stake or voting intentions.

Securities Compliance Counsel

Amendment updates beneficial ownership and power details under Section 13 reporting rules.

The amendment (Amendment No. 15) updates the Schedule 13G/A entry to show Van Eck's exact share count and percent ownership; it also reports sole voting and dispositive powers for the same number. The signature date is 05/15/2026 which finalizes the amendment filing.

Investors may consult future filings for changes; this document itself is a disclosure of current ownership rather than an indication of transactions.

Key Figures

Filing type: Amendment No. 15 to Schedule 13G/A Shares beneficially owned: 35,595,754 shares Percent of class: 5.32% +1 more

4 metrics

Filing type Amendment No. 15 to Schedule 13G/A signed 05/15/2026

Shares beneficially owned 35,595,754 shares as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.32% as of 03/31/2026

CUSIP 422704106 Hecla common shares

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 15 to a Schedule 13G/A"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 35595754"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose ... 35595754"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 15)

HECLA MINING CO/DE/

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

422704106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 422704106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 35,595,754.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 35,595,754.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

35,595,754.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.32 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: HECLA MINING CO/DE/
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200, NONE, COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, 83815-9408
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Van Eck Associates Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 666 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 422704106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 35595754
(b)	Percent of class: 5.32 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 35595754
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 35595754
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Signature:	Ashley Sousa
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation
Date:	05/15/2026

FAQ

What stake does Van Eck report in Hecla Mining (HL)?

Van Eck reports beneficial ownership of 35,595,754 shares, equal to 5.32% of Hecla Mining Co.'s common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting and dispositive power for those shares.

What form did Van Eck file for its Hecla position?

Van Eck filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 15), which updates beneficial ownership details. The amendment was signed on 05/15/2026 and reports holdings as of 03/31/2026.

Does the filing show Van Eck can vote the Hecla shares?

Yes. The amendment states Van Eck has sole voting power over 35,595,754 shares and the same number of shares under sole dispositive power as reported in the filing.

Is this filing evidence of a recent trade by Van Eck?

The schedule discloses beneficial ownership levels; it does not itself state a recent trade or transaction. It reports a position of 35,595,754 shares as of 03/31/2026 and was signed 05/15/2026.

What is the CUSIP for Hecla Mining common shares in this filing?

The filing lists the CUSIP for Hecla Mining Co. common shares as 422704106. That identifier appears alongside the class title in the amendment.