A North American miner that digs silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper from mines in Alaska, Idaho, Yukon, and Quebec, selling the metal-rich concentrates and doré it produces to smelters and refiners. Founded in 1891 in Idaho's Silver Valley, it is one of the largest primary silver producers in the United States. The company took its name from Mt. Hekla, an Icelandic volcano whose picture once hung in its payroll office.
Hecla Mining reports Q2 2026 revenue of $334M and income from continuing operations of $118M
Revenue was $334 million, down 19% from the prior quarter, reflecting lower realized silver and gold prices and timing of shipments.
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Income from continuing operations was $118 million, or $0.18 per share, down from $165 million, or $0.25 per share, in the prior quarter.
Cash flow from continuing operations rose 61% year-over-year to $175 million; free cash flow more than doubled to $136 million.
The company ended the quarter debt-free (excluding financial leases) with $483 million cash and a fully undrawn $225 million revolving credit facility.
Consolidated silver production was 4.2 million ounces, up 8% from the prior quarter, with Lucky Friday setting a record of 1.5 million ounces.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 8.01 Other Events
Hecla shareholders elect two directors and approve all four proposals at 2026 annual meeting.
Shareholders ratified BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
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At the May 21, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected Rob Krcmarov and Dean R. Gehring to the Board until the 2029 annual meeting.
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved.
Shareholders approved an amendment extending the Director Stock Plan expiration from May 15, 2027 to May 15, 2036.
Voter turnout was 78.23% of outstanding shares, with 524,590,027 shares present.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Hecla Mining completes redemption of $263M 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028
The redemption terminates the Indenture dated February 19, 2020, and the First and Second Supplemental Indentures dated February 19, 2020, and February 6, 2023, respectively.
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On April 9, 2026, Hecla Mining Company announced the full redemption of its remaining $263 million 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028.
The redemption was funded with cash proceeds from the recently completed Casa Berardi sale and cash on hand, including payment of accrued and unpaid interest.
The company states the redemption achieves an unencumbered balance sheet and enhances financial flexibility for strategic growth investments.
The event was reported under Items 1.02 and 2.04 of Form 8-K as it involves termination of a material definitive agreement and a triggering event that accelerates a direct financial obligation.
1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.04 Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Hecla completes Casa Berardi sale to Orezone and redeems $263M senior notes
Hecla Mining Company completed the sale of Hecla Quebec Inc., owner of the Casa Berardi Mine, to 17629346 Canada Inc., an affiliate of Orezone Gold Corporation.
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Hecla received $160 million in cash and approximately 65.8 million Orezone common shares at closing, with potential deferred and contingent cash consideration of up to $321 million.
Hecla delivered a notice of full redemption for its remaining $263 million 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028, with redemption scheduled for April 9, 2026 at par plus accrued interest.
The company plans to use cash proceeds from the sale and cash on hand to fund the note redemption, enhancing financial flexibility and balance sheet strength.
The transaction is part of Hecla's strategy to solidify its position as the premier North American silver producer.
2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Hecla Mining Company reported year-end 2025 silver reserves of 231 million ounces after producing 17 million ounces in 2025, maintaining a peer-leading reserve life nearly double the industry average.
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The company plans to invest $55 million in exploration and pre-development in 2026, nearly double the 2025 investment of $25.2 million, focused on Nevada, Greens Creek, Keno Hill, and Lucky Friday.
Proven and probable gold reserves were 2.0 million ounces, with measured and indicated gold resources of 4.5 million ounces and inferred gold resources of 6.3 million ounces.
High-grade drill results included 247.3 oz/ton silver over 7.7 feet at Greens Creek and 36.4 oz/ton silver over 21.4 feet at Keno Hill's Bermingham Vein.
The reserves and resources include Casa Berardi, which is subject to a pending sale to Orezone Gold Corporation announced January 26, 2026.
The disclosure was furnished under Item 7.01 Regulation FD, with the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits