HECLA MINING CO/DE/ 8-K

What Happened Hecla Mining Company announced on March 25, 2026 that it completed the previously announced sale of all issued and outstanding shares of Hecla Quebec Inc. to 17629346 Canada Inc., an affiliate of Orezone Gold Corporation. The sale was initially announced January 26, 2026 and the related Share Purchase Agreement (dated January 26, 2026) was previously filed and is incorporated by reference. The company also disclosed it will redeem in full the remaining principal of its 0.25% Senior Notes due 2028 on or about April 9, 2026.

Key Details

• Buyer: 17629346 Canada Inc., an affiliate of Orezone Gold Corporation; Share Purchase Agreement dated January 26, 2026 (previously filed).
• Announcement date / filing: News release dated March 25, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1).
• Notes redemption: 0.25% Senior Notes due 2028 to be redeemed in full on or about April 9, 2026 at 100.00% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the redemption date.
• The Form 8-K and the news release are not themselves the official notice of redemption; holders should follow the formal notice of redemption for instructions.

Why It Matters The sale of Hecla Quebec Inc. represents a divestiture of a company asset and is a material corporate transaction affecting Hecla’s asset base. The planned full redemption of the 0.25% Senior Notes will eliminate that outstanding debt instrument at par, which changes the company’s debt profile and removes the associated future interest obligation. Investors and bondholders should review the prior 8-K (Jan 28, 2026) for sale terms and the official notice of redemption for mechanics and any actions required by noteholders.