HECLA MINING CO/DE/ 8-K/A

What Happened
Hecla Mining Co. (HL) filed an amendment to its Form 8‑K (filed March 30, 2026) under Item 9.01 to confirm that the company completed the sale of all issued and outstanding shares of its wholly‑owned subsidiary, Hecla Quebec Inc. ("HQI"), on March 25, 2026. The buyer was 17629346 Canada Inc., an affiliate of Orezone Gold Corporation. This transaction was announced January 26, 2026 and was first reported in an 8‑K filed January 28, 2026; the amendment states it does not otherwise revise the original report.

Key Details

• Sale completed: March 25, 2026.
• Seller: Hecla Mining Co.; sold all issued and outstanding shares of Hecla Quebec Inc. (HQI).
• Buyer: 17629346 Canada Inc., an affiliate of Orezone Gold Corporation.
• Previously announced: January 26, 2026; originally reported in an 8‑K on January 28, 2026. Amendment filed March 30, 2026 under Item 9.01.

Why It Matters
This confirms a completed disposal of a Hecla subsidiary, which changes the company’s asset and operating structure in Quebec. Investors should note the completion date and acquirer; any financial effects (cash proceeds, gain/loss, or impact on production/operations) would be disclosed in Hecla’s financial statements or future SEC filings. The amendment does not change the original 8‑K disclosures.