HECLA MINING CO/DE/ 8-K

What Happened
Hecla Mining Company filed a Form 8‑K on May 5, 2026, announcing its first quarter 2026 operating and financial results and furnishing a news release (Exhibit 99.1). The company also declared dividends for both its common stock and its Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

Key Details

• News release with Q1 2026 results attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K (filed May 5, 2026).
• Declared a common stock cash dividend of $0.00375 per share to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026, payable on or about June 10, 2026.
• Declared a dividend of $0.875 per share on the Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026, payable on or about July 1, 2026.
• The filing is signed by David C. Sienko, Sr. Vice President & General Counsel; financial details are provided in the attached news release and Inline XBRL.

Why It Matters
The company’s Q1 2026 results provide updated information on operating performance and financial condition; investors should review the attached news release for revenue, earnings, production and other metrics. The declared common and preferred dividends indicate cash returns to shareholders and give specific record/payable dates investors may use to plan transactions or assess income expectations.