Hecla Mining Surges 18.17% on Record Revenue and Silver-Gold Price Gains Trading Volume Ranks 238th in Market Activity

Hecla Mining (HL) surged 18.17% on August 7, 2025, with a trading volume of $490 million, marking a 264.61% increase from the prior day and ranking 238th in market activity. The company reported record Q2 2025 revenue of $304.0 million, a 23.7% year-over-year increase, driven by stronger metals prices and production gains. GAAP earnings per share rose to $0.09, more than doubling from the prior year, while free cash flow hit $103.8 million, reversing a negative position in the previous year. Operational efficiency improvements and debt reduction efforts were highlighted, with a net leverage ratio dropping to 0.7 from 2.3 year-over-year.

Operational performance showed significant progress, particularly at the Greens Creek and Casa Berardi mines. Silver and gold prices rose to $34.82 per ounce and $3,314 per ounce, respectively, boosting revenue. Greens Creek’s cash cost per silver ounce fell sharply to a negative $11.91, and Casa Berardi generated $31.8 million in free cash flow. The company also announced a $212 million partial debt repayment, expected to reduce annual interest expenses by $17.8 million. Exploration spending and asset rationalization efforts, including the sale of the Kinskuch property, further supported cost management.

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