Hecla Mining (HL) — U.S. Silver Leader with Critical-Mineral TaiCompany Overview
Hecla NYSE:HL is a top North American silver & gold producer, anchored by Greens Creek, delivering sustainable, efficient production and leverage to precious-metals upside.
Key Catalysts
Silver = U.S. Critical Mineral (Nov ’25): Elevates strategic importance amid demand from solar, semis, and electrification; global stockpiling tightens supply.
Scale Advantage: Largest U.S. primary silver producer, positioned to capture policy and industrial tailwinds.
Record Quarter: Q3 ’25 EPS $0.15 (~66% beat) alongside strong output and improved balance sheet metrics.
Growth Pipeline: Exploration approvals progressing; Polaris Project slated to begin development in 2026, supporting future resource expansion.
Why It Wins
Direct play on industrial silver demand + monetary hedge
Domestic supply premium as critical-mineral status reshapes procurement
Visible organic growth from sanctioned projects and exploration
Trading Plan
Bullish above: $14.00–$14.50
Target: $21.00–$22.00 — supported by critical-mineral catalysts, production momentum, and a widening silver demand gap.
📌 HL — prime U.S. silver exposure with policy, industrial, and exploration upside.
