Cash Flow from Operations $148 million, Free Cash Flow $90 million, numerous records achieved; deleveraging continues with revolver fully repaid; tightening up silver and gold production and reiterating consolidated silver and gold cash cost and AISC guidance

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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- (Business Wire)

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) ("Hecla", "we", "our" or the "Company") today announced third quarter 2025 financial and operating results. "Prior quarter" refers to the second quarter of 2025.

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Financial Performance and Capital Execution:

• Record quarterly revenue: $409.5 million, representing a 35% increase over prior quarter.
• Strong profitability - record net income: Net income applicable to common stockholders of $100.6 million, or $0.15 per share; $198.7 million during the last 12 months.
• Record Adjusted EBITDA: $195.7 million during the quarter, $505.5 million during the last 12 months.⁵
• Substantial deleveraging: Net leverage ratio* decreased to 0.3x from 0.7x in prior quarter, revolving credit facility fully repaid.
• Building balance sheet strength: Cash balance of $133.9 million at quarter end, providing strategic flexibility.
• Continued strong cash flow generation: $148 million cash generated from operations, with $90.1 million in free cash flow.²

Operational Performance:

• Silver Operations - Production and Costs:
  • 4.6 million ounces of silver produced (2% higher than prior quarter).
  • Year-to-date production exceeding plan, driving the production guidance revision.
  • Total cost of sales of $157.5 million, with silver cash cost of ($2.03) per ounce and AISC of $11.01 per ounce (both after by-product credits).^3,4
• Gold Operations - Production and Costs:
  • Casa Berardi and Greens Creek delivered continued robust gold production, supporting the guidance revision for consolidated gold production.
  • Casa Berardi total cost of sales of $55.4 million, with gold cash cost of $1,582 per ounce and AISC of $1,746 per ounce (both after by-product credits).^3,4
• Individual Mine Performance:
  • Greens Creek: Continued gold production outperformance driven by higher grades.
  • Keno Hill: Delivered third consecutive quarter of profitability under Hecla ownership; Yukon Energy Corporation completed Aishihik hydroelectric plant repairs, improving power supply reliability to the operation.
  • Lucky Friday: Production consistent with prior quarter record while continuing construction of the surface cooling project (a key infrastructure project required to increase the cooling capacity for the mine over the reserve life). The project is 66% complete and tracking for completion in the first half of 2026.
  • Casa Berardi: At current gold prices, underground operations are expected to remain in production to capitalize on available margins. The 160 Pit stripping ratio is declining and the third-party surface contractor is demobilizing.
• Permitting:
  • Greens Creek: In August, Greens Creek received authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for wetland impacts associated with future expansion activities of dry stack tailings, pending renewal of the waste management permit. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter, with full construction anticipated to commence in 2026.
  • Libby Exploration Project Advancement Subsequent to Quarter End: In early October the U.S. Forest Service issued final decision of notice and finding of no significant impact for 100% owned Libby Exploration Project.

*Net leverage ratio, a non-GAAP metric, is calculated as current debt plus long-term debt plus finance leases minus cash divided by trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA.

Rob Krcmarov, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our third quarter results represent a defining moment for Hecla, with record-breaking performance across a number of key financial metrics. We achieved quarterly revenues of $410 million, net income of $101 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $196 million, all records in the Company's 134 year history.

Perhaps our most significant accomplishment is our substantial balance sheet transformation - our net leverage ratio has decreased to just 0.3x, the revolving credit facility is fully repaid, we repaid the Investissement Quebec notes and our cash and cash equivalents position has grown to $134 million. During the quarter we achieved $90 million in free cash flow which is a genuine inflection point in our financial flexibility, strengthening our financial position.

Operationally, all four producing assets contributed to positive free cash flow for the second consecutive quarter. Greens Creek continues to exceed expectations, Keno Hill has delivered three consecutive quarters of profitability under our ownership, Lucky Friday maintained consistent production while advancing the surface cooling project, and Casa Berardi’s cost trajectory is improving. This validates both the quality of our asset base and the skill of our operating teams.

We continue to make significant progress on our strategic priorities including operational excellence, balance sheet strength, and value creation for shareholders, which has led to these results."

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

In the following table and throughout this release, "total cost of sales" is comprised of cost of sales and other direct production costs and depreciation, depletion and amortization; "prior quarter" refers to the second quarter of 2025.

Sales increased to $409.5 million, 35% over the prior quarter, reflecting higher realized prices for all metals sold, and higher precious metals sales volumes, which were partially offset by lower lead and zinc sales volumes. Payable silver ounces sold were 27% higher compared to the prior quarter, with silver inventories declining and production up 2%. Payable gold ounces sold increased 10% compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to sales more closely matching production, with timing of sales at Greens Creek driving an increase in accounts receivable at quarter end which were settled in October.

Gross profit was $180.5 million, an increase of 51% over the prior quarter. The increase is attributable to (i) Greens Creek gross profit increasing by $33.3 million due to higher revenue driven by higher realized prices and higher concentrate sales volumes, partially offset by higher total costs of sales related to the higher volumes sold; (ii) Keno Hill gross profit increased by $16.1 million, due primarily to higher revenue driven by higher realized prices and concentrate volumes sold, partially offset by higher total costs of sales on higher volumes sold; and (iii) Lucky Friday gross profit increased $7.6 million, reflecting higher realized silver and zinc prices on 6% higher silver concentrate sales volumes over the prior quarter, offset by 9% lower zinc concentrate sold and 6% higher total costs of sales. Casa Berardi gross profit increased by $3.9 million reflecting the benefit of higher realized gold prices, offset by lower payable gold sales volumes and higher total cost of sales.

Net income applicable to common stockholders was $100.6 million, compared to $57.6 million in the prior quarter. The improvement was primarily related to:

• A 35% increase in revenue due primarily to higher payable silver sold and higher realized precious metals and zinc prices.
• Positive fair value adjustments, net of $17.6 million, primarily due to an increase in the fair value of our marketable securities portfolio.

Partly offset by:

• An increase in cost of sales of $33.1 million related to higher volumes of concentrate sold at Greens Creek and Keno Hill and, to a lesser extent, at Lucky Friday.
• An increase in depreciation expense of $11.5 million due to additional volumes sold.
• An increase in other operating expense of $4.5 million primarily due to a $2.7 million non-cash loss on disposal of one of the Company's non-strategic exploration properties.
• An increase in income and mining tax provision of $22.3 million, reflecting higher taxable income and higher Alaska Mining License Tax and Quebec Mining Duties.

Consolidated silver total cost of sales was $157.5 million, an increase of $30.4 million or 24% from the prior quarter, primarily due to higher sales volumes sold. Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased $6.4 million for silver operations due to higher sales volumes.

Silver Cash costs and AISC per silver ounce, each after by-product credits, were ($2.03) and $11.01, respectively, higher versus the prior quarter, primarily due to $4.0 million lower by-product credits, mostly associated with Greens Creek, higher production costs primarily at Lucky Friday, higher treatment charges, and 2% lower silver production at Greens Creek and Lucky Friday. Increase in AISC quarter-over-quarter, was driven by planned capital investment (increase of $6.6 million over the prior quarter) due to increased construction activity over the summer.^3,4

Gold total cost of sales for Casa Berardi increased by $4.6 million due to higher sales volumes. Gold ounce sales volumes rose by over 1,000 ounces from the prior quarter.

Gold cash costs and AISC per gold ounce, each after by-product credits, were $1,582 and $1,746 respectively. Cash costs were in line with the prior quarter, AISC increased 5% primarily due to increased sustaining capital spending.^3,4

Adjusted EBITDA was $195.7 million, a 48% increase over the prior quarter. The ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA (net leverage ratio) improved to 0.3x from 0.7x in the prior quarter due to strong EBITDA generation during the last 12 months, and a $124.3 million decrease in net debt.⁵ Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2025, were $133.9 million and included no draw on the revolving credit facility. The Canadian dollar ("CAD") $50 million Investissement Quebec Notes were repaid in full upon maturity in July, the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility was repaid in full, and $212 million of the 7.25% Senior Notes (the "Senior Notes") were redeemed in August.

Cash provided by operating activities was $148.0 million, nearly flat over the prior quarter, primarily attributable to unfavorable working capital changes of $37.8 million, including a $61.0 million increase in accounts receivable reflecting timing of sales at Greens Creek (majority of receivables for Greens Creek were settled in October), Lucky Friday and Keno Hill. Cash provided by operating activities was also impacted by a semi-annual interest payment on the Senior Notes. The above items were partly offset by a partial reversal in inventory realized in the prior quarter.

Capital investment was $57.9 million, flat compared to the prior quarter, with capital investment at Lucky Friday of $16.9 million, Keno Hill of $14.7 million, Greens Creek of $12.2 million and Casa Berardi of $13.5 million.

Free cash flow was $90.1 million, compared to $103.8 million in the prior quarter, with the decrease primarily due to lower cash flow from operations, reflecting negative working capital adjustments as noted above.²

Financial Instruments for Base and Precious Metals and Foreign Currency

The Company uses financially settled forward sales contracts to manage exposure to zinc and lead price changes in forecasted concentrate shipments. On September 30, 2025, the Company had contracts covering approximately 33% and 55% of the forecasted payable zinc and lead production for 2025 - 2026 at an average price of $1.33 and $1.02 per pound, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2025, the Company also established price protection through the use of zero-cost collars for a portion of Keno Hill's forecasted silver production. The Company’s hedging strategy at Keno Hill is focused on cash flow risk management during the period of heavy investment and ramp-up of operations to the mill nameplate capacity of 440 tons per day. Financial instruments covering a total of 1.99 million ounces of silver production over the next three quarters have been entered into to secure an average price floor of $32.19 per silver ounce and an average price participation up to $49 per silver ounce. As of September 30, 2025, these silver financial instruments were in a net liability position of $5.7 million.

The Company has also entered into zero-cost collars for a portion of Casa Berardi’s forecast underground gold production. Our hedging strategy for Casa Berardi is focused on securing price protection for expected underground production with 4,000 ounces of gold secured at a price of $3,000 per gold ounce and price participation up to $4,840 per gold ounce over the first quarter of 2026.

The Company also manages CAD exposure through forward contracts. At September 30, 2025, the Company had hedged approximately 44% of forecasted Casa Berardi and Keno Hill CAD denominated direct production costs through 2026 at an average CAD/USD rate of 1.36. The Company has also hedged approximately 25% of Casa Berardi and Keno Hill CAD denominated total capital expenditures through 2026 at 1.39.

Please refer to the discussion of derivative instruments in the Company's Form 10-Q expected to be filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025.

OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

Greens Creek Mine - Alaska

Operational Review

Greens Creek produced 2.3 million ounces of silver and 15,584 ounces of gold. Silver and gold production decreased 3% and 12% respectively over the prior quarter due to 3% and 12% lower silver and gold grades milled, respectively, and 1% decrease in tons milled. Zinc and lead production decreased 9% and 4% respectively, primarily due to lower mill throughput and grade, with grade variability consistent with plan.

Third Quarter Financial Review

Sales were $178.1 million, an increase of 46% over the prior quarter, with higher realized prices and concentrate volumes sold exceeding production, reversing a portion of the inventory built up in the prior quarter. Total cost of sales was $81.7 million, an increase of 39% over the prior quarter, primarily due to 20% higher volumes of concentrates sold and freight costs, partly offset by lower consumable costs. Cash cost per silver ounce, after by-product credits, was ($8.50), and increased over the prior quarter due primarily to 3% lower silver production and 5% lower by-product credits (lower by-product production and base metal prices partially offset by higher gold prices). AISC per silver ounce, after by-product credits, was ($2.55) and increased over the prior quarter due to the items noted above for cash costs, as well as planned higher sustaining capital investment.^3,4

Cash flow from operations was $83.4 million, an increase of 11% over the prior quarter, due primarily to the items noted above and partly offset by unfavorable working capital changes tied to increases in accounts receivable related to timing of sales.

Free cash flow was $74.5 million, an increase of 8% from the prior quarter as gross profit rose 53%, partly offset by the working capital increases noted above and $3.8 million increase in capital investment.²

GREENS CREEK OUTLOOK - FLAGSHIP ASSET DELIVERING STRONG OPERATIONAL MOMENTUM

Production Guidance Tightened Up

Silver and gold production guidance for 2025 at Greens Creek is tightened up to 8.4-8.8 million ounces of silver from the prior 8.1-8.8 million ounces, and to 53.0-55.0 thousand ounces of gold from the prior 50.0-55.0 thousand ounces, respectively. Greens Creek's total cost of sales outlook is reiterated at $289 million (includes non-cash depreciation expense) and cash cost at ($7.00)-($5.75) after by-product credits, per silver ounce, and AISC at ($1.00)-$0.50 after by-product credits, per silver ounce.^3,4 Capital investment guidance is lowered to $45-$47 million in sustaining capital and $2-$5 million in growth capital from the prior $48-$51 million and $10-$12 million, respectively. Capital investment at Greens Creek is expected to increase in the fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter, due to ongoing projects and commencement of work on the dry stack tailings expansion project.

Lucky Friday Mine - Idaho

Operational Review

Lucky Friday continued along a path of operational consistency, while continuing construction of the surface cooling project (see below for more details). The mill processed 105,329 tons, down 8% compared to the prior quarter, as expected due to the lower hoisting capacity in the quarter as the hoist served both production and cooling equipment movement. Silver production totaled 1.3 million ounces, consistent with the prior quarter, as lower mill throughput was offset by 7% higher milled silver grade. Lead production increased 1% to 8,894 tons, driven by higher milled grades. Zinc production declined 5% to 3,716 tons, due to 2% decrease in average milled grade.

Third Quarter Financial Review

Sales were $74.2 million, an increase of 15% over the prior quarter, due to a higher realized silver and zinc price and higher volumes of silver concentrate sold, partially offset by lower volumes of zinc concentrate sold.

Total cost of sales was $44.6 million, up $2.4 million over the prior quarter, due to higher production costs, which are primarily related to: (i) hourly employee profit sharing costs due to higher silver prices and production; (ii) higher insurance premiums resulting from higher asset values and coverage limits; (iii) higher employee medical costs; and (iv) higher labor costs as the mine continues to reduce contractors. Cash costs and AISC per silver ounce, each after by-product credits, was $9.33 and $23.30, respectively, and increased over the prior quarter primarily due to the higher costs noted above.^3,4

Potential plans to mitigate the cost increases include further reduction of contractors, potential optimization of mining method to improve production efficiency and reduce consumables usage, mine and mill infrastructure upgrades to increase production, and consolidation of sourcing of some high-volume consumables to improve pricing. However, there can be no assurance these efforts will be successful in reducing costs or offsetting the potential future impacts of inflation or other factors impacting profitability

Cash flow from operations was $29.3 million, an increase of 42% over the prior quarter, and was unfavorably impacted by working capital changes, largely tied to changes in accounts receivable (offset by a rise in accounts payable) and to a lesser extent changes in inventories. Capital investment increased to $16.9 million, a 6% increase over the prior quarter, partly attributable to Pond 5 construction activities. Free cash flow was $13.5 million, nearly three times the prior quarter's.²

LUCKY FRIDAY OUTLOOK - OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON TRACK

Surface Cooling Project Advancing

Lucky Friday is executing a surface cooling project (a key infrastructure project to increase the cooling capacity required for the mine over the reserve mine-life) designed to improve operational efficiency by addressing thermal constraints in the underground mine. Once complete, this project should improve the health and safety of the underground mine by helping to lower the temperature in the mine. The project is 66% complete and tracking for completion in the first half of 2026 and its related impact on the production hoist. With the additional shaft time available in 2026, other maintenance items in the silver shaft can be advanced along with meeting the production plan.

Production Guidance Tightened Up

Silver production guidance for 2025 at Lucky Friday is tightened up to 4.9-5.1 million ounces from the prior 4.7-5.1 million ounces. Guidance for total cost of sales is raised to $175 million (including non-cash depreciation expense) from the prior $165 million, with cash cost and AISC per silver ounce (after by-product credits) guidance also being raised to $7.50-$8.50 and $21.00-$22.50 from $7.00-$7.50 and $20.00-$21.50 respectively.^3,4 Capital guidance for Lucky Friday in 2025 is unchanged.

Keno Hill - Yukon Territory

Operational Review

Keno Hill produced 898,328 ounces of silver, a 20% increase over the prior quarter due to 11% higher mill throughput and milled grade. Mill throughput for the third quarter averaged 323 tons per day ("tpd"). The mill continued to rely on the ore stockpile in the quarter as Keno Hill continues to ramp up to higher tonnage rates (third quarter ore tons mined averaged 291 tpd, up 9% compared to the prior quarter). The ore stockpile is back to normal operating levels. The Company continues to advance Keno Hill toward commercial production through ongoing investment in critical infrastructure supporting the production ramp-up.

Third Quarter Financial Review

Sales were $47.6 million, increasing 82% over the prior quarter, primarily due to increased concentrate sales and higher realized silver and zinc prices. Total cost of sales was $31.2 million, $5.3 million higher than the prior quarter, due to higher concentrate sales (47% higher tons sold than the prior quarter for the silver concentrate and 36% higher for the precious metals concentrate). For the third consecutive quarter, Keno Hill achieved positive gross profit, as a result no costs were allocated to ramp-up and suspension costs.

Cash flow from operations was $22.1 million, a 34% improvement over the prior quarter, due to higher silver prices and higher concentrate sales. Working capital changes were a net positive of just over $1 million, with a build in accounts receivable more than offset by favorable changes in all other working capital items. Capital investments during the quarter were $14.7 million, 13% lower than the prior quarter, due to timing of expenditures. Positive free cash flow of $8.3 million was achieved in the third quarter, marking the second consecutive positive free cash flow quarter.²

KENO HILL OUTLOOK - CORE ASSET ACHIEVING INFLECTION TO SUSTAINED PROFITABILITY

Production Guidance Tightened Up

Silver production guidance for 2025 at Keno Hill is tightened up to 2.9-3.1 million ounces from the prior 2.7-3.1 million ounces. Capital investment guidance for Keno Hill in 2025 is raised to $48-$54 million from the prior $43-48 million, partially due to the fact the underground mine development is tracking ahead of schedule and plan. Capital investment at Keno Hill is expected to decrease in the fourth quarter, compared to the third quarter, due to the onset of cold weather. As of September 30, 2025, capital development meters were tracking 13% beyond budget.

Power Supply Reliability Improved

Power reliability at Keno Hill has improved in 2025, with stable operations maintained following several days of interruption in the first quarter. With the utility's successful completion of repairs to the hydroelectric plant serving Keno Hill, stable power has been established at the mine. This operational foundation has enabled consistent production performance and lays the groundwork for increased cash generation going forward.

Long-Term Value Visibility

Keno Hill’s reserve life of 16 years provides visibility into future cash generation and natural protection against market volatility, positioning the asset as a reliable long-term cash flow contributor.

Exploration results continue to be promising, supporting asset life extension and production scaling opportunities. Recent exploration success has identified new ore shoots, providing confidence in the resource base's development potential.

Production and Cash Flow Trajectory

At current metal prices, the planned throughput rate of 440 tons per day is expected to drive production to generate robust positive free cash flow, supporting an accelerated capital payback profile. This production level establishes a sustainable operational baseline, with expansion opportunities available as a future growth initiative should market conditions and capital availability allow. To protect cash flows during the capital investment and ramp up period, the Company has implemented silver price collars and may deploy additional financial hedging instruments as part of disciplined risk management.

Please refer to the discussion of commercial production at Keno Hill in the Company's Form 10-Q expected to be filed with the SEC on November 5, 2025.

Casa Berardi - Quebec