Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 5.07% Stake in Hecla Mining Co (HL)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.07% stake in Hecla Mining Co (HL). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 34,018,288 shares of Common Stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 34,018,288 shares and sole voting power over 5,093,290 shares. This position includes holdings by various affiliates, such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. This represents a significant increase from a previous ownership position of 0%, crossing the 5% disclosure threshold. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%.