Hecla Mining (HL) Stock Surges as Silver Nears Record Highs and S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion Looms — News, Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)
December 12, 2025 — Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL ) is back in the spotlight as a powerful mix of record-setting silver prices , index-related demand , and recent corporate updates fuels another sharp leg higher for the stock. By early Friday trade (Dec. 12), HL was changing hands around $19.35 .That level sits near the stock’s recent highs after a year defined by precious-metals momentum and a rapid re-rating of US-focused silver producers. Below is a comprehensive look at the latest HL stock news , analyst forecasts , and key debates shaping the outlook as of 12/12/2025 . Why