Hecla Mining stock slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 outlook sink in
Hecla Mining shares fell 6.8% to $27.93 Tuesday after announcing the $593 million sale of its Casa Berardi gold mine to Orezone Gold. The deal includes $160 million in cash and the rest in shares and contingent payments, with closing expected in Q1 2026. Hecla also released 2026 guidance, projecting silver output of 15.1–16.5 million ounces and a capital budget up to $279 million.