Hecla Mining (HL) — U.S. Silver Leader with Critical-Mineral TaiHecla Mining CompanyBATS:HLRichtv_officialCompany Overview Hecla 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.