Investors Flock to Hecla Mining Call Options

Traders buy 58,103 call options on Hecla Mining stock, a 21% increase over average volume.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) saw unusually high options trading activity on Tuesday, with traders buying 58,103 call options on the stock. This represents a 21% increase compared to the average volume of 48,154 call options. Shares of Hecla Mining closed down $2.93, or 11.9%, at $21.70 on the day.

Why it matters

The surge in call option buying suggests investors are bullish on Hecla Mining's future performance, potentially betting on the stock price rising. This could indicate positive sentiment around the company's prospects, though the stock price decline on the day may reflect broader market volatility.

The details

Hecla Mining is a diversified mining company focused on the exploration, development and production of silver and gold, with lead and zinc as by-products. The company has operations in North America and Latin America. On Tuesday, Hecla Mining's stock saw a 27,331,332 share trading volume, compared to its average volume of 27,075,445 shares.

  • Hecla Mining options trading activity spiked on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • Hecla Mining will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.0038 per share on March 24, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 9, 2026.

The players

Hecla Mining Company

A diversified mining company focused on the exploration, development and production of silver and gold, with lead and zinc as by-products. Hecla Mining is one of the oldest publicly traded precious metals companies in the United States, founded in 1891 and headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

David C. Sienko

A vice president at Hecla Mining who sold 207,553 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on December 17, 2025.

Kurt Allen

A vice president at Hecla Mining who sold 52,219 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on January 6, 2026.

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