Why Has Hecla Mining Stock Plunged 50% From 52-Week High?

Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) has been one of the hardest-hit precious metals stocks in recent weeks, losing nearly 50% value from its late-January 52-week high of $34.17 per share. The sell-off continued today, with the stock plunging 12% in early Thursday morning trading to a low of $16.25 per share, a level it last saw in December 2025.Hecla is the largest silver producer in the U.S. and Canada, with annual production that outpaces its nearest rival by nearly 90%. The sheer size of its operations makes Hecla highly sensitive to silver prices, and that pretty much explains why the stock is in a free fall despite delivering record numbers in 2025.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool