Retirement of Audit Committee Chair and Appointment of New Chair

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Stephen F. Ralbovsky from the Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2026. He had been serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee since 2016. Concurrently, Ms. Jill Satre was appointed as the new Chair of the Audit Committee, a position she has held since her appointment to the Board in October 2024. Ms. Satre also serves on the Governance and Social Responsibility Committee and brings extensive experience from her roles at TC Energy Corporation and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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About Hecla Mining Company

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