Precious metals stocks weakened on Tuesday, with Hecla Mining (HL.US) and Coeur Mining (CDE.US) dropping more than 5%, while Newmont Corporation (NEM.US) and First Majestic Silver (AG.US) declined over 4%. The movement follows a continued downturn in international gold and silver prices, with spot gold falling more than 1% to below $4,500 and spot silver dropping over 4% to $74.08.