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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-12-001391
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120410
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120410
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20120410

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HECLA MINING CO/DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719413
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
		IRS NUMBER:				770664171
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08491
		FILM NUMBER:		12750897

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200
		STREET 2:		NONE
		CITY:			COEUR D'ALENE
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83815-9408
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2087694100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200
		STREET 2:		NONE
		CITY:			COEUR D'ALENE
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83815-9408
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<DESCRIPTION>DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>United
States<BR>Securities and Exchange Commission<BR>Washington, D.C.
20549</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>SCHEDULE 14A
</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>(Rule 14a-101)
</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>INFORMATION REQUIRED
IN PROXY STATEMENT </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>SCHEDULE 14A
INFORMATION </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Proxy Statement
Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the<BR>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment
No. )</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Filed by the Registrant
[x]<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Filed by a Party other
than the Registrant [_]<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><BR>Check the appropriate box:<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[_]&nbsp; Preliminary Proxy
Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [_] Soliciting Material Under
Rule<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[_]&nbsp; Confidential,
For Use of
the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
14a-12 <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commission Only (as permitted
<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
<BR>[_]&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitive Proxy Statement <BR>[x]&nbsp; Definitive
Additional Materials</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Hecla Mining Company
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>(Name of Person(s)
Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Payment of Filing Fee
(Check the appropriate box):<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[x]&nbsp; No fee required.<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[_] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and
0-11.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>1)&nbsp; Title of
each class of securities to which transaction applies:</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
<BR>____________________________________________________________________________________<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>2)&nbsp; Aggregate number of securities to
which transaction applies:</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>3)&nbsp; Per unit price or
other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"> </FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>to
Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; amount on
which the filing fee&nbsp;is</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>calculated and state how it was
determined):</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"> <BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>4)&nbsp; Proposed maximum aggregate value of
transaction:</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
<BR>____________________________________________________________________________________<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>5)&nbsp; Total fee paid:<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[_] Fee paid previously with preliminary
materials:</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"> <BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>[_] Check box if any part of the fee is offset
as provided by Exchange Act Rule</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>0-11(a)(2) and identify the
filing for which<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;the offsetting fee was paid
</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>previously. Identify the previous
filing by registration statement number,</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>or the form
or<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; schedule and the date of its
filing.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
<BR>____________________________________________________________________________________<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1) Amount
previously paid:<BR><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">____________________________________________________________________________________</FONT><BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2) Form,
Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
<BR>____________________________________________________________________________________<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3) Filing
Party:<BR><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">____________________________________________________________________________________</FONT><BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4) Date
Filed:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=5>*** Exercise Your
</FONT></B><B><I><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=5>Right</FONT></I></B><B><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=5> to Vote ***<BR></FONT></B><B><FONT face="Arial">Important Notice
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the<BR>Shareholder Meeting to
Be Held on </FONT></B><B><FONT face="Arial">May 24, 2012</FONT></B></DIV>
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      <DIV align=center><B><I><FONT face="Arial">HECLA MINING
      COMPANY</FONT></I></B></DIV></TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=1><IMG src="hecla_defa14ax1x1.jpg" border=0>&nbsp;<BR></FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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      <DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=3><U>Meeting
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      <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Meeting Type:
      </STRONG>Annual
      Meeting</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>For holders as of:
      </STRONG>March 23,
      2012</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><STRONG>Date:
      </STRONG><FONT face="Arial" size=2>May 24, 2012</FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>
      <FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Time: </STRONG>10:00 AM
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      <DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Location:&nbsp; </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Elk's Temple BPOE no. 331<BR>419
      Cedar St.<BR>Wallace, Idaho</FONT></DIV>
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      <br><DIV align=justify><FONT face="Arial" size=2>You are receiving this
      communication because you hold shares in the above named
      company.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT face="Arial" size=2>This is not a ballot. You
      cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents
      only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available
      to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
      </FONT><I><FONT face="Arial" size=2>www.proxyvote.com</FONT></I><FONT face="Arial" size=2> or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
      side).</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT face="Arial" size=2>We encourage you to access
      and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
      materials before voting.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV></TD></TR>
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      <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5pt; PADDING-LEFT: 5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5pt; PADDING-TOP: 5pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT color=#ffffff>See the reverse
      side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
      instructions.</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR clear=all><BR>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=5>&#151;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=5>Before You
Vote&nbsp;&#151;</FONT></FONT><BR><FONT face=Arial>How to Access the Proxy
Materials</FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV align=justify><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Proxy Materials Available to
      VIEW or RECEIVE:</FONT></B></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>1. Notice &amp; Proxy
      Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      2. Annual Report</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>How to View
      Online:</FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>
      </FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV STYLE="margin-top: -10pt; text-align: left"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have the
      information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow </FONT><B><FONT face=Arial size=5></FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: wingdings">&#232;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt solid; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" size=2> <FONT face="Arial" size=1>XXXX XXXX
      XXXX</FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> (located on the following page) and visit:
      </FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>www.proxyvote.com</FONT></I><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>.</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2> </FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or
      E-MAIL Copy:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV STYLE="margin-top: -10pt; text-align: left"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>If you want to receive a paper or e-mail
      copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for
      requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your
      request:<BR><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      </FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>1)
      </FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>BY INTERNET</FONT></I><FONT face=Arial size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; www.proxyvote.com<BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      2) </FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>BY TELEPHONE</FONT></I><FONT face=Arial size=2>: 1-800-579-1639<BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      3) </FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>BY E-MAIL*</FONT></I><FONT face=Arial size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV STYLE="margin-top: -10pt; text-align: left"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>* If requesting
      materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that
      is printed in the box marked by the arrow <B><FONT face=Arial size=5></FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: wingdings">&#232;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt solid; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" size=2> <FONT face="Arial" size=1>XXXX XXXX
      XXXX</FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT face=Arial size=2>(located on the
      following page) in the subject line.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV STYLE="margin-top: -10pt; text-align: left"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Requests, instructions and other
      inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your
      investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or
      before May 10, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=5>&#151; How To Vote
&#151;</FONT></FONT><BR><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT face=Arial>Please
Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><STRONG>Vote In
      Person: </STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you choose to vote these
      shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "</FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>legal proxy.</FONT></I><FONT face=Arial size=2>" To do
      so, please follow the instructions at </FONT><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>www.proxyvote.com</FONT></I><FONT face=Arial size=2> or request a
      paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate
      instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements
      including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket
      issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting
      materials for any special requirements for meeting
      attendance.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><STRONG>Vote By
      Internet: </STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>To vote now by Internet, go to
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