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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-13-006545
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130522
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130522
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20130522

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:		13864255

	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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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=+0><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>SCHEDULE 14A</B></FONT><BR><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(Rule 14a-101)</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA6><FONT size=+0><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT</B></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA8><FONT size=+0><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</B></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=+0><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the<BR>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA12><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Filed by the Registrant [X]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA14><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [&nbsp;&nbsp; ]&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA16><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA17><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Check the appropriate box:</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA18><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA19><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA20><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA21><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA22><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Preliminary Proxy Statement</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA23><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA24><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA26><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA27><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA29><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA30><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Definitive Proxy Statement</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA31><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA32><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[X]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA33><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA34><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Definitive Additional Materials</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA39><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">HECLA MINING COMPANY</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA42><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA43><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA46><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA49><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA50><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA53><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA54><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[X]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA55><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA56><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">No fee required.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA57><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA58><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA59><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA61><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA62><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA63><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA64><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA68><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA69><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA70><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">2)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA71><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA72><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA73><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">3)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA74><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA77><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA79><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">5)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA80><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Total fee paid:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA82><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA84><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA87><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA90><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1)</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA92><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Amount previously paid:</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA139><FONT size=+0><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Dear Fellow Shareholder:</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA190><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I am writing to inform you that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Hecla Mining Company (&#147;Hecla&#148;) was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. At the meeting, all director nominees were elected to Hecla&#146;s Board of Directors and the ratification of BDO USA, LLP as Hecla&#146;s auditor was approved. However, we adjourned the vote on Proposal 2 (advisory resolution on executive compensation) for the purpose of allowing additional voting by shareholders who have not yet voted, or may wish to change their votes on Proposal 2. For the results of the Annual Meeting and an announcement of the adjournment regarding Proposal 2, see Hecla&#146;s 8-K filed with the SEC on May 17, 2013. </FONT></P></FONT>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA191><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hecla will reconvene the Annual Meeting, solely to vote on Proposal 2, at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on June 14, 2013, at Hecla&#146;s corporate headquarters (6500 N. Mineral Drive, Suite 200 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho).</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA145><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Our records indicate that as of March 18, 2013 (&#147;Record Date&#148; for the Annual Meeting) you held shares of Hecla common stock. According to our latest records, your voting instructions for Proposal 2 have not yet been received. <B>Regardless of the number of shares you may own, it is important they be represented at the adjourned meeting for this matter to be fully considered by the shareholders.</B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA147><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">If you sign and return the enclosed proxy card without instructions on how to vote your shares, your shares will be voted as recommended by the Board of Directors (&#147;FOR&#148; Proposal 2). If your shares of Hecla common stock are registered in the name of your broker as holder of record, <B>your shares cannot be voted unless you give your specific instructions</B>. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA149><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">If you hold your shares in multiple accounts, you may receive more than one reminder letter and voting form. Please vote using each voting form you receive, to ensure that all your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting.</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA151><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For the reasons set forth in the definitive Proxy Statement dated April 3, 2013, your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote <B>&#147;FOR&#148;</B> Proposal 2.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" id=PARA160><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><U>Internet</U>: Go to the website <U>www.proxyvote.com</U></B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the enclosed voting instruction form ready and follow the online instructions. The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form.</B></FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" id=PARA165><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><U>Telephone</U>: Call toll-free (for registered shareholders) 1-800-690-6903 (for beneficial shareholders) 1-800-454-8683. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions.</B></FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA171><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA172><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><U>YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT </U></B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA174><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><U>WE URGE YOU TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE TODAY.</U></B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA177><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><I>If you have any questions or if you need assistance voting, please call Morrow &amp; Co., LLC, our proxy solicitor, at 1-855-291-6792.</I></B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA179><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thank you for your investment in Hecla Mining Company and for taking the time to vote your shares. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA181><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sincerely,</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA185><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Ted Crumley</FONT></P>
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