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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-14-006334
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140409
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140409
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140409

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:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08491
		FILM NUMBER:		14752589

	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" id=PARA12><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <B>April 9, 2014</B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA14><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>HECLA MINING COMPANY</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B><BR></B>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><STRONG>6500 North Mineral Drive, Suite 200<BR></STRONG></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Coeur d&#39;Alene, Idaho 83815-9408</B></FONT><BR><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B></B></FONT></P>
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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">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>&#9744;</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR><B>&#9744;</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))<BR><B>&#9744;</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR><B>&#9744;</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA32><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.</B></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" id=PARA34><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 22.5pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA33><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">On April 9, 2014, Hecla Mining Company (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) issued a news release announcing preliminary production results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;All measures of the Company&#39;s first quarter 2014 operating results and conditions contained in the news release, including cash on hand and production, are preliminary and reflect the Company&#8217;s expected first quarter 2014 results as of the date of the news release. Actual reported first quarter 2014 results are subject to management&#39;s final review as well as review by the Company&#39;s independent registered accounting firm and may vary significantly from those expectations because of a number of factors, including, without limitation, additional or revised information and changes in accounting standards or policies or in how those standards are applied. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 22.5pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA36><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be &#8220;filed&#8221; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#8220;Exchange Act&#8221;), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any of the Company&#8217;s filings or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA48><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">News Release, dated April 9, 2014.*</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA58><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April 9, 2014</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA66><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><B>NEWS RELEASE</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA69><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><B>HECLA REPORTS PRELIMINARY FIRST QUARTER PRODUCTION</B></FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA70><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><I>Silver production increased 32% and gold production more than tripled over </I></FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA71><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><I>First Quarter 2013</I></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA73><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For Release: April 9, 2014</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA75><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">COEUR D&#39;ALENE, IDAHO -- Hecla Mining Company (<FONT style="COLOR: #0000ff"><U>NYSE:HL</U></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">) today announced preliminary production results&#185; for the first quarter ending March 31, 2014. </FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA77><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>FIRST QUARTER PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS </B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA81><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>FIRST QUARTER 2014</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA82><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>FIRST QUARTER 2013</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA83><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Silver</B></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"><B>2.5 million silver ounces </B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>&#8211;</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B> up 32% over Q1/13</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA85><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1.9 million silver ounces</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA86><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Gold</B></FONT></P></TD>
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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"><B>46,269 ounces </B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>&#8211;</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B> more than triple that of Q1/13</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#178;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA88><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">13,689 gold ounces </FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA89><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Greens Creek</B></FONT></P></TD>
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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"><B>1.8 million ounces of silver</B></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"><B>Lucky Friday</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA93><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>699,604 ounces of silver </B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>&#8211;</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B> more than quadruple that of Q1/13</B></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#179;</FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA94><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">120,000 ounces of silver </FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA95><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Casa Berardi</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA96><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>31, 260 ounces of gold </B></FONT></P></TD>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA97><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">N/A</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA99><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA100><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#8220;Hecla has begun 2014 with strong production growth compared to the first quarter of 2013,&#8221; said Phillips S. Baker, Jr., Hecla&#8217;s President and CEO. &#8220;Greens Creek again delivered consistent, excellent operating performance. The Lucky Friday continues to improve its operations while the #4 Shaft is almost halfway to its final depth.&#8221;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA101><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA102><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#8220;We are pleased to see Casa Berardi&#8217;s steady production profile over the past two quarters. Advanced engineering work is well underway with the goals of increasing metallurgical recoveries, better controlling dilution and reducing the amount of development necessary to maintain production. These initiatives should positively impact revenue, cash cost, after by-product credits, as well as reduce the capital required. Also, with our cash position at approximately $205 million at quarter end, Hecla continues to have a strong financial position,&#8221; added Mr. Baker.</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA122><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Greens Creek</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#8217;</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">s first quarter production of 1.8 million ounces of silver is a similar level of production as the first quarter of 2013 and the fourth quarter of 2013. This consistent silver production is due, in part, to the Company</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#8217;</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">s focus, since acquiring full ownership, on investing capital that de-risks the operation. The mill operated at an average of 2,252 tpd for the quarter.</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA124><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Lucky Friday</B></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA126><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Lucky Friday increased silver production by more than four times over the first quarter of 2013, the quarter in which the mine restarted production. Silver production increased by 9% over the fourth quarter of 2013. The mill operated at an average of 879 tpd for the quarter.</FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA128><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">#4 Shaft, a key growth project, is excavated below the 6500 level. The project is more than 60% complete and is expected to be finished in the third quarter of 2016 at a cost of approximately $215</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;million. With the remaining work now limited to the actual sinking of the shaft and development of the next level, the project risks continue to decline. As of March 31, 2014, the #4 Shaft team has worked 864 days without a lost-time accident. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA133><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA134><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Work on the West Mine Shaft deepening continues, with a focus during the first quarter on the construction of stations, a loading pocket and transfer raises. The project has approximately 38 meters remaining, and completion of the associated mechanical and electrical infrastructure is expected late in the third quarter of 2014, with commissioning to follow. This new shaft is expected to lower operating costs in future years as the mining horizon deepens. Additionally, the deeper shaft is expected to eventually provide a platform for deeper exploration. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA137><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>About Hecla</B></FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA138><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B></B>Hecla Mining Company (<FONT style="COLOR: #0000ff"><U>NYSE:HL</U></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">) is a leading low-cost U.S. silver producer with operating mines in Alaska and Idaho, and is a growing gold producer with an operating mine in Quebec, Canada. The Company also has exploration and pre-development properties in five world-class silver and gold mining districts in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and an exploration office and investments in early-stage silver exploration projects in Canada.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA140><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B>Cautionary Statements Regarding Preliminary Results</B></FONT></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA141><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B></B>All measures of the Company&#39;s first quarter, 2014 financial and operational results and condition contained in the news release, including cash on hand, are preliminary and reflect the Company</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&#8217;</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">s expected first quarter, 2014 results as of the date of the news release. Actual reported first quarter, 2014 results are subject to management&#39;s final review as well as review by the Company&#39;s independent registered accounting firm and may vary significantly from those expectations because of a number of factors, including, without limitation, additional or revised information and changes in accounting standards or policies or in how those standards are applied. </FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; MARGIN: 0pt" id=PARA146><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, expected or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, metals price volatility, volatility of metals production and costs, litigation, regulatory and environmental risks, operating risks, project development risks, political risks, labor issues, ability to raise financing and exploration risks and results. Refer to the Company&#39;s Form 10-K and 10-Q reports for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact expected future results. The Company undertakes no obligation and has no intention of updating forward-looking statements other than as may be required by law.</FONT></P>
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