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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-17-001133
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170410
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170410
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170410

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:		17751673

	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 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><b>UNITED STATES </b></FONT><br><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>

Washington, D.C. 20549</b></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=4><b>SCHEDULE 14A</b></FONT><BR>
<br><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities <BR>Exchange
Act of 1934 (Amendment No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; )</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filed by the Registrant
      [X]</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filed by a Party other than
      the Registrant [&nbsp;&nbsp; ]&nbsp; </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Check the appropriate
      box:</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Preliminary Proxy
      Statement</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><B>Confidential, for Use of the
      Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Definitive Proxy
      Statement</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[X]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Definitive Additional
      Materials</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%" ><FONT size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%" >&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%" ><FONT size=2>Soliciting Material Pursuant to &sect;240.14a-12</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><STRONG>HECLA MINING COMPANY</STRONG></FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>(Name of Registrant as
      Specified In Its Charter)</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="94%">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD width="3%"></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%">
      <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></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="100%" colSpan=5><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Payment of Filing Fee (Check
      the appropriate box):</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[X]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="98%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>No fee required.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%">
      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Fee computed on
      table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="96%" >&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=left width="1%">&nbsp;<FONT size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="96%"><FONT size=2>Title of each class of
      securities to which transaction applies:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;
      </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>2)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Aggregate number of securities to
      which transaction applies:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%" align=justify><FONT size=2>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></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>5)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Total fee paid:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Fee paid previously
      with preliminary materials.</FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%"  colSpan=3>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" vAlign=top width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><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 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></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%" >&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Amount Previously
    Paid:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>2)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Form, Schedule or Registration
      Statement No.:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filing Party:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Date Filed:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR>

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<P align=center><B><FONT face=Arial size=5>*** Exercise Your
</FONT></B><B><I><FONT face=Arial size=5>Right</FONT></I></B><B><FONT face=Arial 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 25, 2017</FONT></B></P>
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      <DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Meeting
      Information</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Meeting
      Type:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Annual Meeting</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">For holders as
      of:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=2>March 27,
      2017</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date: </FONT>May 25,
      2017&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Time:</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=2>10:00 AM PDT</FONT></DIV></TD>
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    <TD NOWRAP STYLE="border-left: #000000 1pt solid; border-bottom: #000000 1pt solid; vertical-align: top; width: 1%; padding-bottom: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-left: 4pt">
      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: #000000 1pt solid; width: 96%; padding-bottom: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt">
      <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=1>FAIRMOUNT PACIFIC RIM
      HOTEL<BR>1038 CANADA PLACE<BR>VANCOUVER, BRITISH
      COLUMBIA<BR>CANADA</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<P STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT face=Arial size=2>You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the above named company.</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="text-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></P>
<P STYLE="text-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></P>
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      materials and voting
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<P align=center><B><FONT face=Arial size=5>&#151;&nbsp;Before You
Vote&nbsp;&#151;<BR></FONT></B><FONT face=Arial>How to Access the Proxy
Materials</FONT></P>
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      <DIV align=justify>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW
      or RECEIVE:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>1. Notice
      &amp; Proxy Statement<FONT id=TAB2 style="LETTER-SPACING: 3pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT style="LETTER-SPACING: 3pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT style="LETTER-SPACING: 3pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT style="LETTER-SPACING: 3pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>2. Annual
      Report</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>How to View
      Online:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -15pt" align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Have the information that is
      printed in the box marked by the arrow&nbsp; <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: wingdings">&#232;</FONT> <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>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT></FONT> (located on the following page)
      and visit: <FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>www.proxyvote.com.</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>How to Request and Receive a PAPER
      or E-MAIL Copy:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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: sans-serif" 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;
      1) </FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>BY INTERNET</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.proxyvote.com<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>BY TELEPHONE</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>: 1-800-579-1639<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>BY E-MAIL*</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>&nbsp; <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: wingdings">&#232;</FONT> <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>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT>&nbsp; (located on the following page) in
      the subject line.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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 11, 2017 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: sans-serif" size=5>&#151; How To Vote &#151;</FONT><BR><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=3>Please Choose One of
the Following Voting Methods</FONT></FONT></DIV><BR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt double; PADDING-LEFT: 0pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0pt" width="1%"></TD></TR>
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      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Vote In Person: </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" 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></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Vote By Internet:
      </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>To vote now by
      Internet, go to <FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>www.proxyvote.com.
      </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Have the
      information that is printed in the box marked by the
      arrow</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: wingdings; SIZE: 3">&#232;</FONT> <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>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;available and follow the
      instructions.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>Vote By
      Mail:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif" size=2>You
      can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will
      include a voting instruction form.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: serif">
      </FONT></DIV></TD>
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    items</FONT></B></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s): </FONT></B></P>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>1.</FONT></STRONG></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>Election of Directors</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>Nominees</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>1A</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%">
      <P align=left><FONT face=Arial size=1>Phillips S. Baker,
  Jr.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>1B</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%">
      <P align=left><FONT face=Arial size=1>George R.
  Johnson</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s): </FONT></B></P>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>2.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to ratify and approve
      the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for
      the calendar year ending December 31, 2017.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD>
    <TD width="100%"></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>3.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>Advisory resolution to approve
      executive compensation.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="100%" colSpan=2><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="100%" colSpan=2><P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of
      Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
      </FONT></B></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>4.</FONT></STRONG></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="99%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>Advisory vote on frequency of executive
      compensation vote.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s): </FONT></B></P>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>5.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to approve the Amended
      and Restated Hecla Mining Company Stock Plan for nonemployee Directors,
      including to increase to 3,000,000 the number of shares of common stock
      available for issuance under the Amended and Restated Hecla Mining Company
      Stock Plan for nonemployee Directors.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD colSpan=2><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>6.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to approve the amendment
      to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number
      of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 500,000,000 to
      750,000,000.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>7.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to approve amendments to
      the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to remove certain
      80% supermajority voting provisions.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></STRONG></TD>
    <TD width="100%"></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>8.</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to approve amendments to
      the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to permit
      shareholders to call special meetings of shareholders in certain
      circumstances.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR clear=all><BR>
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      that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
      adjournments thereof.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
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