HECLA MINING CO/DE/ — Regulatory Filings 2012

Apr 10, 2012

DEFA14A 1 hecla_defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Hecla Mining Company ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote *Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 24, 2012

HECLA MINING COMPANY

| Meeting
Information | |
| --- | --- |
| Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting | |
| For holders as of: March 23,
2012 | |
| Date: May 24, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM
PDT | |
| Location: | Elk's Temple BPOE no. 331 419
Cedar St. Wallace, Idaho |

| You are receiving this
communication because you hold shares in the above named
company. 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 www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
side). We encourage you to access
and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting. |
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| See the reverse
side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions. |

— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com . How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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: 1) BY INTERNET : www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE : 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL* : sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * 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 è XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. 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.

— How To Vote — Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a " legal proxy. " To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com 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. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

Voting items
The
Board of Directors recommends that you
vote FOR the following:

1.	Election of Directors
	Nominees
01	George R. Nethercutt Jr 02 John H.
Bowles
The
Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following
proposal(s):
2.	Advisory resolution to approve
executive compensation.
3.	Amendment to the Stock Plan for
Nonemployee Directors.
4.	PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the
selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for the
calendar year ending December 31, 2012.

NOTE: With discretionary authority upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting including any adjournment or postponement.

Voting Instructions