HECLA MINING CO/DE/ — Regulatory Filings 2013

Apr 3, 2013

DEFA14A 1 hecla_defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

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 |
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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 15, 2013

HECLA MINING COMPANY

| Meeting
Information | |
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| Meeting Type: Annual Meeting | |
| For holders as of: March 18, 2013 | |
| Date: May 15, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM PDT | |
| Location: | The Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801
West Georgia St. Vancouver, British Columbia Canada |

| 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
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before voting. |
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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 01, 2013 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	Ted
Crumley
02 Terry V.
Rogers
03 Charles B.
Stanley
The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2.	Advisory resolution to approve executive
compensation.
3.	PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the selection of BDO USA,
LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for the calendar year ending
December 31, 2013.

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

Voting Instructions