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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>
<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">WASHINGTON, DC 20549</font></b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">____________________</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>FORM 8-K</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;font-variant:small-caps;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(</b><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>d</b><font style="font-variant:small-caps;"><b>) of<br>
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></font></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>February 12</b><b>, 2018</b></font></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>HECLA MINING COMPANY </b><br>
<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)</font></p>

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			<td style="width: 33%; text-align: center;"><b><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">Delaware</font></b></td>
			<td style="width: 33%; text-align: center;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>1-8491</b></font></td>
			<td style="width: 33%; text-align: center;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>77-0664171</b></font></td>
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			<td style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">(Commission File Number)</font></td>
			<td style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">(IRS Employer Identification No.)</font></td>
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			<td style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">of Incorporation)</font></td>
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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></b><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>6500 North Mineral Drive, Suite 200</b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>Coeur d&#39;Alene, Idaho 83815-9408</b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>(208) 769-4100</b></p>

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<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>N/A</b><br>
(Former name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">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:</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><b>&#9744;</b><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&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="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities act of 1933 (&sect;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&sect;240.12b-2 of this chapter).</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">Emerging growth company <font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&#9744;</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">If an emerging growth company,<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"> indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. &#9744;</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;"><b>Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36pt;">On February 12, 2018, the Company issued a news release discussing certain exploration results for the fourth quarter of 2017. <font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"> A copy of the Company&rsquo;s news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. The news release shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Form 8-K.</font></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36pt;">(d) Exhibits</p>

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			<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>Description</b></p>
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			<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">99.1</p>
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			<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><a href="ex_104909.htm" style="-sec-extract:exhibit;">Ne<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">ws Release, dated February 12, 2018. </font></a></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>SIGNATURE</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36pt;">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</p>

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			<td valign="top" width="50%">Dated:<font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February 12, 2018</font></td>
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			<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><b>Hecla Mining </b><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;"><b>Company</b></font></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">By: </font></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18pt;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">/s/ David C. Sienko</font></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 9pt;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">David C. Sienko</font></p>
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			<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 9pt;"><font style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:10pt;">Vice President &amp; General Counsel</font></p>
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hl20180211_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
____________________
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(
d
) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 12
, 2018
HECLA MINING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
1-8491
77-0664171
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
6500 North Mineral Drive, Suite 200
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-9408
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(208) 769-4100
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or Former Address, if changed Since Last Report)
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:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company,
indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 12, 2018, the Company issued a news release discussing certain exploration results for the fourth quarter of 2017.
A copy of the Company's news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. The news release shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Ne
ws Release, dated February 12, 2018.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
February 12, 2018
Hecla Mining
Company
By:
/s/ David C. Sienko
David C. Sienko
Vice President & General Counsel