1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D. C. 20549 -------------- FORM 8-K PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 18, 2000 Hecla Mining Company - ------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware - ------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-8491 82-0126240 - ------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 6500 Mineral Drive Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8788 - ------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (208) 769-4100 - ------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number) 2 Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated July 18, 2000 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HECLA MINING COMPANY By /s/ Michael B. White ---------------------------- Name: Michael B. White Title: Vice President - General Counsel Dated: July 18, 2000 3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. TITLE 99 - Press Release dated July 18, 2000