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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D. C. 20549
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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): February 14, 1997
Hecla Mining Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-8491 82-0126240
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
6500 Mineral Drive
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814-8788
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(208) 769-4100
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(Registrant's Telephone Number)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 6, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated February 6, 1997.
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/ Nathaniel K. Adams
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Name: Nathaniel K. Adams
Title: Attorney and Assistant
Secretary
Dated: February 14, 1997
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