EXHIBIT 23.4 Third Party Reviewer Consent We consent to the reference to us under the caption "Business-Gold Properties-La Camorra Mine-Bolivar, Venezuela" in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-100395) of Hecla Mining Company. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933 or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dated: January 10, 2003 SRK CONSULTING By: /s/ William J. Crowl -------------------- Its: Principal Geologist --------------------