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HECLA MINING
COMPANY |
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Meeting
Information |
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Meeting Type:
Annual
Meeting |
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For holders as of:
March 23,
2012 |
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Date:
May 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
PDT |
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Location:
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Elk's Temple BPOE no. 331
419 Cedar St. Wallace, Idaho |
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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 review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
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See the reverse
side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions. |
Proxy Materials Available to
VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Notice & Proxy
Statement
2. Annual Report
How to View
Online:
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XXXX (located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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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 10, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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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.
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Voting items |
The Board of Directors recommends that you |
vote FOR the following: |
1. | Election of Directors | |
Nominees | ||
01 | George R. Nethercutt Jr 02 John H. Bowles | |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): | ||
2. | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation. | |
3. | Amendment to the Stock Plan for Nonemployee Directors. | |
4. | PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for the calendar year ending December 31, 2012. |
NOTE: | With discretionary authority upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting including any adjournment or postponement. |
Voting Instructions |