UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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*** Exercise Your
Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding
the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held
on May 21, 2015.
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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 27,
2015 |
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Date: May 21,
2015 Time: 10:00 AM EDT |
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Location:
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Lavery, de Billy,
L.L.P. 1 Place Ville Marie Suite 4000 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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above.
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| Voting Items |
The Board of Directors recommends 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 proposals:
| 2. | PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. | |
| 3. | Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation. | |
| 4. | In their discretion on all other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. | |
| Voting Instructions |
