On November 2, 2009, Hecla Mining Company (the "Company") issued a news release announcing the Company's Third Quarter 2009 and nine months ended September 30, 2009, financial results. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits

  Exhibit                         Description
  Number

  99.1      Hecla Mining Company News Release dated November 2, 2009