Notice from the Office of the Secretary - Ontario Securities Commission

IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT,
R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED

 - AND –

IN THE MATTER OF HECLA MINING COMPANY

TORONTO, July 18, 2016 /CNW/ - On July 18, 2016, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing pursuant to sections 104 and 127 of the Securities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, as amended (the "Act") to consider applications filed with the Commission and BCSC by Hecla Mining Company.

The hearing will be a simultaneous hearing in conjunction with the BCSC on July 20, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) at 20 Queen Street West, Hearing Room A, 17^th Floor, Toronto, Ontario.

A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated July 18, 2016 and the Order dated July 15, 2016 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
ROBERT BLAIR
ACTING SECRETARY

SOURCE Ontario Securities Commission

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