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Published on 12/11/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Hecla aims for $21 million in direct offering of shares

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 11 - Hecla Mining Co. said it arranged a registered direct offering of stock to raise $21 million.

The company will sell approximately 10.24 million shares of common stock at $2.05 per share.

Investors also will receive series 1 warrants for approximately 7.68 million shares, which are exercisable at $2.45 for five years, and series 2 warrants for up to 7.68 million shares, which are exercisable at $2.35 until Feb. 28.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC is the placement agent.

Settlement is expected Dec. 15.

Hecla, based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, mines, processes and explores for silver and gold.

Issuer:Hecla Mining Co.
Issue:Common stock
Amount:$21 million
Shares:10.24 million (approximate)
Price:$2.05
Warrants:Series 1 warrants for approximately 7.68 million shares, series 2 warrants for up to 7.68 million shares
Warrant expiration:Five years (series 1), Feb. 28 (series 2)
Warrant strike price:$2.45 (series 1), $2.35 (series 2)
Agent:Rodman & Renshaw, LLC
Pricing date:Dec. 11
Settlement date:Dec. 15
Stock symbol:NYSE: HL
Stock price:$2.33 at close Dec. 10
Market capitalization:$289 million

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