UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ____________________ Form 10-K ____________________ x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file No. 1-8491 HECLA MINING COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization 6500 N. Mineral Drive, Suite 200 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-9408 Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code 208-769-4100 For the fis ...