EXHIBIT 23.5


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                          THIRD PARTY REVIEWER CONSENT

We consent to the reference to us under the caption "Business-Silver Properties-
Greens Creek Mine-Admiralty Island, Alaska" in the Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (No. 333-100395) of Hecla Mining Company. In giving this consent, we do
not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required
by Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933 or the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dated: January 7, 2003


                                                            AMEC E&C SERVICES

                                                            /s/ L.B. Smith

                                                            By:  Larry B. Smith
                                                            Its: Chief Geologist

















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