Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 19, 2014

Interview with the CEO and President: Hecla Mining Company (HL)

Baker, Phillips S.
Phillips S. Baker, Jr. has been a Director of Hecla Mining Company since 2001, its Chief Executive Officer since May 2003, and has served as its President since November 2001. He served as Hecla’s Chief Financial Officer from May 2001 to June 2003; Chief Operating Officer from November 2001 to May 2003; and Vice President from May 2001 to November 2001. Mr. Baker has also served as a Director of QEP Resources, Inc. since May 2010, as well as serving as a Director for Questar Corporation from February 2004 through June 2010. Profile
TWST: Please begin with an overview of progress at the core mining operations; I believe they are Lucky Friday, Greens Creek and Casa Berardi.

Mr. Baker: Yes. We have three operating