Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> February 8, 2010
Phillips S. Baker Jr. is Hecla Mining Company's President and CEO. Mr. Baker joined Hecla in May 2001 as Chief Financial Officer, was appointed President and COO in November 2001, and CEO in May 2003. Mr. Baker holds J.D. and MBA degrees from the University of Houston, and an accounting degree from Texas A&M University. He has nearly two decades of experience in the mining industry, having previously worked for Battle Mountain Gold Company and Pegasus Gold, Inc., as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He has participated in a large number of corporate and project financings during his career, as well as several mergers and acquisitions. Profile
TWST: Let's begin with a brief historical sketch of Hecla Mining and a summary of what you're doing at the present time.
Mr. Baker: Hecla Mining (HL) is a company that has been in existence for over
