Phillips S. Baker Jr. — Independent Director at QEP Resources

Mr. Phillips S. Baker, Jr., has been the Chief Executive Officer of Hecla Mining Co. since May 9, 2003 and has been its President since November 2001. Mr. Baker served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hecla Mining Co. from May 2001 to June 2003 and also served as its Chief Operating Officer from November 2001 to May 2003. He served as a Vice President of Hecla Mining Co. from May 2001 to November 2001. He served as a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Battle Mountain Gold Company from March 1998 to January 2001. He served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Pegasus Gold Inc. from January 1994 to March 1998. Prior to joining Pegasus in 1994, he worked for approximately eight years in various positions at Battle Mountain Gold Co., culminating as Treasurer. He served as an Accountant for Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Baker has been a Director of Hecla Mining Co. since November 2001. He has been an Independent Director of QEP Resources, Inc., since June 2010. He served as a Director of USMX, Inc. since 1995. He served as Director of Questar Corp. since February 10, 2004. He is an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Cash Manager. He holds an Master of Business Administration and JD degrees from the University of Houston in 1985. Mr. Baker also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University in 1981.