Mining Magazine September 2016 | Page 34

MINEXPO 2016
Phillips S . Baker , Jr ., president and ceo , Hecla Mining Co . The CEO and President of Hecla Mining Co ., the largest primary silver producer in the U . S . Mr Baker is an Attorney , Certified Public Accountant and Certified Cash Manager . He holds a Master of Business Administration and JD degrees from the University of Houston .
Harry M . “ Red ” Conger , president and COO – Americas and Africa Mining , Freeport-McMoRan Inc . President and Chief Operating Officer for Americas and Africa Mining , Freeport-McMoRan Inc . one of the top 10 producers of coppers in the world , accounting for approximately eight percent of total worldwide copper production . Conger is a
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