Mr. Krcmarov was appointed our President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2024 and is a member of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Hecla, he worked in various leadership roles at Barrick Gold Corporation beginning in 2001, including serving on the executive leadership team for 13 years. His most recent role at Barrick was as Executive Vice President Exploration and Growth from March 2016 to November 2021. Mr. Krcmarov has over three decades of industry experience. He has been a member of the board for Orla Mining Ltd. since November 2023. He also served on the boards of Coeur Mining, Inc. from December 2023 to September 2024, Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. from October 2022 to October 2024, and Major Drilling Group International Inc. from September 2022 to October 2024. Board Qualification and Skills Mr. Krcmarov is a geologist and experienced international mining executive who has held mine site, regional and corporate leadership roles in his 35-year career in the natural resources industry. He worked extensively as a geologist in the field of exploration and on mine sites. His international experience spans many countries in five continents and more than 20 countries including the United States, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Zambia, Mali, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Guyana, and Colombia, among others. He has a strong record running efficient and safe operations, evaluating new business opportunities, conducting effective community relations, and engaging in constructive dialogue with institutional investors, financial markets, board members, government officials, and other stakeholders. His leadership capabilities span mineral exploration, drilling operations, mining operations, change management, research and development, and strategic planning.