07:08 AM EST, 11/04/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Hecla Mining Company ( HL ) said Monday it appointed Rob Krcmarov as president and chief executive, effective Thursday.

He succeeds Catherine J. Boggs, who served as interim president and chief executive since May 22, and will remain chair of the board of directors.

Krcmarov will also join Hecla's board.

The geologist and mining executive brings over three decades of industry expertise, previously serving at Barrick Gold, most recently as executive vice president of exploration and growth, the company said.

Hecla also announced the promotion of Carlos Aguiar to chief operating officer, from senior vice president for operations.