WINNEMUCCA, Nev., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:HYMC) ("Hycroft" or "the Company"), a U.S.-based gold and silver development company that owns the Hycroft Mine, is pleased to announce that Diane R. Garrett assumed the position of Executive Chairman, and will continue her role as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment of Ms. Garrett as Executive Chairman is expected to further align Board and management leadership, enhancing the Company's ability to execute on its strategy and drive long-term value. In line with the Company's growth strategy, Hycroft recently completed a Board review, resulting in this leadership transition and the initiation of a process to appoint three additional independent directors.

In parallel, Hycroft continues to strengthen its leadership team and expects to make additional key hires in the coming months, building on the recent appointment of Eric Colby as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. These additions will enhance the Company's operational and strategic capabilities as it advances towards production.

Diane R. Garrett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Thomas Weng for his instrumental role and guidance as a Hycroft Board Director and former Chairman. Tom made significant and invaluable contributions and provided leadership during a transformational period in Hycroft's development, and we look forward to continuing to work with Tom as Lead Independent Director.

Taking on the role of Executive Chairman alongside my responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer is a huge privilege and reflects the Board's confidence in our strategy and direction. This expanded role strengthens alignment across the Company and supports disciplined execution as we advance the Hycroft Mine and deliver long-term value for our shareholders by maximizing the potential of our world class Hycroft mine.

In addition, the appointments we are making at both Board and senior management levels will further build out a team with the depth and experience to support our ambitions. Hycroft is entering an exciting phase in its growth trajectory and today's announcement reflects continued momentum as we position the Company for the opportunities ahead."

About Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver company exploring and developing the Hycroft Mine, among the world's largest precious metals deposits, located in northern Nevada, a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. In 2023, Hycroft announced the discovery of two new high-grade silver systems within the known resource area and the Company is engaged in a robust exploration drill program (2025-2026 drill program) designed to expand these two systems in addition to targeting new opportunities. These discoveries represent a significant value driver for the Hycroft Mine. In addition, after a long history of oxide heap leach operations, the Company is focused on completing technical studies to transition the Hycroft Mine into a milling operation for processing the sulfide mineralization.

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release and in public statements by our officers or representatives that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future business strategy, plans and goals, competitive strengths, the advancement and development of the Hycroft Mine, the results and implications of metallurgical analysis and test work, and the expansion and growth of our business.

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Any exploration target described in this press release does not represent, and should not be construed to be, an estimate of a mineral resource or mineral reserve. Ranges of potential tonnage and grade (or quality) of an exploration target are conceptual in nature; there has been insufficient exploration of the relevant property or properties to estimate a mineral resource; and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a mineral resource.

These and other risks may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and the occurrence of one or more of these events or circumstances, alone or in combination with others, may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations. Please see the "Risk Factors" outlined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other reports filed with the SEC, for more information about these and other risks.

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