Hycroft CEO Diane Garrett named Executive Chairman; Weng Lead Independent Director

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP

Diane R. Garrett appointed Executive Chairman, retains CEO role; Thomas S. Weng appointed Lead Independent Director.
Board initiated process to appoint three additional independent directors to strengthen governance.
Eric Colby recently hired as EVP, Corporate Development; additional key hires expected in coming months.
At May 7 annual meeting, all six director nominees elected; Baker Tilly ratified as auditor for 2026.
Appointments aim to align board and management for disciplined execution and long-term value.

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Appointed

Thomas S. Weng

Lead Independent Director

HYMC · HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP

Effective: 2026-05-07
Filed: May 11, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On May, 7, 2026, Thomas S. Weng, the Company’s former Chairman of the Board, was appointed as Lead Independent Director of the Board.

Appointed

Diane R. Garrett

Executive Chairman

HYMC · HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP

Effective: 2026-05-07
Filed: May 11, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On May 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Diane R. Garrett as Executive Chairman of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Thomas S. Weng was appointed as Lead Independent Director at HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Lead Independent Director

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On May, 7, 2026, Thomas S. Weng, the Company’s former Chairman of the Board, was appointed as Lead Independent Director of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Diane R. Garrett was appointed as Executive Chairman at HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Chairman

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On May 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Diane R. Garrett as Executive Chairman of the Board.

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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Auditors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

Proposal: auditor ratification
Outcome: passed
Meeting: 2026-05-07

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2. Ratification of Auditors Stockholders voted to ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Baker Tilly US LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, in accordance with the voting results listed below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 65,146,961 517,658 66,415 -

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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.

Proposal: director election
Outcome: passed
Meeting: 2026-05-07

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1. Election of Directors Each of the following six nominees was elected to serve on the Company’s Board, in accordance with the voting results listed below, to serve until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successor is elected and qualified. Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Diane R. Garrett 45,817,437 3,843,815 29,662 16,040,120 Sean D. Goodman 46,123,910 3,526,368 40,636 16,040,120 Michael J. Harrison 42,343,635 7,308,368 38,911 16,040,120 David C. Naccarati 45,823,545 3,841,330 26,039 16,040,120 Thomas S. Weng 44,147,259 5,517,732 25,923 16,040,120

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