---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-022130"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HYMC"
cik: "0001718405"
company_name: "HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T18:46:45.996295+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-022130
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HYMC
- cik: 0001718405
- company_name: HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.07, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1718405/000149315226022130/0001493152-26-022130-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1718405/000149315226022130/form8-k.htm

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