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Hycroft expands board to 9, adds four mining industry veterans including ex-Newmont CEO O'Brien
HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP
- Board expanded from 5 to 9 directors; four new independent directors effective September 1, 2026.
- Richard O'Brien, former Newmont Mining CEO/CFO, appointed Lead Independent Director.
- Other appointees: Marcelo Godoy (AngloGold Ashanti CTO), Josh Olmsted (ex-Freeport President Americas), Blake Rhodes (ex-Newmont General Counsel).
- O'Brien on Audit, Nominating & Governance, Compensation; Godoy on Safety & Technical; Olmsted on ESG & Safety & Technical; Rhodes on Audit, Nominating & Governance, Compensation.
- New directors receive compensation consistent with other non-employee independent directors.