---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-043593"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HYMC"
cik: "0001718405"
company_name: "HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-21T21:11:05+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-21T21:14:13.803971+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hycroft updates on underground development, roasting vs POX trade-off, heap leach restart evaluation

## Summary
- Finalizing internal assessment of underground development options for high-grade Brimstone and Vortex systems; RESPEC engaged for conceptual mine plan and decline evaluation.
- Completed roasting metallurgical test program; trade-off analysis vs pressure oxidation underway, with roasting offering potential sulfuric acid revenue stream.
- Evaluating heap leach restart; RC drill program initiated late 2025 defined oxide/transition material; metallurgical testing in progress.
- Awaiting two additional core rigs expected in Q4 2026 to accelerate drilling on Vortex and Brimstone and test other targets.
- Unveiled refreshed brand identity, redesigned website and updated corporate presentation reflecting company transformation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-043593
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HYMC
- cik: 0001718405
- company_name: HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-21T21:11:05+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1718405/000149315226043593/0001493152-26-043593-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1718405/000149315226043593/form8-k.htm

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