Sprott Eric 4

What Happened
Eric Sprott, a 10% owner of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC), acquired 100,000 Class A shares on March 5, 2026. The transaction price was $40.85 per share, for a total cash outlay of $4,085,000. The filing reports the purchase (transaction code P), which is a straightforward buy rather than a sale or option exercise.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-05; Filing date: 2026-03-06 (timely — Form 4 filed within the required window).
• Shares purchased: 100,000 at $40.85 each; total value $4,085,000.
• Transaction type: Purchase (code P); described as "open market or private purchase" in the filing.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the excerpt provided.
• Footnote: These securities are owned directly by Sprott Mining Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 2176423 Ontario Ltd.; Eric Sprott controls 2176423 Ontario Ltd. and can direct voting/disposition of the shares. All Reporting Persons are treated as a group under Section 13(d).
• No 10b5‑1 plan, tax‑withholding, or other special arrangements were reported in the provided details.

Context
This is a direct purchase by a large (10%) insider entity rather than a routine executive sale. Purchases by insiders can be considered a positive signal by some investors, but they do not guarantee future performance. Because the shares are held through entities controlled by Sprott, this reflects ownership and control via his affiliated companies rather than a personal brokerage account trade.