HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP 8-K

What Happened
Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (HYMC) filed an 8‑K reporting that on May 7, 2026 the Board appointed Diane R. Garrett, the company’s current CEO, as Executive Chairman of the Board and appointed former Chairman Thomas S. Weng as Lead Independent Director. The company also held its 2026 virtual annual meeting on May 7, 2026 and disclosed the vote results for director elections and the ratification of its independent auditor. A press release announcing the appointments was issued on May 11, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Annual meeting date: May 7, 2026 (virtual). Press release announcing appointments: May 11, 2026.
• Diane R. Garrett elected (vote): 45,817,437 For; 3,843,815 Against; 29,662 Abstain; 16,040,120 Broker Non‑Votes.
• Other director vote examples: Sean D. Goodman — 46,123,910 For; Michael J. Harrison — 42,343,635 For (7,308,368 Against).
• Audit firm ratified: Baker Tilly US LLP — 65,146,961 For; 517,658 Against; 66,415 Abstain.

Why It Matters
Appointing the CEO as Executive Chairman is a material governance change that centralizes leadership roles; naming a Lead Independent Director (Thomas S. Weng) is intended to preserve independent board oversight. Investors should note the formal vote tallies and the ratification of Baker Tilly as auditor for 2026, which indicate shareholder support for the board slate and auditor selection. The filing and attached press release provide the official record of these governance developments.