Golden Minerals Company (NYSE: AUMN) details director elections and 2026 auditor ratification

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Golden Minerals Company held its annual stockholder meeting on June 12, 2026, where two proposals were voted on. Of 15,153,048 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date, 5,459,930 shares were present or represented by proxy, representing 36.03% of eligible shares.

Stockholders elected five directors — Jeffrey G. Clevenger, Pablo Castanos, Deborah J. Friedman, Kevin R. Morano and David H. Watkins — to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected. Each director received more votes "for" than "withheld," with additional broker non-votes recorded.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Haynie & Company as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,328,165 votes for, 2,103,499 against, and 28,266 abstentions.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Routine annual meeting with director elections and auditor ratification.

The company reports standard annual meeting outcomes: election of directors and ratification of the external auditor. Turnout was 5,459,930 shares out of 15,153,048 outstanding, a participation level of 36.03%, which reflects a modest portion of the shareholder base exercising voting rights.

All five director nominees received more votes in favor than withheld, indicating sufficient support among voting shareholders. Ratification of Haynie & Company as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 also passed, with 3,328,165 votes for versus 2,103,499 against. These results suggest continuity in both board composition and audit oversight without signaling major strategic or financial changes.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 15,153,048 shares Shares represented at meeting: 5,459,930 shares Participation rate: 36.03% +3 more

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Shares outstanding entitled to vote 15,153,048 shares Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date for the June 12, 2026 meeting

Shares represented at meeting 5,459,930 shares Shares present or represented by proxy at the June 12, 2026 annual meeting, 36.03% of eligible shares

Participation rate 36.03% Percentage of 15,153,048 entitled shares represented at the annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 3,328,165 votes Votes in favor of ratifying Haynie & Company as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 2,103,499 votes Votes against ratifying Haynie & Company as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Auditor ratification abstentions 28,266 votes Abstentions on ratification of Haynie & Company for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, record date

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broker non-votes financial

"Name | | Votes For | | Votes Withheld | | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Haynie & Company as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

record date financial

"outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date, 5,459,930 shares"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

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FAQ

What key matters did Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) stockholders vote on at the June 12, 2026 meeting?

Stockholders voted on two items: electing five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and ratifying Haynie & Company as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How many Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) shares were eligible and represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

There were 15,153,048 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date. Of these, 5,459,930 shares, or 36.03%, were present or represented by proxy at the June 12, 2026 meeting.

Were all director nominees elected at Golden Minerals Company’s (AUMN) June 12, 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. All five nominees—Jeffrey G. Clevenger, Pablo Castanos, Deborah J. Friedman, Kevin R. Morano, and David H. Watkins—received more votes "for" than "withheld" and were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

Which audit firm did Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) stockholders ratify for fiscal year 2026?

Stockholders ratified Haynie & Company as Golden Minerals Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,328,165 votes for, 2,103,499 against, and 28,266 abstentions.

What was the vote outcome on auditor ratification for Golden Minerals Company (AUMN)?

The proposal to ratify Haynie & Company passed with 3,328,165 votes for, 2,103,499 votes against, and 28,266 abstentions, confirming the firm as auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2026

GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

delaware	1-13627	26-4413382
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1312 17th Street, Unit 2136

Golden, Colorado 80202

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 839-5060

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) of Golden Minerals Company (the “Company”) held on June 12, 2026, two proposals were submitted to the stockholders for approval. Of the 15,153,048 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date, 5,459,930 shares (36.03%) were present or represented by proxy at the Meeting. The stockholders of the Company (1) approved the election of Jeffrey G. Clevenger, Pablo Castanos, Deborah J. Friedman, Kevin R. Morano and David H. Watkins as directors of the Company to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected; and (2) ratified the appointment of Haynie & Company to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The votes on the proposals were cast as set forth below:

The votes on the proposals were cast as set forth below: 

1.      Election of five directors to hold office until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected:

Name		Votes For		Votes Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Jeffrey G. Clevenger		545,157		491,007		4,423,766
Pablo Castanos		538,939		497,225		4,423,766
Deborah J. Friedman		532,664		503,500		4,423,766
Kevin R. Morano		549,854		486,310		4,423,766
David H. Watkins		550,604		485,560		4,423,766

2.      Ratification of the appointment of Haynie & Company as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026: 

Votes For		Votes Against		Abstentions
3,328,165		2,103,499		28,266

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 10, 2026

	Golden Minerals Company
	By:	/s/ Pablo Castanos
		Name:	Pablo Castanos
		Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

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