Golden Minerals Boosts Director Stake with Major Stock Award Package

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Director David Watkins of Golden Minerals Co (AUMN) received a significant equity grant on June 24, 2025. The transaction involved the acquisition of 175,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan at $0 cost.

Following this transaction, Watkins' total beneficial ownership consists of:

• 175,000 newly awarded RSUs
• 129,493 previously granted RSUs
• 400 shares of common stock

Total beneficial ownership after the transaction stands at 304,893 units, held in direct ownership. This grant represents a significant increase in Watkins' equity stake in the company, aligning his interests with shareholders through long-term equity compensation.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Watkins David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1312 17TH STREET, UNIT 2136

(Street)

DENVER CO 80202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Golden Minerals Co [ AUMN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/24/2025		A		175,000	A	$0	304,893(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported transaction involves the reporting person's receipt of a grant of 175,000 restricted stock units under Golden Minerals Company's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. The reporting person has reported prior awards of restricted stock units in Table II of Form 4. The total reported in Column 5 includes the 175,000 newly awarded restricted stock units,129,493 restricted stock units previously reported in Table II, and 400 shares of common stock.

	/s/ David H. Watkins	06/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did AUMN director David Watkins receive on June 24, 2025?

David Watkins received a grant of 175,000 restricted stock units under Golden Minerals Company's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan on June 24, 2025.

What is David Watkins' total beneficial ownership of AUMN stock after the June 2025 RSU grant?

Following the transaction, David Watkins beneficially owns a total of 304,893 shares, which includes the 175,000 newly awarded RSUs, 129,493 previously reported RSUs, and 400 shares of common stock.

What was the purchase price of AUMN RSUs granted to David Watkins?

The restricted stock units were granted to David Watkins at $0 cost, as shown in the transaction price column of Table I in the Form 4 filing.

What is David Watkins' role at AUMN according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4 filing, David Watkins serves as a Director of Golden Minerals Company (AUMN), as indicated by the 'X' mark in the Director box under Section 5 of the form.