Director to exit as Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC) sets 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation announced that director Stephen A. Lang will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting due to health reasons. He will remain on the Board and continue as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and as a member of the Compensation and Safety and Technical Committees, until that meeting. The company stated his decision was not due to any disagreement.

The Board set May 7, 2026 as the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Because this date is more than 30 days earlier than the 2025 meeting anniversary, Hycroft reset key stockholder deadlines. Proposals under Rule 14a-8 and director nominations or other proposals under the bylaws must be received by February 16, 2026. Persons planning to solicit proxies in support of alternative director nominees under Rule 14a-19 must notify the company by March 8, 2026.

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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): February 5, 2026

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-38387		82-2657796
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

P.O. Box 3030 Winnemucca, Nevada		89446
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (775) 304-0260

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		HYMC		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 5, 2026, Stephen A. Lang notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) due to health reasons. Mr. Lang will continue to serve as Chair of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee and as a member of the Board, the Compensation Committee, and the Safety and Technical Committee until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Lang’s decision not to stand for reelection to the Board was not a result of any disagreement with the Company.

The Board thanks Mr. Lang for his many contributions and valuable insight to the Board.

Item 5.08 Shareholder Director Nominations.

To the extent applicable, the section entitled “2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders” in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.08.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

The Board has established May 7, 2026, as the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting. As the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting has advanced by more than 30 days from the anniversary date of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held in 2025 (the “2025 Annual Meeting”), in accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is informing its stockholders of such change. The record date, time and location of the 2026 Annual Meeting will be as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Because the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting has been changed by more than 30 days from the anniversary of the 2025 Annual Meeting, the deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals under Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act (“Rule 14a-8”), as well as the deadlines for submitting director nominations or other proposals outside of Rule 14a-8 pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended, the “Bylaws”), as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 28, 2025, no longer apply.

To be included in the proxy materials for the 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholder proposals submitted in compliance with Rule 14a-8 must be received in writing at the Company’s executive offices on or before February 16, 2026, which the Company has determined to be a reasonable time before it expects to begin printing and distributing its proxy materials for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

In accordance with the Bylaws, because the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting has been accelerated by more than 45 days before the anniversary of the 2025 Annual Meeting, stockholder proposals submitted outside of the Rule 14a-8 process and nominations for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting, even if the nomination is not to be included in the proxy statement for such meeting, must be received by the Company’s Secretary no later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which the Company first publicly announces the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Accordingly, notice of stockholder proposals or director nominations for the 2026 Annual Meeting must be received no later than February 16, 2026.

Stockholders must deliver the proposals or nominations to the Company’s Corporate Secretary at PO Box 3030, Winnemucca, NV 89446, and must comply with all applicable SEC rules and regulations and the Bylaws. To avoid questions regarding compliance with these requirements, we urge stockholders to submit proposals and nominations by certified mail, return receipt requested.

In addition, because the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting has been accelerated by more than 30 days before the anniversary of the 2025 Annual Meeting, any person intending to solicit proxies at the 2026 Annual Meeting in support of director nominees other than the Company’s nominees pursuant to Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act must provide notice to the Company by the later of 60 calendar days prior to the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting or the 10^th calendar day following the day on which the Company first publicly announces the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Accordingly, such notice must be postmarked or transmitted electronically to the Company at its principal executive office no later than March 8, 2026. Such notice must include the names of all nominees for whom such person intends to solicit proxies and a statement that such person intends to solicit the holders of shares representing at least 67% of the voting power of shares entitled to vote on the election of directors in support of director nominees other than the Company’s nominees.

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.

	HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORPORATION
Date: February 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Rebecca A. Jennings
		Rebecca A. Jennings
		Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

Why is Stephen A. Lang leaving the Hycroft Mining (HYMC) board?

Stephen A. Lang decided not to stand for reelection at Hycroft Mining’s 2026 annual meeting due to health reasons. He will continue serving on the Board and key committees until the meeting, and the company states his decision is not related to any disagreement.

When is the 2026 annual meeting of Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stockholders?

Hycroft Mining’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders is scheduled for May 7, 2026. The company advanced this date by more than 30 days from the 2025 meeting anniversary, which triggered new deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations under SEC rules and the company’s bylaws.

What is the deadline to submit Rule 14a-8 stockholder proposals for HYMC’s 2026 meeting?

To be included in Hycroft Mining’s proxy materials under SEC Rule 14a-8, stockholder proposals must be received in writing by February 16, 2026. This date is described as a reasonable time before the company expects to begin printing and distributing proxy materials for the 2026 annual meeting.

How can HYMC stockholders submit director nominations or other proposals outside Rule 14a-8?

Director nominations and other proposals outside Rule 14a-8 must reach Hycroft Mining’s Secretary by February 16, 2026. Submissions must follow the company’s amended and restated bylaws and applicable SEC rules and be delivered to the Corporate Secretary at PO Box 3030, Winnemucca, Nevada 89446.

What are the proxy solicitation notice requirements for alternative director nominees at HYMC’s 2026 meeting?

Anyone intending to solicit proxies for director nominees other than Hycroft Mining’s slate must notify the company by March 8, 2026. The notice must list all such nominees and state an intention to solicit holders representing at least 67% of the voting power eligible to vote for directors.

Does Stephen A. Lang remain on any Hycroft Mining board committees before the 2026 meeting?

Yes. Until the 2026 annual meeting, Stephen A. Lang will continue serving as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. He will also remain a member of the Board, the Compensation Committee, and the Safety and Technical Committee, providing continuity during the transition period.