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Hycroft Mining Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) recently released its first quarter 2026 results and filed its Form 10-Q, highlighting impressive operational and financial achievements. The company, which operates one of the largest precious metals deposits in the world located in northern Nevada, has demonstrated robust performance in various critical areas, ensuring a strong position in the mining sector.

Key Highlights of Q1 2026

1. Safety Performance: Hycroft achieved a commendable safety record, reaching over 1.4 million work hours without any lost-time incidents. The company's total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) stood at an impressive 0.00, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for its employees.

2. Financial Strength: The company's financial health remains solid, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to $189 million and no outstanding debt. This strong balance sheet supports Hycroft's ongoing exploration and operational activities.

3. Growth in Mineral Resources: Hycroft reported a notable increase in its measured and indicated gold and silver mineral resources by approximately 55%. The total now stands at 16.4 million ounces of gold, alongside 562.6 million ounces of silver. Additionally, there are inferred resources of 5.0 million ounces of gold and 132.8 million ounces of silver, as detailed in their Initial Assessment Technical Report published earlier this year.

4. High-Grade Silver Resource: The company established an initial high-grade silver resource with underground potential, estimated at 90.2 million ounces of measured and indicated silver, along with a substantial amount of inferred resources. This remarkable discovery underscores Hycroft's capability to deliver significant value through its mining operations.

5. Exploration Drill Program: Ongoing drilling initiatives as part of the 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program have exceeded expectations. Over 9,000 meters of drilling have been completed, leading to exceptional results from exploration sites such as Vortex and Brimstone. Notably, high-grade mineralization was extended at both sites, showcasing continuous improvements in the quality of extracted minerals.

6. Market Recognition: In March 2026, Hycroft was added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) and was promoted from the MSCI Micro-Cap Index to the MSCI Small Cap Index in February. These advancements reflect heightened recognition from investors and analysts regarding the company’s potential and achievements.

Future Plans for 2026

Looking ahead, Hycroft has outlined several strategic initiatives for the remainder of 2026:

• - The company plans to add two additional core drill rigs to bolster its exploration efforts, bringing the total to four rigs. This will allow for a more rapid expansion of the two high-grade silver systems identified in the current drilling program.
• - Step out drilling will be initiated to explore new potential high-grade targets identified within the permissible drilling boundary.
• - Hycroft aims to complete and publish a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) focused on the milling of sulfide ore, advancing extraction efforts for gold and silver using a pressure oxidation process.
• - A comprehensive analysis will be performed comparing pressure oxidation and roasting processes for ore treatment.
• - In-fill reverse circulation drilling and metallurgical tests are set to occur in preparation for potential reactivation of heap leach operations.
• - The advancement of activities necessary for future development of the Hycroft Mine will continue.

Diane R. Garrett, President and CEO of Hycroft, commented on the trend towards growth, stating: "The first quarter of 2026 marks substantial progress for our company. With a strong safety record and financial position, as well as a 55% increase in mineral resources, we are well-positioned for future success. Exceptional drill findings affirm our discovery scale and high-grade potential while our inclusion in key market indices signifies increasing investor confidence in our trajectory."

For further insights and detailed financial disclosures, refer to the quarterly report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

About Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a prominent gold and silver mining company focused on the Hycroft Mine in northern Nevada. Following the discovery of two high-grade silver systems in 2023, the company is dedicated to an aggressive exploration program aimed at both expanding these existing systems and identifying new opportunities within its mining framework. Aiming for a transition to mill-based processing of sulfide mineralization, Hycroft represents a significant player in the precious metals domain.