Highest grades to date identified in Vortex New target areas for expansion Corporate Update WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or "the Company") announces initial drill results from the 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program (the "Exploration Program") at the Hycroft Mine, located in Nevada, USA a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction.   A corporate update on technical studies and new resource are also announced. Highlights from the drilling inclu ...

Core Viewpoint - AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has completed a transaction to transfer the majority of its equity investment in Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation to Sprott Mining, a private Canadian corporation led by Eric Sprott [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - AMC sold approximately 2.34 million shares of Hycroft common stock as part of the private transaction [1]

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Company Overview - Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation reported its operating and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025[5]. - The press release detailing these results was issued on October 28, 2025[5]. - The company is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the trading symbol HYMC[3]. Financial Information - The financial results include key metrics that will be detailed in Exhibit 99.1[5]. - The report does not include specific financial figures or performance metrics in the provided content[5]. - The filing is not deemed "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act, indicating it may be preliminary information[6]. Company Strategy and Outlook - The company has not indicated whether it is an emerging growth company[4]. - There is no mention of new product development or market expansion strategies in the available documents[5]. - The report does not provide future outlook or performance guidance[5]. - No information on mergers or acquisitions is included in the current report[5].

Core Viewpoint - Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has successfully eliminated its debt and strengthened its balance sheet, positioning itself to pursue growth opportunities and enhance long-term value creation [2][5]. Corporate Highlights - The company raised $235 million in net cash proceeds through various equity offerings and eliminated approximately $136 million of total indebtedness, resulting in a debt-free status [5]. - Approximately 80% of Hycroft's outstanding shares are now held by institutional investors within the global mining sector, expanding its shareholder base [5]. Operational Highlights - Hycroft has maintained a 0.00 Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate (TRIFR) for three years, operating over 1.4 million man-hours without a Lost Time Incident [5]. - The company received safety awards, including MSHA's 2024 Certificate of Achievement in Safety Award and Nevada Mining Association's 2025 Operator Safety Award [5]. Environmental and Exploration Efforts - Hycroft has maintained an excellent environmental record and is committed to environmental stewardship [5]. - The company initiated a 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program, focusing on high-grade silver zones, with an initial plan of 14,500 meters of core drilling [5]. - As of September 30, 2025, approximately 2,450 meters of drilling have been completed, with plans to expand the program due to recent financing [5]. Technical Studies - The company advanced metallurgical and engineering work for designing a sulfide milling operation, showing higher gold and silver recoveries compared to previous reports [5][6]. - Ongoing roasting test work aims to determine optimal operating parameters and project design for potential revenue generation through sulfuric acid production [6]. Future Plans - Considering strong gold and silver prices, the company is evaluating the re-start of a heap leaching operation within the permitted plan [9].

Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the net loss was $9,376,000, compared to a net loss of $14,228,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a 34% improvement[15] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the net loss was $32.872 million, an improvement from a net loss of $48.158 million in the same period of 2024[86] - The Company reported a net loss of $9.376 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $14.228 million for the same period in 2024[86] - The Company incurred a net loss of $32.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $48.2 million for the same period in 2024, indicating an improvement in financial performance[15] Cash and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents increased to $139,094,000 from $49,560,000 as of December 31, 2024, representing a 180% increase[13] - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of $139.1 million at the end of September 2025, compared to $55.8 million at the end of September 2024, indicating improved liquidity[17] - The Company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $22,157,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $27,802,000 for the same period in 2024, a decrease of 20%[17] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the company rose to $230,591,000, up from $140,135,000 at the end of 2024, marking a 64% increase[13] - Total stockholders' deficit improved to $47,485,000 as of September 30, 2025, from a deficit of $33,415,000 at the end of 2024[13] - The total accumulated deficit increased to $818.938 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $797.825 million as of March 31, 2025[20] - The total debt, net as of September 30, 2025, was $134.2 million, an increase from $124.9 million as of December 31, 2024[49] Stock and Equity - The company issued 12,500,000 shares of common stock, raising $40,349,000 in the process[20] - The Company sold 513,258 shares of its equity securities for net proceeds of $0.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025[35] - The Company issued 16,212,409 shares of common stock and warrants, raising approximately $69.515 million in total[20] - The Company’s weighted average shares outstanding increased to 42,453,570 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from 24,058,560 in the same period of 2024[15] Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $25,795,000, down from $34,194,000 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 24% reduction[15] - Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $9.6 million, down from $11.7 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a reduction in general and administrative costs[15] - Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $3.6 million, compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2024[53] Investments and Securities - The Company recorded an unrealized gain on equity securities of $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to an unrealized loss of $0.5 million for the same period in 2024[36] - The estimated net present value of the Sprott Royalty Agreement was $146.7 million as of September 30, 2025, based on future gold and silver price projections[99] Legal and Compliance - The company has been involved in legal proceedings related to warrants, with ongoing litigation but no recorded losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[91] - The company has not recorded any losses related to litigation or loss contingencies during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024[92] - The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under its debt agreements as of September 30, 2025[55] Financing Activities - The June 2025 Offering raised net proceeds of $40.3 million, with 12,500,000 Units sold at a price of $3.50 per Unit[63] - The 2025 Private Placement resulted in total proceeds of $60.0 million, with each Unit priced at $4.2805[66] - The company announced a public offering of approximately $150 million, pricing 23,076,924 shares at $6.50 each, with an overallotment option that generated an additional $21.4 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $163.6 million after expenses[103] Other Financial Metrics - The effective interest rate for the Sprott Credit Agreement was 18.08% as of September 30, 2025[53] - The Company incurred nil net income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with an effective tax rate of nil[85] - The Company recognized a decrease in its Asset retirement obligation of $2.7 million due to changes in estimates related to reclamation activities[57]

Core Insights - Insider buying tends to slow down when markets are at all-time highs and during earnings-reporting seasons, but it does not completely cease [1] Group 1 - Insider buying activity remains present even in high market conditions [1]

Core Points - Hycroft Mining Holding has fully extinguished its remaining debt with total payments of $125.5 million [1] - The company's shares increased by 2.45% in pre-market trading, reaching $8.79 [1] - The repayment included a $15.0 million principal balance on first-lien debt and repurchase of subordinated notes with a face value of $120.8 million at a 9% discount, totaling $110.4 million [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has successfully extinguished its remaining debt totaling $125.5 million, marking a significant milestone in its financial strategy and positioning the company for future growth [1][2][3]. Financial Achievements - The company repaid a $15.0 million principal balance of its first-lien debt and repurchased subordinated notes with a face value of $120.8 million at a 9% discount, totaling $110.4 million [1]. - Following the 2025 equity offerings, approximately 80% of Hycroft's outstanding shares are now held by institutional investors, indicating strong support for the company's strategy and leadership [3]. Strategic Positioning - With a debt-free status and a robust treasury, the company is positioned to accelerate growth and enhance operational flexibility, aiming to unlock the full potential of its assets [2][3]. - The company is focused on transitioning the Hycroft Mine into the next phase of commercial operations for processing sulfide ore and expanding its exploration drill program [4].

Core Viewpoint - Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has announced the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in connection with its public offering of Class A Common Stock, increasing the total shares offered and expected proceeds significantly [1][2]. Offering Details - The underwriters exercised an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 3,295,076 shares at a public offering price of $6.50 per share [1]. - The initial public offering was for 23,076,924 shares, which has now been upsized to a total of 26,372,000 shares, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $171.4 million, up from an initial estimate of $150 million [2]. - The offering is expected to close on October 14, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [2]. Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to expand and accelerate exploration and drilling programs, as well as for general corporate and working capital needs, including the anticipated repayment or repurchase of existing debt obligations [4]. Company Background - Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver company focused on developing the Hycroft Mine, one of the largest precious metals deposits globally, located in northern Nevada [7]. - The company aims to transition the Hycroft Mine into the next phase of commercial operations for processing sulfide ore and is engaged in a robust exploration drill program to expand high-grade silver systems [7].