Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has appointed four veteran mining executives to its board of directors, effective September 1, 2026, including Richard O'Brien as Lead Independent Director. The new directors are Richard O'Brien, former CEO and CFO of Newmont Mining Corporation; Marcelo Godoy, Chief Technology Officer of AngloGold Ashanti plc; Josh Olmsted, former President of Americas at Freeport-McMoRan; and Blake Rhodes, former General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Newmont Corporation. Following these appointments, the board will comprise nine directors. Executive Chairman and CEO Diane R. Garrett said the additions represent a vote of confidence in the company's vision and will enhance the board's operating, technical, and financial expertise as Hycroft advances its Hycroft Mine in Nevada and its exploration program for the Brimstone and Vortex silver systems.
Hycroft Mining Holding CorporationHycroft appoints four veteran mining executives, including a Lead Independent Director, to strengthen its board's operating, technical, and financial expertise.
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