Hycroft Erases Debt, Expands Drilling, and Draws Global Institutions in Transformative Quarter

Debt-Free Status and $235 Million Cash Raise Reshape Hycroft’s Balance Sheet

In its latest third-quarter filing and corporate update, Hycroft Mining announced it has completely eliminated its debt after raising $235 million through public offerings, private placements, warrant exercises, and at-the-market equity sales. About $136 million of that fresh capital was immediately used to pay off all outstanding indebtedness, leaving the company debt free and in a robust position to pursue its long-term strategy.

Perhaps even more telling, roughly 80% of Hycroft’s shares are now owned by institutional investors with a mining focus from Australia and the UK, expanding Hycroft’s international visibility and reinforcing institutional conviction in the company’s transformation and Nevada mining potential.

Institutional Ownership Surges as Exploration and Safety Metrics Stand Out

Operational progress extended far beyond the financial front. Hycroft began an ambitious 14,500-meter exploration drill campaign targeting high-grade silver zones at its Brimstone and Vortex sites. By September 30, five new holes totaling 2,450 meters had already been drilled—results now pending from third-party labs. With its new financial strength, the company is adding two more drill rigs to accelerate this effort, setting up 2025-2026 as a period of expanded resource definition.

On the safety front, Hycroft continued an exceptional run: its total reportable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) has stayed at zero for three consecutive years—an impressive 1.4 million hours worked without a lost time incident, and the recipient of national and state safety awards.

Technical Programs Yield Higher Recovery, with New Processing Potential Emerging

The company made technical progress as well. Metallurgical studies continue to indicate higher gold and silver recovery rates versus previous expectations. Beyond standard flotation and pressure oxidation, Hycroft is advancing tests for a roasting circuit that could generate a new revenue stream from sulfuric acid production—a byproduct used in battery metals and industrial applications.

Hycroft is also reassessing the economics of restarting a heap leach operation, which could further capitalize on current strong precious metals prices. With only about 10% of its massive 64,000-acre Nevada land package explored, upside for new discoveries remains significant, highlighted by the ongoing follow-up on high-grade silver systems announced in previous years.

Outlook: Expanded Programs and New Backers Signal Pivotal Years Ahead

Emerging from its transformational quarter, Hycroft now enters 2025-2026 with a rare combination of financial strength, institutional backing, and operational flexibility. With major technical milestones, new exploration, and strong sector tailwinds in gold and silver, the company appears well-positioned for potential value creation as its drilling and studies ramp up. For investors and observers, the pace of technical and exploration results, along with any future mine restart or process expansion, will be the story to watch going forward.

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Hycroft’s complete Form 10-Q and additional corporate details are available on their website and via SEC filings.

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