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): August 27, 2026

HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

N/A

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

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On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Rebecca A. Jennings, who was previously serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of the Company, to the role of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective August 27, 2026.

In connection with Ms. Jennings’ promotion, the Compensation Committee of the Board approved an amendment to Ms. Jennings’ existing Employment Agreement with the Company (the “Employment Agreement Amendment”), which includes the following revised compensation terms: (1) an increase of her annual base salary rate to $450,000, (2) an increase of her target annual cash incentive bonus to 80% of base salary (with a total opportunity ranging from 0% to 200% of target), (3) an increase in her non-“change in control” severance benefits payable on a termination without “cause” or for “good reason” to provide for a cash payment equal to 1.5 times her base salary and 18 months of subsidized medical benefits, and (4) an increase in her severance benefits payable on a termination without “cause” or for “good reason” within 90 days prior to or one year after a “change in control” to provide for a cash payment equal 2 times her base salary, a cash payment equal to 2 times the applicable “Annual Bonus” amount described in her existing Employment Agreement and 24 months of subsidized medical coverage.

In addition, on August 27, 2026, Ms. Jennings also received a special grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under the Company’s 2025 Performance and Incentive Pay Plan in connection with her promotion. The RSUs have a target grant date value equal to $239,500 and generally vest in annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34% on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, respectively.

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

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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.