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HYMC - Hycroft Mining Holding Corp

Insider Purchase by Sprott Eric (10%)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Sprott Eric, serving as 10% owner at Hycroft Mining Holding Corp (HYMC), purchased 200,000 shares at $38.67 per share, for a total transaction value of $7,734,000.00. Following this transaction, Sprott Eric now holds 37,303,704 shares of HYMC.

This purchase represents a 1.00% increase in Sprott Eric's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 10, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp operates in the BASIC MATERIALS sector, specifically within the GOLD industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Sprott Eric

Sprott Eric

10%

# Eric Sprott Eric Sprott is a renowned precious metals investor and major shareholder in Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC), where he currently holds approximately 33% of outstanding shares through various entities, including 2176423 Ontario Ltd. and Sprott Mining Inc.[[2]](https://hycroftmining.com/news/hycroft-announces-closing-of-60-million-private-placement) Sprott's involvement with Hycroft began in March 2022, when he co-led a $56 million equity investment alongside AMC Entertainment Holdings to recapitalize the company's balance sheet and unlock the value of its world-class gold and silver deposit in northern Nevada[[1]](https://hycroftmining.com/news/hycroft-mining-announces-56-million-equity-investment-from-renowned-precious-metals-investor-eric-sprott-and-amc-entertainment/). Since that initial investment, Sprott has significantly increased his stake through multiple transactions, including a $40 million private placement investment in September 2025 and subsequent share acquisitions in December 2025[[2]](https://hycroftmining.com/news/hycroft-announces-closing-of-60-million-private-placement)[[4]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/sprott-eric-buys-hycroft-mining-hymc-shares-worth-241-million-93CH-4394605)[[5]](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/hycroft-mining-nasdaqhymc-major-shareholder-eric-sprott-acquires-150000-shares-2025-12-23/). As a recognized leader in the precious metals sector, Sprott has demonstrated his confidence in Hycroft's long-term potential, describing his involvement as "going all in" on the company and committing to its transformation into a major precious metals producer[[8]](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/USuAj33s4Sc). Beyond his role at Hycroft, Sprott is established as one of the world's leading gold and silver investors, with a track record of identifying and supporting valuable mineral resources[[3]](https://investor.amctheatres.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/408/amc-entertainment-holdings-inc-transfers-the-majority-of-its-equity-investment-in-hycroft-mining-holding-corporation-to-sprott-mining-for-a-net-consideration-of-24-1-million). His strategic investments and involvement have coincided with Hycroft's substantial financial improvements, including the elimination of all company debt through the raising of $235 million in net cash proceeds[[4]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/sprott-eric-buys-hycroft-mining-hymc-shares-worth-241-million-93CH-4394605). Sprott's continued acquisitions and his substantial ownership stake underscore his bullish outlook on Hycroft Mining's future development and the company's potential to unlock significant shareholder value through the advancement of its sulfide ore processing operations[[2]](https://hycroftmining.com/news/hycroft-announces-closing-of-60-million-private-placement).

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Trade Price

$38.67

Quantity

200,000

Total Value

$7,734,000.00

Shares Owned

37,303,704

Trade Date

Thursday, April 9, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 10, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

BASIC MATERIALSGOLD

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