Eric Sprott - identified as a ten percent owner of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp (NASDAQ:HYMC) - together with 2176423 Ontario Ltd, reported the acquisition of 100,000 Class A common shares at a per-share price of $49.96. The transaction occurred on January 26, 2026, and represented a total cash outlay of $4,996,000.
Following the purchase, total shares held by Sprott and his related interests increased to 36,553,704. At the time of reporting, HYMC shares were trading at $54.85, roughly 10% above the purchase price and nearing the companys 52-week high of $58.73, according to InvestingPro data.
Ownership structure and voting control
The newly acquired shares are held indirectly through Sprott Mining Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2176423 Ontario Ltd. Eric Sprott controls 2176423 Ontario Ltd and, through his ownership interests in that entity, has the power to direct the voting and disposition of the Class A common stock that Sprott Mining holds.
InvestingPro data cited in connection with the transaction shows a remarkable one-year return for HYMC of 2,451%, albeit accompanied by elevated volatility - the stock carries a beta of 2.65.
Company operational and financial updates
Hycroft also disclosed a series of operational developments tied to its Nevada mine. The company said it intercepted its highest silver grades to date within the Vortex system, with drill assays returning between 960 grams per tonne and 1,545 grams per tonne of silver. The Vortex zone is reported to extend approximately 70 meters northwest and 90 meters down-dip to the west, and this discovery forms part of Hycrofts 2025-2026 exploration program.
On the financial front, Hycroft announced it has eliminated all debt after raising $235 million in net cash proceeds. The net proceeds were used to prepay roughly $136 million in total indebtedness. The company attributed the cash raise to a combination of public equity offerings, a private placement, warrant exercises, and sales conducted under an at-the-market equity program.
Corporate governance moves
In governance matters, Hycroft held its 2025 virtual annual meeting of stockholders, during which six directors were elected to the board. The company also rescheduled its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to December 29, setting a new record date of December 12.
Market capitalization and analyst view
Following the disclosed developments, Hycroft Mining carries a market capitalization of approximately $4.54 billion. InvestingPro analysts rate the companys overall financial health as "GOOD."
Summary of factual points
- Transaction: 100,000 Class A shares purchased at $49.96 per share on January 26, 2026.
- Investment amount: $4,996,000; total shares owned after the trade: 36,553,704.
- Market context: HYMC price at $54.85 at reporting time; 52-week high $58.73; one-year return per InvestingPro 2,451%; beta 2.65.
- Operational highlights: Vortex system silver intercepts of 960 g/t to 1,545 g/t; Vortex extends ~70 meters northwest and ~90 meters down-dip to the west.
- Financial actions: Raised $235 million in net proceeds and used proceeds to prepay approximately $136 million in indebtedness, eliminating all debt.
- Governance: Six directors elected at the 2025 virtual annual meeting; 2025 Annual Meeting rescheduled to December 29 with record date December 12.
This report compiles transaction, operational and financing information disclosed by Hycroft and ownership details associated with Eric Sprott and related entities, as presented in the company and InvestingPro data.