Hycroft Mining names Michael Deal as SVP and COO, employment effective Aug 23/24, 2026
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Hycroft Mining has appointed Michael Deal as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 23/24, 2026. The appointment follows board approval on June 26, 2026, and was announced on July 15, 2026. Deal brings over 20 years of experience in North American gold and silver operations, including his current role as VP of Operations at First Majestic Silver.
Hycroft Mining appointed Michael Deal as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 23/24, 2026, with an employment agreement detailing salary, bonus, benefits and severance.
| Individual | Michael Deal |
| Role | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Type of Change | Appointed |
| Effective Date | Board approval June 26, 2026; employment effective August 23, 2026 (appointment announced July 15, 2026; filing states effective August 24, 2026) |
| Reason | Not disclosed |
| Replacement Info | Not disclosed |
| Background Details | 20+ years operating/technical leadership in North American gold and silver operations; VP, Operations at First Majestic Silver since June 2021; prior roles at Nevada Gold Mines, OceanaGold, Romarco, Newmont; BS Chemical Engineering (Colorado School of Mines), MBA (Arizona State) |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Not disclosed |
Original SEC Filing: HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORP [ HYMC ] - 8-K - Jul. 15, 2026
