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Hycroft’s Vortex intercept posts record grades, signaling potential source proximity

Oct 13, 2026, 4:42 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The highest-grade intercept in HYMC history combined with visible gold and near-term follow-up drilling provides a clear near-term catalyst and potential de-risking of the Vortex/Brimstone exploration thesis. Similar past discoveries have driven stock re-ratings when subsequent results substantiated resource growth.

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Hycroft Mining reported a standout Vortex intercept from the 2025-2026 drill program: 19.6 meters at 30.49 g/t gold and 1,726.72 g/t silver, including 1.7 meters at 347.07 g/t gold and 9,526.36 g/t silver with visible gold. The press release positions this as the best hole in Hycroft’s 40-year history and suggests proximity to a potential source for the Vortex system, prompting accelerated follow-up drilling on Vortex and Brimstone. If subsequent results confirm a deeper source and resource expansion, it could meaningfully alter Hycroft’s development outlook.

Vortex drill: 19.6 m at 30.49 g/t Au and 1,726.72 g/t Ag.
Includes 1.7 m at 347.07 g/t Au and 9,526.36 g/t Ag.
Visible gold observed; best hole in Hycroft's 40-year history.
Intercept extends Vortex area west/south; follow-up drilling underway.

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