Hycroft Mining names ex-Newmont CEO Richard O’Brien lead independent director, adds four board members - HYMC News | RalliesHycroft Mining names ex-Newmont CEO Richard O’Brien lead independent director, adds four board members
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HYMC• Board expansion and leadership changes
- Hycroft added four independent directors effective Sept. 1, 2026, expanding the board to nine members.
- Richard O’Brien, former Newmont CEO and CFO, was appointed lead independent director.
- Marcelo Godoy, AngloGold Ashanti executive vice president and chief technology officer, joined the board.
- Josh Olmsted, former Freeport-McMoRan president and chief operating officer, Americas, was named a director.
- Blake Rhodes, former Newmont general counsel and senior vice president, joined, bringing mergers and acquisitions experience.
