Daniel B. Moore

Hycroft Mining Corp. engages in the exploration, mining and development of gold and silver properties. It operates through three segments: Hycroft Mine, Exploration, & Corporate and Other. The Hycroft Mine segment includes the operations, development, and exploration activities of Hycroft gold mine located near Winnemucca. The Exploration segment includes all costs related to the exploration and development of properties outside of the Hycroft Mine and gains and losses resulting from the disposition or sale of mineral properties. The Corporate and Other segment includes corporate general and administrative costs of the company. The company was founded on September 14, 2006 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Pershing Gold Corp. is a gold and precious metals exploration company, which engages in the exploration, development, and mining of opportunities in Nevada. It focuses at Relief Canyon properties in Pershing County in northwestern Nevada. The company was founded on August 2, 2007 and is headquartered in Lovelock, NV.