Form 8-K

8-K — Golden Minerals Co

Accession: 0001176256-26-000048

Filed: 2026-04-02

Period: 2026-04-01

CIK: 0001011509

SIC: 1040 (GOLD & SILVER ORES)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

April 1, 2026

GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

delaware

1-13627

26-4413382

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

1312 17th Street, Unit 2136

Golden, Colorado 80202

(Address

of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including

area code: (303) 839-5060

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K

filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General

Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered

pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant

is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth

company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or

revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 1, 2026, Golden Minerals

Company issued a press release reporting financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is

attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Current

Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed”

for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed

incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly

set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release of Golden Minerals Company, dated April 1, 2026, reporting financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto

duly authorized.

Date: April 2, 2026

Golden Minerals Company

By:

/s/ Pablo Castanos

Name: Pablo Castanos

Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Golden Minerals Reports Full Year 2025 Results

DENVER, CO – / ACCESS NEWS WIRE/ –

April 1, 2026 – Golden Minerals Company (“Golden Minerals,” “Golden” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:

AUMN and TSX: AUMN) has reported financial results and a business summary for the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. (All figures

are in approximate U.S. dollars.)

2025 Business Summary

“2025 was a year of disciplined

execution for Golden Minerals as we continued to advance the strategic repositioning initiated in 2023. During the year, we completed

the final transfer of the remaining Velardeña assets, reduced liabilities in Mexico through the sale of additional subsidiaries,

lowered our cost structure, and preserved capital. We also maintained our focus on the Sarita Este/Desierto project in Argentina and the

Sand Canyon project in Nevada, which remain our principal exploration priorities. While additional capital will be required to advance

the Company’s objectives, the actions taken in 2025 created a leaner company, better aligned with our current priorities and long-term

strategy.” said Pablo Castanos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Minerals.

● In

October 2025, the Velardeña Buyer completed the remaining $1.2 million plus VAT payment for the Velardeña oxide plant and

water wells, and the Company transferred title to those assets. Golden Minerals has no further involvement with the Velardeña

Properties. The completion of the Company’s discontinued operations represents a significant step in Golden Minerals’ strategic

repositioning, reducing legacy burdens and supporting a leaner company.

● In April 2025, the Company completed the sale

of its wholly owned subsidiary, Minera de Cordilleras S. de R.L. de C.V., for total consideration of $0.6 million. The subsidiary held

five non-core mining concessions in Mexico and accumulated tax loss carryforwards and inflation-adjusted capital contributions.

● On December 30, 2025, the Company completed the

sale of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Servicios Velardeña S.A. de C.V. and GMC Equipos S.A. de C.V., for total cash proceeds of

$65,000. These entities held net operating losses, inflation-adjusted capital contributions, past-due accounts payable, the remaining

labor claim in Mexico, and the Rodeo mining concession together with its associated reclamation obligation. The transaction was undertaken

primarily to reduce the Company’s liabilities and overhead in Mexico.

● During 2025, Golden Minerals continued permitting,

technical evaluation and joint venture discussions with Cascadero Copper related to the Sarita Este and Desierto properties in Argentina.

The Company completed joint venture documentation for Sarita Este and continues working to finalize joint venture arrangements for Desierto.

● In January 2025, the Company exercised its option

to earn 60% interest in the Sand Canyon project in Nevada. The parties are continuing to finalize joint venture documentation.

Financial Summary

● Exploration expenses were $0.9 million in 2025

vs. $0.6 million in 2024.

● Administrative expenses were $2.3 million in

2025 vs. $3.6 million in 2024, reflecting our cost reduction efforts.

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GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY

1312 17th Street – Unit 2136 –

Denver, Colorado 80202 – Telephone (303) 839-5060

● Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes,

was $6.1 million in 2025 vs. a loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, of $3.0 million in 2024. This reflects a gain of $7.3

million on cash received from sales and on liabilities extinguished, including asset retirement obligations. The 2025 and 2024 amounts

include results from the Velardeña and Rodeo Properties in Mexico and, for 2024, the El Quevar project in Argentina, the details

of which may be found in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

● Net income was $2.7 million, or $0.18 per basic

share and $0.16 per diluted share, in 2025 compared to a net loss of $7.6 million, or $0.52 per share, in 2024.

● Cash and cash equivalents balance was $1.3 million

as of December 31, 2025 vs. $3.2 million as of December 31, 2024.

● Total current liabilities were $1.4 million as

of December 31, 2025 vs. $3.6 million as of December 31, 2024.

● Debt was zero as of December 31, 2025, unchanged

from December 31, 2024.

2025 Liquidity Discussion

At December 31, 2025, aggregate cash and cash

equivalents totaled $1.3 million, compared to $3.2 million at December 31, 2024. 2025 expenditures included the following:

● $1.0 million cash spent on discontinued operations,

primarily related to care and maintenance costs of the projects in Mexico; and

● $2.7 million in general and administrative and

exploration expenditures.

The above expenditures were partially offset by

cash inflows of $1.8 million from the following:

● $1.2 million of proceeds received from the sale

of Velardeña Plant 2 and water wells; and

● $0.6 million from the sale of certain Mexican

subsidiaries.

Capital Resources and 2025 Financial Outlook

The Company’s forecasted expenditures for

the twelve months ending December 31, 2026 are expected to total approximately $2.3 million, primarily comprised of administrative

expenses and limited exploration activities. The actual amount of cash expenditures that the Company incurs during this period may vary

significantly from these amounts and will depend on a number of factors, including timing of payments, variations in anticipated administrative

expenses and costs for continued exploration, property option payments, and other advancement of the Company’s exploration properties.

At December 31, 2025, Golden had current assets

of approximately $1.9 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.3 million and restricted cash of approximately

$0.5 million. On the same date, the Company had accounts payable and other current liabilities of approximately $1.4 million.

The Company’s only near-term opportunities

to generate cash flow to meet its expected cash requirements are from the sale of additional assets, equity or other external financing.

The Company is evaluating and pursuing alternatives, including the potential sale of the Company, seeking buyers or partners for certain

of the Company’s remaining assets, or obtaining equity or other external financing.

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GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY

1312 17th St. – Unit 2136 –

Denver, Colorado 80202 – Telephone (303) 839-5060

The Company will require further sources of capital.

In the absence of additional cash inflows, the Company anticipates that its cash resources will be exhausted in the second quarter of

2026. If Golden Minerals is unable to obtain additional cash resources or sell the Company, it will be forced to cease operations and

liquidate.

Annual Report on Form 10-K

The Company’s consolidated audited financial

statements and management’s discussion and analysis, as well as other important disclosures, may be found in the Company’s

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. This Form 10-K is available on the Company’s website at Golden

Minerals Company - SEC Filings. It has also been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov./edgar.shtml

and with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements

within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as

amended, and applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the Company’s forecasted expenditures for

2026; the Company’s plans concerning the Sarita Este/Desierto project and the Sand Canyon project; the Company’s liquidity

forecast for 2026; the ability of the Company generate additional cash flow in the near term and the amount of proceeds needed to cover

forecasted expenditures; and the Company’s expectations regarding the depletion of its cash balance in the second quarter of 2026

and the potential consequences should depletion occur. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including increases in

costs and declines in general economic conditions; changes in political conditions, in tax, royalty, environmental and other laws in the

United States, Mexico or Argentina and other market conditions; and fluctuations in silver and gold prices. Golden Minerals assumes no

obligation to update this information. Additional risks relating to Golden Minerals may be found in the periodic and current reports filed

with the SEC by Golden Minerals, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

For additional information, please visit http://www.goldenminerals.com/

or contact:

Golden Minerals Company

(303) 839-5060

SOURCE: Golden Minerals Company

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GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY

1312 17th St. – Unit 2136 –

Denver, Colorado 80202 – Telephone (303) 839-5060

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