| Cover | Jul. 12, 2023 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 12, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38387 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001718405 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-2657796 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4300 Water Canyon Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Unit 1 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Winnemucca |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89445 |
| City Area Code | (775) |
| Local Phone Number | 304-0260 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
| Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | HYMC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Warrants to purchase Common Stock | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Warrants to purchase Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | HYMCW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Warrants To Purchase Common Stock Member 1 [Member] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Warrants to purchase Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | HYMCL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
