SSR Mining provides update on Çöpler incident

DENVER, May 25, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) (“SSR Mining” or the “Company”) provides an update on the February 13, 2024 incident in Çöpler.

On May 24, 2024, the Company received a copy of the expert report (the “Report”) commissioned by the İliç Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in connection with the investigation of the Çöpler Incident when it was made available to the public. At this time, the Company has only completed a preliminary examination.

The Company notes that the Çöpler heap leach platform was designed by several reputable, independent engineering firms and has been reviewed over the years. Based on the Company’s preliminary, initial review and assessment of the incident, the Company has not identified any significant deviations in the construction or operation of the heap leach platform compared to the design parameters developed by third parties. The Company will continue to evaluate the report in conjunction with its assessment of the Çöpler incident.

We continue to support our colleagues at the Çöpler Mine and our thoughts are with all families, colleagues and community members affected by the Çöpler incident.

About SSR Mining

SSR Mining is listed on the Nasdaq and TSX under the ticker symbol SSRM and SSR is listed on the ASX.

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The story goes on

Forward-looking information and statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, all statements regarding: consultations with third parties and governmental authorities, the results of ongoing and future analyses and assessments of the cause of the Çöpler Incident, all other timing, exploration, development, operational, financial, budgetary, economic, legal, social, environmental, regulatory and political matters that may affect or be affected by future events or conditions.

The above list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company’s forward-looking information. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking information and statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. Actual results may differ from this forward-looking information for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties arising from the Çöpler incident described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filings on our website at www.ssrmining.comon SEDAR under www.sedarplus.caon EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the ASX at www.asx.com.au and other unanticipated events or circumstances. Except as required by law, we do not intend, and do not undertake any obligation, to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events. The information contained in or accessible through our website is not incorporated by reference into, and does not form part of, this document.

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