Ssr Mining Announces Temporary Suspension of Puna Operations
News Release 20-07
SSR Mining Inc. PHONE +1 604.689.3846 Suite 800 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street
www.ssrmining.com TOLL FREE +1 888.338.0046 PO Box 49088
Vancouver, BC, Canada V7X 1G4
March 20, 2020
SSR MINING ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PUNA OPERATIONS
VANCOUVER, B.C. – SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (“SSR Mining”)
announces that Puna Operations (“ Puna”) is temporarily suspending operations in accordance
with government-mandated restrictions due to the COVID -19 virus. On March 19, 2020, the
government of Argentina enacted Urgency Decree #297/20, ordering a national mandatory
quarantine effective from March 20, 2020 until March 31, 2020. We will continue managing
required activities to ensure the safety of our employees and operational readiness for when the
suspension is lifted.
Our company-wide response to the COVID -19 virus is being managed within the framework of
preparedness protocols and contingency plans developed by SSR Mining’s Crisis Management
Team. These plans include individual site management controls, emergency medical
preparedness, and working with health authorities to closely monitor local developments.
About SSR Mining
SSR Mining Inc. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer with three operations, including
the Marigold gold mine in Nevada, U.S., the Seabee Gold Operation in Saskatchewan, Canada
and Puna Operations in Jujuy, Argentina. We also have two feasibility stage projects and a
portfolio of exploration properties in North and South America. We are committed to delivering
safe production through relentless emphasis on Operational Excellence. We are also focused on
growing production and Mineral Reserves through the exploration and acquisition of assets for
accretive growth, while maintaining financial strength.
SOURCE: SSR Mining Inc.
For further information contact:
W. John DeCooman, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy
SSR Mining Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Toll free: +1 (888) 338-0046
All others: +1 (604) 689-3846
E-Mail: [email protected]
SSR Mining Inc.
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looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively,
“forward-looking statements”) concerning the anticipated developments in our operations in future periods, and other
events or conditions that may occur or exist in the future. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are
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“might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions. The
forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: our continued management of required
activities to ensure the safety of our employees and operational readiness during the temporary suspension of Puna
Operations; and the anticipated lifting of the suspension enacted by the government of Argentina. These forward -
looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied, including, without limitation, those various risks
and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Information Form filed with the
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward-l ooking statements are based on what our management
considers to be reasonable assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions based on the information currently
available to it. We cannot assure you that actual events, performance or results will be consis tent with these forward-
looking statements, and management’s assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Our forward-looking statements reflect
current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date hereof and we do not assume any obligation
to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should
change other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set out above, you should not place undue reliance
on forward-looking statements.