Ssr Mining Files Early Warning Report Related to the Sale of the Diablillos and M-18 Projects
News Release 19-24
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
December 20, 2019
SSR MINING FILES EARLY WARNING REPORT RELATED TO THE SALE
OF THE DIABLILLOS AND M-18 PROJECTS
VANCOUVER, B.C. – SSR Mining Inc. (N ASDAQ: SSRM) (TS X: SSRM) (“SSR Mining”)
announces today that on December 19, 2019 it received an additional 24,160,385 common
shares (the “AbraPlata Shares”) of AbraPlata Resource Corp. (“AbraPlata”) and C$200,000 cash
payment in connection with the Plan of Arrangement (the “Arrangement”) between AbraPlata and
Aethon Minerals Corporation , as consideration for our agreement to amend our purchase and
sale agreement in respect of the sale of the Diablillos and M-18 projects.
The sale of the Diablillos and M-18 projects was previously announced in our news release dated
September 19, 2016. This transaction demonstrates our continued focus on maximizing the value
of our project portfolio.
As of the date of the Arrangement , SSR Mining h olds an aggregate of 39,616,989 AbraPlata
shares.
The early warning report pursuant to National Instrument 62 -103 – The Early Warning System
and Related Take Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, containing further disclosure in respect
of the acquisition of the AbraPlata Shares and the foregoing matters, will be filed and available
for viewing on AbraPlata’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
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 Sout h 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.
SSR Mining Inc.
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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
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and
forward-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 forward -looking statements. Generally, forwar d-looking statements
can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “projects,”
“estimates,” “assumes,” “intends,” “strategy,” “goals,” “objectives,” “potential,” “believes,” or variations
thereof, or stating th at certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “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 our intentions with respect to the AbraPlata Shares we presently
hold, any future acquisitions or dispositions of AbraPlata Shares by us or our affiliates, and the facts which
may affect any decisions to pursue any such acquisitions or dispositions. 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 -looking 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 consistent with these forward -looking statements, and management’s
assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Our forward -looking statements r eflect 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.