Ssr Mining Reports an Incident at the Marigold MINE

News Release 17-28

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

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October 31, 2017

SSR MINING REPORTS AN INCIDENT AT THE MARIGOLD MINE

VANCOUVER, B.C. – SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (“SSR Mining”) reports

a fatal incident at our Marigold mine in Nevada, U.S. that occurred in the afternoon of October 31,

2017.

The incident involved contact between a haul truck and a light vehicle within the open pit

operations at the mine. We immediately activated our emergency plan, mobilized our emergency

response team and notified the relevant authorities. We regret to confirm two employees have

been fatally injured.

Immediately after the incident, operations at the Marigold mine were and remain suspended. SSR

Mining and the relevant authorities have commenced an investigation.

Paul Benson, President and CEO said, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleagues

and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families. This incident is particularly upsetting as the

health and safety of our employees is our highest priority. We are fully cooperating with the

ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the accident and are offering support to our

colleagues’ families and our employees at the mine site”.

About SSR Mining

SSR Mining Inc., formerly Silver Standard Res ources 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 the 75%-owned and operated Puna Operations

joint venture 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:

Gregory Martin

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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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