Ssr Mining Reports Fatal Vehicle Accident Near Puna

News Release

January 28, 2022

SSR MINING REPORTS FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT NEAR PUNA

DENVER - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM; ASX: SSR) (“SSR Mining” or the “Company”)

regrets to report a fatal vehicle accident invo lving an employee of the Company. The accident

occurred on a public road 20 kilometers southeast of the Chinchillas mine site in Jujuy Province,

Argentina at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time on January 26th, 2022.

The accident involved a vehicl e contracted to transport mine personnel. Three additional

occupants were rescued by local police, incl uding two SSR Mining team members who have

returned home while the vehicle’s driver is being cared for at the mine. Local police have started

their investigation into the incident.

“We are saddened by the loss of one of our employ ees in this tragic event near the Puna mine.

On behalf of SSR Mining, we extend our most sincere condolences to the individual’s family,

friends, and colleagues,” said Rod Antal, President & CEO of SSR Mining.

SSR Mining is working to ensure the families of the those impact ed in this tragic accident will

receive the necessary support and assistance duri ng this difficult time. SSR Mining will also

provide support and counselling to assist employees and contractors at the Puna mine.

Operations at Puna have been temporarily paused.

About SSR Mining

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four

producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global

pipeline of high-quality development and explorat ion assets in the USA, Turkey, Mexico, Peru,

and Canada. In 2020, the four operating assets produced approximately 711,000 gold-equivalent

ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and

SSR on the ASX.

SSR Mining Contacts

F. Edward Farid, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer

Alex Hunchak, Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations

SSR Mining Inc.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 306-5789

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SOURCE: SSR Mining Inc.