DENVER, Jan. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:
SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company")
regrets to report a fatal vehicle accident involving 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 vehicle contracted to transport mine
personnel. Three additional occupants were rescued by local police,
including 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 employees 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
impacted in this tragic accident will receive the necessary support
and assistance during 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 exploration 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: invest@ssrmining.com
Phone: +1 (416) 306-5789
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