VANCOUVER, Nov. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - SSR Mining Inc.
(NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) ("SSR Mining") provides an update on the
incident that occurred at our Marigold mine in Nevada, U.S. on
October 31, 2017.
Two of our Marigold mine employees, Pete
Kuhn, a safety superintendent, and Omar Bernal, an open pit operator, were fatally
injured as a result of contact between a haul truck and a van at
the mine. The other eight individuals involved in the incident were
taken to hospital with minor injuries and were subsequently
released.
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and other
authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation of the
incident. SSR Mining is cooperating fully and will be conducting
its own operational and safety review.
Paul Benson, President and CEO
said, "All of us at SSR Mining are deeply saddened by these tragic
events. Our immediate focus is on supporting the family and friends
of our colleagues during this difficult time. The investigation is
going to take some time to complete and we are doing all we can to
support those efforts. We would also like to thank the mine rescue
team and all those who responded to the incident for their
invaluable help."
Mine operations remain suspended. Operations will only resume
once management have conducted a site assessment and employees are
briefed to ensure a safe mine restart.
About SSR Mining
SSR Mining Inc., formerly Silver Standard Resources 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.
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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
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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 the timing of the restart of
operations at the Marigold mine. 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 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 reflect current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance 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 forth
above, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements.
SOURCE SSR Mining Inc.