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SSR Mining Announces Additional $500 Million Share Buyback and Reinstatement of Quarterly Dividend

SSR executes disciplined capital returns ahead of the Çöpler divestiture, locking in an Americas-focused strategy.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 15, 2026 · 17:00 SSRM · 40.45 SSR Mining Inc.

Executive Summary

SSR Mining's Board approved an additional $500 million share repurchase authorization.
Reinstated a regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per common share ($0.12 annualized), with the first payment expected alongside Q2 2026 results.
Highlighted a strong financial position supported by ongoing free cash flow and the anticipated $1.5 billion cash sale of the Çöpler mine, expected to close before the end of Q3 2026.
Total shareholder returns since 2021 amount to $774 million, with year-to-date returns already yielding approximately 5%.
NCIB status: TSX acceptance received March 27, 2026, for up to 21,502,189 common shares (~10.0% of public float). April 2026 repurchases totaled 9,224,713 shares, leaving 12,277,476 shares available. The NCIB expires March 30, 2027.
Strategic context: Completes the execution of the Çöpler divestiture and follows the May 18, 2026 sale of the 20% Hod Maden stake to Lidya Mines for a 4.0% NSR, fully transitioning the company to an Americas-focused platform.

Material Impact

The announcement of an additional $500 million buyback and dividend reinstatement is a positive capital allocation move, but it is largely expected given the company's debt-free status, $634 million cash position, and the imminent $1.5 billion Çöpler proceeds.
The stock has already rallied significantly from ~$16.22 to a high of $49.01 on the back of the Çöpler/Hod Maden strategic wins. This release represents a routine execution of capital returns rather than a transformative event.
Rating: Routine - Positive. The market has already priced in the strategic repositioning; this is a standard reinforcement of shareholder value in a cash-rich environment.

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Company Overview

SSR Mining is a precious metals producer focused on gold and silver operations in the Americas.
Flagship assets include Marigold (Nevada, USA), Cripple Creek & Victor (Colorado, USA), Seabee (Ontario, Canada), and Puna (Argentina).
The company is divesting its Turkish assets (Çöpler and Hod Maden) to focus on lower-jurisdiction risk and higher-margin Americas operations.
CC&V acquisition in early 2025 established SSR as the third-largest gold producer in the United States.
Strategic focus is on free cash flow generation, mine-life extensions, and disciplined capital allocation.

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