VANCOUVER, May 3, 2018 /CNW/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:
SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) ("SSR Mining") today announced that Alan Pangbourne will be retiring from his role as Chief Operating
Officer ("COO") effective May 31, 2018. Kevin O'Kane will
succeed Mr. Pangbourne as COO effective June 4, 2018.
"On behalf of the management team and Board of Directors I would like to thank Alan for his leadership, drive and the
significant contribution he has made in the evolution of SSR Mining over the past five years. We all wish him much success
as he starts retirement life," said Paul Benson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Having known Kevin for nearly
20 years when we worked together in the BHP Billiton Base Metals group, I look forward to working with him again as we continue
to drive improvements across our portfolio to deliver long-term shareholder value. Kevin's strong background in operations
management, operational excellence, technical services, project development and safety will be invaluable as he leads our
operating teams."
Mr. O'Kane has more than 30 years of international experience developing and operating mines. Since joining BHP early in
his career, his focus and success has been leading safety and productivity improvements, cost reductions, organizational and
cultural change processes, including the Escondida mine in Chile, the world's largest copper
mine. Kevin joins SSR Mining having most recently been Asset President, Pampa Norte, BHP Minerals
Americas and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Queen's University in Kingston,
Ontario.
About SSR Mining
SSR Mining Inc. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer with three operations, including the Marigold 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.
For further information contact:
W. John DeCooman, Jr.
Vice President, Business Development and Strategy
SSR Mining Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Toll free: +1 (888) 338-0046
All others: +1 (604) 689-3846
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