(SSR Mining, 28.Jan.2022) — SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) 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 26 January 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.
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