SSR MINING INC

A summary of the Company's consolidated financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below (in thousands):

(2)The Company reports non-GAAP financial measures including adjusted attributable net income (loss), adjusted basic attributable net income (loss) per share, cash costs and all in sustaining costs (“AISC”) per ounce sold to manage and evaluate its operating performance at its mines. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of these financial measures and a reconciliation of these financial measures to Net income (loss) attributable to SSR Mining shareholders and Cost of sales, which are the comparable GAAP financial measures.

(3)Data for lead production and sales relate only to lead in lead concentrate. Data for zinc production and sales relate only to zinc in zinc concentrate.

(4)Gold equivalent ounces are calculated multiplying the silver ounces by the ratio of the silver price to the gold price, using the average London Bullion Market Association (“LBMA”) prices for the period. The Company does not include by-products in the gold equivalent ounce calculations.

Revenue

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, revenue decreased by $116.2 million, or 38.6%, to $184.8 million, as compared to $301.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was mainly due to 67.6% fewer ounces of gold sold at a 21.1% higher average realized gold price and 34.0% more ounces of silver sold. The decrease in gold ounces sold was primarily related to the suspension of operations at Çöpler following the Çöpler Incident. For a complete discussion of revenue, refer to the Results of Operations below.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, revenue decreased by $200.6 million, or 32.6%, to $415.1 million, as compared to $615.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was mainly due to 48.3% fewer ounces of gold sold at an 11.8% higher average realized gold price and 2.1% fewer ounces of silver sold. The decrease in gold ounces sold was primarily related to the suspension of operations at Çöpler following the Çöpler Incident. For a complete discussion of revenue, refer to the Results of Operations below.

Cost of sales

Cost of sales decreased by $74.1 million, or 43.4%, to $96.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $170.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was mainly due to 67.6% fewer ounces of gold sold compared to the same period in 2023 primarily related to the suspension of operations at Çöpler following the Çöpler Incident. For a complete discussion of cost of sales by site, refer to the Results of Operations below.

Cost of sales decreased by $147.5 million, or 39.9%, to $222.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $369.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was mainly due to 48.3% fewer ounces of gold sold compared to the same period in 2023 primarily related to the suspension of operations at Çöpler following the Çöpler Incident. For a complete discussion of cost of sales by site, refer to the Results of Operations below.

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (“DD&A”) expense decreased by $21.6 million, or 48.5%, to $23.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $44.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to fewer gold equivalent ounces sold.

DD&A expense decreased by $30.3 million, or 33.1%, to $61.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $91.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to fewer gold equivalent ounces sold.

General and administrative expense

General and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $13.5 million as compared to $16.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. General and administrative expenses decreased mainly due to lower employee compensation expense.

General and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $26.3 million as compared to $34.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. General and administrative expenses decreased mainly due to lower stock-based compensation expense, which was a result of lower share price in 2024, and lower consulting and professional fees.

Exploration and evaluation costs

Exploration and evaluation costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $11.3 million compared to $14.0 million for three months ended June 30, 2023. Exploration and evaluation costs were lower due to decreased land and permit costs, partially offset by higher materials costs. Exploration and evaluation costs were primarily related to surface exploration at Seabee and the Sterling project at Marigold.

Exploration and evaluation costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $21.5 million compared to $24.5 million for six months ended June 30, 2023. Exploration and evaluation costs were lower due to decreased land and permit costs, partially offset by higher materials costs. Exploration and evaluation costs were primarily related to surface exploration at Seabee and the Sterling project at Marigold.

Reclamation and remediation costs

Reclamation and remediation costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $2.4 million as compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Reclamation and remediation costs were consistent quarter over quarter.

Reclamation and remediation costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $277.7 million as compared to $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Reclamation and remediation costs increased by $273.4 million mainly due to reclamation and remediation costs related to the Çöpler Incident.

Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $30.6 million. Care and maintenance expense incurred during the second quarter of 2024 represents direct costs not associated with environmental reclamation and remediation costs of $17.3 million and depreciation of $13.3 million during the suspension of operations at Çöpler.

Care and maintenance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $45.0 million. Care and maintenance expense incurred during 2024 represents direct costs not associated with environmental reclamation and remediation costs of $25.0 million and depreciation of $20.0 million during the suspension of operations at Çöpler.

Impairment charges

Impairment charges for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $114.2 million. The impairment charges were due to non-cash impairment charges of heap leach pad inventory and related heap leach facilities due to the Çöpler Incident.

Other operating expense (income), net

Other operating expense (income), net for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $(3.1) million as compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change is mainly due to a $6.7 million gain on the divestiture of San Luis offset by $2.4 million of contingencies and expenses related to the Çöpler incident.

Other operating expense (income), net for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $12.2 million as compared to $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The change is due to $17.7 million of contingencies and expenses related to the Çöpler incident partially offset by a $5.6 million gain on the divestiture of San Luis.

Interest expense

Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $2.1 million as compared to $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $6.8 million as compared to $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.The decreases were primarily due to lower debt balances outstanding during 2024.

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $5.0 million as compared to $12.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Other income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $8.7 million as compared to $25.4 million for thesix months ended June 30, 2023. The changes were mainly due to the decrease in interest income as a result of lower cash balances and changes in the fair value of marketable securities.

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

Foreign exchange gain for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $0.9 million compared to a loss of $21.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the foreign exchange gain was mainly due to the weakening of the TRY against the USD and its impact on TRY-denominated liabilities at Çöpler, partially offset by the weakening of the ARS against the USD and its impact on ARS-denominated assets at Puna.

Foreign exchange loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $37.0 thousand compared to a gain of $34.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the foreign exchange loss was mainly due to the weakening of the ARS against the USD and its impact on ARS-denominated assets at Puna, partially offset by the weakening of the TRY against the USD and its impact on TRY-denominated liabilities at Çöpler.

Income and mining tax benefit (expense)

Income and mining tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $11.7 million as compared to a benefit of $83.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The change in income tax was primarily a result of foreign currency fluctuations and changes in the valuation allowance.

Income and mining tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $8.5 million as compared to a benefit of $80.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in income tax benefit was primarily a result of foreign currency fluctuations and changes in the valuation allowance.