VANCOUVER, BC, July 27, 2020 /CNW/ - SSR Mining Inc.
(NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) ("SSR Mining) announced today the
publication of its ESG and Sustainability Report. The report
outlines our approach to sustainability across a range of areas and
summarizes our 2019 performance. The report's theme "Delivering on
Our Commitments" underscores our ongoing commitment to transparency
with our stakeholders.
Paul Benson, President and CEO,
commented, "I am pleased to introduce our second annual ESG and
Sustainability Report, which further builds on our operational
excellence program by setting goals for continuous improvement
in social, environmental, and safety performance. The spirit of
delivering on our commitments is embedded in how SSR Mining
operates and this will continue to be a foundational principle for
years to come."
Sustainability Report Highlights
- The health and safety of our people are the highest priority
across our company, with a 50% improvement in Total Recordable
Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR).
- Focus on strengthening diversity, with women representing 13%
of total workforce, 22% of the Board of Directors, and 30% of the
Chinchillas mine workforce. We also joined the Catalyst Accord and
30% Club of Canada – two
initiatives aimed at accelerating advancement of women in
Canada.
- Achieved first decile, peer-leading ISS Governance and Social
QualityScore.
- Emphasis on hiring from local communities, with 100% of
employees hired locally at the Chinchillas mine and 30% of Seabee's
total workforce identifying as Indigenous.
- Multi-year local Social Development Fund at Puna Operations
with initial funding of US$500,000.
- Anti-corruption and human rights training delivered to
corporate head office and operating sites.
The report is available on our website at
www.ssrmining.com/corporate_responsibility/.
About SSR Mining
SSR Mining 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 Puna Operations in Jujuy, Argentina. SSR Mining also has two feasibility
stage projects and a portfolio of exploration properties in North
and South America. SSR Mining is
committed to delivering safe production through relentless emphasis
on Operational Excellence. SSR Mining is 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:
Michael McDonald
Director, Investor Relations
SSR Mining Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Toll free: +1 (888) 338-0046
All others: +1 (604) 689-3846
E-Mail: invest@ssrmining.com
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