SSR Mining Announces Voting Results from 2018 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
VANCOUVER, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) ("SSR Mining") announces that each of the nine nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2018 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") were elected as directors of SSR Mining on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Voting results for the election of directors are set out below:
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against | |
| Number of Directors | 62,073,280 | 99.39% | 380,763 | 0.61% |
| Nominee Name | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
| A.E. Michael Anglin | 61,884,881 | 99.09% | 567,609 | 0.91% |
| Paul Benson | 62,082,965 | 99.41% | 369,525 | 0.59% |
| Brian R. Booth | 61,607,389 | 98.65% | 845,101 | 1.35% |
| Simon A. Fish | 61,975,185 | 99.24% | 477,305 | 0.76% |
| Gustavo A. Herrero | 61,623,222 | 98.67% | 829,268 | 1.33% |
| Beverlee F. Park | 61,530,997 | 98.52% | 921,493 | 1.48% |
| Richard D. Paterson | 61,841,770 | 99.02% | 610,720 | 0.98% |
| Steven P. Reid | 61,637,145 | 98.69% | 815,345 | 1.31% |
| Elizabeth A. Wademan | 62,041,300 | 99.34% | 411,190 | 0.66% |
At the Meeting, the shareholders of SSR Mining also approved: (i) the appointment of the auditor and authorized the directors to set the auditor's remuneration; (ii) a non-binding advisory resolution accepting SSR Mining's approach to executive compensation; and (iii) a resolution approving SSR Mining's Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan. In a non-binding advisory vote, shareholders did not approve the proposal to hold a virtual-only annual meeting of shareholders for 2019.
The voting results for each resolution are set out below:
| Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | |
| Appointment of Auditor | 84,364,844 | 99.18% | 694,033 | 0.82% |
| Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against | |
| Advisory Vote on | 60,664,122 | 97.13% | 1,789,921 | 2.87% |
| Approval of Amended | 61,709,796 | 98.81% | 744,246 | 1.19% |
| Advisory Vote on Virtual- | 13,689,419 | 21.92% | 48,764,623 | 78.08% |
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
E-Mail: invest@ssrmining.com
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