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SSR Mining Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 18 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income from continuing operations rose: Net income attributable to shareholders from continuing operations was $252.5 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, against $85.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.15 against $0.41. Source
  • Operating and free cash flow increased: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $299.6 million and free cash flow was $210.8 million, against $116.7 million and $71.9 million a year earlier. Including Çöpler costs, the figures were $264.5 million and $175.2 million. Source
  • Gold equivalent output rose year on year: Production was 109,914 gold equivalent ounces against 103,805 a year earlier, and sales were 112,993 against 104,185. Management said quarterly results were well aligned with Company expectations. Source
  • CC&V mine site revenue and cash: CC&V mine site revenue was $187 million and mine site free cash flow was more than $120 million in the quarter. Since acquisition, these reached about $637 million and $325 million. Source
  • Cost of sales and AISC per ounce rose: Consolidated cost of sales was $1,727 per gold equivalent ounce, against $1,312, and AISC was $2,433 against $1,749. Cash cost was $1,611 against $1,206. Source
  • Share buybacks completed after quarter-end: Subsequent to the quarter, about $300 million of share buybacks were completed, covering 9.2 million shares. Since 2021, 29.2 million shares were repurchased at an average of $21.06, with about $775 million returned since 2021. Source
  • Çöpler sale agreement signed: A memorandum of understanding was signed March 4, 2026, and a definitive share purchase agreement March 24, 2026, to sell the 80% stake in Çöpler and related properties to Cengiz for $1.5 billion in cash. Source
  • Hod Maden spending in the quarter: SSR Mining made $30.6 million in growth capital investments at Hod Maden in the first quarter, while expecting minimal capital costs during the strategic review. Source

“The first quarter of 2026 marked a significant milestone for our business with the definitive agreement to sell our ownership in Çöpler for $1.5 billion in cash.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated gold equivalent production Sourcefull-year 2026450,000 to 535,000 gold equivalent ouncesKept
Consolidated cost of sales per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026$1,560 to $1,640Kept
Consolidated cash cost per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026$1,480 to $1,560Kept
Consolidated AISC per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026$2,360 to $2,440; $2,180 to $2,260 excluding Çöpler care and maintenanceKept
Consolidated sustaining capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$202 millionKept
General and administrative and share-based compensation Sourcefull-year 2026G&A $65 to $70 million; share-based compensation $50 to $60 millionKept
Çöpler care and maintenance cash costs Sourceper quarter, 2026$20 to $25 million per quarterKept
Growth exploration and resource development Sourcefull-year 2026$35 millionKept
Marigold gold production Sourcefull-year 2026170,000 to 200,000 ounces of goldKept
Marigold cost of sales and AISC per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026cost of sales $1,720 to $1,790; AISC $2,320 to $2,390Kept
Marigold sustaining capital Sourcefull-year 2026$106 million
Marigold production weighting Source2026approximately 55 to 60% in second halfKept
CC&V gold production Sourcefull-year 2026125,000 to 150,000 ounces of goldKept
CC&V cost of sales and AISC per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026cost of sales $1,420 to $1,490; AISC $1,780 to $1,850Kept
Seabee gold production Sourcefull-year 202660,000 to 70,000 ounces of goldKept
Seabee cost of sales and AISC per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026cost of sales $1,480 to $1,550; AISC $2,170 to $2,240Kept
Puna silver production Sourcefull-year 20266.25 to 7.00 million ounces of silverKept
Puna cost of sales and AISC per payable ounce Sourcefull-year 2026cost of sales $22.30 to $24.30; AISC $20.00 to $22.00Kept
Puna production weighting Source2026approximately 50 to 55% in first halfKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Agreement to sell the 80% stake in Çöpler to Cengiz Holding A.S. for $1.5 billion in cash, with Çöpler now a discontinued operation. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Hod Maden capital was previously guided at up to $15 million per month on a 100% basis; management now expects minimal capital costs while the strategic review is ongoing. Source
  • Ended: Convertible Notes were redeemed, with holders converting the principal into common shares. Source
  • New: Normal Course Issuer Bid received regulatory approval on March 31, 2026, following the February share buyback approval. Source

Results and cash generation

  • Net income from continuing operations rose: Net income attributable to shareholders from continuing operations was $252.5 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, against $85.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.15 against $0.41. Source
  • Operating and free cash flow increased: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $299.6 million and free cash flow was $210.8 million, against $116.7 million and $71.9 million a year earlier. Including Çöpler costs, the figures were $264.5 million and $175.2 million. Source
  • Net loss reflects discontinued Çöpler results: Net loss including discontinued operations was $115.2 million, with $365.3 million of loss from discontinued operations, compared with net income of $54.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and liquidity increased: Cash and cash equivalents were $634.1 million, up from $524.8 million at December 31, 2025. Total liquidity was $1,134.1 million, and the company reported no significant long-term debt. Source
  • Gold equivalent output rose year on year: Production was 109,914 gold equivalent ounces against 103,805 a year earlier, and sales were 112,993 against 104,185. Management said quarterly results were well aligned with Company expectations. Source

Mine-by-mine results

  • Marigold output and costs: Marigold produced 37,730 ounces of gold, against 38,586 a year earlier. Cost of sales was $1,813 per payable ounce and AISC was $2,365. Source
  • CC&V cost and AISC per ounce: CC&V produced 38,298 ounces of gold, against 11,282 in the prior-year period, which covered only February 28 to March 31. Cost of sales was $1,431 and AISC was $1,658 per payable ounce. Source
  • CC&V mine site revenue and cash: CC&V mine site revenue was $187 million and mine site free cash flow was more than $120 million in the quarter. Since acquisition, these reached about $637 million and $325 million. Source
  • Seabee output fell on winter road spend: Seabee produced 6,286 ounces, against 26,001 a year earlier, with AISC of $6,053 per payable ounce. Management said first-quarter AISC reflected the timing of winter road spend. Source

“In the first quarter, we generated $300 million in operating cash flow and $211 million in free cash flow.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Metal prices and output mix

  • Realized gold price rose sharply: The average realized gold price was $4,770 per ounce sold, against $2,935 a year earlier. Gold sold was 83,893 ounces, against 77,708. Source
  • Realized silver price and silver output: The average realized silver price was $91.79 per ounce, against $32.47. Silver produced was 1,739 thousand ounces, against 2,505 thousand. Source
  • Lead and zinc volumes moved in opposite directions: Lead produced was 8,162 thousand pounds, against 11,489 thousand. Zinc produced was 1,024 thousand pounds, against 758 thousand. Source
  • Gold sales and production ran close: Gold produced was 82,314 ounces, against 75,869, and gold sold was 83,893 ounces against 77,708. Gold equivalent production uses the fixed 63:1 ratio from January 1, 2026. Source

Costs and margins

  • Cost of sales and AISC per ounce rose: Consolidated cost of sales was $1,727 per gold equivalent ounce, against $1,312, and AISC was $2,433 against $1,749. Cash cost was $1,611 against $1,206. Source
  • Puna cost per silver ounce rose: Puna cost of sales was $25.91 per payable ounce and AISC was $23.14, against $15.51 and $13.16 a year earlier. Management said Puna AISC are expected to remain above the full-year range in the second quarter. Source
  • Share-based compensation included in G&A: General and administrative expense and share-based compensation totalled $38.5 million, including $20.4 million of share-based compensation. Source
  • Gold equivalent ratio fixed at 63:1: From January 1, 2026, gold equivalent ounces are calculated at a fixed silver-to-gold ratio of 63:1, rather than the prior method using average closing prices for each period. Source

“Subsequent to quarter-end, we returned $300 million to shareholders through our share buyback program.”

Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Share buybacks completed after quarter-end: Subsequent to the quarter, about $300 million of share buybacks were completed, covering 9.2 million shares. Since 2021, 29.2 million shares were repurchased at an average of $21.06, with about $775 million returned since 2021. Source
  • Convertible Notes converted into equity: The $230.0 million of Convertible Notes converted into 13.1 million common shares. About $2.6 million in cash was paid for redemption of unconverted notes and related costs. Source
  • Carlton Tunnel contingent payment: During the quarter, SSR Mining made an $87.5 million contingent payment related to the Carlton Tunnel at CC&V. Source
  • Capital spending from continuing operations: Expenditures on mineral properties, plant and equipment from continuing operations were $88.8 million, against $44.8 million a year earlier. Source

Çöpler sale and discontinued operations

  • Çöpler sale agreement signed: A memorandum of understanding was signed March 4, 2026, and a definitive share purchase agreement March 24, 2026, to sell the 80% stake in Çöpler and related properties to Cengiz for $1.5 billion in cash. Source
  • Çöpler now reported as discontinued: Çöpler is now classified as a discontinued operation in the company's financial reporting, and its results are excluded from continuing operations figures. Source
  • Restart timing not estimated: Management said it cannot estimate whether, when or under what conditions Çöpler operations will resume, while care and maintenance costs continue. Source

Growth projects and Hod Maden

  • Hod Maden spending in the quarter: SSR Mining made $30.6 million in growth capital investments at Hod Maden in the first quarter, while expecting minimal capital costs during the strategic review. Source
  • Hod Maden under strategic review: SSR Mining's interest in Hod Maden is under strategic review following the Çöpler sale. Source
  • Brownfield projects advancing: Management said key brownfield organic growth projects continue at Buffalo Valley at Marigold, Cortaderas at Puna, and Porky at Seabee, with potential to extend mine lives. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 May 2026

  • Çöpler sale expected to close: Management expects the Çöpler transaction to close before the end of the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Hod Maden strategic review update: An update on the Hod Maden strategic review is expected before the end of the third quarter. Source
  • Marigold life of mine plan update: An updated Marigold life of mine plan incorporating growth opportunities is expected over the next 12 months. Source
  • Puna life of mine extension update: Management expects to provide an update on Puna's life of mine extension opportunities over the next 12 months. Source
  • Marigold AISC to peak in Q2: AISC at Marigold are now expected to peak in the second quarter of 2026, after an earlier expectation of the first quarter. Source
  • Seabee output strongest in Q4: Production from Seabee is expected to be highest in the fourth quarter of 2026 because of higher grades. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gold equivalent produced (oz) Source109,914
Gold produced (oz) Source82,314
Silver produced ('000 oz) Source1,739
Gold equivalent sold (oz) Source112,993
Average realized gold price ($/oz sold) Source$4,770
Average realized silver price ($/oz sold) Source$91.79

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Çöpler remains idle with cash care and maintenance costs of about $20 to $25 million a quarter, and management cannot estimate a restart date. Source
  • External: Management cited gold and silver price volatility as the reason for fixing the gold equivalent ratio at 63:1. Source
  • Financial: The Hod Maden interest is under strategic review, and the result of that review is not yet known. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the company remains on track for full-year 2026 production guidance. Source
  • On track: Marigold sustaining capital spend remains on track with full-year guidance, with spend expected to rise in the second and third quarters. Source
  • On track: Management said the company remains on track to spend $35 million on growth exploration and resource development. Source
  • Not stated: Management described first-quarter operating results as well aligned with Company expectations. Source
  • Not stated: The buyback program approved on February 13, 2026 was completed in the period after quarter-end. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects the Çöpler sale to close before the end of the third quarter of 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.