Çöpler divestment announced (material cash proceeds)
Announced definitive agreement to sell SSR's interest in the Çöpler mine for $1.5 billion in cash; transaction progressing and management expects closing by Q3 2026 (management commentary varied between 'by Q3' and 'before end of 2026'). Proceeds expected to materially strengthen the balance sheet and provide additional capital for growth and shareholder returns.
Strong free cash flow generation
Free cash flow from continuing operations of $211 million in Q1 2026 (management described 'more than $210 million'), supporting a cash balance of $634 million at quarter end and zero debt after redeeming convertible notes.
High-margin operations driving site-level cash
Puna delivered more than $120 million in site-level free cash flow in Q1 (average realized silver price > $90/oz). Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) generated approximately $325 million in mine-site free cash flow since SSR's 2025 acquisition, exceeding the $275 million acquisition consideration within 12 months.
Robust top-line and sales volumes
Nearly $600 million in revenue in Q1 and 113 thousand gold-equivalent ounces sold (production of ~110 thousand gold-equivalent ounces), supporting solid operating performance versus internal plans and guidance.
Per-share value creation and capital returns track record
Management highlighted >300% increase in consolidated consensus net asset value per share since 2024 and >400% increase in consensus cash flow per share over the same period. Subsequent to quarter end, completed $300 million of share repurchases (~9.2 million shares at an average ~$32.6/share in April) and total repurchases since 2021 exceed 29 million shares at an average ~$21/share.
Balance sheet strength and liquidity
Debt-free balance sheet as of March 2026, cash ~$634 million and total liquidity ~$1.1 billion (inclusive of an $87.5 million contingent payment made during the quarter). Management expects proceeds from Çöpler plus ongoing free cash flow to further bolster liquidity.
Operational momentum and growth catalysts
Management highlighted multiple organic growth opportunities: updated Marigold life-of-mine (including Buffalo Valley) targeted within 12 months, brownfield growth at Puna and Seabee, advancement of Cortaderas at Puna, continued near-mine drilling success at Marigold, and an ongoing strategic review of Hod Maden.
Fuel hedging mitigates near-term cost volatility
Approximately 70% of diesel exposure at Marigold and CC&V is mitigated with zero-cost collars through 2026; Seabee fuel secured by winter road deliveries and Puna not experiencing material fuel impacts currently — reducing immediate fuel-driven AISC volatility.