SSR Mining Stock Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving Its Performance?

Core Insights - SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) reached a new 52-week high of $11.89 before closing at $11.74, with a market capitalization of $2.38 billion and a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [1] - SSR Mining's stock has increased by 68.6% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the industry growth of 8.6% and the Basic Materials Sector's growth of 6.8% [1] Acquisition and Production - SSR Mining completed the acquisition of the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) mine from Newmont Corporation, positioning itself as the third-largest gold producer in the U.S. [4] - The CC&V mine has reported gold Mineral Reserves of 2.4 million ounces, with an 85% year-over-year increase from 2023 [5] - The addition of CC&V is expected to boost SSR Mining's annual gold production by 170,000 ounces [6] Production Guidance - SSR Mining anticipates a more than 10% year-over-year increase in gold equivalent ounces (GEO) production for 2025, with expected production ranging from 410,000 to 480,000 ounces [6][7] - The Marigold mine is projected to produce 160,000-190,000 ounces, while the Seabee mine is expected to yield 70,000-80,000 ounces [7] - The expected gold production from the CC&V mine for 2025 is estimated at 90,000-110,000 ounces [8] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, SSR Mining reported adjusted earnings per share of 29 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 262.50% and marking a 164% improvement from the previous year [9] - Total revenues for Q1 2025 increased by 38% year-over-year to $317 million [9] - The average realized gold price rose by 42% to $2,935 per ounce, while the average realized silver price increased by 46% to $23.23 per ounce [10] Development and Exploration - SSR Mining invested $12.2 million in the Hod Maden project during Q1 2025, focusing on engineering and early-stage site development [11] - The company is advancing exploration and development initiatives across its asset portfolio to identify high-return, low-capital opportunities [11] Market Trends - Gold prices have increased by 25.5% in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank buying, while silver prices have risen by 14.6% due to demand from the electrification sector [12]