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2. SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM)

On April 21, 2026, Scotiabank analyst Ovais Habib raised the price target on SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) to C$55 from C$50 previously and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares.

On March 25, 2026, SSR Mining announced a definitive share purchase agreement with Cengiz Holding to sell its 80% stake in the Copler mine and related properties in Türkiye for $1.5B in cash. The agreement follows the key terms outlined in the memorandum of understanding disclosed on March 4, 2026. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval from the Turkish General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs, along with other required consents and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Earlier in March, CIBC upgraded SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) to Outperformer from Neutral and raised its price target to $48 from $35.50, saying the Copler divestiture shifts the company toward an Americas-focused profile. The firm noted SSR is currently the third largest gold producer in the U.S. and said the balance sheet is expected to improve following the sale, adding that the shares should no longer trade at a discount to peers.

SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties across the United States, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina.