Why SSR Mining Stock Dropped Today

SSR Mining announced the acquisition of Canadian gold miner Roxmore Resources for $464 million in cash. The deal will allow SSR to operate the Converse Project and Marigold Complex as a single contiguous asset, potentially reducing operating costs by $200 million annually and adding 150,000-170,000 ounces to annual gold production. Despite the strategic benefits, SSR Mining stock dropped 7.8% as the complex transaction and cash drain may have concerned investors in the near term.