Fortuna announces new appointment to the Board of Directors
Fortuna announces new appointment to the Board of Directors
Vancouver, August 17, 2017-- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) Jorge A.
Ganoza, President, CEO and Director of Fortuna , announces today the appointment of Kylie
Dickson to the Board of Directors of the Company.
Kylie Dickson is an executive with over 14 years of experience in the mining industry . She has
worked with companies at various stages of the mining lifecycle including exploration, mine
development and operations, as well as playing a key role in multiple financings and M&A
transactions. Kylie is currently the Vice President, Business D evelopment of Trek Mining Inc.
She was the Chief Financial Officer of JDL Gold Corp when JDL acquired Luna Gold Corp. to
create T rek Mining in March 2017. Previously, Kylie was a founding shareholder and Chief
Financial Officer of Anthem United Inc. and was the Chief Financial Officer of Esperanza
Resources which was acquired by Alamos Gold in 2013. She also served as the Corporat e
Controller of Minefinders Corporation from 2007 to 2012 prior to its acquisition by Pan
American Silver. Kylie began her career with KPMG LLP’s mining practice and is a Canadian
CPA, CA with a BBA in Accounting from Simon Fraser University.
Simon Ridgw ay, Chairman of the Board of Fortuna , commented, “On behalf of the Board of
Directors, I am very pleased to welcome Kylie to our team .” Mr. Ridgway continued, “Kylie’s
experience in the industry will complement our Board´s capabilities as Fortuna continues to
grow its low cost production profile and positions itself as a leading precious metals mining
company.”
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metal producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin
America. The Company’s primary assets are the Caylloma silver mine in southern Peru, the San
Jose silver -gold mine in Mexico and the Lindero gold project in Argentina. The Company is
selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout the Americas and in select other areas.
For more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Jorge A. Ganoza
President, CEO and Director
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
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Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI
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factors include, among others, changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; changes i n prices for
silver and other metals; technological and operational hazards in Fortuna’s mining and mine development
activities; risks inherent in mineral exploration; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral
resources, and met al recoveries; governmental and other approvals; political unrest or instability in countries
where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the
Company's Annual Information Form. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could
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the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be in accordance
with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the
Company or its properties; that all required approvals will be obtained; that there will be no significant disruptions
affecting operations and such other assumpt ions as set out herein. Forward looking Statements are made as of the
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result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as re quired by law. There can be no
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