Fortuna announces resumption of operations at its San Jose Mine in Oaxaca
Fortuna announces resumption of operations at its San Jose Mine in Oaxaca
Vancouver, March 25, 2020-- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to report that
the illegal blockade of the roads in the municipality of San José del Progreso which prevented access to
the San Jose Mine has been lifted (refer to Fortuna news release dated March 24, 2020). Operations at
the mine will resume today, starting with the night shift.
About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metals producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin America.
Our primary assets are the Caylloma silver Mine in southern Peru, the San Jose silver-gold Mine in Mexico
and the Lindero gold Project, currently unde r construction, 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.
Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI
Investor Relations:
Carlos Baca
T (Peru): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0
Forward-looking Statements
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actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward -looking Statements. Such uncertainties and factors include,
among others, changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; changes in 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 metal
recoveries; changes to current estimates of mineral reser ves and resources; changes to production estimates;
governmental and other approvals; changes in government, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna
is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factor s” in the Company's Annual
Information Form. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other
factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of
management, including but not limited to the expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; the
accuracy of 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 assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made
as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no
assurance that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance
on Forward-looking Statements.