FVI.TO · 2023-06-05 12:00:00

Fortuna regrets to report a fatality at its Caylloma Mine in Peru

Mine Development & Operations

Vancouver, June 5, 2023- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) regrets to report that a fatality

involving a worker employed by a mining contractor occurred at the Caylloma Mine located in Arequipa,

Peru. The accident took place on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President, CEO and Director of Fortuna, commented, “The health and safety of our

workforce is a top priority at Fortuna, and we mourn this tragic loss at the Caylloma mine. We are focused

now on ensuring the necessary support to family and colleagues and a prompt investigation into this

accident involving one of our contractor employees . The leadership of the compa ny and over 5,500

employees and contractors across our operations reaffirm our steadfast commitment to achieving a zero-

harm work environment.”

The accident occurred during underground mining operations and no other personnel were injured. The

appropriate government and local authorities have been properly notified and an investigation to

determine the cause of the accident is underway. A site-wide safety stop took place, and u nderground

mining operations were suspended before resuming on Sunday.

At Fortuna, the health and safety of all employees and contractors is our highest priority, and we remain

more committed than ever to our objective of zero harm.

About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with five operating mines in

Argentina, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Peru, and Côte d'Ivoire. Sustainability is integral to all our operations

and relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value over th e long -term for our

stakeholders through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility. For more

information, please visit our website.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jorge A. Ganoza

President, CEO, and Director

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

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