Fortuna releases 2019 Sustainability Report
Fortuna releases 2019 Sustainability Report
Vancouver, May 6, 2020 -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that
it has published its 2019 Sustainability Report prepared under the Global Reporting Initiative Standards.
The report highlights the Company’s sustainability strategy , progress and performance against its
environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators and commitments.
Jorge A. Ganoza , President and CEO, commented, “ At Fortuna, we are committed to integrat e
sustainability into our business strategy in an open and transparent manner.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “We
have developed a five -year sustainability plan that sets out key performance in dicators, goals , and
commitments, listening to our stakeholders and addressing the demands placed on our industry by a
rapidly changing world .” Mr. Ganoza concluded, “ We believe that accountability and transparency are
essential to achieve our sustainability goals.”
The Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2019 is available on the Company’s website at
https://fortunasilver.com/sustainability/sustainability-report/2019/.
We welcome questions or feedback on our report at [email protected].
About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metal producer with its primary assets being the Caylloma silver
mine in southern Peru, the San Jose silver -gold mine in Mexico and the Lindero gold Project, currently
under construction, in Argentina. The Company is selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities
throughout the Americas and in select other areas. For more information, please visit its 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
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Forward Looking Statements
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applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provision s
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “Forward looking Statements”). All statements included herein,
other than statements of historical fact, are Forward looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks
and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward looking
Statements. The Forward looking Statements in this news release may in clude, without limitation, statements about the
Company’s five-year sustainability plan that sets out key performance indicators, goals, and commitments, the Company’ s plans
for its mines and mineral properties; the Company’s business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company’s mines an d
mineral prope rties; mineral resource and reserve estimates; timelines; the futu re financial or operating performance of the
Company; expenditures; approvals and other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward looking Statements can be identified
by the use of words such as “will”, “will be” or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar
expressions, including negative variations.
Forward looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the 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; governmental and other approvals; political unrest or instability in count ries
where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk F actors” 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 othe r 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 expectations regarding mine production costs; 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 af fecting
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 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.