Fortuna reports production of 2.2 million ounces of silver and 13,314 ounces of gold for the first quarter of 2019
Fortuna reports production of 2.2 million ounces of silver and 13,314 ounces of gold
for the first quarter of 2019
Vancouver, April 11, 2 019-- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to report
production results for the first quarter of 201 9 from its two operating mines in Latin America, the San
Jose Mine in Mexico and the Caylloma Mine in Peru. The Company produced 2.2 million ounces of silver
and 13,314 ounces of gold , plus base metal by -products. Fortuna is on schedule to produce between
8.2 - 9.0 million ounces of silver and between 49 - 54 thousand ounces of gold or between 11.7 - 12.9
million ounces Ag Eq1 in 2019, in accordance with our annual production guidance ( see Fortuna news
release dated January 17, 2019).
First Quarter Production Highlights
Silver production of 2,233,331 ounces; 7 percent decrease over Q1 2018
Gold production of 13,314 ounces; 11 percent decrease over Q1 2018
Lead production of 7,172,202 pounds; 2 percent increase over Q1 2018
Zinc production of 11,295,244 pounds; 2 percent increase over Q1 2018
Cash cost2 for San Jose is US$68.2/t, within 2019 annual cost guidance of between
$63.5 - $70.1/t
Cash cost2 for Caylloma is US$80.8/t, within 2019 annual cost guidance of between
$80.0 - $88.4/t
Consolidated Operating Highlights
First Quarter 2019 First Quarter 2018
Caylloma,
Peru
San Jose,
Mexico
Consolidated
Caylloma,
Peru
San Jose,
Mexico
Consolidated
Processed Ore
Tonnes milled 130,150 256,643 129,620 258,204
Average tpd milled 1,479 2,984 1,473 3,011
Silver3
Grade (g/t) 66 267 61 284
Recovery (%) 84.06 90.76 84.23 92.76
Production (oz) 233,836 1,999,495 2,233,331 215,545 2,185,913 2,401,458
Gold
Grade (g/t) 0.28 1.71 0.20 1.94
Recovery (%) 48.74 90.14 19.07 92.34
Production (oz) 573 12,741 13,314 159 14,882 15,041
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First Quarter 2019 First Quarter 2018
Caylloma,
Peru
San Jose,
Mexico
Consolidated
Caylloma,
Peru
San Jose,
Mexico
Consolidated
Lead
Grade (%) 2.74 N/A 2.72 N/A
Recovery (%) 91.34 N/A 90.55 N/A
Production (lbs) 7,172,202 N/A 7,172,202 7,039,703 N/A 7,039,703
Zinc
Grade (%) 4.37 N/A 4.31 N/A
Recovery (%) 90.07 N/A 89.64 N/A
Production (lbs) 11,295,244 N/A 11,295,244 11,028,463 N/A 11,028,463
Notes:
1. Silver equivalent production does not include lead or zinc and is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 72 to 1
2. Preliminary estimates of cash operating costs per tonne, subject to modification on final cost consolidation
3. Metallurgical recovery for silver at the Caylloma Mine is calculated based on silver content in lead concentrate
4. Totals may not add due to rounding
San Jose Mine, Mexico
The San Jose Mine produced 1,999,495 ounces of silver and 12,741 ounces of gold in the first quarter of
2019, 3 percent above budget and 4 percent below budget respectively. Average head grades for silver
and gold were 267 g/t and 1.71 g/t, 5 percent above budget and 1 percent below budget respectively.
Caylloma Mine, Peru
The Caylloma Mine produced 233,836 ounces of silver in the first quarter of 201 9, 1 percent above
budget. Average head grade for silver was 66 g/t, 2 percent above budget.
Lead and zinc production for the first quarter of 201 9 was 7,172,202 pounds and 11,295,244 pounds,
2 percent below budget and 9 percent above budget respectively. Average head grades for lead and
zinc were 2.74 % and 4.37 %, 1 percent below budget and 11 percent above budget respectively.
Qualified Person
Amri Sinuhaji, Technical Services Director – Mine Planning, is the Qualified Person for Fortuna Silver
Mines Inc. as defined by National Instrument 43 -101. Mr. Sinuhaji is a Professional Engineer registered
with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (#
48305) and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news
release.
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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 under construction, in Argentina. The company
is selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout the Am ericas and in select other areas. For
more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.
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
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