First Gold Poured At Sequela Mine

VANCOUVER - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. announced that the first gold has been poured at the Seguela Mine, in Cote d'Ivoire. The first pour took as the mine transitions from commissioning to the ramp-up phase.

Jorge A. Ganoza, CEO, said, “Seguela has produced its first gold, becoming Fortuna’s fifth operating mine. The team at Seguela has performed phenomenally and delivered on-time and on-budget, a testament to their professionalism and dedication in bringing this asset from exploration to production. Mr. Ganoza continued, “Seguela now enters into the ramp-up phase where management plans to achieve nominal rate of production during the third quarter. Seguela will be a cornerstone asset in Fortuna’s portfolio for years to come, and we look forward to unlocking the value it brings to all of our stakeholders.”

The Seguela Mine is expected to produce between 60,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold in 2023.