UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September 2023
Commission File Number 001-35297
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
200 Burrard Street, Suite 650, Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada V6C 3L6
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: September 18, 2023 |
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/s/ "Jorge Ganoza Durant" |
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Jorge Ganoza Durant |
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President and CEO |
Exhibits:
99.1 News release dated September 18, 2023
Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE |
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Fortuna celebrates the inauguration
of the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Vancouver, September 18, 2023-- Fortuna Silver
Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that the inauguration ceremony of its Séguéla Mine in Côte
d’Ivoire took place on Friday, September 15, 2023. The ceremony was attended by national, provincial, and local government
authorities, representatives of the Canadian embassy, community representatives, local media, contractors, company personnel, and over
1,000 guests from the neighboring communities.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna,
commented, “Séguéla is Fortuna's fifth mine, and will be a flagship asset within our growing global portfolio. We
are tremendously proud to celebrate its inauguration with our friends and partners in Côte d'Ivoire.” Mr. Ganoza continued,
“This exciting milestone reflects our strategic commitment to West Africa, and we look forward to the value and benefits the Séguéla
Mine will bring to all of our stakeholders for many years to come.”
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From left: Fofana Bouaké, Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Hygiene (Côte d’Ivoire); Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna; Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy (Côte d’Ivoire); Karim Diarrassouba, Prefect of the Séguéla Region (Côte d’Ivoire) |
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna (background), and Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy (foreground), greet members of the community who attended the inauguration of the Séguéla Mine |
Séguéla poured first gold on May
24, 2023 (refer to Fortuna news release dated May 25, 2023) and the processing plant has now produced a total of 21,716 ounces
of gold in doré as of the end of August (refer to Fortuna news release dated September 7, 2023). The Company reiterates
Séguéla´s 2023 annual production guidance of 60,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold (refer to Fortuna news release dated
January 17, 2023).
Qualified Person
Eric Chapman, Senior Vice President of Technical
Services of Fortuna, is a Professional Geoscientist registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (Registration Number
36328) and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Chapman has
reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.
About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a Canadian precious
metals mining company with five operating mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru. Sustainability is
integral to all our operations and relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value over the 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.
Investor Relations:
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Forward looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation
and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions 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 include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s plans for its mines and mineral properties; statements
regarding the Company’s expectations for the length of operations at Séguéla; estimated Séguéla production
forecasts for 2023; the values and benefits of the Séguéla Mine to the Company’s stakeholders; and the Company’s
business strategy, plans and outlook. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such
as “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”, “projected”,
“used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “planned”, “reflecting”,
“will”, “anticipated”, “estimated” “containing”, “remaining”, “to 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, operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; uncertainty relating to Mineral Resource
and Mineral Reserve estimates; uncertainty relating to capital and operating costs, production schedules and economic returns; uncertainties
related to new mining operations and development projects, including the possibility that actual capital and operating costs and economic
returns will differ significantly from those estimated for such projects prior to production; risks relating to the Company’s ability
to replace its Mineral Reserves; risks associated with mineral exploration and project development; uncertainty relating to the repatriation
of funds as a result of currency controls; environmental matters including obtaining or renewing environmental permits and potential liability
claims; uncertainty relating to nature and climate conditions; risks associated with political instability and changes to the regulations
governing the Company’s business operations; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations
and political or economic developments in countries in which the Company does or may carry on business; risks associated with war, hostilities
or other conflicts, such as the Ukrainian – Russian conflict, and the impact it may have on global economic activity; risks relating
to the termination of the Company’s mining concessions in certain circumstances; developing and maintaining relationships with local
communities and stakeholders; risks associated with losing control of public perception as a result of social media and other web-based
applications; potential opposition to the Company’s exploration, development and operational activities; risks related to the Company’s
ability to obtain adequate financing for planned exploration and development activities; property title matters; risks relating to the
integration of businesses and assets acquired by the Company; impairments; risks associated with climate change legislation; reliance
on key personnel; adequacy of insurance coverage; operational safety and security risks; legal proceedings and potential legal proceedings;
the ability of the Company to successfully contest and revoke the resolution issued by SEMARNAT which annuls the extension of the environmental
impact authorization for the San Jose Mine; uncertainties relating to general economic conditions; risks relating to a global pandemic,
which could impact the Company’s business, operations, financial condition and share price; competition; fluctuations in metal prices;
risks associated with entering into commodity forward and option contracts for base metals production; fluctuations in currency exchange
rates and interest rates; tax audits and reassessments; risks related to hedging; uncertainty relating to concentrate treatment charges
and transportation costs; sufficiency of monies allotted by the Company for land reclamation; risks associated with dependence upon information
technology systems, which are subject to disruption, damage, failure and risks with implementation and integration; labour relations issues;
as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Information Form for the financial year ended
December 31, 2022. 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 accuracy of the Company’s
current Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be conducted in accordance with the Company’s
public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or its production
estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted
by unscheduled maintenance, labour and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); the duration and effect
of global and local inflation; geo-political uncertainties on the Company’s production, workforce, business, operations and financial
condition; the expected trends in mineral prices, inflation and currency exchange rates; that the Company will be successful in challenging
the annulment of the extension to the San Jose Mine environmental impact authorization; that all required approvals and permits will be
obtained for the Company’s business and operations on acceptable terms; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting
the Company's 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.
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