Fortuna Reports Fatality at San Jose Mine
August 19 2019 - 12:44PM
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI)
deeply regrets to report that a fatal accident involving a
contractor’s employee occurred on August 18, 2019 at the San Jose
mine located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The accident involved a scooptram operating
underground, and the individual fatally injured was the
driver. There were no other injuries related to the
accident. The appropriate government and local authorities
were immediately notified and an investigation into the accident
has been initiated to determine the cause. Operations at the
area of the accident have been temporarily suspended and the mine
is taking a stop for a safety day.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, said, “We
are deeply saddened by this tragic accident at our mine, and our
thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of our
colleague, to whom we are offering our support at this difficult
time. The health and safety of our workers at our mine sites
is our highest priority, and an investigation is underway to
determine how this happened.”
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 COMPANY
Jorge A. GanozaPresident, CEO and
DirectorFortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI
Investor Relations:
Carlos BacaT (Peru): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0E:
info@fortunasilver.com
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statements included herein, other than statements of historical
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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 include, without limitation, statements
about 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 and mineral properties; mineral resource and
reserve estimates; timelines; the future financial or operating
performance of the Company; expenditures; approvals and other
matters. Often, but not always, these Forward looking Statements
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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 countries where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as
well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” 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 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 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 affecting 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.
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