Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI)
is pleased to confirm the completion of the previously announced
acquisition of Chesser Resources Limited (ASX: CHZ)
(“
Chesser”) (refer to Fortuna news release dated
May 8, 2023). Fortuna has acquired 100 percent of the fully paid
ordinary shares of Chesser (the “
Chesser Shares”)
in consideration for 0.0248 of one common share of Fortuna (each
whole share, a “
Fortuna Share”) for each Chesser
Share held. On closing, Fortuna issued 15,545,368 Fortuna Shares in
exchange for the Chesser Shares, representing approximately
5.1 percent of the resulting issued and
outstanding Fortuna Shares on an undiluted basis. The transaction
was implemented by way of a statutory scheme of arrangement
pursuant to Part 5.1 of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Following completion of the transaction, Chesser is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Fortuna. The Chesser Shares are expected to be
delisted from the ASX within one to two business days.
The acquisition of Chesser expands Fortuna’s
presence in West Africa to include the preliminary economic
assessment stage Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal, a new and
emerging gold discovery in the region. Chesser holds tenements in
Senegal covering approximately 872 km2 of prospective ground
located close to, and sharing similar geological features with
nearby tier one gold mines. Diamba Sud is comprised of four open
pittable high grade gold deposits, along with numerous anomalies
yet to be tested. Fortuna will prioritize exploration to expand the
mineral resource at Diamba Sud before advancing the project to the
development stage.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna,
commented, “With the acquisition of Chesser, Fortuna continues to
strengthen its presence in West Africa. Senegal is a mining
friendly and highly prospective jurisdiction, and we are excited
about the growth potential that Chesser’s Diamba Sud Gold Project
provides.” Mr. Ganoza concluded, “We look forward to integrating
Diamba Sud into our global portfolio, focusing on exploration to
unlock value, and partnering with the local communities and
stakeholders as we continue to advance the project.”
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. GanozaPresident, CEO,
and DirectorFortuna Silver Mines Inc.
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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 may include, without limitation, statements about the
timing of the delisting of the Chesser Shares from the ASX;
exploration on the Diamba Sud gold project; the ability to expand
and prove a mineral resource at the Diamba Sud gold project, and
other similar statements. Often, but not always, these
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such as “anticipated”, “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”,
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“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, many of which are
beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict and which
may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be
materially different from any results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements. Such risks,
uncertainties and factors include, among others, the ability to
access various sources of debt and equity capital, generally and on
acceptable terms; changes in general economic conditions and
financial markets; changes in the prices of key supplies;
technological and operational hazards in the Company mine
development activities; 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 such as the Séguéla Project and newly acquired Diamba Sud
Gold Project, including the possibility that actual capital and
operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from
those estimated for such projects prior to production; uncertainty
relating to the costs of the construction, the financing of
construction and timing for the completion of the Séguéla Project
and the development of the Diamba Sud Gold Project; 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; risks related to the
Company’s ability to develop and maintain 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; 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.
Although Forward-looking Statements contained in
this news release is based upon what the Company believes are
reasonable assumptions at the time they were made, such 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, no assurance can be
given that any events anticipated by the Forward-looking Statements
will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or
liabilities Fortuna will derive from them. For the reasons set
forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on
Forward-looking Statements.
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