Fortuna Silver Mines Reports 2017 Production Highlights - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. (FSM, FVI.TO) announced, for 2017, silver production was 8,469,593 ounces; a 15% increase over 2016. Gold production was 56,441 ounces; 21% increase over 2016. Zinc production was 44,347,035 pounds; 3% increase over 2016; and Lead production was 29,877,890 pounds; 9% decrease over 2016.

The San Jose Mine produced 2,071,762 ounces of silver and 15,177 ounces of gold in the fourth quarter, 15% and 16% above budget respectively. Silver and gold production for 2017 totaled 7.5 million ounces and 55,950 ounces respectively; being 5% and 8% above the mine's annual guidance.

The Caylloma Mine produced 238,414 ounces of silver in the fourth quarter, 8% below budget. Silver production for 2017 totaled 943,038 ounces; 4% below the mine's annual guidance.