Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to report production results for the second quarter of 2019 from its two operating mines in Latin America, the San Jose Mine in Mexico and the Caylloma Mine in Peru. The Company produced 2.4 million ounces of silver and 13,497 ounces of gold plus base metal by-products. Silver and gold production for the first six months totaled 4.6 million ounces and 26,811 ounces respectively; being 5 percent above and 1 percent below the Company's mid-year projection respectively. Fortuna is on schedule to produce 8.2 - 9.0 million ounces of silver and 49 - 54 thousand ounces of gold or 11.7 - 12.9 million Ag Eq ounces in 2019 in accordance with our annual production guidance (refer to Fortuna news release dated January 17, 2019).

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) hereby announces the voting results at the Company's annual general meeting held on June 20, 2019.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) reports that Jorge A. Ganoza, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has increased his equity position in the Company by acquiring 170,000 common shares on the open market at an average price of US$2.59 per share.