Fortuna Commissions 3,000 tpd Mill Expansion On-Time and Under-Budget at the San Jose Mine, Mexico

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 6, 2016) - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE:FSM)(TSX:FVI) is pleased to announce that commissioning activities on the expansion of the San Jose Mine from 2,000 tpd to 3,000 tpd have concluded successfully on-time and under-budget. As of the first of July, the processing plant and mine are fully operational at 3,000 tpd; allowing for an annual production rate of 7-8 million ounces of silver and 50-53 thousand ounces of gold. The capital expenditure of the plant expansion was US$27.5 million, 16% below budget.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna, commented, "I would like to commend the superb work done by our team in delivering the construction and commissioning of the San Jose Mine expansion to 3,000 tpd on-time and under-budget." Mr. Ganoza continued, "Post expansion, the San Jose Mine will rank among the world's top thirteen primary silver producing mines with an estimated AISC below US$7.0 per ounce of silver."

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna is a growth oriented, silver and base metal producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin America. Our primary assets are the Caylloma silver mine in southern Peru and the San Jose silver-gold mine in Mexico. The company is selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout the Americas and in select other areas. For more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jorge A. Ganoza

President, CEO and Director

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM / TSX: FVI

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