UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2023
Commission File Number 001-35297
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
200 Burrard Street, Suite 650, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3L6
(Address of principal executive office)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. | |
| (Registrant) | |
| | |
Date: November 08, 2023 | By: | /s/ "Jorge Ganoza Durant" |
| | Jorge Ganoza Durant |
| | President and CEO |
Exhibits:
99.1 Interim Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2023
99.2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2023

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2023 and 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
| Note |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Sales | 19 | | $ | 243,055 | | $ | 166,568 | | $ | 577,114 | | $ | 516,768 |
Cost of sales | 20 | | | 177,177 | | | 141,857 | | | 438,941 | | | 396,012 |
Mine operating income | | | | 65,878 | | | 24,711 | | | 138,173 | | | 120,756 |
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General and administration | 21 | | | 14,631 | | | 13,038 | | | 44,164 | | | 44,780 |
Foreign exchange loss | | | | 4,923 | | | 2,374 | | | 8,455 | | | 8,424 |
Write off of mineral properties | | | | 722 | | | 3,379 | | | 722 | | | 5,503 |
Other (income) expenses | 22 | | | 221 | | | 224 | | | 7,865 | | | 2,495 |
| | | | 20,497 | | | 19,015 | | | 61,206 | | | 61,202 |
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Operating income | | | | 45,381 | | | 5,696 | | | 76,967 | | | 59,554 |
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Interest and finance costs, net | | | | (8,157) | | | (2,438) | | | (14,255) | | | (8,946) |
Gain (loss) on derivatives | | | | 234 | | | (1,630) | | | (948) | | | 47 |
| | | | (7,923) | | | (4,068) | | | (15,203) | | | (8,899) |
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Income before income taxes | | | | 37,458 | | | 1,628 | | | 61,764 | | | 50,655 |
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Income taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current income tax expense | | | | 5,134 | | | 7,172 | | | 15,579 | | | 28,027 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | | | | 1,441 | | | (1,418) | | | (24) | | | (1,900) |
| | | | 6,575 | | | 5,754 | | | 15,555 | | | 26,127 |
Net income (loss) for the period | | | $ | 30,883 | | $ | (4,126) | | $ | 46,209 | | $ | 24,528 |
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Net income attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fortuna shareholders | | | $ | 27,466 | | $ | (3,754) | | $ | 41,480 | | $ | 24,640 |
Non-controlling interest | 26 | | | 3,417 | | | (372) | | | 4,729 | | | (112) |
| | | $ | 30,883 | | $ | (4,126) | | $ | 46,209 | | $ | 24,528 |
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Earnings per share | 18 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.08 |
Diluted | | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.08 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (000's) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | | 292,601 | | | 291,429 | | | 291,210 | | | 291,652 |
Diluted | | | | 294,877 | | | 291,429 | | | 293,250 | | | 294,476 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| Note |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Net income (loss) for the period | | | $ | 30,883 | | $ | (4,126) | | $ | 46,209 | | $ | 24,528 |
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Items that will remain permanently in other comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Changes in fair value of investments in equity securities, net of $nil tax | | | | 19 | | | (105) | | | (2) | | | (269) |
Items that may in the future be reclassified to profit or loss: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax1 | | | | (390) | | | (3,660) | | | 592 | | | (8,914) |
Changes in fair value of hedging instruments, net of $nil tax | | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 70 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | | | | (371) | | | (3,765) | | | 590 | | | (9,113) |
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period | | | $ | 30,512 | | $ | (7,891) | | $ | 46,799 | | $ | 15,415 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fortuna shareholders | | | | 27,095 | | | (7,519) | | | 42,070 | | | 15,527 |
Non-controlling interest | 26 | | | 3,417 | | | (372) | | | 4,729 | | | (112) |
| | | $ | 30,512 | | $ | (7,891) | | $ | 46,799 | | $ | 15,415 |
1 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the currency translation adjustment is net of tax recovery of $281 thousand and $6 thousand, respectively (2022 - $1.2 million and $1.5 million expense, respectively).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
Balance at | Note |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 80,493 |
Trade and other receivables | 4 | | | 65,863 | | | 68,165 |
Inventories | 5 | | | 132,727 | | | 92,033 |
Other current assets | 6 | | | 13,883 | | | 12,021 |
| | | | 330,254 | | | 252,712 |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | | | 910 | | | 3,967 |
Mineral properties and property, plant and equipment | 8 | | | 1,660,857 | | | 1,567,622 |
Other non-current assets | 9 | | | 54,565 | | | 51,923 |
Total assets | | | $ | 2,046,586 | | $ | 1,876,224 |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Trade and other payables | 10 | | $ | 120,521 | | $ | 111,896 |
Income taxes payable | | | | 18,869 | | | 11,591 |
Current portion of lease obligations | 12 | | | 12,802 | | | 9,416 |
Current portion of closure and reclamation provisions | 15 | | | 3,643 | | | 2,177 |
| | | | 155,835 | | | 135,080 |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Debt | 13 | | | 246,603 | | | 219,175 |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | | 167,577 | | | 167,619 |
Closure and reclamation provisions | 15 | | | 52,540 | | | 51,128 |
Lease obligations | 12 | | | 40,318 | | | 11,930 |
Other non-current liabilities | 14 | | | 2,753 | | | 2,596 |
Total liabilities | | | | 665,626 | | | 587,528 |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Share capital | 17 | | | 1,124,807 | | | 1,076,342 |
Reserves | | | | 28,824 | | | 29,929 |
Retained earnings | | | | 179,965 | | | 138,485 |
Equity attributable to Fortuna shareholders | | | | 1,333,596 | | | 1,244,756 |
Equity attributable to non-controlling interest | 26 | | | 47,364 | | | 43,940 |
Total equity | | | | 1,380,960 | | | 1,288,696 |
| | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | | $ | 2,046,586 | | $ | 1,876,224 |
Contingencies and Capital Commitments (Note 27)
/s/ Jorge Ganoza Durant |
| /s/ Kylie Dickson |
Jorge Ganoza Durant | | Kylie Dickson |
Director | | Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| Note |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | ||||
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Operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) for the period | | | $ | 30,883 | | | (4,126) | | $ | 46,209 | | $ | 24,528 |
Items not involving cash | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depletion and depreciation | | | | 63,935 | | | 46,862 | | | 148,087 | | | 128,310 |
Accretion expense | | | | 2,041 | | | 1,269 | | | 5,175 | | | 3,575 |
Income taxes | | | | 6,575 | | | 5,754 | | | 15,555 | | | 26,127 |
Interest expense, net | | | | 6,120 | | | 1,167 | | | 9,057 | | | 5,373 |
Share-based payments, net of cash settlements | | | | 312 | | | (1,139) | | | (585) | | | (2,962) |
Inventory net realizable value adjustments | | | | (18) | | | 1,052 | | | 929 | | | 5,089 |
Write-off of mineral properties | | | | 722 | | | 3,379 | | | 722 | | | 5,503 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss | | | | 1,882 | | | 7,730 | | | 1,265 | | | 6,465 |
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives | | | | (87) | | | 1,023 | | | (251) | | | (1,376) |
Other | | | | 556 | | | 132 | | | 759 | | | 242 |
Closure and reclamation payments | | | | (159) | | | (243) | | | (604) | | | (353) |
Changes in working capital | 25 | | | 249 | | | 11,576 | | | (10,624) | | | (18,114) |
Cash provided by operating activities | | | | 113,011 | | | 74,436 | | | 215,694 | | | 182,407 |
Income taxes paid | | | | (3,184) | | | (8,625) | | | (19,601) | | | (34,871) |
Interest paid | | | | (4,330) | | | (1,748) | | | (6,630) | | | (4,099) |
Interest received | | | | 967 | | | 589 | | | 2,368 | | | 1,191 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | | 106,464 | | | 64,652 | | | 191,831 | | | 144,628 |
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Investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Costs related to Chesser acquisition, net of cash acquired | 7 | | | 1,525 | | | - | | | (3,061) | | | - |
Restricted cash | | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,412) |
Additions to mineral properties and property, plant and equipment | | | | (37,049) | | | (58,936) | | | (165,462) | | | (177,905) |
Contractor advances on Séguéla construction | | | | 919 | | | - | | | (8) | | | (3,194) |
Other investing activities | | | | 928 | | | - | | | 2,647 | | | - |
Cash used in investing activities | | | | (33,677) | | | (58,936) | | | (165,884) | | | (182,511) |
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Financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from credit facility | 13 | | | - | | | 5,000 | | | 65,500 | | | 65,000 |
Repayment of credit facility | 13 | | | (40,000) | | | (20,000) | | | (40,000) | | | (20,000) |
Repurchase of common shares | 17 | | | - | | | (2,920) | | | - | | | (5,929) |
Payments of lease obligations | | | | (5,818) | | | (3,024) | | | (11,648) | | | (9,220) |
Dividend payment to non-controlling interest | | | | (1,305) | | | (2,708) | | | (1,305) | | | (2,708) |
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | | (47,123) | | | (23,652) | | | 12,547 | | | 27,143 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | | (1,307) | | | (7,276) | | | (1,206) | | | (5,443) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period | | | | 24,357 | | | (25,212) | | | 37,288 | | | (16,183) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | | | | 93,424 | | $ | 116,126 | | | 80,493 | | | 107,097 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 90,914 | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 90,914 |
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Cash and cash equivalents consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | $ | 103,032 | | $ | 64,162 | | $ | 103,032 | | $ | 64,162 |
Cash equivalents | | | | 14,749 | | | 26,752 | | | 14,749 | | | 26,752 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 90,914 | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 90,914 |
Supplemental cash flow information (Note 25) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | Share capital | | | Reserves | | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
| Note |
| Number of common shares | | Amount |
| Equity |
| Hedging |
| Fair value | | | Equity component of convertible debentures |
| Foreign |
| Retained |
| Non-controlling interest |
| Total equity | ||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2023 | | | 290,221,971 | | $ | 1,076,342 | | $ | 28,850 | | $ | 198 | | $ | (976) | | $ | 4,825 | | $ | (2,968) | | $ | 138,485 | | $ | 43,940 | | $ | 1,288,696 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 41,480 | | | 4,729 | | | 46,209 |
Other comprehensive income for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2) | | | - | | | 592 | | | - | | | - | | | 590 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2) | | | - | | | 592 | | | 41,480 | | | 4,729 | | | 46,799 |
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Transactions with owners of the Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of Chesser | 7 | | 15,545,368 | | | 45,548 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 45,548 |
Dividend payment to non-controlling interest | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,305) | | | (1,305) |
Shares issued on vesting of share units | | | 647,941 | | | 2,692 | | | (2,692) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - |
Convertible debenture conversion | | | 45,000 | | | 225 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 225 |
Share-based payments | 16 | | - | | | - | | | 997 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 997 |
| | | 16,238,309 | | | 48,465 | | | (1,695) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,305) | | | 45,465 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2023 | | | 306,460,280 | | $ | 1,124,807 | | $ | 27,155 | | $ | 198 | | $ | (978) | | $ | 4,825 | | $ | (2,376) | | $ | 179,965 | | $ | 47,364 | | $ | 1,380,960 |
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Balance at January 1, 2022 | | | 291,529,330 | | $ | 1,079,746 | | $ | 27,435 | | $ | 128 | | $ | (696) | | $ | 4,825 | | $ | (2,907) | | $ | 266,617 | | $ | 54,422 | | $ | 1,429,570 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 24,640 | | | (112) | | | 24,528 |
Other comprehensive loss for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 70 | | | (269) | | | - | | | (8,914) | | | - | | | - | | | (9,113) |
Total comprehensive income for the period | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 70 | | | (269) | | | - | | | (8,914) | | | 24,640 | | | (112) | | | 15,415 |
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Transactions with owners of the Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend payment to non-controlling interest | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2,708) | | | (2,708) |
Repurchase of common shares | | | (2,201,404) | | | (5,929) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (5,929) |
Shares issued on vesting of share units | | | 853,649 | | | 2,525 | | | (2,066) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 459 |
Share-based payments | 16 | | - | | | - | | | 3,071 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3,071 |
| | | (1,347,755) | | | (3,404) | | | 1,005 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2,708) | | | (5,107) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | | | 290,181,575 | | $ | 1,076,342 | | $ | 28,440 | | $ | 198 | | $ | (965) | | $ | 4,825 | | $ | (11,821) | | $ | 291,257 | | $ | 51,602 | | $ | 1,439,878 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (the “Company”) is a publicly traded company incorporated and domiciled in British Columbia, Canada.
The Company is engaged in precious and base metal mining and related activities in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru. The Company operates the open pit Lindero gold mine (“Lindero”) in northern Argentina, the underground Yaramoko gold mine (“Yaramoko”) in south western Burkina Faso, the open pit Séguéla gold mine (“Séguéla”) in southwestern Côte d’Ivoire, the underground San Jose silver and gold mine (“San Jose”) in southern Mexico, and the underground Caylloma silver, lead, and zinc mine (“Caylloma”) in southern Peru.
The Company’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the trading symbol FSM and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) under the trading symbol FVI.
The Company’s registered office is located at Suite 650 - 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L6, Canada.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Statement of Compliance
These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements (“interim financial statements”) were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, which include information necessary for understanding the Company’s business and financial presentation.
Other than as described below, the same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in these interim financial statements as compared with the most recent annual financial statements.
On November 7, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved these interim financial statements for issuance.
Basis of Measurement
These interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost basis, except for those assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value (Note 24) at the end of each reporting period.
Adoption of new accounting standards
The Company adopted various amendments to IFRSs, which were effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. These include amendments to IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements) and IFRS Practice Statement 2 (Making Materiality Judgements), IAS 8 (Definition of Accounting Estimates) and IAS 12 (Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction). The impacts of adoption were not significant to the Company's interim financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
3. USE OF ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS, AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the period end date and reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Such judgements and estimates are, by their nature, uncertain. Actual outcomes could differ from these estimates.
The impact of such judgements and estimates are pervasive throughout the financial statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences. These judgements and estimates are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and are accounted for prospectively.
In preparing these interim financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company applied the critical estimates, and judgements as disclosed in Note 4 of its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
As at |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Trade receivables from doré and concentrate sales | | $ | 22,114 | | $ | 23,977 |
Advances and other receivables | | | 5,909 | | | 7,443 |
Value added taxes recoverable | | | 37,840 | | | 36,745 |
Trade and other receivables | | $ | 65,863 | | $ | 68,165 |
The Company’s trade receivables from concentrate and doré sales are expected to be collected in accordance with the terms of the existing concentrate and doré sales contracts with its customers. No amounts were past due as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold VAT receivables in the amount of $10.4 million at a factor rate of 5% to a commercial bank in Burkina Faso.
5. INVENTORIES
As at | Note |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Concentrate stockpiles | | | $ | 2,227 | | $ | 2,161 |
Doré bars | | | | 162 | | | 4,494 |
Leach pad and gold-in-circuit | | | | 35,264 | | | 31,649 |
Ore stockpiles | | | | 73,667 | | | 52,692 |
Materials and supplies | | | | 63,732 | | | 44,476 |
Total inventories | | | $ | 175,052 | | $ | 135,472 |
Less: non-current portion | 9 | | | (42,325) | | | (43,439) |
Current inventories | | | $ | 132,727 | | $ | 92,033 |
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company expensed $158.3 million and $393.9 million of inventories to cost of sales (September 30, 2022 - $128.4 million and $356.4 million, respectively).
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, a reversal of $0.2 million and charge of $0.8 million, respectively (September 30, 2022 – charges of $1.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively), was recognized to reduce low grade stockpiles at Yaramoko to net realizable value. This includes a reversal of $0.1 million and charge of $0.5
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
million, respectively (September 30, 2022 – charges of $0.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively), related to depletion and depreciation.
6. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
As at |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Prepaid expenses | | $ | 10,735 | | $ | 11,180 |
Income tax recoverable | | | 3,044 | | | 718 |
Other | | | 104 | | | 123 |
Other current assets | | $ | 13,883 | | $ | 12,021 |
7. ACQUISITION OF CHESSER RESOURCES
On September 20, 2023, the Company acquired a portfolio of exploration projects in eastern Senegal, including the flagship Diambu Sud project, through the acquisition of Chesser Resources Limited ("Chesser").
The transaction did not qualify as a business combination under IFRS 3, Business Combinations, as significant inputs and processes that together constitute a business were not identified, given the early stage of exploration and evaluation of the projects acquired. The acquisition was therefore accounted for as an asset acquisition, and the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. Acquisition costs were capitalized as part of the cost of assets acquired.
The cost of acquisition includes the fair value of the Fortuna shares issued to acquire Chesser, based on the issuance of 15,545,368 new Fortuna shares at $2.93 per share, the Fortuna acquisition costs related to the acquisition, and the settlement of taxes related to the transaction. These taxes relate to the capital gain on the indirect disposition of the exploration projects in Senegal, and related registration fees.
The Company advanced interest-bearing loans of 3,350,000 Australian dollars ($2,188,375) to Chesser in advance of closing of the transaction. The loans, and related interest, were effectively settled upon closing of the transaction.
The consideration and allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:
Consideration transferred | | |
Shares issued | $ | 45,548 |
Acquisition costs | | 1,858 |
Settlement of loan facility from Fortuna | | 2,212 |
Capital gains taxes and registration fees | | 9,371 |
| $ | 58,989 |
| | |
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed | |
|
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 420 |
Other current assets | | 300 |
Property, plant and equipment | | 282 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | | 58,538 |
Current liabilities | | (551) |
| $ | 58,989 |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
8. MINERAL PROPERTIES AND PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| | | | Mineral | | | Mineral | | | Construction in Progress | | | Property, Plant & Equipment | | | Total |
COST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 866,999 | | $ | 712,269 | | $ | 154,647 | | $ | 704,781 | | $ | 2,438,696 |
Acquisition of Chesser | | | | - | | | 58,538 | | | - | | | 282 | | | 58,820 |
Additions | | | | 68,266 | | | 35,108 | | | 92,682 | | | 6,107 | | | 202,163 |
Changes in closure and reclamation provision | | | | 256 | | | - | | | - | | | 124 | | | 380 |
Disposals | | | | (88) | | | (674) | | | - | | | (6,529) | | | (7,291) |
Transfers | | | | 542,320 | | | (543,397) | | | (214,555) | | | 215,632 | | | - |
Balance as at September 30, 2023 | | | $ | 1,477,753 | | $ | 261,844 | | $ | 32,774 | | $ | 920,397 | | $ | 2,692,768 |
ACCUMULATED DEPLETION AND IMPAIRMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 506,268 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 364,807 | | $ | 871,075 |
Disposals | | | | (40) | | | - | | | - | | | (6,378) | | | (6,418) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | | 109,952 | | | - | | | - | | | 57,302 | | | 167,254 |
Balance as at September 30, 2023 | | | $ | 616,180 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 415,731 | | $ | 1,031,911 |
Net Book Value as at September 30, 2023 | | | $ | 861,573 | | $ | 261,844 | | $ | 32,774 | | $ | 504,666 | | $ | 1,660,857 |
Following the first gold pour on May 24th, 2023, and the subsequent ramp-up of operations, the Seguela project was evaluated to determine if it was ready for its intended use. Determining when a mine under construction is substantially complete and ready for its intended use involves significant judgement. Some of the criteria used to make the determination for the Séguéla mine included:
| ● | Completion of all major capital expenditures to prepare the mine for steady state operations. |
| ● | The mine and plant achieving a predetermined percentage of design capacity. |
| ● | Metallurgical recoveries aligning with expectations. |
| ● | Ability to sustain ongoing metal production. |
| ● | Availability and utilization of key infrastructure aligned with the intended design. |
No single factor was more important than any other factor. Management considered these factors collectively and determined that commercial production was achieved, and assets were ready for their intended use on July 1, 2023, for the open pit mine and August 1, 2023, for the processing plant and supporting infrastructure. Upon reaching commercial production, the related assets started depreciating, and the Company stopped capitalizing interest expenses associated with the project on July 1, 2023.
During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company capitalized $nil and $6.5 million, respectively, of interest related to the construction of the Séguéla mine (year ended December 31, 2022 - $3.3 million).
As at September 30, 2023, non-depletable mineral properties include $29.7 million of exploration and evaluation assets (December 31, 2022 - $26.4 million).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, mining equipment arrived at site and was placed into use at the
Séguéla mine as part of a mining services contract. As a result, the Company recognized right of use assets with a cost of $35.8 million.
As at September 30, 2023, property, plant and equipment includes right-of-use assets with a net book value of $54.0 million (December 31, 2022 - $21.5 million). Related depletion and depreciation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $5.6 million and $10.4 million, respectively (year ended December 31, 2022 - $9.5 million).
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | | Mineral | | | Mineral | | | Construction in Progress | | | Property, Plant & Equipment | | | Total |
COST | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as at December 31, 2021 | | | $ | 758,112 | | $ | 719,663 | | $ | 57,759 | | $ | 675,486 | | $ | 2,211,020 |
Additions | | | | 74,301 | | | 35,468 | | | 117,860 | | | 14,255 | | | 241,884 |
Changes in closure and reclamation provision | | | | (10,024) | | | 5,238 | | | - | | | (235) | | | (5,021) |
Disposals | | | | (372) | | | (5,502) | | | - | | | (3,313) | | | (9,187) |
Transfers | | | | 44,982 | | | (42,598) | | | (20,972) | | | 18,588 | | | - |
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 866,999 | | $ | 712,269 | | $ | 154,647 | | $ | 704,781 | | $ | 2,438,696 |
ACCUMULATED DEPLETION AND IMPAIRMENT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as at December 31, 2021 | | | $ | 275,460 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 223,206 | | $ | 498,666 |
Disposals | | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,970) | | | (1,970) |
Impairment | | | | 117,237 | | | - | | | - | | | 65,605 | | | 182,842 |
Depletion and depreciation | | | | 113,571 | | | - | | | - | | | 77,966 | | | 191,537 |
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 506,268 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 364,807 | | $ | 871,075 |
Net Book Value as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 360,731 | | $ | 712,269 | | $ | 154,647 | | $ | 339,975 | | $ | 1,567,622 |
9. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
As at | Note |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Ore stockpiles | 5 | | $ | 42,325 | | $ | 43,439 |
Value added tax recoverable | | | | 7,298 | | | 3,642 |
Income tax recoverable | | | | 1,144 | | | 1,137 |
Other | | | | 3,798 | | | 3,705 |
Total other non-current assets | | | $ | 54,565 | | $ | 51,923 |
10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
As at | Note |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Trade accounts payable | | | $ | 78,342 | | $ | 72,571 |
Payroll and related payables | | | | 20,602 | | | 22,967 |
Mining royalty payable | | | | 6,650 | | | 2,476 |
Other payables | | | | 10,582 | | | 7,794 |
Derivative liabilities | | | | - | | | 270 |
Share units payable | 16(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,345 | | | 5,818 |
Total trade and other payables | | | $ | 120,521 | | $ | 111,896 |
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In addition to the related party transactions and balances disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, the Company entered into the following related party transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022:
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
Key Management Personnel
Amounts paid to key management personnel were as follows:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Salaries and benefits | | $ | 2,072 | | $ | 2,078 | | $ | 6,886 | | $ | 9,057 |
Directors fees | | | 208 | | | 197 | | | 622 | | | 737 |
Consulting fees | | | 17 | | | 17 | | | 50 | | | 53 |
Share-based payments | | | 367 | | | 1,452 | | | 2,192 | | | 4,416 |
| | $ | 2,664 | | $ | 3,744 | | $ | 9,750 | | $ | 14,263 |
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company was charged for consulting services by Mario Szotlender, a director of the Company.
12. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
| | Minimum lease payments | ||||
As at |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Less than one year | | $ | 17,351 | | $ | 11,343 |
Between one and five years | | | 43,368 | | | 14,044 |
More than five years | | | 6,766 | | | 5,806 |
| | | 67,485 | | | 31,193 |
Less: future finance charges | | | (14,365) | | | (9,847) |
Present value of lease obligations | | | 53,120 | | | 21,346 |
Less: current portion | | | (12,802) | | | (9,416) |
Non-current portion | | $ | 40,318 | | $ | 11,930 |
13. DEBT
The following table summarizes the changes in debt:
| | | | Credit | | | Convertible debentures | | | Total |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | | | $ | 117,082 | | $ | 40,407 | | $ | 157,489 |
Convertible debenture conversion | | | | - | | | (60) | | | (60) |
Drawdown | | | | 80,000 | | | - | | | 80,000 |
Transaction costs | | | | (688) | | | - | | | (688) |
Amortization of discount | | | | 626 | | | 1,808 | | | 2,434 |
Payments | | | | (20,000) | | | - | | | (20,000) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | | | | 177,020 | | | 42,155 | | | 219,175 |
Convertible debenture conversion | | | | - | | | (225) | | | (225) |
Drawdown | | | | 65,500 | | | - | | | 65,500 |
Amortization of discount | | | | 704 | | | 1,449 | | | 2,153 |
Payments | | | | (40,000) | | | - | | | (40,000) |
Balance at September 30, 2023 | | | $ | 203,224 | | $ | 43,379 | | $ | 246,603 |
As at September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the Credit Facility, as outlined in the Company’s most recent annual financial statements.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
14. OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
As at | Note |
| September 30, 2023 |
| December 31, 2022 | ||
Restricted share units | 16(b) | | $ | 1,436 | | $ | 1,490 |
Other | | | | 1,317 | | | 1,106 |
Total other non-current liabilities | | | $ | 2,753 | | $ | 2,596 |
15. CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION PROVISIONS
The following table summarizes the changes in closure and reclamation provisions:
| | | Closure and Reclamation Provisions | ||||||||||||||||
| |
| Caylloma |
| San Jose | | Lindero | |
| Yaramoko | | | Séguéla | | | Total | |||
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | $ | 13,956 | | $ | 7,670 | | $ | 11,514 | | $ | 13,375 | | $ | 6,790 | | $ | 53,305 |
Changes in estimate | | | | 651 | | | (1,533) | | | 762 | | | 164 | | | 336 | | | 380 |
Reclamation expenditures | | | | (471) | | | (133) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (604) |
Accretion | | | | 674 | | | 644 | | | 376 | | | 430 | | | 210 | | | 2,334 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates | | | | - | | | 768 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 768 |
Balance as at September 30, 2023 | | | | 14,810 | | | 7,416 | | | 12,652 | | | 13,969 | | | 7,336 | | | 56,183 |
Less: Current portion | | | | (3,003) | | | (640) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (3,643) |
Non-current portion | | | $ | 11,807 | | $ | 6,776 | | $ | 12,652 | | $ | 13,969 | | $ | 7,336 | | $ | 52,540 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Closure and Reclamation Provisions | ||||||||||||||||
| | | Caylloma |
| San Jose | | Lindero | |
| Yaramoko Mine | | | Séguéla | | | Total | |||
Balance as at December 31, 2021 | | | $ | 14,898 | | $ | 7,128 | | $ | 19,639 | | $ | 12,895 | | $ | 1,552 | | $ | 56,112 |
Changes in estimate | | | | (1,235) | | | (493) | | | (8,666) | | | 135 | | | 5,238 | | | (5,021) |
Reclamation expenditures | | | | (503) | | | (120) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (623) |
Accretion | | | | 796 | | | 682 | | | 541 | | | 345 | | | - | | | 2,364 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates | | | | - | | | 473 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 473 |
Balance as at December 31, 2022 | | | | 13,956 | | | 7,670 | | | 11,514 | | | 13,375 | | | 6,790 | | | 53,305 |
Less: Current portion | | | | (1,577) | | | (600) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2,177) |
Non-current portion | | | $ | 12,379 | | $ | 7,070 | | $ | 11,514 | | $ | 13,375 | | $ | 6,790 | | $ | 51,128 |
The following table summarizes certain key inputs used in determining the present value of reclamation costs related to mine and development sites:
| | | Closure and Reclamation Provisions | ||||||||||||||||
| | | Caylloma | | San Jose | | Lindero | | | Yaramoko | | | Séguéla | | | Total | |||
Undiscounted uninflated estimated cash flows | | | $ | 15,702 | | $ | 9,245 | | $ | 24,507 | | $ | 14,222 | | $ | 8,140 | | $ | 71,816 |
Discount rate | | | | 6.30% | | | 8.67% | | | 4.90% | | | 4.80% | | | 4.59% | | | |
Inflation rate | | | | 3.50% | | | 5.10% | | | 2.27% | | | 4.2% | | | 2.45% | | | |
The Company is expecting to incur progressive reclamation costs throughout the life of its mines.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
16. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized share-based payments of $0.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively, (September 30, 2022 - $1.9 million and $5.8 million, respectively) related to the amortization of deferred, restricted and performance share units and $nil and $nil (September 30, 2022 – $nil and $0.1 million, respectively) related to amortization of stock options.
| (a) | Deferred Share Units (DSUs) |
|
| Cash Settled | |||
| Number of DSUs | | Fair Value | ||
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | | 805,055 | | $ | 3,137 |
Granted | | 117,643 | | | 452 |
Changes in fair value | | - | | | (121) |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | | 922,698 | | | 3,468 |
Granted | | 125,802 | | | 431 |
Changes in fair value | | - | | | (1,030) |
Outstanding, September 30, 2023 | | 1,048,500 | | $ | 2,869 |
| (b) | Restricted Share Units (RSUs) |
| | Cash Settled | | Equity Settled | |||
| Number of RSUs |
| Fair Value | Number of RSUs | |||
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | | 1,859,139 | | $ | 5,503 | | 1,644,461 |
Granted | | 1,348,538 | | | 5,264 | | - |
Units paid out in cash | | (1,256,288) | | | (5,737) | | - |
Vested and paid out in shares | | - | | | - | | (665,305) |
Transferred from equity to cash settled | | 413,864 | | | - | | (413,864) |
Transferred from cash to equity settled | | (155,674) | | | - | | 155,674 |
Forfeited or cancelled | | (260,870) | | | - | | (15,111) |
Changes in fair value and vesting | | - | | | (1,190) | | - |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | | 1,948,709 | | | 3,840 | | 705,855 |
Granted | | 1,716,286 | | | 5,887 | | - |
Units paid out in cash | | (807,906) | | | (3,278) | | - |
Vested and paid out in shares | | - | | | - | | (297,275) |
Forfeited or cancelled | | (173,127) | | | - | | (2,093) |
Changes in fair value and vesting | | - | | | (3,537) | | - |
Outstanding, September 30, 2023 | | 2,683,962 | | | 2,912 | | 406,487 |
Less: current portion | | | | | (1,476) | | |
Non-current portion | | | | $ | 1,436 | | |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(c) Performance Share Units
| | Cash Settled | | Equity Settled | |||
| Number of PSUs |
| Fair Value | | Number of PSUs | ||
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | | 515,008 | | $ | 3,104 | | 1,845,887 |
Granted | | - | | | - | | 824,768 |
Forfeited or cancelled | | - | | | - | | (434,007) |
Transferred from equity to cash settled | | 168,452 | | | - | | (168,452) |
Units paid out in cash | | (683,460) | | | (3,882) | | - |
Vested and paid out in shares | | - | | | - | | (228,740) |
Changes in fair value and vesting | | - | | | 778 | | - |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | | - | | | - | | 1,839,456 |
Granted | | - | | | - | | 844,187 |
Forfeited or cancelled | | - | | | - | | (152,729) |
Transferred from equity to cash settled | | 340,236 | | | - | | (340,236) |
Units paid out in cash | | (340,236) | | | (1,240) | | - |
Vested and paid out in shares | | - | | | - | | (350,666) |
Change in fair value and vesting | | - | | | 1,240 | | - |
Outstanding, September 30, 2023 | | - | | $ | - | | 1,840,012 |
(d) Stock Options
The Company’s Stock Option Plan, as amended and approved from time to time, permits the Company to issue up to 12,200,000 stock options. As at September 30, 2023, a total of 2,950,529 stock options are available for issuance under the plan.
| | Number of stock options | | Weighted average | |
| | |
| Canadian dollars | |
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | | 1,249,383 | | $ | 5.88 |
Expired unexercised | | (612,565) | | | 6.16 |
Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | | 636,818 | | | 5.62 |
Expired unexercised | | (509,468) | | | 6.21 |
Outstanding, September 30, 2023 | | 127,350 | | $ | 3.22 |
Vested and exercisable, December 31, 2022 | | 636,818 | | $ | 5.62 |
Vested and exercisable, September 30, 2023 | | 127,350 | | $ | 3.22 |
17. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized Share Capital
The Company has an unlimited number of common shares without par value authorized for issue.
On April 28, 2023, the Company announced a renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid Program (“NCIB”) pursuant to which the Company can purchase up to five percent of its outstanding common shares. Under the NCIB, purchases of common shares may be made through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE and/or alternative Canadian trading systems. The share repurchase program started on May 2, 2023 and will expire on the earlier of: (i) May 1, 2024;
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(ii) the date the Company acquires the maximum number of common shares allowable under the NCIB; or (iii) the date the Company otherwise decides not to make any further repurchases under the NCIB.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not purchase any of its outstanding common shares. Up to September 30, 2022, the Company acquired and cancelled 2,201,404 common shares through its previous program at an average cost of $2.69 per share for a total cost of $5.9 million.
18. EARNINGS PER SHARE
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
| | | 2023 | | 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | |||
Basic: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Fortuna shareholders | | $ | 27,466 | | $ | (3,754) | | $ | 41,480 | | $ | 24,640 |
Weighted average number of shares (000's) | | | 292,601 | | | 291,429 | | | 291,210 | | | 291,652 |
Earnings per share - basic | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.08 |
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
| | | 2023 | | 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | |||
Diluted: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Fortuna shareholders | | $ | 27,466 | | $ | (3,754) | | $ | 41,480 | | $ | 24,640 |
Diluted net income for the period | | $ | 27,466 | | $ | (3,754) | | $ | 41,480 | | $ | 24,640 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number of shares (000's) | | | 292,601 | | | 291,429 | | | 291,210 | | | 291,652 |
Incremental shares from dilutive potential shares | | | 2,276 | | | - | | | 2,040 | | | 2,824 |
Weighted average diluted number of shares (000's) | | | 294,877 | | | 291,429 | | | 293,250 | | | 294,476 |
Earnings per share - diluted | | $ | 0.09 | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.08 |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, nil (September 30, 2022 - 3,836 and nil, respectively) out of the money options, nil (September 30, 2022 - 3,024,448 and nil, respectively) share units, and 9,143,000 (September 30, 2022 – 9,176,000) potential shares issuable on conversion of the debentures were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. These items were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
19. SALES
The Company’s geographical analysis of revenue from contracts with customers attributed to the location of the products produced, is as follows:
| | Three months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| | | Peru | | | Mexico | | | Argentina | | Burkina Faso | | | Côte d'Ivoire | | | Total |
Silver-gold concentrates | | $ | - | | $ | 43,501 | | $ | - | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 43,501 |
Silver-lead concentrates | | | 13,645 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 13,645 |
Zinc concentrates | | | 9,122 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 9,122 |
Gold doré | | | - | | | - | | | 42,895 | | 65,621 | | | 68,406 | | | 176,922 |
Provisional pricing adjustments | | | (92) | | | (43) | | | - | | - | | | - | | | (135) |
Sales to external customers | | $ | 22,675 | | $ | 43,458 | | $ | 42,895 | $ | 65,621 | | $ | 68,406 | | $ | 243,055 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | Three months ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| | | Peru | | | Mexico | | | Argentina | | Burkina Faso | | | Côte d'Ivoire | | | Total |
Silver-gold concentrates | | $ | - | | $ | 41,715 | | $ | - | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 41,715 |
Silver-lead concentrates | | | 11,937 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 11,937 |
Zinc concentrates | | | 13,749 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 13,749 |
Gold doré | | | - | | | - | | | 51,938 | | 46,426 | | | - | | | 98,364 |
Provisional pricing adjustments | | | 366 | | | 437 | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 803 |
Sales to external customers | | $ | 26,052 | | $ | 42,152 | | $ | 51,938 | $ | 46,426 | | $ | - | | $ | 166,568 |
| | Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| | | Peru | | | Mexico | | | Argentina | | Burkina Faso | | | Côte d'Ivoire | | | Total |
Silver-gold concentrates | | $ | - | | $ | 115,369 | | $ | - | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 115,369 |
Silver-lead concentrates | | | 43,483 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 43,483 |
Zinc concentrates | | | 32,187 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 32,187 |
Gold doré | | | - | | | - | | | 146,127 | | 172,850 | | | 68,406 | | | 387,383 |
Provisional pricing adjustments | | | (1,588) | | | 280 | | | - | | - | | | - | | | (1,308) |
Sales to external customers | | $ | 74,082 | | $ | 115,649 | | $ | 146,127 | $ | 172,850 | | $ | 68,406 | | $ | 577,114 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine months ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
| | | Peru | | | Mexico | | | Argentina | | Burkina Faso | | | Côte d'Ivoire | | | Total |
Silver-gold concentrates | | $ | - | | $ | 130,837 | | $ | - | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 130,837 |
Silver-lead concentrates | | | 37,572 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 37,572 |
Zinc concentrates | | | 41,196 | | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | 41,196 |
Gold doré | | | - | | | - | | | 163,243 | | 147,815 | | | - | | | 311,058 |
Provisional pricing adjustments | | | (693) | | | (3,202) | | | - | | - | | | - | | | (3,895) |
Sales to external customers | | $ | 78,075 | | $ | 127,635 | | $ | 163,243 | $ | 147,815 | | $ | - | | $ | 516,768 |
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | ||||
Customer 1 | | $ | 65,621 | | $ | 46,426 | | $ | 172,850 | | $ | 147,815 |
Customer 2 | | | 42,895 | | | 51,938 | | | 146,127 | | | 163,243 |
Customer 3 | | | 22,677 | | | 26,052 | | | 74,084 | | | 78,075 |
Customer 4 | | | 68,403 | | | - | | | 68,403 | | | - |
Customer 5 | | | 23,962 | | | 25,463 | | | 61,015 | | | 56,767 |
Customer 6 | | | 19,497 | | | 16,138 | | | 54,635 | | | 44,777 |
Customer 7 | | | - | | | 551 | | | - | | | 26,091 |
| | $ | 243,055 | | $ | 166,568 | | $ | 577,114 | | $ | 516,768 |
From time to time, the Company enters into forward sale and collar contracts to mitigate the price risk for some of its forecasted base and precious metals production, and non-metal commodities.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million of realized gains and $1.3 million of realized losses on the settlement of forward sale and collar contracts (September 30, 2022 - $0.1 million and $1.3 million realized losses), and $0.1 million and $0.4 million unrealized gains from changes in the fair value of the open positions (September 30, 2022 - $1.6 million unrealized losses and $1.4 million unrealized gains, respectively).
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
20. COST OF SALES
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | ||||
Direct mining costs | | $ | 76,003 | | $ | 74,783 | | $ | 206,096 | | $ | 201,550 |
Salaries and benefits | | | 23,745 | | | 11,402 | | | 53,426 | | | 33,657 |
Workers' participation | | | 789 | | | 1,433 | | | 1,417 | | | 3,265 |
Depletion and depreciation | | | 63,588 | | | 44,990 | | | 147,623 | | | 126,673 |
Royalties and other taxes | | | 13,070 | | | 8,196 | | | 30,277 | | | 25,778 |
Other | | | (18) | | | 1,053 | | | 102 | | | 5,089 |
Cost of sales | | $ | 177,177 | | $ | 141,857 | | $ | 438,941 | | $ | 396,012 |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, depletion and depreciation includes $5.5 million and $9.9 million, respectively, of depreciation related to right-of-use assets (September 30, 2022 - $2.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively).
21. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | ||||
General and administration | | $ | 13,947 | | $ | 10,788 | | $ | 40,122 | | $ | 38,172 |
Workers' participation | | | 150 | | | 338 | | | 248 | | | 720 |
| | | 14,097 | | | 11,126 | | | 40,370 | | | 38,892 |
Share-based payments | | | 534 | | | 1,912 | | | 3,794 | | | 5,888 |
General and administration | | $ | 14,631 | | $ | 13,038 | | $ | 44,164 | | $ | 44,780 |
22. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSES
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment | | $ | 93 | | $ | 188 | | $ | 149 | | $ | 756 |
Other (income) expenses | | | 128 | | | 36 | | | 7,716 | | | 1,739 |
| | $ | 221 | | $ | 224 | | $ | 7,865 | | $ | 2,495 |
Other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, include payments made during the three months ended June 30, 2023: $2.8 million related to a new agreement with the workers’ union at San Jose, $1.5 million related to stand-by and maintenance costs during the work stoppage at San Jose, $2.0 million at Yaramoko for stand-by and maintenance costs during the underground work stoppage, and a $1.0 million administrative penalty incurred by Yaramoko, payable to the Ministry of Mines.
23. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The following summary describes the operations of each reportable segment:
| ● | Mansfield Minera S.A. (“Mansfield”) – operates the Lindero gold mine |
| ● | Roxgold SANU S.A. (“Sanu”) – operates the Yaramoko gold mine |
| ● | Roxgold SANGO S.A. (“Sango”) – operates the Séguéla gold mine |
| ● | Compania Minera Cuzcatlan S.A. de C.V. (“Cuzcatlan”) – operates the San Jose silver-gold mine |
| ● | Minera Bateas S.A.C. (“Bateas”) – operates the Caylloma silver, lead, and zinc mine |
| ● | Corporate – corporate stewardship |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | Three months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| | | Mansfield | | | Sanu | | | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan | | | Bateas | | | Corporate | | | Total |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 42,895 | | $ | 65,621 | | $ | 68,406 | | $ | 43,458 | | $ | 22,675 | | $ | - | | $ | 243,055 |
Cost of sales before depreciation and depletion | | | (25,646) | | | (29,379) | | | (18,676) | | | (26,838) | | | (13,050) | | | - | | | (113,589) |
Depreciation and depletion in cost of sales | | | (11,132) | | | (24,564) | | | (14,557) | | | (10,233) | | | (3,102) | | | - | | | (63,588) |
General and administration | | | (2,308) | | | 243 | | | (3,316) | | | (1,888) | | | (1,116) | | | (6,246) | | | (14,631) |
Other (expenses) income | | | (1,758) | | | (1,931) | | | (995) | | | (596) | | | (120) | | | (466) | | | (5,866) |
Finance items | | | (599) | | | (631) | | | (698) | | | (190) | | | (17) | | | (5,788) | | | (7,923) |
Segment income (loss) before taxes | | | 1,452 | | | 9,359 | | | 30,164 | | | 3,713 | | | 5,270 | | | (12,500) | | | 37,458 |
Income taxes | | | (706) | | | (1,543) | | | - | | | (529) | | | (3,514) | | | (283) | | | (6,575) |
Segment income (loss) after taxes | | $ | 746 | | $ | 7,816 | | $ | 30,164 | | $ | 3,184 | | $ | 1,756 | | $ | (12,783) | | $ | 30,883 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three months ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| | | Mansfield | | | Sanu | | | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan | | | Bateas | | | Corporate | | | Total |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 51,938 | | $ | 46,426 | | $ | - | | $ | 42,152 | | $ | 26,052 | | $ | - | | $ | 166,568 |
Cost of sales before depreciation and depletion | | | (30,526) | | | (29,125) | | | - | | | (23,276) | | | (13,940) | | | - | | | (96,867) |
Depreciation and depletion in cost of sales | | | (13,402) | | | (18,356) | | | - | | | (9,660) | | | (3,572) | | | - | | | (44,990) |
General and administration | | | (2,070) | | | (688) | | | (85) | | | (1,937) | | | (980) | | | (7,278) | | | (13,038) |
Other (expenses) income | | | (967) | | | 1,741 | | | (1,739) | | | (235) | | | 47 | | | (4,824) | | | (5,977) |
Finance items | | | (590) | | | (141) | | | 436 | | | (27) | | | (160) | | | (3,586) | | | (4,068) |
Segment income (loss) before taxes | | | 4,383 | | | (143) | | | (1,388) | | | 7,017 | | | 7,447 | | | (15,688) | | | 1,628 |
Income taxes | | | (804) | | | 159 | | | - | | | (2,677) | | | (3,073) | | | 641 | | | (5,754) |
Segment income (loss) after taxes | | $ | 3,579 | | $ | 16 | | $ | (1,388) | | $ | 4,340 | | $ | 4,374 | | $ | (15,047) | | $ | (4,126) |
| | Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| | | Mansfield | | | Sanu | | | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan |
| | Bateas | | | Corporate |
| | Total |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 146,127 | | $ | 172,850 | | $ | 68,406 | | $ | 115,649 | | $ | 74,082 | | $ | - | | $ | 577,114 |
Cost of sales before depreciation and depletion | | | (82,586) | | | (78,947) | | | (18,676) | | | (70,283) | | | (40,826) | | | - | | | (291,318) |
Depreciation and depletion in cost of sales | | | (36,197) | | | (58,212) | | | (14,557) | | | (28,677) | | | (9,980) | | | - | | | (147,623) |
General and administration | | | (6,850) | | | (1,255) | | | (3,402) | | | (5,527) | | | (3,741) | | | (23,389) | | | (44,164) |
Other (expenses) income | | | (4,177) | | | (482) | | | (1,141) | | | (6,313) | | | (194) | | | (4,735) | | | (17,042) |
Finance items | | | (1,986) | | | (1,076) | | | (1,663) | | | (943) | | | 96 | | | (9,631) | | | (15,203) |
Segment income (loss) before taxes | | | 14,331 | | | 32,878 | | | 28,967 | | | 3,906 | | | 19,437 | | | (37,755) | | | 61,764 |
Income taxes | | | (2,349) | | | (4,892) | | | - | | | 1,696 | | | (6,494) | | | (3,516) | | | (15,555) |
Segment income (loss) after taxes | | $ | 11,982 | | $ | 27,986 | | $ | 28,967 | | $ | 5,602 | | $ | 12,943 | | $ | (41,271) | | $ | 46,209 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine months ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| | | Mansfield |
| | Sanu |
| | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan |
| | Bateas | | | Corporate |
| | Total |
Revenues from external customers | | $ | 163,243 | | $ | 147,815 | | $ | - | | $ | 127,635 | | $ | 78,075 | | $ | - | | $ | 516,768 |
Cost of sales before depreciation and depletion | | | (79,919) | | | (82,753) | | | - | | | (67,048) | | | (39,619) | | | - | | | (269,339) |
Depreciation and depletion in cost of sales | | | (41,203) | | | (47,009) | | | - | | | (27,265) | | | (11,196) | | | - | | | (126,673) |
General and administration | | | (6,588) | | | (1,570) | | | (257) | | | (5,593) | | | (3,464) | | | (27,308) | | | (44,780) |
Other (expenses) income | | | (2,239) | | | (2,752) | | | (2,684) | | | (4,136) | | | (481) | | | (4,130) | | | (16,422) |
Finance items | | | (1,325) | | | (564) | | | (291) | | | (522) | | | (928) | | | (5,269) | | | (8,899) |
Segment income (loss) before taxes | | | 31,969 | | | 13,167 | | | (3,232) | | | 23,071 | | | 22,387 | | | (36,707) | | | 50,655 |
Income taxes | | | (2,721) | | | (4,786) | | | 405 | | | (7,011) | | | (8,017) | | | (3,997) | | | (26,127) |
Segment income (loss) after taxes | | $ | 29,248 | | $ | 8,381 | | $ | (2,827) | | $ | 16,060 | | $ | 14,370 | | $ | (40,704) | | $ | 24,528 |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As at September 30, 2023 | | | Mansfield |
| | Sanu |
| | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan |
| | Bateas | | | Corporate |
| | Total |
Total assets | | $ | 500,696 | | $ | 201,558 | | $ | 968,008 | | $ | 157,691 | | $ | 129,144 | | $ | 89,489 | | $ | 2,046,586 |
Total liabilities | | $ | 47,298 | | $ | 50,427 | | $ | 218,253 | | $ | 22,596 | | $ | 45,045 | | $ | 282,007 | | $ | 665,626 |
Capital expenditures1 | | $ | 31,997 | | $ | 42,363 | | $ | 100,912 | | $ | 15,903 | | $ | 10,989 | | $ | - | | $ | 202,163 |
1 Capital expenditures are on an accrual basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As at December 31, 2022 | | | Mansfield |
| | Sanu |
| | Sango | | | Cuzcatlan |
| | Bateas | | | Corporate |
| | Total |
Total assets | | $ | 499,937 | | $ | 182,621 | | $ | 833,179 | | $ | 187,898 | | $ | 142,385 | | $ | 30,204 | | $ | 1,876,224 |
Total liabilities | | $ | 44,152 | | $ | 47,122 | | $ | 173,082 | | $ | 30,381 | | $ | 49,143 | | $ | 243,648 | | $ | 587,528 |
Capital expenditures1 | | $ | 23,048 | | $ | 54,137 | | $ | 118,644 | | $ | 24,397 | | $ | 19,610 | | $ | 2,047 | | $ | 241,884 |
1 Capital expenditures are on an accrual basis for the year ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, there were no transfers of amounts between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following tables show the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value is not presented if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | Carrying value | | Fair value | | | | |||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2023 |
| Fair Value through OCI |
| Fair value | | Amortized | | Total | | Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
| Carrying value | ||||||||
Financial assets measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in equity securities | | $ | 78 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 78 | | $ | 78 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - |
Trade receivables concentrate sales | | | - | | | 19,993 | | | - | | | 19,993 | | | - | | | 19,993 | | | - | | | - |
| | $ | 78 | | $ | 19,993 | | $ | - | | $ | 20,071 | | $ | 78 | | $ | 19,993 | | $ | - | | $ | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets not measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | 117,781 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 117,781 |
Trade receivables doré sales | | | - | | | - | | | 2,121 | | | 2,121 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,121 |
Other receivables | | | - | | | - | | | 5,909 | | | 5,909 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 5,909 |
| | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 125,811 | | $ | 125,811 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 125,811 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities not measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade payables | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (78,342) | | $ | (78,342) | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (78,342) |
Payroll payable | | | - | | | - | | | (20,602) | | | (20,602) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (20,602) |
Credit facilities | | | - | | | - | | | (203,224) | | | (203,224) | | | - | | | (205,500) | | | - | | | - |
Convertible debentures | | | - | | | - | | | (43,379) | | | (43,379) | | | - | | | (41,605) | | | - | | | - |
Other payables | | | - | | | - | | | (72,218) | | | (72,218) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (72,218) |
| | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (417,765) | | $ | (417,765) | | $ | - | | $ | (247,105) | | $ | - | | $ | (171,162) |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
| | Carrying value | | Fair value | | | | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 |
| Fair Value through OCI |
| Fair value |
| Amortized |
| Total | | Level 1 |
| Level 2 |
| Level 3 |
| Carrying value | ||||||||
Financial assets measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in equity securities | | $ | 78 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 78 | | $ | 78 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - |
Trade receivables concentrate sales | | | - | | | 21,455 | | | - | | | 21,455 | | | - | | | 21,455 | | | - | | | - |
Fuel hedge contracts asset | | | - | | | 18 | | | - | | | 18 | | | - | | | 18 | | | - | | | - |
| | $ | 78 | | $ | 21,473 | | $ | - | | $ | 21,551 | | $ | 78 | | $ | 21,473 | | $ | - | | $ | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets not measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 80,493 | | $ | 80,493 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 80,493 |
Trade receivables doré sales | | | - | | | - | | | 2,522 | | | 2,522 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,522 |
Other receivables | | | - | | | - | | | 7,443 | | | 7,443 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 7,443 |
| | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 90,458 | | $ | 90,458 | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 90,458 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange forward contracts liability | | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | - |
| | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | (270) | | $ | - | | $ | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities not measured at Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade payables | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (72,571) | | $ | (72,571) | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (72,571) |
Payroll payable | | | - | | | - | | | (22,967) | | | (22,967) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (22,967) |
Credit facilities | | | - | | | - | | | (177,020) | | | (177,020) | | | - | | | (180,000) | | | - | | | - |
Convertible debentures | | | - | | | - | | | (42,155) | | | (42,155) | | | - | | | (46,138) | | | - | | | - |
Other payables | | | - | | | - | | | (31,519) | | | (31,519) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (31,519) |
| | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (346,232) | | $ | (346,232) | | $ | - | | $ | (226,138) | | $ | - | | $ | (127,057) |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
25. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Changes in working capital for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | ||||
Trade and other receivables | | $ | 1,604 | | $ | 6,139 | | $ | (2,104) | | $ | 9,548 |
Prepaid expenses | | | (1,252) | | | (2,682) | | | 1,553 | | | (240) |
Inventories | | | (6,426) | | | (2,737) | | | (21,466) | | | (13,655) |
Trade and other payables | | | 6,323 | | | 10,856 | | | 11,393 | | | (13,767) |
Total changes in working capital | | $ | 249 | | $ | 11,576 | | $ | (10,624) | | $ | (18,114) |
The changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes for the periods as set out below are as follows:
| | | Bank loan | | Convertible debentures | | Lease | |||
As at December 31, 2021 | | | $ | 117,082 | | $ | 40,407 | | $ | 29,405 |
Loss on debt modifications | | | | - | | | - | | | (729) |
Additions | | | | 80,000 | | | - | | | 2,774 |
Terminations | | | | - | | | - | | | (661) |
Conversion of debenture | | | | - | | | (60) | | | - |
Interest | | | | 626 | | | 1,808 | | | 2,623 |
Payments | | | | (20,000) | | | - | | | (12,209) |
Transaction costs | | | | (688) | | | - | | | - |
Foreign exchange | | | | - | | | - | | | 143 |
As at December 31, 2022 | | | | 177,020 | | | 42,155 | | | 21,346 |
Additions | | | | 65,500 | | | - | | | 40,545 |
Terminations | | | | - | | | - | | | (21) |
Conversion of debenture | | | | - | | | (225) | | | - |
Interest | | | | 704 | | | 1,449 | | | 2,732 |
Payments | | | | (40,000) | | | - | | | (11,648) |
Foreign exchange | | | | - | | | - | | | 166 |
As at September 30, 2023 | | | $ | 203,224 | | $ | 43,379 | | $ | 53,120 |
The significant non-cash financing and investing transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
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Mineral properties, plant and equipment changes in closure and reclamation provision | | | $ | 2,791 | | $ | 2,889 | | $ | (380) | | $ | 4,387 |
Additions to right of use assets | | | $ | 4,950 | | $ | 1,290 | | $ | 40,545 | | $ | 2,441 |
Share units allocated to share capital upon settlement | | | $ | - | | $ | 1 | | $ | 2,692 | | $ | 2,525 |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
26. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
As at September 30, 2023, the non-controlling interest (“NCI”) of the State of Burkina Faso, which represents a 10% interest in Roxgold SANU S.A. totaled $3.6 million. The income attributable to the NCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, totaling $0.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively, is based on the net income for Yaramoko.
As at September 30, 2023, the NCI of the State of Côte d’Ivoire, which represents a 10% interest in Roxgold Sango S.A. totaled $43.8 million. The income attributable to the NCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, totaling $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, is based on the net income for Séguéla.
27. CONTINGENCIES AND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
(a) Caylloma Letter of Guarantee
The Caylloma mine closure plan, as amended, that was in effect in January 2021, included total undiscounted closure costs of $18.2 million, which consisted of progressive closure activities of $6.2 million, final closure activities of $9.8 million, and post closure activities of $2.3 million pursuant to the terms of the Mine Closing Law.
Under the terms of the current Mine Closing Law, the Company is required to provide the Peruvian Government with a guarantee in respect of the Caylloma mine closure plan as it relates to final closure activities and post-closure activities and related taxes. In 2023, the Company provided a bank letter of guarantee of $11.8 million to the Peruvian Government in respect of such closure costs and taxes.
(b) San Jose Letter of Guarantee
The Company has established three letters of guarantee in the aggregate amount of $0.8 million to fulfill its environmental obligations under the terms and conditions of the Environmental Impact Statements issued by the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (“SEMARNAT”) in 2009 in respect of the construction of the San Jose mine, and in 2017 and 2020 with respect to the expansion of the dry stack tailings facility at the San Jose mine. The letters of guarantee expire on December 31, 2023, March 5, 2024, and September 17, 2024, respectively.
(c) Other Commitments
As at September 30, 2023, the Company had capital commitments of $13.5 million, $1.1 million and $0.4 million for civil work, equipment purchases and other services at the Lindero, Caylloma and San Jose mines, respectively, which are expected to be expended within one year.
The Company entered into an agreement with a service provider at the Séguéla mine wherein if the Company terminates the agreement prior to the end of its term, in November 2026, the Company would be required to make an early termination payment, which is reduced monthly over 48 months. If the Company had terminated the agreement on September 30, 2023, and elected not to purchase the service provider’s equipment, it would have been subject to an early termination payment of $17.2 million. If the Company had terminated the agreement on September 30, 2023, and elected to purchase the service provider’s equipment, the early termination amount would be adjusted to exclude equipment depreciation and demobilization of equipment, and only include portion of the monthly management fee and demobilization of personnel.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
(d) Tax Contingencies
The Company is, from time to time, involved in various tax assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company cannot reasonably predict the likelihood or outcome of these actions. The Company has recognized tax provisions with respect to current assessments received from the tax authorities in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and from any uncertain tax positions identified. For those amounts recognized related to current tax assessments received, the provision is based on management's best estimate of the outcome of those assessments, based on the validity of the issues in the assessment, management's support for their position, and the expectation with respect to any negotiations to settle the assessment. Management re-evaluates the outstanding tax assessments regularly to update their estimates related to the outcome for those assessments taking into account the criteria above.
Peru
The Company was assessed $1.1 million (4.3 million Peruvian soles), including interest and penalties of $0.8 million (2.9 million Peruvian soles), for the 2010 tax year by SUNAT, the Peruvian tax authority, with respect to the deduction of certain losses arising from derivative instruments. The Company applied to the Peruvian tax court to appeal the assessment. On January 22, 2019, the Peruvian tax court reaffirmed SUNAT’s position and denied the deduction. The Company believes the assessment is inconsistent with Peruvian tax law and that it is probable the Company will succeed on appeal through the Peruvian legal system. The Company has paid the disputed amount in full and has initiated proceedings through the Peruvian legal system to appeal the decision of the Peruvian tax court.
As at September 30, 2023, the Company has recorded the amount paid of $1.1 million (4.3 million Peruvian soles) in other long-term assets, as the Company believes it is probable that the appeal will be successful (Note 9).
The Company was assessed $0.7 million (2.8 million Peruvian soles), including interest and penalties of $0.4 million (1.7 million Peruvian soles), for the 2011 tax year by SUNAT, the Peruvian tax authority, with respect to the deduction of certain losses arising from intercompany transactions. The Company applied to the Peruvian tax court to appeal the assessment. On May 14, 2019, the Peruvian tax court reaffirmed SUNAT’s position and denied the deduction. The Company believes the assessment is inconsistent with Peruvian tax law and that it is probable the Company will succeed on appeal through the Peruvian legal system. The Company has paid the disputed amount in full and has initiated proceedings through the Peruvian legal system to appeal the decision of the Peruvian tax court.
Argentina
On August 16, 2022, the Argentine Tax Authority (“AFIP”) published General Resolution No.5248/2022 (the “Resolution”) which established a one-time “windfall income tax prepayment” for companies that have obtained extraordinary income derived from the general increase in international prices. The Resolution was published by AFIP without prior notice.
The windfall income tax prepayment applies to companies that meet certain income tax or net income tax (before the deduction of accumulated tax losses) thresholds for 2021 or 2022. The aggregate amount of the windfall income tax prepayment payable by Mansfield calculated in accordance with the Resolution is approximately $2.3 million (810 million Argentine Pesos), excluding related accrued interest of approximately $0.8 million (277 million Argentine Pesos).
The windfall income tax prepayment was to be paid in three equal and consecutive monthly instalments, starting on October 22, 2022, and was payable in addition to income tax instalments currently being paid by corporate taxpayers
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited - Tabular amounts presented in thousands of US dollars, except share and per share amounts)
on account of their income tax obligations. The windfall income tax prepayment is an advance payment of income taxes which were due to be paid in 2022.
Based on the historical accumulated losses of Mansfield for fiscal 2021, which can be carried forward for 2022, Mansfield was not liable for income tax, and based upon current corporate income tax laws and the ability of the Company to deduct historical accumulated losses, income tax will not be required to be paid for fiscal 2022.
To protect Mansfield’s position from having to pay the windfall income tax prepayment as an advance income tax for 2022, which based on management’s projections is not payable, Mansfield applied to the Federal Court of Salta Province for a preliminary injunction to prevent the AFIP from issuing a demand or other similar measure for the collection of the windfall income tax prepayment. On October 3, 2022, Mansfield was notified that the Court had granted the preliminary injunction. As a result, Mansfield did not pay any of the three instalments due in 2022.
Mansfield also filed an administrative claim with the AFIP to challenge the constitutionality of the Resolution, which was rejected by AFIP on November 2, 2022. Mansfield has challenged the rejection of its administrative claim, by filing legal proceedings against the AFIP with the Federal Court. On February 15, 2023, the Federal Court granted Mansfield a preliminary injunction in these legal proceedings. Mansfield has subsequently presented additional documentation to AFIP which has resulted in the windfall tax prepayment installments being eliminated from Mansfield’s account in AFIP’s system. The legal proceedings to determine the unconstitutionality of the Resolution and whether interest is payable to AFIP continue under the protection of a preliminary injunction.
(e) Other Contingencies
The Company is subject to various investigations and other claims; and legal, labour, and tax proceedings covering matters that arise in the ordinary course of business activities. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavourably for the Company. Certain conditions may exist as of the date these financial statements are issued that may result in a loss to the Company. None of these matters is expected to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial conditions of the Company.
28. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 30, 2023, the Company reported that the Mexican Federal Administrative Court (the “Court”) has ruled in favour of Cuzcatlan, Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, and re-instated the 12-year environmental impact authorization (“EIA”) for the San Jose Mine. The temporary restrictions imposed by the Company's lenders under the Amended Credit Facility will be removed on December 1, 2023, provided that an appeal to the Court's decision is not filed on or before November 30, 2023. See Note 31 in the most recent audited consolidated annual financial statements for additional information.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023
As of November 7, 2023
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three months ended September 30, 2023
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial position and results of operations for Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Fortuna”) (TSX: FVI and NYSE: FSM) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Financial Statements”) and unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the related notes thereto (the “Q3 2023 Financial Statements”) which have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim financial reporting, using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. For further information on the Company, reference should be made to its public filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
This MD&A is prepared by management and approved by the Board of Directors as of November 7, 2023. The information and discussion provided in this MD&A covers the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and where applicable, the subsequent period up to the date of issuance of this MD&A. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar amounts in this MD&A are expressed in United States (“US”) dollars. References to "$" or "US$" in this MD&A are to US dollars and references to C$ are to Canadian dollars.
Fortuna has a number of direct and indirect subsidiaries which own and operate assets and conduct activities in different jurisdictions. The terms "Fortuna" or the "Company" are used in this MD&A for simplicity of the discussion provided herein and may include references to subsidiaries that have an affiliation with Fortuna, without necessarily identifying the specific nature of such affiliation.
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned as to the risks and uncertainties related to the forward-looking statements, the risks and uncertainties associated with investing in the Company’s securities and the technical and scientific information under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) concerning the Company’s material properties, including information about mineral reserves and resources, which classifications differ significantly from the requirements required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as set out in the cautionary note 41 of this MD&A. All forward-looking statements are qualified by cautionary notes in this MD&A as well as risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s Annual Information Form for fiscal 2022 dated March 28, 2023 and its Management Information Circular dated June 22, 2023, which are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.
This MD&A uses certain Non-IFRS financial measures and ratios that are not defined under IFRS, including but not limited to: cash cost per ounce of gold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold; total production cash cost per tonne; cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent; all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; free cashflow and free cashflow from ongoing operations; adjusted net income; adjusted EBITDA and working capital which are used by the Company to manage and evaluate operating performance at each of the Company’s mines and are widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance. Non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios do not have a standard meaning under IFRS, and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Non-IFRS measures are further discussed in the “Non-IFRS Measures” section 24 of this MD&A.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Fortuna is a growth focused Canadian precious metals mining company with operations and projects in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru. The Company produces silver, gold, and base metals and generates shared value over the long-term through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
The Company operates the open pit Lindero gold mine (“Lindero” or the “Lindero Mine”) located in northern Argentina, the underground Yaramoko gold mine (“Yaramoko” or the “Yaramoko Mine”) located in south-western Burkina Faso, the underground San Jose silver and gold mine (“San Jose” or the “San Jose Mine”) located in southern Mexico, the underground Caylloma silver, lead, and zinc mine (“Caylloma” or the “Caylloma Mine”) located in southern Peru, and the open pit Séguéla gold mine (“Séguéla”, or the “Séguéla Mine”) located in south-western Côte d’Ivoire. Each of the Company's producing mines is generally considered to be a separate reportable segment, along with the Company's corporate stewardship segment.
Fortuna is a publicly traded company incorporated and domiciled in British Columbia, Canada. Its common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the trading symbol FSM and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the trading symbol FVI.
Acquisition of Chesser Resources Limited
On September 20, 2023 the Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Chesser Resources by way of a Scheme Implementation Deed. Under the terms of the agreement Fortuna acquired all of the shares of Chesser Resources in consideration for 0.0248 of one common share of Fortuna for each Chesser share held. Fortuna issued 15,545,368 common shares as consideration for the transaction. Refer to the News Release dated September 20, 2023 “Fortuna completes acquisition of Chesser Resources, strengthening its presence in West Africa”.
San Jose EIA
On October 30, 2023 the Company announced that the Mexican Federal Administrative Court (the “Court”) had ruled in favour of Compañia Minera Cuzcatlan S.A. de C.V (“Minera Cuzcatlan”), Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, and reinstated the 12-year environmental impact authorization (“EIA”) for the San Jose Mine.
The decision is subject to appeal by November 30, 2023. If appealed, the permanent injunction that the Company already has will remain in effect. The temporary restrictions imposed by the Company's lenders under the Credit Facility will be removed on December 1, 2023, provided that an appeal to the Court's decision is not filed on or before November 30, 2023.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Financial
| ● | Sales were $243.1 million, an increase of 46% from the $166.6 million reported in the three months ended September 30, 2022 (“Q3 2022”). |
| ● | Mine operating income was $65.9 million, an increase of 167% from the $24.7 million reported in Q3 2022. |
| ● | Operating income was $45.4 million, an increase of 696% from the $5.7 million in operating income reported in Q3 2022. |
| ● | Net income was $30.9 million or $0.09 per share, an increase from a net loss of $4.1 million or $0.01 per share reported in Q3 2022. |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| ● | Adjusted net income (refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures) was $33.3 million compared to $2.3 million in Q3 2022, representing a 1,348% quarter-over-quarter increase. |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA (refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures) was $104.6 million compared to $54.4 million reported in Q3 2022, representing a 92% quarter-over-quarter increase. |
| ● | Free cash flow from ongoing operations (refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures) was $70.0 million compared to $34.0 million reported in 2022, representing a 106% quarter-over-quarter increase. |
| ● | Net cash provided by operating activities was $106.5 million, an increase of 65% from the $64.7 million reported in 2022. |
Operating
| ● | Gold production of 94,821 ounces, a 43% increase from Q3 2022 |
| ● | Silver production of 1,680,751 ounces, a decrease of 9% from Q3 2022 |
| ● | Lead production of 10,337,475 pounds, an increase of 14% from Q3 2022 |
| ● | Zinc production of 14,036,832 pounds, an increase of 18% from Q3 2022 |
| ● | Consolidated All-in Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) of $1,312 per ounce on a gold equivalent sold basis compared to $1,431 per ounce for the third quarter of 2022. See “Non-IFRS Measures - All-in Sustaining Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Equivalent Sold” for additional information |
Health & Safety
For the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded one lost time injury (“LTI”) and no medical treatment injuries (“MTI”) over 3.5 million hours worked for all its activities. The year-to-date LTI frequency rate (“LTIFR”) at the end of this quarter was 0.38 lost time injuries per million hours worked while the year-to-date total recordable injury frequency rate (“TRIFR”) was 0.86 total recordable injuries per million hours worked, for a total of 10.5 million hours worked since the beginning of the year.
Environment
No significant incidents were recorded during the third quarter of 2023, and no instances of environmental non-compliance were identified by authorities, nor were any fines related to environmental permits and regulations recorded.
Community Engagement
During the third quarter of 2023, there were no significant disputes at any of our sites. We also recorded 219 local stakeholder engagement activities during the period. These included consultation meetings with local administration and community leaders, participation in ceremonies and courtesy visits.
Climate Change
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company continued to pursue its climate change action plan, which aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen its resilience to climate-related risks. The Company continued its process to define climate-related metrics and targets and started a climate scenario analysis risk assessment in line with the guidelines set forth in the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Framework.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Operating and Financial Highlights
A summary of the Company’s consolidated financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are presented below:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
Consolidated Metrics | | 2023 |
| 2022 |
| % Change |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change |
Selected highlights | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Silver | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal produced (oz) | | 1,680,751 | | 1,837,506 | | (9%) | | 4,529,690 | | 5,160,529 | | (12%) |
Metal sold (oz) | | 1,625,811 | | 1,835,296 | | (11%) | | 4,500,633 | | 5,149,621 | | (13%) |
Realized price ($/oz) | | 23.70 | | 19.16 | | 24% | | 23.40 | | 21.88 | | 7% |
Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal produced (oz) | | 94,821 | | 66,344 | | 43% | | 219,263 | | 195,315 | | 12% |
Metal sold (oz) | | 99,802 | | 66,183 | | 51% | | 221,303 | | 196,595 | | 13% |
Realized price ($/oz) | | 1,925 | | 1,718 | | 12% | | 1,928 | | 1,823 | | 6% |
Lead | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal produced (000's lbs) | | 10,337 | | 9,085 | | 14% | | 30,053 | | 25,856 | | 16% |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | 9,232 | | 9,155 | | 1% | | 29,433 | | 25,751 | | 14% |
Zinc | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal produced (000's lbs) | | 14,037 | | 11,885 | | 18% | | 41,125 | | 33,598 | | 22% |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | 13,959 | | 12,277 | | 14% | | 41,759 | | 33,743 | | 24% |
Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production cash cost ($/oz Au Eq) | | 814 | | 881 | | (8%) | | 887 | | 841 | | 5% |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au Eq) | | 1,312 | | 1,431 | | (8%) | | 1,507 | | 1,383 | | 9% |
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Mine operating income | | 65.9 | | 24.7 | | 167% | | 138.2 | | 120.8 | | 14% |
Operating income | | 45.4 | | 5.7 | | 696% | | 77.0 | | 59.6 | | 29% |
Net income (loss) | | 30.9 | | (4.1) | | 854% | | 46.2 | | 24.5 | | 89% |
Earnings (loss) per share - basic | | 0.09 | | (0.01) | | 1,000% | | 0.14 | | 0.08 | | 75% |
Adjusted net income1 | | 33.3 | | 2.3 | | 1,348% | | 49.5 | | 35.4 | | 40% |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | | 104.6 | | 54.4 | | 92% | | 214.0 | | 189.7 | | 13% |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 106.5 | | 64.7 | | 65% | | 191.8 | | 144.6 | | 33% |
Free cash flow from ongoing operations1 | | 70.0 | | 34.0 | | 106% | | 87.3 | | 64.8 | | 35% |
Capital Expenditures2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | 27.2 | | 23.2 | | 17% | | 89.3 | | 64.3 | | 39% |
Non-sustaining3 | | 1.3 | | 4.0 | | (68%) | | 3.4 | | 10.4 | | (67%) |
Séguéla construction | | 1.9 | | 23.5 | | (92%) | | 50.0 | | 87.6 | | (43%) |
Brownfields | | 3.3 | | 9.6 | | (66%) | | 10.7 | | 17.1 | | (37%) |
As at | | | | | | | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 | | % Change |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | | 117.8 | | 80.5 | | 46% |
Total assets | | | | | | | | 2,046.5 | | 1,876.2 | | 9% |
Debt | | | | | | | | 246.6 | | 219.2 | | 13% |
Equity attributable to Fortuna shareholders | | | | | | | | 1,333.6 | | 1,244.8 | | 7% |
1 Refer to Non-IFRS financial measures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3 Non-sustaining expenditures include greenfields exploration | ||||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Sales
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| | 2023 |
| 2022 |
| % Change |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change |
Provisional sales $ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lindero | | 42.9 | | 51.9 | | (17%) | | 146.1 | | 163.2 | | (10%) |
Yaramoko | | 65.6 | | 46.4 | | 41% | | 172.9 | | 147.8 | | 17% |
Séguéla | | 68.4 | | - | | 100% | | 68.4 | | - | | 100% |
San Jose | | 44.2 | | 42.4 | | 4% | | 118.5 | | 132.0 | | (10%) |
Caylloma | | 22.8 | | 25.6 | | (11%) | | 75.5 | | 79.0 | | (4%) |
Adjustments1 | | (0.8) | | 0.3 | | (367%) | | (4.3) | | (5.2) | | (17%) |
Total sales $ | | 243.1 | | 166.6 | | 46% | | 577.1 | | 516.8 | | 12% |
1 Adjustments consists of mark to market, final price and assay adjustments | ||||||||||||
2 Based on provisional sales before final price adjustments. Net after payable metal deductions, treatment, and refining charges | ||||||||||||
3 Treatment charges are allocated to base metals at Caylloma and to gold at San Jose | ||||||||||||
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Third Quarter 2023 vs Third Quarter 2022
Consolidated sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were $243.1 million, a 46% increase from the $166.6 million reported in the same period in 2022. Sales by reportable segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
| ● | Lindero recognized adjusted sales of $42.9 million from the sale of 22,242 ounces of gold, a 17% decrease from the same period in 2022. Sales decreased at Lindero as a result of lower production due to decreased gold grades which is in line with the mine plan. This was partially offset by $0.5 million in copper sales during the quarter and higher gold prices. See "Results of Operations – Lindero Mine, Argentina" for additional information. |
| ● | Yaramoko recognized adjusted sales of $65.6 million from the sale of 33,971 ounces of gold which was $19.2 million higher than the same period in 2022. Higher gold sales at Yaramoko were the result of higher production due to increased grades and higher widths of mineralization encountered in development headings, and higher gold prices. See "Results of Operations – Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso" for additional information. |
| ● | Séguéla recognized adjusted sales of $68.4 million from the sale of 35,503 ounces of gold. The mine was under construction in the same period 2022. See "Results of Operations – Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire " for additional information. |
| ● | San Jose recognized adjusted sales of $43.5 million, a 3% increase from the $42.2 million reported in the same period in 2022. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher realized prices for gold and silver but offset by lower production due to lower tonnes milled and lower head grades. See "Results of Operations – San Jose Mine, Mexico" for additional information. |
| ● | Caylloma recognized adjusted sales of $22.7 million compared to $26.1 million reported in the same period in 2022. The decrease in sales was primarily the result of lower zinc prices and was partially offset by higher realized silver prices. See "Results of Operations – Caylloma Mine, Peru" for additional information. |
First Nine months of 2023 vs First Nine months of 2022
Consolidated sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $577.1 million, a 12% increase from the $516.7 million reported in the same period in 2022. Sales by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
| ● | Lindero recognized adjusted sales of $146.1 million from the sale of 74,194 ounces of gold, a 10% decrease from the same period in 2022. Lower gold sales were the result of lower production due to lower gold grades delivered to the leach pad which was in line with the mining sequence, partially offset by higher metal prices. See "Results of Operations – Lindero Mine, Argentina" for additional information. |
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| ● | Yaramoko recognized adjusted sales of $172.9 million from the sale of 89,448 ounces of gold which was a 17% increase from the previous period. Higher sales was mainly due to higher metal prices as well as higher production from higher processed tonnes and higher grades. See "Results of Operations – Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso" for additional information. |
| ● | Séguéla recognized adjusted sales of $68.4 million from the sale of 35,503 ounces of gold. See "Results of Operations – Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire " for additional information. |
| ● | Caylloma recognized adjusted sales of $74.1 million compared to $78.1 million reported in the same period in 2022. The decrease in sales was primarily due to lower zinc prices. See "Results of Operations – Caylloma Mine, Peru" for additional information. |
Operating Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA
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Operating income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lindero | | | 2.1 | | 5% | | | 5.0 | | 10% | | | 16.3 | | 11% | | | 33.3 | | 20% |
Séguéla | | | 30.9 | | 45% | | | (1.8) | | 0% | | | 30.6 | | 45% | | | (2.9) | | 0% |
Yaramoko | | | 10.0 | | 15% | | | - | | (0%) | | | 34.0 | | 11% | | | 13.7 | | 9% |
San Jose | | | 3.9 | | 9% | | | 7.0 | | 17% | | | 4.8 | | 4% | | | 23.6 | | 18% |
Caylloma | | | 5.3 | | 23% | | | 7.6 | | 29% | | | 19.3 | | 26% | | | 23.3 | | 30% |
Corporate | | | (6.8) | | | | | (12.1) | | | | | (28.0) | | | | | (31.4) | | |
Total | | | 45.4 | | 19% | | | 5.7 | | 3% | | | 77.0 | | 13% | | | 59.6 | | 12% |
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Adjusted EBITDA2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lindero | | | 12.6 | | 29% | | | 19.3 | | 37% | | | 50.8 | | 35% | | | 72.9 | | 45% |
Séguéla | | | 42.7 | | 62% | | | (1.4) | | 0% | | | 42.4 | | 62% | | | (1.5) | | 0% |
Yaramoko | | | 33.4 | | 57% | | | 18.0 | | 33% | | | 88.8 | | 51% | | | 61.5 | | 42% |
San Jose | | | 14.7 | | 34% | | | 16.8 | | 40% | | | 33.6 | | 29% | | | 53.2 | | 42% |
Caylloma | | | 7.6 | | 34% | | | 10.1 | | 39% | | | 27.6 | | 36% | | | 29.4 | | 38% |
Corporate | | | (6.4) | | | | | (8.4) | | | | | (29.3) | | | | | (25.8) | | |
Total | | | 104.6 | | 45% | | | 54.4 | | 31% | | | 213.9 | | 37% | | | 189.7 | | 37% |
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Third Quarter 2023 vs Third Quarter 2022
Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $45.4 million, an increase of $39.7 million over the same period in 2022.
| ● | Lower operating income at the Lindero Mine was primarily driven by lower sales. Operating costs for the period were impacted by a devaluation of the Argentinian Peso in August which resulted in a realized loss on foreign exchange of $1.8 million, which was partially offset by higher capitalization of costs as the mine completed stripping activities in the quarter. |
| ● | Yaramoko saw an increase in operating income of $10.0 million as a result of higher sales as described above which was partially offset by higher depletion per ounce sold. Higher depletion per ounce was a result of |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| declining reserves in the Zone 55 underground which increased the depletion rate of new capital additions in the period from underground development. |
| ● | Séguéla recognized operating income of $30.9 million in the third quarter as the site completed its production ramp-up. Operating income for the third quarter benefited from lower depletion per ounce due to the build up of inventory in the second quarter of 2023 during the pre-production phase prior to the mine achieving commercial production. |
| ● | Operating income at the San Jose Mine for the third quarter of 2023 was $3.9 million compared to operating income of $7.0 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease in operating income was a result of lower sales as described above, the appreciation of the Mexican Peso increasing Peso denominated costs, and higher maintenance costs. |
| ● | Operating income at the Caylloma Mine for the third quarter of 2023 was $2.3 million lower than the comparable period of 2022 as a result of lower base metal prices and cost increases related to inflation. |
| ● | In the third quarter of 2023 the Company wrote-off $0.7 million in mineral properties related to the termination of an option agreement for the Higo Blanco project in Mexico. |
The variance quarter over quarter compared to 2022 was also impacted by a write-off in mineral properties of $3.4 million related to the Tlamino project in 2022.
After adjusting for items that are not indicative of future operating earnings, adjusted EBITDA (refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures) was $104.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $50.2 million over the same period in 2022. Higher adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of contributions from the Séguéla Mine which was still under construction in the comparable period of 2022.
The most comparable IFRS measure to the Non-IFRS measure adjusted EBITDA is net income. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $30.9 million. Refer to the discussion above and to the section entitled “Non-IFRS Measures” for more detailed information.
First Nine months of 2023 vs First Nine months of 2022
Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $77.0 million, an increase of $17.4 million over the same period in 2022.
| ● | Séguéla began contributing to operating income in the third quarter of 2023 as the mine completed its ramp-up in production. The mine was under construction during 2022. |
| ● | Lower operating income at the Lindero Mine was driven by the same factors that influenced results for the quarter as well as higher distribution costs from the sale of copper concentrate during the year. |
| ● | Operating income at San Jose was $4.8 million compared to $23.6 million in the comparable period. The reduction in operating income was primarily the result of the illegal blockade in the second quarter, lower sales as described above and the appreciation of the Mexican Peso during 2023 which has increased Peso denominated costs. |
| ● | Operating income at Yaramoko was higher by $20.3 million for the first nine months of the year as a result of higher sales as described above, lower operating costs and a writedown of inventory of $4.0 million in the first half of 2022. |
The change in operating income for the Company year over year was also impacted by a write-off in mineral properties of $5.5 million in 2022 for the Sante Fe and Tlamino exploration projects.
After adjusting for items that are not indicative of future operating earnings, adjusted EBITDA (refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures) was $214 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $24.3 million over the same
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
period in 2022. Higher adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of contributions from the Seguela Mine which was still under construction in the previous period.
The most comparable IFRS measure to the Non-IFRS measure adjusted EBITDA is net income. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $46.2 million. Refer to the discussion above and to the section entitled “Non-IFRS Measures” for more detailed information.
All-in Sustaining Cost (“AISC”)
Third Quarter 2023 vs Third Quarter 2022
Consolidated AISC per gold equivalent ounce sold for the third quarter of 2023 was $1,312 per ounce compared to $1,431 per ounce for the comparable quarter. The decrease in AISC was primarily the result of:
| ● | Higher gold equivalent ounces (“GEO”) sold primarily due to contributions from the Séguéla Mine that was under construction in the comparable period and from the Yaramoko Mine. |
| ● | This was partially offset by higher sustaining capital costs at Lindero for construction of Phase 2 of the leach pad and sustaining capital and lease costs at Séguéla which transitioned to production in the third quarter. |
| ● | The previous period benefited from the impact of the gain on a forward contract for diesel of $1.7 million. |
First Nine months of 2023 vs First Nine months of 2022
Consolidated AISC per gold equivalent ounce sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $1,507 per ounce compared to $1,383 per ounce for the comparable period. The increase in AISC was primarily the result of:
| ● | Higher sustaining capital expenditures at Lindero related to the factors described above and higher sustaining capital expenditures at the Yaramoko Mine related to additional capital development. |
| ● | This was partially offset by higher GEOs sold for the first nine months of the year as result of contributions from Seguela, which was mitigated by the illegal blockade of the San Jose Mine during the second quarter and lower production at Lindero due to lower mine grades and high stripping in line with the mine plan. |
| ● | The previous period benefited from the impact of the gain on a forward contract for diesel of $3.5 million. |
General and Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses
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(Expressed in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | ||||
Mine G&A | | | 8.4 | | | 5.4 | | 56% | | | 20.5 | | | 15.8 | | 30% |
Corporate G&A | | | 5.5 | | | 5.4 | | 2% | | | 19.7 | | | 22.3 | | (12%) |
Share-based payments | | | 0.5 | | | 1.9 | | (74%) | | | 3.8 | | | 5.9 | | (36%) |
Workers' participation | | | 0.2 | | | 0.3 | | (33%) | | | 0.2 | | | 0.7 | | (71%) |
Total | | | 14.6 | | | 13.0 | | 12% | | | 44.2 | | | 44.7 | | (1%) |
G&A expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased 12% to $14.6 million compared to $13.0 million reported in the same period in 2022. The increase was the result of the Séguéla project entering the production phase and costs no longer being capitalized.
G&A expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $44.2 million were in line with the $44.7 million reported in the same period in 2022 with higher mine G&A being offset by lower share based compensation.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Foreign Exchange Loss
Foreign exchange loss for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased $2.5 million to $4.9 million compared to $2.4 million reported in the same period in 2022. Foreign exchange losses in the third quarter were primarily driven by a rapid devaluation of the Argentinian Peso in August and the impact on Peso denominated VAT balances, as well as a devaluation of the West Africa Franc and its impact on cash and VAT balances held at Yaramoko.
Foreign exchange loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $0.1 million to $8.5 million compared to $8.4 million reported in the same period in 2022. Similar to the comparable period, losses were driven by devaluations in the Argentinian Peso and West Africa Franc and their impact on VAT and cash balances.
Income Tax Expense
The Company is subject to tax in various jurisdictions, including Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Australia, and Canada. There are a number of factors that can significantly impact the Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) including the geographic distribution of income, variations in our income before income taxes, varying rates in different jurisdictions, the non-recognition of tax assets, local inflation rates, fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar and foreign currencies, changes in tax laws, and the impact of specific transactions and assessments. As a result of the number of factors that can potentially impact the ETR and the sensitivity of the tax provision to these factors, the ETR will fluctuate, sometimes significantly. This trend is expected to continue in future periods.
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $6.6 million compared to an income tax expense of $5.8 million reported in the same period in 2022. The increase of $0.8 million relative to the increase in net income before tax is primarily attributable to the use of non-capital losses at Séguéla that had not previously been recognized to reduce current income tax.
Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $15.6 million compared to an income tax expense of $26.1 million reported in the same period in 2022. The decrease of $10.5 million is primarily attributable to the use of non-capital losses at Séguéla described above as well as lower withholding taxes due to lower intercompany dividends.
The ETR for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was 17.6% compared to 354% for the same period in 2022. The decrease of 337% is a result of net income attributable to Séguéla and the use of previously unrecognized non-capital losses to lower current income tax.
The ETR for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 25% compared to 52% for the same period in 2022. The decrease of 26% is primarily the result of net income attributable to Séguéla and the use of previously unrecognized non-capital losses to lower current income tax, lower withholding taxes from intercompany dividends and the impact of inflation in Mexico and Argentina.
Outlook
Production
The Company has reiterated its consolidated production guidance of 6.3 to 6.9 million ounces of silver and 282 to 320 thousand ounces of gold for the year:
| ● | Yaramoko has increased its guidance range by approximately 14% to between 110 and 120 thousand ounces of gold |
| ● | San Jose is expected to fall slightly below the annual guidance range for gold of 34 to 37 thousand ounces as a result of the illegal blockade in the second quarter and lower gold head grades but within guidance for silver |
| ● | Caylloma is expected to achieve the upper ends of its guidance range |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| ● | Lindero and Séguéla are on track to meet their production guidance |
Costs
Net income for the third quarter of 2023 was influenced by two one time events that are not expected to continue into the fourth quarter of 2023 (“Q4 2023”).
| ● | Depletion per ounce sold at Séguéla was low due to the build up of inventories during the pre-production phase in the second quarter prior to the start of depletion. Commercial production was achieved in the third quarter and assets started to deplete. Depletion per ounce is expected to increase in Q4 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 as a result. |
| ● | Séguéla did not recognize current or deferred tax in the quarter as previously unrecognized non-capital loss carry forwards were used to reduce current income tax. |
Lindero Mine, Argentina
The Lindero Mine is an open pit gold mine located in Salta Province in northern Argentina. Its commercial product is gold doré. The table below shows the key metrics used to measure the operating performance of the mine: tonnes placed on the leach pad, grade, production, and unit costs:
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Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes placed on the leach pad | | | 1,467,578 | | | 1,365,726 | | | 4,449,049 | | | 4,163,555 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 0.62 | | | 0.83 | | | 0.65 | | | 0.83 |
Production (oz) | | | 20,933 | | | 30,032 | | | 71,647 | | | 89,116 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 22,242 | | | 30,064 | | | 74,194 | | | 89,229 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,910 | | | 1,719 | | | 1,923 | | | 1,825 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 988 | | | 772 | | | 916 | | | 717 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 1,611 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,569 | | | 1,117 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 7,669 | | | 4,814 | | | 28,751 | | | 14,062 |
Non-sustaining | | | 353 | | | – | | | 676 | | | 169 |
Brownfields | | | – | | | 314 | | | – | | | 1,104 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the third quarter of 2023, a total of 1,467,578 tonnes of ore were placed on the heap leach pad, with an average gold grade of 0.62 g/t, containing an estimated 29,068 ounces of gold. Gold production for Q3 2023 totaled 20,933 ounces. This represents a 30% decrease in total ounces, to the comparable quarter of 2022. This decline in gold production can be primarily explained by the lower head grade of ore placed on the leach pad, in accordance with the mining sequence and the Mineral Reserves. Ore mined was 1.9 million tonnes, with a stripping ratio of 1.1:1. The stripping ratio in the third quarter was 59 percent lower than the second quarter and is expected to continue declining through to the end of the year.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Higher stripping of waste in the first nine months of the year will allow improved access to higher grade material scheduled in the mine plan for the fourth quarter. As a result, Lindero anticipates placing approximately 1.6 million tonnes of ore on the leach pad in Q4 2023 at a higher average grade of 0.67 g/t Au.
Cash cost per ounce of gold for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $988 compared to $772 in the same period in 2022. Cash cost per ounce of gold was higher due to lower head grades in line with the mine plan, partially offset by lower processing costs.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $1,611 during Q3 2023 compared with $1,159 in the same period of 2022. All-in sustaining cash cost for the third quarter of 2023 was impacted by lower production described above and higher sustaining capital expenditures.
During the quarter, increased sustaining capital expenditures were primarily driven by the development of Phase 2 of the leach pad and capitalized stripping. As of September 30, 2023, the leach pad expansion project (“Project”) is approximately 13 percent complete. The procurement construction and management (“PCM”) service has been awarded to Knight Piésold, the accommodation camp expansion and PCM offices for the Project have been finalized, and PCM personnel are already onsite. Mobilization of the contractor’s personnel and equipment has commenced. The first shipments of geomembrane and geosynthetic clay liner are in transit, and the Project remains on schedule for completion during the second half of 2024.
Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso
The Yaramoko Mine is located in south-western Burkina Faso, and began commercial production in 2016. The operation consists of two underground mines feeding ore to a traditional gold processing facility where the ore is crushed, milled and subject to carbon-in-leach extraction processes, prior to electrowinning and refining where gold is poured to doré bars. The table below shows the key metrics used to measure the operating performance of the mine: tonnes milled, grade, production, and unit costs:
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Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 137,281 | | | 137,202 | | | 421,133 | | | 403,957 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 7.72 | | | 6.21 | | | 6.52 | | | 6.34 |
Recovery (%) | | | 99 | | | 97 | | | 98 | | | 97 |
Production (oz) | | | 34,036 | | | 27,130 | | | 89,476 | | | 79,918 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 33,971 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,448 | | | 81,183 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,932 | | | 1,716 | | | 1,932 | | | 1,821 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 752 | | | 934 | | | 764 | | | 847 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 9,451 | | | 10,225 | | | 37,318 | | | 26,671 |
Brownfields | | | 1,447 | | | 2,530 | | | 3,656 | | | 3,018 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
The Yaramoko Mine produced 34,036 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2023 with an average gold head grade of 7.72g/t, 25% and 24% increases when compared to the same period in 2022. Increased production resulted from higher average grades and greater widths of mineralization encountered in development headings, which contributed 42% of total mill feed.
As a result of the aforementioned higher grades in development and production zones within the mine plan, the Company has revised Yaramoko’s annual gold production guidance upwards to 110 to 120 thousand ounces from the original guidance of 92 to 102 thousand ounces, an increase of approximately 14 percent. Gold production for the first nine months of 2023 totaled 89,476 ounces.
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $752 compared to $934 in the same period in 2022. Cash cost per ounce decreased due to higher production, improved head grades of ore processed, reduced mining costs related to ore development and decreased transportation costs.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $1,211 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,630 for the same period in 2022. This decrease was as a result of higher production, and cash cost savings described above.
Sustaining capital for Q3 2023 was higher due to more intensive mine development. Brownfields expenditure was primarily related to diamond drilling. Drilling focused on infill grade control and exploring for extensions beyond the mineralized resource envelope in the deeper eastern portion of Zone 55. During the fourth quarter, drilling will continue on the western portion of Zone 55, testing for up and down-dip continuity of the recently discovered extensions to the resource boundary.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
The Séguéla Mine is located in the Woroba District of Côte d’Ivoire, approximately 500 km from Abidjan, connected via major highways from the regional city of Séguéla. Commercial production began on July 1, 2023. The operation consists of an open pit mine, feeding ore to a single stage crushing circuit, with crushed ore being fed to a SAG mill followed by conventional carbon-in-leach and gravity recovery circuits prior to electro winning and smelting of gold doré. The table below shows the key metrics used to measure the operating performance of the mine: tonnes milled, grade, production, and unit costs:
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 310,387 | | | - | | | 419,992 | | | - |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 3.83 | | | - | | | 3.28 | | | - |
Recovery (%) | | | 93 | | | - | | | 94 | | | - |
Production (oz) | | | 31,498 | | | - | | | 35,521 | | | - |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 35,503 | | | — | | | 35,503 | | | — |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,927 | | | — | | | 1,927 | | | — |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 397 | | | - | | | 397 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,147 | | | – | | | 3,147 | | | – |
Brownfields | | | – | | | – | | | – | | | – |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
From Séguéla’s first gold pour on May 24th, 2023 to the successful completion of the processing plant performance test in August, the operation is now exceeding nameplate capacity. Séguéla is well positioned to achieve the mid-point of its gold production guidance of 60 to 75 thousand ounces for the second half of 2023.
In the third quarter of 2023, mine production totaled 502,326 tonnes of ore, averaging 3.48 g/t Au, and containing an estimated 56,136 ounces of gold from the Antenna Pit. Movement of waste during the quarter totaled 1,156,540 tonnes, for a strip ratio of 2.3:1.
Cash cost per gold ounce sold was $397 for Q3 2023, which was below plan, primarily due to higher head grades and lower energy and diesel consumption.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $788 for Q3 2023, which was below plan, primarily due to lower cash cost, lower capital expenditures, and higher sales volume.
Sustaining capital for Q3 2022 consisted primarily of mine development. The first stage of grade control drilling was completed at the Ancien deposit during the third quarter, with results currently being processed. Construction of the access road continued as planned, with stripping and initial mining of oxide material scheduled to begin this quarter.
At the Koula deposit, initial grade control drilling started and should be completed this quarter.
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
San Jose Mine, Mexico
The San Jose Mine is an underground silver-gold mine located in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The following table shows the key metrics used to measure the operating performance of the mine: tonnes milled, grade, recovery, gold and silver production, and unit costs:
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 247,542 | | | 267,198 | | | 689,165 | | | 770,090 |
Average tonnes milled per day | | | 2,845 | | | 3,071 | | | 2,790 | | | 2,939 |
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Silver | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 189 | | | 196 | | | 180 | | | 189 |
Recovery (%) | | | 91 | | | 92 | | | 91 | | | 91 |
Production (oz) | | | 1,372,530 | | | 1,545,410 | | | 3,633,107 | | | 4,288,936 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 1,347,719 | | | 1,539,382 | | | 3,618,723 | | | 4,272,878 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 23.65 | | | 19.14 | | | 23.37 | | | 21.86 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 1.14 | | | 1.16 | | | 1.11 | | | 1.14 |
Recovery (%) | | | 91 | | | 91 | | | 90 | | | 91 |
Production (oz) | | | 8,205 | | | 9,091 | | | 22,215 | | | 25,624 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 8,068 | | | 9,064 | | | 22,118 | | | 25,580 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,932 | | | 1,722 | | | 1,930 | | | 1,825 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production cash cost ($/t)2 | | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 13.84 | | | 9.70 | | | 13.48 | | | 10.35 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 18.04 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.65 | | | 14.95 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,462 | | | 4,410 | | | 10,828 | | | 12,036 |
Non-sustaining | | | 385 | | | – | | | 1,178 | | | 869 |
Brownfields | | | 1,082 | | | 1,548 | | | 2,958 | | | 4,645 |
1 Production cash cost silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively | ||||||||||||
2 Production cash cost, Production cash cost silver equivalent, and All-in sustaining cash cost silver equivalent are Non-IFRS Financial Measures, refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures | ||||||||||||
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the third quarter of 2023, the San Jose Mine produced 1,372,530 ounces of silver at an average head grade of 189 g/t Ag and 8,205 ounces of gold at an average head grade of 1.14 g/t Au, 11% and 10% lower, respectively, when compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease in silver and gold production for the third quarter of 2023, when compared to the third quarter of 2022, is explained by the declining grade profile of Mineral Reserves in the mine plan. The processing plant milled 247,542 tonnes at an average of 2,845 tonnes per day during the third quarter, in line with the plan for the period.
Gold production is expected to fall slightly below the annual guidance range of 34 to 37 thousand ounces, resulting from lost production days in the second quarter due to the illegal union blockade, and gold head grade reconciliation to
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
reserves in the low end of range. The San Jose Mine remains positioned to deliver annual silver production within the guidance range of between 5.3 to 5.8 million ounces.
The cash cost per tonne for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $103.47 compared to $79.37 in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher use of contractors to make up for lost production in the second quarter of 2023 related to the illegal blockade, higher maintenance and indirect costs and the appreciation of the Mexican Peso.
All-in sustaining cash cost of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased 26% to $18.04 per ounce, compared to $14.23 per ounce for the same period in 2022. The increase was driven by higher cash cost, lower production, and lower equivalent silver ounces per gold ounce. This was offset slightly by lower capital expenditures and lower workers’ participation costs.
In the third quarter of 2023, sustaining capital expenditures were higher than the same period in 2022. This increase was primarily due to the execution of development meters, which had been postponed from Q2 2023 because of the illegal blockade. Brownfields expenditures were in line with the plan but are expected to increase due to the emergent drilling campaign at the Yessi vein.
Infill drilling at the San Jose Mine during the quarter led to the discovery of the Yessi vein, a blind structure, located 200 horizontal meters from existing underground infrastructure. The discovery hole SJOM-1387 intersected 1,299 g/t Ag Eq over 9.9 meters, and drill hole SJOM-1391 intersected 621 g/t Ag Eq over 5 meters (Refer to the News Release filled on SEDAR+ on September 5, 2023 titled “Fortuna intersects 1,299 g/t Ag Eq over a true width of 9.9 meters at the San Jose Mine, Mexico” for full details of the drilling program). Additional drilling is currently underway from both surface and underground to define the extent and geometry of this discovery. Mineralization remains open along strike to the north and south, and at depth.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Caylloma Mine, Peru
Caylloma is an underground silver, lead, and zinc mine located in the Arequipa Department in southern Peru. Its commercial products are silver-lead and zinc concentrates. The table below shows the key metrics used to measure the operating performance of the mine: tonnes milled, grade, recovery, silver, gold, lead, and zinc production and unit costs:
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 140,077 | | | 139,143 | | | 403,076 | | | 407,695 |
Average tonnes milled per day | | | 1,556 | | | 1,546 | | | 1,515 | | | 1,533 |
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Silver | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 83 | | | 79 | | | 84 | | | 82 |
Recovery (%) | | | 82 | | | 82 | | | 82 | | | 81 |
Production (oz) | | | 308,221 | | | 292,096 | | | 896,583 | | | 871,593 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 275,708 | | | 293,159 | | | 875,365 | | | 866,511 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 23.93 | | | 19.31 | | | 23.50 | | | 21.98 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 0.13 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.13 | | | 0.14 |
Recovery (%) | | | 24 | | | 19 | | | 24 | | | 35 |
Production (oz) | | | 149 | | | 91 | | | 404 | | | 656 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 18 | | | — | | | 40 | | | 603 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,921 | | | — | | | 1,902 | | | 1,864 |
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Lead | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (%) | | | 3.66 | | | 3.33 | | | 3.66 | | | 3.29 |
Recovery (%) | | | 92 | | | 89 | | | 92 | | | 88 |
Production (000's lbs) | | | 10,337 | | | 9,085 | | | 30,053 | | | 25,856 |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | | 9,232 | | | 9,155 | | | 29,433 | | | 25,751 |
Realized price ($/lb) | | | 0.97 | | | 0.90 | | | 0.98 | | | 0.99 |
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Zinc | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (%) | | | 5.07 | | | 4.37 | | | 5.07 | | | 4.22 |
Recovery (%) | | | 90 | | | 89 | | | 90 | | | 89 |
Production (000's lbs) | | | 14,037 | | | 11,885 | | | 41,125 | | | 33,598 |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | | 13,959 | | | 12,277 | | | 41,759 | | | 33,743 |
Realized price ($/lb) | | | 1.10 | | | 1.48 | | | 1.26 | | | 1.65 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production cash cost ($/t)2 | | | 99.25 | | | 93.12 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.03 |
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 15.62 | | | 11.32 | | | 14.50 | | | 12.25 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,514 | | | 3,764 | | | 9,267 | | | 11,506 |
Brownfields | | | 797 | | | 198 | | | 1,337 | | | 729 |
1 Production cash cost silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively | ||||||||||||
2 Production cash cost, Production cash cost silver equivalent, and All-in sustaining cash cost silver equivalent are Non-IFRS Financial Measures, refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures | ||||||||||||
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
The Caylloma Mine produced 308,221 ounces of silver, 10.3 million pounds of lead, and 14.0 million pounds of zinc during the third quarter of 2023. Silver production was 6% higher compared to the same quarter in 2022. Lead and zinc production rose by 14% and 18%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2022. Increased production was the result of positive grade reconciliation to the reserve model in levels 16 and 18 of the Animas vein. Increased recoveries for lead and zinc were also driven by the higher grades. Gold production totaled 149 ounces with an average head grade of 0.13 g/t.
The cash cost per tonne of processed ore for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased 7% to $99.25 compared to $93.12 in the same period in 2022. This increase was primarily due to higher processing and indirect costs.
The all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased 35% to $21.14, compared to $15.66 for the same period in 2022. The increase was driven by higher cash cost and the impact of metal prices on the calculation of silver equivalent ounces.
Capital costs for the period mainly consisted of underground development in mine levels 15, 16, and 18. The increase in Brownfields expenditures is primarily attributable to additional long hole drilling.
The following table provides information for the last eight fiscal quarters up to September 30, 2023:
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| Q3 2023 |
| Q2 2023 |
| Q1 2023 |
| Q4 2022 |
| Q3 2022 |
| Q2 2022 |
| Q1 2022 |
| Q4 2021 |
Sales | | 243.1 | | 158.4 | | 175.7 | | 164.7 | | 166.6 | | 167.9 | | 182.3 | | 198.9 |
Mine operating income | | 65.9 | | 31.9 | | 40.4 | | 26.0 | | 24.7 | | 32.5 | | 63.5 | | 58.3 |
Operating income (loss) | | 45.4 | | 7.7 | | 23.9 | | (173.1) | | 5.7 | | 13.1 | | 40.7 | | 38.9 |
Net income (loss) | | 30.9 | | 3.5 | | 11.9 | | (160.4) | | (4.1) | | 1.7 | | 27.0 | | 16.6 |
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Basic (loss) earnings per share | | 0.09 | | 0.01 | | 0.04 | | (0.52) | | (0.01) | | 0.01 | | 0.09 | | 0.05 |
Diluted (loss) earnings per share | | 0.09 | | 0.01 | | 0.04 | | (0.52) | | (0.01) | | 0.01 | | 0.09 | | 0.05 |
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Total assets | | 2,046.6 | | 1,991.5 | | 1,946.1 | | 1,876.2 | | 2,032.6 | | 2,060.0 | | 2,060.4 | | 2,021.9 |
Debt | | 246.6 | | 285.9 | | 244.9 | | 219.2 | | 204.2 | | 218.6 | | 198.0 | | 157.5 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Sales increased 53% in the third quarter of 2023 to $243.1 million compared to $158.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. Sales in the quarter were impacted by the addition of Séguéla as an operating mine. Net income increased by $27.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 as a result of contributions from Séguéla, which was in ramp-up during the previous quarter and the return to full operations at San Jose following an illegal blockade.
Sales decreased 10% in the second quarter of 2023 to $158.4 million compared to $175.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. Sales in the quarter were impacted by the illegal blockade at San Jose. Net income decreased by $8.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2023 as a result of lower sales and $7.3 million of other operating expenses related to care and maintenance, stand-by charges, and one-time payments associated with the work stoppages at Yaramoko and San Jose.
Sales increased 7% in the first quarter of 2023 to $175.7 million compared to $164.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 as higher gold sales and realized prices offset lower silver production. Net income increased by $172.3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of an impairment charge of $182.8 million ($164.5 million net of tax) in the previous quarter.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Sales decreased 1% in the fourth quarter of 2022 to $164.7 million compared to $166.6 million in the third quarter of 2022 as lower production was offset by higher metal prices. Net loss increased by $156.3 million compared to the third quarter of 2022 as a result of an impairment charge of $182.8 million ($164.5 million net of tax) related to write-downs in the carrying values of the San Jose, Yaramoko, and Lindero cash generating units.
Sales decreased 1% in the third quarter of 2022 to $166.6 million compared to $167.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 as higher production was offset by lower realized metal prices. Mine operating income was impacted by higher processing costs and a $1.0 million write down of inventory to net realizable value at Yaramoko. Net income decreased $5.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2022 primarily due to the factors described above as well the write-off of the Tlamino property for $3.4 million.
Sales decreased 8% in the second quarter of 2022 to $167.9 million compared to $182.3 million in the first quarter of 2022 due primarily to lower sales at Yaramoko as mining finished in the QV zone and mill feed was supplemented by stockpiles reducing head grade delivered to the mill and lower head grades at San Jose. Mine operating income was lower as a result of lower sales as well as a $4.0 million write-down of inventory to net realizable value and an increase in costs due to inflationary pressures. Net income decreased $25.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to the factors described above as well as higher current taxes from the recognition of withholding taxes.
Sales decreased 8% in the first quarter of 2022 to $182.3 million compared to $198.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 due primarily to lower sales at Lindero as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 at the mine and due to lower head grades at San Jose. Operating income was in line with the previous quarter as higher mine operating income was offset by the $2.1 million write-off due to the termination of a property agreement for the Santa Fe Property in Mexico and an increase in foreign exchange losses in the quarter. Net income increased $10.4 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily due to lower current and deferred taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Operating Activities
Cash flow generated from operating activities for the third quarter of 2023 was $106.5 million compared to $64.7 million in the comparable period in 2022. The increase in operating cash flow was primarily due to the addition of Séguéla as an operating mine as well as San Jose returning to normal operations after the illegal blockade in the second quarter. Working capital movements for the quarter were neutral as an increase in inventory was offset by an increase in trade payables. Interest expenses paid in the quarter increased as capitalization of interest payments ended when Séguéla entered commercial production.
Investing Activities
In the third quarter of 2023 the Company invested $37.0 million in capital expenditures on a cash basis consisting of $30.6 million of sustaining capital including brownfields and $4.0 million of non-sustaining exploration. Sustaining investments made in the quarter consisted primarily of the following:
Sustaining
| ● | $9.5 million in capital expenditures at Yaramoko which consisted primarily of underground development |
| ● | $7.7 million invested at the Lindero Mine to support both capitalized stripping of Phase 3 of the open pit and the Phase 2 expansion of the leach pad |
| ● | $3.1 million in capitalized stripping and mine development at Séguéla |
| ● | $3.5 million primarily in capitalized development at San Jose and $3.5 million at Caylloma |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Financing Activities
Financing activities for the quarter primarily consisted of a $40.0 million repayment of the Company’s revolving credit facility.
Capital Resources
The Company maintains a $250.0 million revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”). As at September 30, 2023, the Company had drawn down $205.5 million of the available credit (excluding letters of credit). The Credit Facility has a term of four years and matures on November 4, 2025. The amount available under the facility steps down to $175.0 million on November 4, 2024. Interest accrues on SOFR loans under the Credit Facility at SOFR plus an applicable margin of 2.25% to 3.25% which varies depending on the consolidated leverage levels of the Company.
The Credit Facility includes covenants customary for a facility of this nature including, among other matters, reporting requirements, and positive, negative, and financial covenants set out therein. As at September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the Credit Facility.
As at |
| September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 | | Change | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 117.8 | | | 80.5 | | | 37.3 |
Credit facility | | | 250.0 | | | 250.0 | | | - |
Total liquidity available | | | 367.8 | | | 330.5 | | | 37.3 |
Amount drawn on credit facility1 | | | (205.5) | | | (180.0) | | | (25.5) |
Net liquidity position | | | 162.3 | | | 150.5 | | | 11.8 |
1Excluding letters of credit | | | | | | | | | |
Figures may not add due to rounding
As of the date of the MD&A, the Company has the following debt coming due within the next 12 months:
| ● | The step down of the revolving credit facility from $250.0 million to $175.0 million on November 4, 2024. Based on the balance outstanding at September 30, 2023, the step down would require a payment of $30.5 million. |
| ● | The maturity of $45.7 million in outstanding convertible debentures on October 31, 2024 |
Based on the outstanding debt as of the balance sheet date this would reflect a payment of approximately $76.2 million within the next 12 months, which the Company expects to settle with the free cash flow generated from its operations and its existing cash balances.
On January 5, 2023, the Company announced that it had received notice of a resolution (“SEMARNAT Resolution”) from the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (“SEMARNAT”) which provides that SEMARNAT has annulled and is re-assessing the 12-year extension to the environmental impact authorization (“EIA”) for the San Jose Mine that it had granted to Fortuna’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Compania Minera Cuzcatlan S.A. de C.V. (“Minera Cuzcatlan”) in December 2022.
Minera Cuzcatlan initiated legal proceedings (the “Mexican Legal Proceedings”) in the Mexican Federal Administrative Court (the “Court”) to contest and revoke the annulment of the EIA. The Court has admitted the Mexican Legal Proceedings, and on March 10, 2023, Minera Cuzcatlan received notice that the Court has granted it a permanent injunction which allows the San Jose Mine to continue to operate under the terms of the 12-year EIA until the determination of the Mexican Legal Proceedings.
On October 30, 2023 the Company annouced that the Court had ruled in favour of Minera Cuzcatlan and reinstated the 12-year environmental impact authorization (“EIA”) for the San Jose Mine.
The decision is subject to appeal by November 30, 2023. If appealed, the permanent injunction that the Company already has will remain in effect. The temporary restrictions imposed by the Company's lenders under the Credit Facility (set out
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
below) will be removed on December 1, 2023, provided that an appeal to the Court's decision is not filed on or before November 30, 2023.
Until the determination of the Mexican Legal Proceedings, the Company has agreed with its lenders to certain temporary restrictions under the Credit Facility as follows:
| o | The Company may not exercise the $50.0 million accordion feature. |
| o | The Company must maintain a minimum cash balance of $70.0 million. In the event that the Company fails to maintain this minimum requirement over a period of 30 days, the availability of the credit under the facility will be reduced to $200.0 million. The credit availability will revert to $250.0 million once the Company re-establishes the minimum cash balance requirement over a period of 30 days. |
| o | The Company cannot make any distributions, cash-based permitted acquisition and investments, nor any discretionary expansionary capital expenditures (other than those related to the completion of the Séguéla Mine). |
| o | The Company may not make investments in or provide financial assistance to non-guaranteeing subsidiaries in excess of $3,000,000. |
In the event that: (1) the permanent injunction ceases to be in effect; (2) the Court upholds the SEMARNAT Resolution, (3) an Administrative Authority issues a resolution to cease operations at the San Jose Mine, or (4) a positive unappealable decision in the Mexican Legal Proceedings is not received before March 31, 2024, the availability under the Credit Facility will be reduced to nil, and an event of default will occur thereunder.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or commitments that are expected to have a current or future effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to investors.
The Company does not utilize complex financial instruments in hedging foreign exchange or interest exposure. Any hedging activity requires approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company will not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
Provisional priced trade receivables of $20.0 million are the Company’s only level 2 fair valued instruments and no level 3 instruments are held.
Provisionally priced trade receivables are valued using forward London Metal Exchange prices until final prices are settled at a future date. The forward sales, and forward foreign exchange contracts liabilities are valued based on the present value of the estimated contractual cash flows. Estimates of future cash flows are based on quoted swap rates, futures prices and interbank borrowing rates. These are discounted using a yield curve, and adjusted for credit risk of the Company or the counterparty.
See note 3 (section r) and Note 26 of the 2022 Financial Statements for a discussion of the Company’s use of financial instruments, including a description of liquidity risks associated with such instruments.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
SHARE POSITION & OUTSTANDING OPTIONS & EQUITY BASED SHARE UNITS
The Company has 306,460,280 common shares outstanding as at November 7, 2023. In addition, there were 2,373,849 outstanding equity-settled share-based awards as follows:
Incentive stock options | 127,350 |
Restricted share units | 406,487 |
Performance share units | 1,840,012 |
Total | 2,373,849 |
An aggregate of 1,807,223 share-settled performance units issued by the Company are subject to a multiplier ranging from 50% to 200% depending on the achievement level of certain performance targets.
As at September 30, 2023, the Company has $45.7 million of senior subordinated unsecured convertible debentures outstanding. The debentures mature on October 31, 2024 and bear interest at a rate of 4.65% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on the last business day of April and October. The debentures are convertible at the holder’s option into common shares in the capital of the Company at a conversion price of $5.00 per share, resulting in the issuance of up to 9,143,000 common shares subject to adjustments in certain circumstances. Refer to Note 13 of the 2022 Financial Statements for additional details.
Normal Course Issuer Bid
On April 28, 2023 the Company announced a renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid Program (“NCIB”) pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to five percent of its outstanding common shares. Under the NCIB, purchases of common shares may be made through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE and/or alternative Canadian trading systems. The share repurchase program started on May 2, 2023 and will expire on the earlier of May 1, 2024; the date Fortuna acquires the maximum number of common shares allowable under the NCIB; or the date Fortuna otherwise decides not to make any further repurchases under the NCIB.
The Company has entered into the following related party transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(a) Key Management Personnel
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company was charged for consulting services by Mario Szotlender, a director of the Company.
Amounts paid to key management personnel were as follows:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
(Expressed in $ thousands) | | 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Salaries and benefits | | | 2,072 | | | 2,078 | | | 6,886 | | | 9,057 |
Directors fees | | | 208 | | | 197 | | | 622 | | | 737 |
Consulting fees | | | 17 | | | 17 | | | 50 | | | 53 |
Share-based payments | | | 367 | | | 1,452 | | | 2,192 | | | 4,416 |
| | | 2,664 | | | 3,744 | | | 9,750 | | | 14,263 |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
ACQUISITION OF CHESSER RESOURCES
On September 20, 2023, the Company completed, by way of a Scheme Implementation Deed, the acquisition of Chesser Resources (ASX: CHZ) (the “Chesser Acquisition”). Under the terms of the Chesser Acquisition, Fortuna acquired all of the shares of Chesser Resources in consideration for 0.0248 of one common share of Fortuna for each Chesser share held, and Chesser became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company issued 15,545,368 common shares as consideration for the transaction, representing approximately 5.1% of the outstanding common shares of Fortuna on an undiluted basis.
The acquisition of Chesser represents a relatively small transaction for Fortuna and the Company expects the ongoing integration to be efficient and effective. In addition to closing and transaction related costs, the acquisition triggered a capital gains tax on the indirect acquisition of a Senegalese entity and associated registration fees. A payment of $9.4 million was made to the Senegalese tax authority on October 20, 2023 to settle these obligations based on the final valuation of the consideration exchanged.
The Company has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios in this MD&A which are not defined under IFRS and are not disclosed in the Financial Statements, including but not limited to: cash cost per ounce of gold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining costs per ounce of gold equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold; total production cash cost per tonne; cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent; all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; free cash flow and free cashflow from ongoing operations; adjusted net income; adjusted EBITDA and working capital.
These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios are widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance and are used by Management to monitor and evaluate the Company's operating performance and ability to generate cash. The Company believes that, in addition to financial measures and ratios prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to evaluate the Company’s performance. However, the measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. Accordingly, non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures and ratios of the Company’s performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Company has calculated these measures consistently for all periods presented.
The following table outlines the non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, their definitions, the most directly comparable IFRS measures and why we use these measures.
Non-IFRS | Definition | Most Directly | Why we use this measure and |
|---|---|---|---|
Silver Equivalent Ounces Sold | Silver equivalent ounces are calculated by converting other metal production to its silver equivalent using relative metal/silver metal prices at realized prices and adding the converted metal production expressed in silver ounces to the ounces of silver production. | Silver Ounces Sold | Management believes this provides a consistent way to measure costs and performance. |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Non-IFRS | Definition | Most Directly | Why we use this measure and |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash Costs | Cash costs include all direct and indirect operating cash costs related directly to the physical activities of producing metals, including mining and processing costs, third-party refining and treatment charges, on-site general and administrative expenses, applicable production taxes and royalties which are not based on sales or taxable income calculations , net of by-product credits, but are exclusive of the impact of non-cash items that are included as part of the cost of sales that is calculated in the consolidated Income Statement including depreciation and depletion, reclamation, capital, development and exploration costs. | Cost of Sales | Management believes that cash cost and AISC measures provide useful information regarding the Company's ability to generate operating earnings and cash flows from its mining operations, and uses such measures to monitor the performance of the Company's mining operations. In addition, the Company believes that each measure provides useful information to investors in comparing, on a mine-by-mine basis, our operations relative performance on a period-by-period basis, against our competitors operations. |
Cash Cost Per Tonne | This ratio is calculated by dividing Cash Costs by the number of tonnes milled in the period. | | |
Cash Cost Per Ounce | This ratio is calculated by dividing cash costs by gold or silver equivalent ounces sold in the period. | | |
All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) | The Company, in conjunction with an initiative undertaken within the gold mining industry, has adopted AISC and all-in sustaining cost measures based on guidance published by World Gold Council ("WGC"). The Company conforms its AISC and all-in cash cost definitions to that set out in the guidance and the Company has presented the cash cost figures on a sold ounce basis. We define All-in Sustaining Costs as total production cash costs incurred at the applicable mining operation but excludes mining royalty recognized as income tax within the scope of IAS-12, as well as non-sustaining capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, and brownfield exploration expenditures are added to the cash cost. AISC is estimated at realized metal prices. | | |
AISC per Ounce Sold | This ratio is calculated by dividing AISC by gold or silver equivalent ounces sold in the period. | | |
All-In Costs | All-In Costs is calculated consistently with AISC but is inclusive of non-sustaining capital. | | |
Free cash Flow From Ongoing Operations | Free cash flow from ongoing operations is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, including Lindero commissioning, less sustaining capital expenditures and current income tax expense and adding back income taxes paid, changes in long-term receivable sustaining capital expenditures, one time transaction costs, payments of lease liabilities and other non-recurring items. | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | This non-IFRS measure is used by the Company and investors to measure the cash flow available to fund the Company’s growth through investments and capital expenditures. |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Non-IFRS | Definition | Most Directly | Why we use this measure and |
|---|---|---|---|
Adjusted Net Income | Adjusted net income excludes the after-tax impact of specific items that are significant, which the Company believes are not reflective of the Company’s underlying performance for the reporting period, such as foreign exchange gains (losses) related to the construction of the Séguéla Mine, gains and losses and other one-time costs related to acquisitions, impairment charges (reversals), and certain non-recurring items. Although some of the items are recurring, such as; loss on disposal of assets and non-hedge derivative gains and losses, the Company believes that they are not reflective of the underlying operating performance of its current business and are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. | Net Income | Management believes that in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, the Company and certain investors and analysts use this information and information obtained from conventional IFRS measures to evaluate the Company’s performance. |
Adjusted EBITDA | Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which is calculated as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted to exclude specific items that are significant, but not reflective of the Company's underlying operations, such as foreign exchange gains (losses) related to the construction of the Séguéla Mine, gains and losses and other one-time costs related to acquisitions, impairment charges (reversals), unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives and certain non-recurring items, included in “Other expenses” on the Consolidated Income Statement. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. | Net Income | Management believes that adjusted EBITDA provides valuable information as an indicator of the Company’s ability to generate operating cash flow to fund working capital needs, service debt obligations and fund capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA is also a common metric that provides additional information used by investors and analysts for valuation purposes based on an observed or inferred relationship between adjusted EBITDA and market value. |
Working Capital | Working capital is non-IFRS measure which is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets. | Current Assets, Current Liabilities | Management believes that working capital is a useful indicator of the liquidity of the Company. |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Sold
The following tables presents a reconciliation of cash cost per ounce of gold sold to the cost of sales in the Q3 2023 Financial Statements:
Lindero Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 36,778 | | | 43,928 | | | 118,783 | | | 121,122 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | (1,504) | | | (107) | | | (2,824) | | | 605 |
Inventory adjustment | | | - | | | - | | | 15 | | | - |
Export duties | | | (3,266) | | | (3,900) | | | (11,042) | | | (12,192) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (11,132) | | | (14,898) | | | (36,197) | | | (41,203) |
By product credits | | | (454) | | | (232) | | | (3,738) | | | (232) |
Production cash cost | | | 20,422 | | | 24,791 | | | 64,997 | | | 68,100 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | 1,504 | | | 107 | | | 2,824 | | | (605) |
Realized gain in diesel hedge | | | - | | | (1,696) | | | - | | | (3,515) |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 21,926 | | | 23,202 | | | 67,821 | | | 63,980 |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 22,195 | | | 30,052 | | | 74,038 | | | 89,193 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 988 | | | 772 | | | 916 | | | 717 |
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Yaramoko Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 53,943 | | | 47,481 | | | 137,159 | | | 129,762 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,320) |
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | | | - | | | (1,050) | | | (827) | | | (5,077) |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (3,793) | | | (2,817) | | | (10,241) | | | (8,898) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (24,563) | | | (18,356) | | | (57,719) | | | (47,010) |
Refining charges | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (329) |
By product credits | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (25) |
Production cash cost | | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 67,103 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,320 |
Refining charges | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 329 |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 68,752 |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 34,029 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,447 | | | 81,183 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 752 | | | 934 | | | 764 | | | 847 |
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Séguéla Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 33,233 | | | - | | | 33,233 | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (4,568) | | | - | | | (4,568) | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (14,556) | | | - | | | (14,556) | | | - |
Production cash cost | | | 14,109 | | | - | | | 14,109 | | | - |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 14,109 | | | - | | | 14,109 | | | - |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 35,503 | | | - | | | 35,503 | | | - |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 397 | | | - | | | 397 | | | - |
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Equivalent Sold
The following tables presents a reconciliation of cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold to the cost of sales in the Q3 2023 Financial Statements:
Consolidated | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 177,181 | | | 141,860 | | | 438,944 | | | 396,016 |
Changes in concentrate inventory and dore inventory | | | (1,387) | | | (180) | | | (2,770) | | | (840) |
Cost of sales-Right of use | | | 651 | | | - | | | 2,107 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 50 | | | 39 | | | (40) | | | (147) |
Inventory adjustment | | | 789 | | | (1,229) | | | (914) | | | (4,989) |
Royalties, export duties and mining taxes | | | (13,071) | | | (8,195) | | | (30,277) | | | (25,778) |
Provision for community support | | | 109 | | | 123 | | | 32 | | | 98 |
Workers' participation | | | (789) | | | (1,433) | | | (1,417) | | | (3,264) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (63,445) | | | (46,534) | | | (146,998) | | | (126,431) |
By product credits | | | (454) | | | (232) | | | (3,738) | | | (257) |
Production cash cost | | | 99,634 | | | 84,216 | | | 254,929 | | | 234,407 |
Changes in concentrate inventory and dore inventory | | | 1,387 | | | 180 | | | 2,770 | | | 840 |
Cost of sales-Right of use | | | (651) | | | - | | | (2,107) | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (50) | | | (39) | | | 40 | | | 147 |
Inventory adjustment | | | (789) | | | 179 | | | 102 | | | (87) |
Realized gain in diesel hedge | | | - | | | (1,696) | | | - | | | (3,515) |
Treatment charges | | | 4,768 | | | 2,855 | | | 15,191 | | | 10,967 |
Refining charges | | | 1,215 | | | 1,386 | | | 3,390 | | | 3,942 |
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | A | | 105,514 | | | 87,083 | | | 274,315 | | | 246,701 |
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | B | | 129,627 | | | 98,872 | | | 309,196 | | | 293,423 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 814 | | | 881 | | | 887 | | | 841 |
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,924/oz Au, $23.7/oz Ag, $2,136/t Pb, and $2,428/t Zn for Q3 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,718/oz Au, $19.2/oz Ag, $1,989/t Pb, and $3,268/t Zn for Q3 2022. | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,927/oz Au, $23.4/oz Ag, $2,162/t Pb, and $2,778/t Zn for YTD 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,823/oz Au, $21.9/oz Ag, $2,181/t Pb, and $3,634/t Zn for YTD 2022. | ||||||||||||
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
All-in Sustaining Cash Cost and All-in Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Sold
The following tables shows a breakdown of the all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold and all-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Lindero Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 21,926 | | | 23,202 | | | 67,821 | | | 63,980 |
Export duties and mining taxes | | | 3,266 | | | 3,900 | | | 11,042 | | | 12,192 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 2,292 | | | 2,044 | | | 6,791 | | | 6,497 |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 27,484 | | | 29,146 | | | 85,654 | | | 82,669 |
Sustaining leases | | | 598 | | | 563 | | | 1,795 | | | 1,831 |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 7,669 | | | 4,814 | | | 28,751 | | | 14,062 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures1 | | | - | | | 314 | | | - | | | 1,104 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 35,751 | | | 34,837 | | | 116,200 | | | 99,666 |
Non-sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 353 | | | - | | | 676 | | | 169 |
All-in cash cost | | | 36,104 | | | 34,837 | | | 116,876 | | | 99,835 |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 22,195 | | | 30,052 | | | 74,038 | | | 89,193 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,611 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,569 | | | 1,117 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,627 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,579 | | | 1,119 |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Yaramoko Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 68,752 |
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | | | - | | | 1,170 | | | 334 | | | 3,125 |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 3,793 | | | 2,817 | | | 10,241 | | | 8,898 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | (243) | | | 688 | | | 1,255 | | | 1,570 |
Standby costs | | | - | | | - | | | 2,999 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 29,137 | | | 29,933 | | | 83,201 | | | 82,345 |
Sustaining leases | | | 1,161 | | | 1,419 | | | 3,681 | | | 4,273 |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 9,451 | | | 10,225 | | | 37,318 | | | 26,671 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures1 | | | 1,447 | | | 2,530 | | | 3,656 | | | 3,018 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 41,196 | | | 44,107 | | | 127,856 | | | 116,307 |
All-in cash cost | | | 41,196 | | | 44,107 | | | 127,856 | | | 116,307 |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 34,029 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,447 | | | 81,183 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Séguéla Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 14,108 | | | - | | | 14,108 | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 4,568 | | | - | | | 4,568 | | | - |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 3,112 | | | - | | | 3,112 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 21,788 | | | - | | | 21,788 | | | - |
Sustaining leases | | | 3,044 | | | - | | | 3,044 | | | - |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 3,147 | | | - | | | 3,147 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 27,979 | | | - | | | 27,979 | | | - |
All-in cash cost | | | 27,979 | | | - | | | 27,979 | | | - |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 35,503 | | | - | | | 35,503 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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All-in Sustaining Cash Cost and All-in Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Equivalent Sold
The following tables shows a breakdown of the all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Consolidated | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 105,514 | | | 87,083 | | | 274,315 | | | 246,701 |
Inventory adjustment - cash portion | | | - | | | 1,170 | | | 334 | | | 3,150 |
Royalties, export duties and mining taxes | | | 13,071 | | | 8,195 | | | 30,277 | | | 25,778 |
Workers' participation | | | 936 | | | 1,745 | | | 1,642 | | | 3,952 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 7,920 | | | 5,228 | | | 19,875 | | | 16,047 |
General and administrative expenses (Corporate) | | | 6,219 | | | 7,283 | | | 23,300 | | | 27,328 |
Standby costs | | | - | | | - | | | 7,083 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 133,660 | | | 110,704 | | | 356,826 | | | 322,955 |
Sustaining leases | | | 5,872 | | | 3,006 | | | 11,778 | | | 9,098 |
Sustaining capital expenditures | | | 27,243 | | | 23,213 | | | 89,311 | | | 64,275 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures | | | 3,326 | | | 4,590 | | | 7,951 | | | 9,495 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 170,101 | | | 141,513 | | | 465,866 | | | 405,824 |
Payable ounces of gold equivalent sold | | | 129,627 | | | 98,873 | | | 309,196 | | | 293,423 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold | | | 1,312 | | | 1,431 | | | 1,507 | | | 1,383 |
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,924/oz Au, $23.7/oz Ag, $2,136/t Pb, and $2,428/t Zn for Q3 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,718/oz Au, $19.2/oz Ag, $1,989/t Pb, and $3,268/t Zn for Q3 2022. | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,927/oz Au, $23.4/oz Ag, $2,162/t Pb, and $2,778/t Zn for YTD 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,823/oz Au, $21.9/oz Ag, $2,181/t Pb, and $3,634/t Zn for YTD 2022. | ||||||||||||
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Production Cash Cost per Tonne and Cash Cost per Payable Ounce of Silver Equivalent Sold
The following tables present a reconciliation of production cash cost per tonne and cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold to the cost of sales in the Q3 2023 Financial Statements:
San Jose Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 37,071 | | | 32,936 | | | 98,960 | | | 94,313 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | (72) | | | (209) | | | (90) | | | (137) |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | 213 | | | - | | | 540 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 25 | | | 68 | | | 26 | | | 49 |
Inventory adjustment | | | 228 | | | 312 | | | (66) | | | 266 |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (1,278) | | | (1,261) | | | (3,575) | | | (4,002) |
Workers participation | | | (341) | | | (979) | | | (91) | | | (1,876) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (10,233) | | | (9,659) | | | (28,677) | | | (27,265) |
Cash cost3 | A | | 25,613 | | | 21,208 | | | 67,027 | | | 61,348 |
Total processed ore (tonnes) | B | | 247,542 | | | 267,198 | | | 689,165 | | | 770,090 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | =A/B | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
Cash cost3 | A | | 25,613 | | | 21,208 | | | 67,027 | | | 61,348 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | 72 | | | 209 | | | 90 | | | 137 |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (25) | | | (68) | | | (26) | | | (49) |
Inventory adjustment | | | (228) | | | (312) | | | 66 | | | (266) |
Treatment charges | | | 54 | | | (173) | | | 279 | | | (228) |
Refining charges | | | 956 | | | 997 | | | 2,569 | | | 2,789 |
Cash cost applicable per payable ounce sold | C | | 26,442 | | | 21,861 | | | 70,005 | | | 63,731 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | D | | 1,910,609 | | | 2,254,673 | | | 5,194,670 | | | 6,159,782 |
Cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 ($/oz) | =C/D | | 13.84 | | | 9.70 | | | 13.48 | | | 10.35 |
Mining cost per tonne | | | 49.98 | | | 37.72 | | | 44.86 | | | 37.48 |
Milling cost per tonne | | | 20.92 | | | 17.49 | | | 21.47 | | | 18.74 |
Indirect cost per tonne | | | 21.77 | | | 16.09 | | | 21.05 | | | 15.48 |
Community relations cost per tonne | | | 3.87 | | | 2.68 | | | 3.28 | | | 2.55 |
Distribution cost per tonne | | | 6.93 | | | 5.39 | | | 6.60 | | | 5.41 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 81.7:1 (Q3 2022: 90.0:1). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1 (YTD 2022: 83.5:1) | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold and silver. Refer to Financial Results – Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Caylloma Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 16,159 | | | 17,512 | | | 50,810 | | | 50,815 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | 188 | | | 135 | | | 143 | | | 11 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | 437 | | | - | | | 1,567 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 25 | | | (30) | | | (66) | | | (196) |
Inventory adjustment | | | 561 | | | (491) | | | (36) | | | (179) |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (166) | | | (218) | | | (851) | | | (686) |
Provision for community support | | | 109 | | | 123 | | | 32 | | | 97 |
Workers participation | | | (449) | | | (455) | | | (1,326) | | | (1,389) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (2,960) | | | (3,619) | | | (9,848) | | | (10,952) |
Cash cost3 | A | | 13,904 | | | 12,957 | | | 40,425 | | | 37,521 |
Total processed ore (tonnes) | B | | 140,077 | | | 139,143 | | | 403,077 | | | 407,695 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | =A/B | | 99.25 | | | 93.12 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.03 |
Cash cost | A | | 13,905 | | | 12,957 | | | 40,425 | | | 37,521 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | (188) | | | (135) | | | (143) | | | (11) |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (25) | | | 30 | | | 66 | | | 196 |
Inventory adjustment | | | (561) | | | 491 | | | 36 | | | 179 |
Treatment charges | | | 4,714 | | | 3,028 | | | 14,913 | | | 11,195 |
Refining charges | | | 258 | | | 389 | | | 822 | | | 1,153 |
Cash cost applicable per payable ounce sold | C | | 18,103 | | | 16,760 | | | 56,119 | | | 50,233 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | D | | 1,158,881 | | | 1,480,688 | | | 3,869,253 | | | 4,101,900 |
Cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2,3 ($/oz) | =C/D | | 15.62 | | | 11.32 | | | 14.50 | | | 12.25 |
Mining cost per tonne | | | 47.07 | | | 41.38 | | | 46.07 | | | 39.04 |
Milling cost per tonne | | | 13.16 | | | 14.57 | | | 14.56 | | | 15.24 |
Indirect cost per tonne | | | 29.58 | | | 28.46 | | | 29.92 | | | 29.50 |
Community relations cost per tonne | | | 0.70 | | | 1.30 | | | 0.72 | | | 0.93 |
Distribution cost per tonne | | | 8.74 | | | 7.43 | | | 9.02 | | | 7.34 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | | | 99.25 | | | 93.14 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.05 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1 (Q3 2022: 0.0:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:21.4), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:13.0). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1 (YTD 2022: 84.8:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:22.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:13.3). | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
All-in Sustaining Cash Cost and All-in Cash Cost per Payable Ounce of Silver Equivalent Sold
The following tables show a breakdown of the all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
San Jose Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 26,442 | | | 21,861 | | | 70,004 | | | 63,731 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | (213) | | | - | | | (540) | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 1,278 | | | 1,261 | | | 3,575 | | | 4,002 |
Workers' participation | | | 426 | | | 1,224 | | | 114 | | | 2,345 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 1,727 | | | 1,606 | | | 5,251 | | | 4,845 |
Stand-by costs | | | - | | | - | | | 4,084 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 29,660 | | | 25,952 | | | 82,488 | | | 74,923 |
Sustaining leases | | | 256 | | | 183 | | | 632 | | | 489 |
Sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 3,462 | | | 4,410 | | | 10,828 | | | 12,036 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures3 | | | 1,082 | | | 1,548 | | | 2,958 | | | 4,645 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 34,460 | | | 32,093 | | | 96,906 | | | 92,093 |
Non-sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 385 | | | - | | | 1,178 | | | 869 |
All-in cash cost | | | 34,845 | | | 32,093 | | | 98,084 | | | 92,962 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | | | 1,910,609 | | | 2,254,673 | | | 5,194,670 | | | 6,159,782 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 18.04 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.65 | | | 14.95 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 18.24 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.88 | | | 15.09 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 81.7:1 (Q3 2022: 90.0:1). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1 (YTD 2022: 83.5:1) | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold and silver. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Caylloma Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 18,103 | | | 16,760 | | | 56,118 | | | 50,233 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | (437) | | | - | | | (1,567) | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 166 | | | 218 | | | 851 | | | 686 |
Workers' participation | | | 510 | | | 522 | | | 1,528 | | | 1,607 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 1,032 | | | 890 | | | 3,466 | | | 3,135 |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 19,374 | | | 18,390 | | | 60,396 | | | 55,661 |
Sustaining leases | | | 813 | | | 841 | | | 2,626 | | | 2,505 |
Sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 3,514 | | | 3,764 | | | 9,267 | | | 11,506 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures3 | | | 797 | | | 198 | | | 1,337 | | | 729 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 24,498 | | | 23,193 | | | 73,626 | | | 70,401 |
All-in cash cost | | | 24,498 | | | 23,193 | | | 73,626 | | | 70,401 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | | | 1,158,881 | | | 1,480,688 | | | 3,869,253 | | | 4,101,900 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1 (Q3 2022: 0.0:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:21.4), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:13.0). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1 (YTD 2022: 84.8:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:22.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:13.3). | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Free Cash Flow from Ongoing Operations
The following table presents a reconciliation of free cash flow from ongoing operations to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in millions) | 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 106.5 | | | 64.7 | | | 191.8 | | | 144.6 |
Adjustments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Séguéla, working capital | | - | | | - | | | 4.4 | | | - |
Additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment | | (30.6) | | | (27.8) | | | (97.3) | | | (73.8) |
Mexican royalty payment | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3.0 |
Other adjustments | | (5.9) | | | (2.9) | | | (11.6) | | | (9.0) |
Free cash flow from ongoing operations | | 70.0 | | | 34.0 | | | 87.3 | | | 64.8 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Adjusted Net Income
The following table presents a reconciliation of the adjusted net income from net income, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in millions) |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Net income | | | 30.9 | | | (4.1) | | | 46.2 | | | 24.5 |
Adjustments, net of tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Community support provision and accruals1 | | | - | | | - | | | (0.1) | | | - |
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine | | | 0.1 | | | 0.3 | | | - | | | 1.2 |
Write off of mineral properties | | | 0.5 | | | 3.4 | | | 0.5 | | | 4.9 |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives | | | (0.1) | | | 1.7 | | | (0.3) | | | (0.5) |
Inventory adjustment | | | - | | | 0.9 | | | 0.7 | | | 4.2 |
Accretion on right of use assets | | | 1.7 | | | 0.6 | | | 2.7 | | | 1.8 |
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | | | 0.2 | | | (0.5) | | | (0.2) | | | (0.7) |
Adjusted net income | | | 33.3 | | | 2.3 | | | 49.5 | | | 35.4 |
1 Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Figures may not add due to rounding
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from net income, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
(Expressed in millions) |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Net income | | | 30.9 | | | (4.1) | | | 46.2 | | | 24.5 |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Community support provision and accruals | | | (0.1) | | | - | | | (0.2) | | | - |
Inventory adjustment | | | - | | | 1.1 | | | 0.9 | | | 5.1 |
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine | | | 0.1 | | | 0.3 | | | - | | | 1.2 |
Net finance items | | | 8.2 | | | 2.4 | | | 14.3 | | | 8.9 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | | | 63.9 | | | 46.9 | | | 148.0 | | | 127.4 |
Income taxes | | | 6.6 | | | 5.8 | | | 15.6 | | | 26.1 |
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | | | (5.0) | | | 2.0 | | | (10.8) | | | (3.5) |
Adjusted EBITDA | | | 104.6 | | | 54.4 | | | 214.0 | | | 189.7 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Working Capital
The following table presents a calculation of working capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
| | 2023 | | 2022 | ||
Current Assets | | $ | 330,254 | | $ | 251,851 |
Current Liabilities | | | 155,835 | | | 130,753 |
Working Capital | | $ | 174,419 | | $ | 121,098 |
Qualified Person
Eric Chapman, Senior Vice-President of Technical Services, is a Professional Geoscientist of the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (Registration Number 36328), and is the Company’s Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this MD&A and has verified the underlying data.
Other Information, Risks and Uncertainties
For further information regarding the Company’s operational risks, please refer to the section entitled “Description of the Business - Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form that is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
In the exploration, development and mining of mineral deposits, we are subject to various significant risks. Several of these financial and operational risks could have a significant impact on our cash flows and profitability. The most significant risks and uncertainties we face include: operating hazards and risks incidental to mining activities; mineral resources, mineral reserves and metal recoveries are estimated; the ability to replace mineral reserves; assumptions that the Company must make in determining production schedules, economic returns and costs; uncertainties related to new mining operations such as the Séguéla Mine, the inherent risk associated with project development including the Séguéla Mine; the substantial capital required for exploration and the development of infrastructure; future environmental regulation; the decision of the Court to re-instate the 12 year EIA for the San Jose Mine may be appealed; political and economic risk in the jurisdictions in which we operate; global geopolitical risk; repatriation of funds; government regulations and permit requirements, environmental legislation; abnormal or extreme natural events; climate change; labour relations; use of outside contractors; maintenance of mining concessions, challenges to the Company’s title to its properties; the termination of mining concessions in certain circumstances; risks related to artisanal or informal mining on the Company’s properties; compliance with ILO Convention 169; maintaining relationships with local communities; reputational risk; opposition to the Company’s exploration, development or operational activities; funding for exploration and development; production risk at our operating mine sites; our ability to service and repay our debt; restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions; change of control restrictions; debt service obligations; breach and default under indebtedness; credit ratings; our ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce; the ability to maintain appropriate and adequate insurance across all jurisdictions; our compliance with corruption and anti-bribery laws and sanctions; risks related to legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business; foreign currency risk; fluctuations in metal prices; our ability to sell to a limited number of smelters and off-takers; tax matters; credit risk on receivables; reclamation; risks related to information and operation technology systems; results of future legal proceedings and contract settlements; pandemics, epidemics and public health crises; volatility in the market price of the Company’s common shares and debentures; dilution of shareholders from future offerings of the Company’s common shares or securities convertible into common shares; dividends; and competition.
These risks are not a comprehensive list of the risks and uncertainties that we face. Risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. For a comprehensive discussion on risks and uncertainties, in respect of our business and share price, refer to the section 'Risk Factors' in our current Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2022 (which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca), and which risks are incorporated by reference in this MD&A.
Significant changes to our financial, operational and business risks exposure during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include the following:
| o | Production at the San Jose Mine was suspended for 15 days in the second quarter of 2023 as a result of an illegal blockade (see News Releases dated May 2, 2023 and May 11, 2023). This suspension resulted in the loss of 47,200 tonnes of ore being processed and impacted mine preparation, delaying access to higher grade stopes planned in the quarter. The return to operations was hindered as a result of absenteeism and resignations. Normal production levels were reached by the end of July. |
| o | It is not unusual in the mining industry for new mining operations to experience unexpected difficulties during the start-up phase or the subsequent ramp up in production to design capacity. During the third quarter the Company experienced a failure of the primary transformer for the SAG Mill resulting in a nine day shutdown. Vendor representatives were brought in to assist with the repairs and to perform an assessment of the transformer and the recommended modifications were put in place to prevent future issues. Once the repairs were completed, the plant was brought back up to its nominal production rate. |
| o | Additional financial restrictions implemented in Argentina suspended the validity of exemption certificates on income tax and VAT withholdings on the importation of goods until December 31, 2023. This could have a significant financial impact for the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mansfield Minera SA (“Mansfield”) in the amount up to $5.7 million for 2023. Mansfield considers this Resolution to be |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| unconstitutional, as it either does not take into account whether taxes are payable or has the effect of suspending tax benefits previously granted by the Argentine Tax Authority (“AFIP”) for 2023. Mansfield has applied to the Federal Appeals Court of the Province of Salta for protection to prevent AFIP from collecting such taxes. |
| o | On April 28, 2023, the Mexican Government reformed its mining code which significantly changed the current legal environment including shortening the length of concessions from 50 years to 30 years, requiring all new mining concession to be granted pursuant to a public tendering process; imposing new indigenous consultation requirements and new environmental safeguards; tightening the requirements for water, and other reforms. The impact to Fortuna’s operations is currently under review. |
| o | In July of 2023 a military coup occurred in Niger, a country bordering Burkina Faso, adding further instability to the West Africa Region. The Company continues to monitor the political situation in the West Africa region but currently sees no increase in risk to its current operations. |
| o | A surprise result in the Argentinian primary elections held on August 13, 2023 saw a significant devaluation of the Peso and increased uncertainty in the political and regulatory environment. This uncertainty was reflected in the currency markets with the Peso devaluing significantly in August until action was taken by the central bank to fix the exchange rate against the US Dollar during the election period. The uncertainty persisted through the general election held on October 22, 2023 after no candidates received the required number of votes and a run-off election has been set for November 19, 2023. Management will continue to monitor the situation in Argentina and take the appropriate actions to mitigate the risk to our operations. |
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed at each period end. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
For further information on our significant judgements and accounting estimates, refer to note 4 of our 2022 Financial Statements. There have been no subsequent material changes to these significant judgements and accounting estimates.
Changes in Accounting Policies
The accounting policies applied in the Q3 2023 Financial Statements are the same as those applied in the 2022 Financial Statements.
The Company adopted various amendments to IFRS, which were effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. These include amendments to IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements) and IFRS Practice Statement 2 (Making Materiality Judgements), IAS 8 (Definition of Accounting Estimates) and IAS 12 (Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction). The impact of adoption was not significant to the Company's interim financial statements.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to provide reasonable assurance that all material information related to the Company is identified and communicated to management on a timely basis. Management of the Company, under the supervision of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 52-109 of the Canadian Securities Administrators and as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. However, due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements and fraud.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A and any documents incorporated by reference into this MD&A includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “targets”, “possible”, “potential”, “intends”, “advance”, “goal”, “objective”, “projects”, “budget”, “calculates” or statements that events, “will”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations. The Forward-looking Statements in this MD&A include, without limitation, statements relating to:
Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates as they involve the implied assessment, based on estimates and assumptions that the resources and reserves described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future; the Company's plans and expectations for its material properties and future exploration, development and operating activities including, without limitation, capital expenditure, production and cash cost and AISC estimates, exploration activities and budgets, forecasts and schedule estimates, as well as their impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company;
| ● | the Company’s financial performance being closely linked to the prices of silver and gold; |
| ● | the payments due under, and the maturity date of, the Company’s financial liabilities, lease obligations and other contractual commitments; |
| ● | the Company’s expectations regarding its consolidated production guidance for the year and expectations relating to whether production at each of the Company’s mines will achieve their respective production guidance; |
| ● | the Company’s expectations regarding its cost guidance for the year, including the increased guidance for Yaramoko to between 110 and 120 thousand ounces of gold from the original guidance of 92 to 102 thousand ounces, and expectations relating to whether each of the Company’s mines will be within their respective cost guidance; |
| ● | the Company’s expectation that there are no changes in internal controls during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financing reporting; |
| ● | property permitting and litigation matters; |
| ● | statements regarding the possibility of an appeal of the Court’s decision in favour of Minera Cuzcatlan to reinstate the EIA for the San Jose Mine, the likelihood of success of such appeal, and statements regarding the possible removal of the temporary restrictions imposed by the Company’s lenders under the Amended Credit Facility if an appeal is not filed on or before November 30, 2023; |
| ● | statements that Lindero anticipates placing approximately 1.6 million tonnes of ore on the leach pad at a higher average of 0.67 g/t Au; |
| ● | the Company’s expectation that the leach pad expansion project at Lindero will be completed during the second half of 2024; |
| ● | statements that drilling will continue on the western portion of Zone 55 at Yaramoko during the fourth quarter of 2023; |
| ● | statements that stripping and initial mining of oxide material is scheduled at to begin at Séguéla in the fourth quarter of 2023 and that initial grade control drilling at the Koula deposit will be completed early in the fourth quarter; |
| ● | the fluctuation of its effective tax rate in the jurisdictions where the Company does business; |
| ● | the Company’s expectations regarding its consolidated production guidance for the year, and expectations relating to whether production at each of the Company’s mines will achieve their respective production guidance; |
| ● | statements that management will continue to monitor the political and regulatory environment in Argentina and take appropriate actions to mitigate the risks to the Company’s operations; and |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
| ● | the Company’s expectations regarding the timeline for providing updated Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates. |
The forward-looking statements in this MD&A also include financial outlooks and other forward-looking metrics relating to Fortuna and its business, including references to financial and business prospects and future results of operations, including production, and cost guidance and anticipated future financial performance. Such information, which may be considered future oriented financial information or financial outlooks within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “FOFI”), has been approved by management of the Company and is based on assumptions which management believes were reasonable on the date such FOFI was prepared, having regard to the industry, business, financial conditions, plans and prospects of Fortuna and its business and properties. These projections are provided to describe the prospective performance of the Company's business. Nevertheless, readers are cautioned that such information is highly subjective and should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results and that actual results may differ significantly from such projections. FOFI constitutes forward-looking statements and is subject to the same assumptions, uncertainties, risk factors and qualifications as set forth below.
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: operational risks relating to 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; uncertainty relating to new mining operations such as the Séguéla Mine, including the possibility that actual capital and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from those estimated for such projects prior to production; the possibility that the Court’s ruling in favour of Minera Cuzcatlan to reinstate the EIA for the San Jose Mine will be successfully appealed; 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 maintaining, obtaining or renewing environmental permits and potential liability claims; 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 International Labor Organization (“ILO”) Convention 169 compliance; developing and maintaining good 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; substantial reliance on the Lindero Mine, the Yaramoko Mine, the Séguéla Mine, and the San Jose Mine for revenues; property title matters; risks relating to the integration of businesses and assets acquired by the Company; impairments; reliance on key personnel; uncertainty relating to potential conflicts of interest involving the Company’s directors and officers; risks associated with the Company’s reliance on local counsel and advisors and the experience of its management and board of directors in foreign jurisdictions; adequacy of insurance coverage; operational safety and security risks; risks related to the Company’s compliance with the United States Sarbanes-Oxley Act; risks related to the foreign corrupt practices regulations and anti-bribery laws; legal proceedings and potential legal proceedings; uncertainties relating to general economic conditions; risks relating to pandemics, epidemics and public health crises; and the impact they might have on the Company’s business, operations and financial condition; the Company’s ability to access its supply chain; the ability of the Company to transport its products; and impacts on the Company’s employees and local communities all of which may affect the Company’s ability operate; competition; fluctuations in metal prices; regulations and restrictions with respect to imports; high rates of inflation; risks associated with entering into commodity forward and option contracts for base metals production; fluctuations in currency exchange rates and restrictions on foreign exchange and currencies; failure to meet covenants under its Credit Facilities, or an event of default which may reduce the Company’s liquidity and adversely affect its business; tax audits and reassessments; risks relating to hedging; uncertainty relating to
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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in US Dollars, tabular amounts in millions, except where noted)
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; uncertainty relating to nature and climate change conditions; risks associated with climate change legislation; our ability to manage physical and transition risks related to climate change and successfully adapt our business strategy to a low carbon global economy; risks related to the volatility of the trading price of the Company’s common shares and the Company’s debentures; dilution from further equity or convertible debenture financings; risks related to future insufficient liquidity resulting from a decline in the price of the Company’s common shares or debentures; uncertainty relating to the Company’s ability to pay dividends in the future; risks relating to the market for the Company’s securities; risks relating to the debentures of the Company; and uncertainty relating to the enforcement of U.S. judgments against the Company; as well as those factors referred to in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section in this MD&A and in the “Risk Factors” section in our Annual Information Form for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedarplus.ca and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Company’s Form 40-F and available at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. 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 not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking Statements contained in this MD&A are based on the assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as at the date of this MD&A, including but not limited to: all required third party contractual, regulatory and governmental approvals will be obtained and maintained for the exploration, development, construction and production of its properties; there being no significant disruptions affecting operations, whether relating to labour, supply, power, blockades, damage to equipment or other matter; there being no material and negative impact to the various contractors, suppliers and subcontractors at the Company’s mine sites as a result of the Ukrainian – Russian conflict or otherwise that would impair their ability to provide goods and services; permitting, construction, development, expansion, and production continuing on a basis consistent with the Company’s current expectations; if an appeal is made in respect of the Court’s ruling in favour of Minera Cuzcatlan in the Mexican Legal Proceedings, that such appeal won’t be successful; expected trends and specific assumptions regarding metal prices and currency exchange rates; prices for and availability of fuel, electricity, parts and equipment and other key supplies remaining consistent with current levels; production forecasts meeting expectations; any investigations, claims, and legal, labour and tax proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business will not have a material effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company; and the accuracy of the Company’s current Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates.
These Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date of this MD&A. 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, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume the obligation to revise or update these Forward-looking Statements after the date of this document or to revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO UNITED STATES INVESTORS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF RESERVES AND RESOURCES
The Company is a Canadian “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States.
Technical disclosure regarding the Company’s properties included herein was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. NI 43-101 differs significantly from the disclosure requirements of the SEC generally applicable to U.S. companies. Accordingly, information contained herein is not comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies reporting pursuant to SEC disclosure requirements.
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NEWS RELEASE

Fortuna reports record production and financial results for the third quarter of 2023
(All amounts are expressed in US dollars, tabular amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Vancouver, November 8, 2023: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2023.
Third Quarter 2023 highlights
Financial
Operational
Growth and Development
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “Fortuna has delivered record production and financial results for all its key metrics driven by the first full quarter contribution of our flagship Séguéla gold mine.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “Compared to the first half of the year, the reduction in our consolidated all-in sustaining cost to $1,312 is primarily the result of Séguéla’s industry leading AISC of $788 per ounce, abating inflation, optimization initiatives across the business, and higher gold production at the Yaramoko mine driven by new high grade zones.” Mr. Ganoza concluded, “As we shift from a two-year capital-intensive phase to strong free cash flow generation, we will prioritize strengthening our balance sheet through debt reduction and advancing high value opportunities in our exploration portfolio. We currently maintain eleven drill rigs turning across our properties including three at our newly acquired Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal.”
4 Attributable to Fortuna Shareholders
5 Excluding letters of credit
6 Au Eq includes gold, silver, lead and zinc and is calculated using the following metal prices: $1,924/oz Au, $23.70/oz Ag, $2,136/t Pb and $2,428/t Zn or Au:Ag = 1:81.19, Au:Pb = 1:0.90, Au:Zn = 0.79 for Q3 2023, and the following metal prices: $1,975/oz Au, $24.10/oz Ag, $0.96/t Pb and $1.23/t Zn or Au:Ag = 1:81.96, Au:Pb = 1:0.93, Au:Zn = 1:0.73 for Q2 2023.
Third Quarter 2023 Consolidated Results
| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
(Expressed in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change |
Sales | | 243.1 | | 166.6 | | 46% | | 577.1 | | 516.8 | | 12% |
Mine operating income | | 65.9 | | 24.7 | | 167% | | 138.2 | | 120.8 | | 14% |
Operating income | | 45.4 | | 5.7 | | 696% | | 77.0 | | 59.6 | | 29% |
Attributable net income (loss) | | 27.5 | | (3.7) | | 843% | | 41.5 | | 24.6 | | 69% |
Attributable Earnings per share - basic | | 0.09 | | (0.01) | | 1,000% | | 0.14 | | 0.08 | | 75% |
Attributable Adjusted net income1 | | 29.6 | | 2.9 | | 921% | | 44.3 | | 35.0 | | 27% |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | | 104.6 | | 54.4 | | 92% | | 214.0 | | 189.7 | | 13% |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 106.5 | | 64.7 | | 65% | | 191.8 | | 144.6 | | 33% |
Free cash flow from ongoing operations1 | | 70.0 | | 34.0 | | 106% | | 87.3 | | 64.8 | | 35% |
Production cash cost ($/oz Au Eq) | | 814 | | 881 | | (8%) | | 887 | | 841 | | 5% |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au Eq) | | 1,312 | | 1,431 | | (8%) | | 1,507 | | 1,383 | | 9% |
Capital expenditures2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | 27.2 | | 23.2 | | 17% | | 89.3 | | 64.3 | | 39% |
Non-sustaining3 | | 1.3 | | 4.0 | | (68%) | | 3.4 | | 10.4 | | (67%) |
Séguéla construction | | 1.9 | | 23.5 | | (92%) | | 50.0 | | 87.6 | | (43%) |
Brownfields | | 3.3 | | 9.6 | | (66%) | | 10.7 | | 17.1 | | (37%) |
As at | | | | | | | | September 30, 2023 | | December 31, 2022 | | % Change |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 117.8 | | 80.5 | | 46% | ||||
Net liquidity position (excluding letters of credit) | | | | | | | | 162.3 | | 150.5 | | 8% |
1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures. | ||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | | |||||||||||
3 Non-sustaining expenditures include greenfields exploration | | |||||||||||
Figures may not add due to rounding | | |||||||||||
Third Quarter 2023 Results
Net income attributable to Fortuna for the quarter was $27.5 million compared to an attributable net loss of $3.7 million in Q3 2022. After adjusting for non-cash and non-recurring items, adjusted attributable net income for the quarter was $29.6 million compared to $2.9 million in Q3 2022. The increase in net income and adjusted net income is explained mainly by increased gold sales volume, higher realized gold and silver prices and lower cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce. Higher gold sales volume was primarily due to the contribution from the first quarter of commercial production at Séguéla and higher grades at Yaramoko. This was partially offset by lower gold sales volume at Lindero related to lower grades, in line with the mine plan. The realized gold and silver prices were $1,925 and $23.7 per ounce, respectively, in Q3 2023 compared to $1,718 and $19.2 per ounce, respectively, in the prior year. The lower cash cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce was mainly due to the contribution of low-cost production from Séguéla and lower cost of sales per ounce of gold at Yaramoko related to higher grades. This was partially offset by higher costs of sales per ounce at Lindero and San Jose. Other items impacting net income in the quarter were higher interest expenses of $5.7 million as a result of interest costs no longer being capitalized in the quarter, higher outstanding debt and increased interest rates; lower depletion at Séguéla which is expected to increase in the coming quarters from depletion of the purchase price; and a low effective income tax rate in the quarter of 17.6% as no income taxes were recorded at Séguéla.
General and administrative expenses for the quarter of $14.6 million were higher than the same period in 2022 as Séguéla transitioned to operations and costs are no longer being capitalized. G&A is comprised of the following items:
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| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
(Expressed in millions) | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | | 2023 | | 2022 | | % Change | ||||
Mine G&A | | | 8.4 | | | 5.4 | | 56% | | | 20.5 | | | 15.8 | | 30% |
Corporate G&A | | | 5.5 | | | 5.4 | | 2% | | | 19.7 | | | 22.3 | | (12%) |
Share-based payments | | | 0.5 | | | 1.9 | | (74%) | | | 3.8 | | | 5.9 | | (36%) |
Workers' participation | | | 0.2 | | | 0.3 | | (33%) | | | 0.2 | | | 0.7 | | (71%) |
Total | | | 14.6 | | | 13.0 | | 12% | | | 44.2 | | | 44.7 | | (1%) |
Net cash generated by operations for the quarter increased $41.6 to $106.5 million. The increase reflects higher EBITDA of $51.2 million offset by lower changes in working capital in Q3 2023 of $0.2 million compared to a change in Q3 2022 of $11.5 million. Income tax paid in the quarter of $3.2 million was $5.6 million lower than in Q3 2022 as no income tax was paid at Séguéla in Q3 2023. It is expected Séguéla will start incurring current income taxes in Q4 2023 and paying income taxes in 2024.
In the third quarter of 2023 capital expenditures on a cash basis was $37.0 million consisting primarily of $30.6 million in sustaining capital, including brownfields exploration, and $4.0 million of non-sustaning exploration.
Free cash flow from ongoing operations for the quarter was $70.0 million, compared to $34.0 million in Q3 2022. The increase of $36.0 million is the result of higher net cash generated by operations of $41.8 million partially offset by higher sustaining capex and brownfields exploration at our operating mines of $5.8 million in Q3 2023.
Consolidated All-in Sustaining Cost
Consolidated AISC per gold equivalent ounce (GEO) sold for the third quarter of 2023 was $1,312 per ounce compared to $1,431 per ounce for the comparable quarter in 2022. The lower AISC was driven by a decrease of $67 in cash cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce to $814 and lower capital costs per ounce driven by higher volume.
Liquidity
The Company’s total liquidity available as of September 30, 2023 was $162.3 million comprised of $117.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $44.5 million undrawn on the $250.0 million revolving credit facility (excluding letters of credit).
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Lindero Mine, Argentina
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes placed on the leach pad | | | 1,467,578 | | | 1,365,726 | | | 4,449,049 | | | 4,163,555 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 0.62 | | | 0.83 | | | 0.65 | | | 0.83 |
Production (oz) | | | 20,933 | | | 30,032 | | | 71,647 | | | 89,116 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 22,242 | | | 30,064 | | | 74,194 | | | 89,229 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,910 | | | 1,719 | | | 1,923 | | | 1,825 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 988 | | | 772 | | | 916 | | | 717 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 1,611 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,569 | | | 1,117 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 7,669 | | | 4,814 | | | 28,751 | | | 14,062 |
Non-sustaining | | | 353 | | | – | | | 676 | | | 169 |
Brownfields | | | – | | | 314 | | | – | | | 1,104 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
Quarterly Operating and Financial Highlights
In the third quarter of 2023, a total of 1,467,578 tonnes of ore were placed on the heap leach pad, with an average gold grade of 0.62 g/t, containing an estimated 29,068 ounces of gold. Gold production for Q3 2023 totaled 20,933 ounces. This represents a 30% decrease in total ounces to the comparable quarter of 2022. This decline in gold production can be primarily explained by the lower head grade of ore placed on the leach pad, in accordance with the mining sequence and the Mineral Reserves. Ore mined was 1.9 million tonnes, with a stripping ratio of 1.1:1. The stripping ratio in the third quarter is 59 percent lower than the second quarter and is expected to continue declining through to the end of the year.
Higher stripping of waste in the first nine months of the year will allow improved access to higher grade material scheduled in the mine plan for the fourth quarter. As a result, Lindero anticipates placing approximately 1.6 million tonnes of ore on the leach pad in Q4 2023 at a higher average grade of 0.67 g/t Au.
Cash cost per ounce of gold for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $988 compared to $772 in the same period in 2022. Cash cost per ounce of gold was higher due to lower head grades in line with the mine plan, partially offset by lower processing costs.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $1,611 during Q3 2023 compared with $1,159 in the same period of 2022. All-in sustaining cash cost for the third quarter of 2023 was impacted by lower production described above and higher sustaining capital expenditures.
During the quarter, increased sustaining capital expenditures were primarily driven by the development of Phase 2 of the leach pad and capitalized stripping. As of September 30, 2023, the leach pad expansion project (Project) is approximately 13 percent complete. The procurement construction and management (PCM) service has been awarded to Knight Piésold, the accommodation camp expansion and PCM offices for the Project have been finalized, and PCM personnel are already onsite. Mobilization of the contractor’s personnel and equipment has commenced. The first shipments of geomembrane and geosynthetic clay liner are in transit, and the Project remains on schedule for completion during the second half of 2024.
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Yaramoko Mine Complex, Burkina Faso
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 137,281 | | | 137,202 | | | 421,133 | | | 403,957 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 7.72 | | | 6.21 | | | 6.52 | | | 6.34 |
Recovery (%) | | | 99 | | | 97 | | | 98 | | | 97 |
Production (oz) | | | 34,036 | | | 27,130 | | | 89,476 | | | 79,918 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 33,971 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,448 | | | 81,183 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,932 | | | 1,716 | | | 1,932 | | | 1,821 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 752 | | | 934 | | | 764 | | | 847 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 9,451 | | | 10,225 | | | 37,318 | | | 26,671 |
Brownfields | | | 1,447 | | | 2,530 | | | 3,656 | | | 3,018 |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
The Yaramoko Mine produced 34,036 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2023 with an average gold head grade of 7.72g/t, 25% and 24% increases when compared to the same period in 2022. Increased production resulted from higher average grades and greater widths of mineralization encountered in development headings, which contributed 42% of total mill feed.
As a result of the aforementioned higher grades in development and production zones within the mine plan, the Company has revised Yaramoko’s annual gold production guidance upwards to 110 to 120 thousand ounces from the original guidance of 92 to 102 thousand ounces, an increase of approximately 14 percent. Gold production for the first nine months of 2023 totaled 89,476 ounces.
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $752 compared to $934 in the same period in 2022. Cash cost per ounce decreased due to higher production, improved head grades of ore processed, reduced mining costs related to ore development and decreased transportation costs.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $1,211 for Q3 2023, compared to $1,630 for the same period in 2022. This decrease was as a result of higher production, and cash cost savings described above.
Sustaining capital for Q3 2023 was higher due to more intensive mine development. Brownfields expenditure was primarily related to diamond drilling. Drilling focused on infill grade control and exploring for extensions beyond the mineralized resource envelope in the deeper eastern portion of Zone 55. During the fourth quarter, drilling will continue on the western portion of Zone 55, testing for up and down-dip continuity of the recently discovered extensions to the resource boundary.
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Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 310,387 | | | - | | | 419,992 | | | - |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 3.83 | | | - | | | 3.28 | | | - |
Recovery (%) | | | 93 | | | - | | | 94 | | | - |
Production (oz) | | | 31,498 | | | - | | | 35,521 | | | - |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 35,503 | | | — | | | 35,503 | | | — |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,927 | | | — | | | 1,927 | | | — |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 397 | | | - | | | 397 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Au)1 | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,147 | | | – | | | 3,147 | | | – |
Brownfields | | | – | | | – | | | – | | | – |
1 Cash cost and All-in sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS financial measures. Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||
2 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
From Séguéla’s first gold pour on May 24th to the successful completion of the processing plant performance test in August, the operation is now exceeding nameplate capacity. Séguéla is well positioned to achieve the mid-point of its gold production guidance of 60 to 75 thousand ounces for the second half of 2023.
In the third quarter of 2023, mine production totaled 502,326 tonnes of ore, averaging 3.48 g/t Au, and containing an estimated 56,136 ounces of gold from the Antenna Pit. Movement of waste during the quarter totaled 1,156,540 tonnes, for a strip ratio of 2.3:1.
Cash cost per gold ounce sold was $397 for Q3 2023, which was below plan, primarily higher due to head grades and lower energy and diesel consumption.
All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $788 for Q3 2023, which was below plan, primarily due to lower cash cost, lower capital expenditures, and higher sale volume.
Sustaining capital for Q3 2023 consisted primarily of mine development. The first stage of grade control drilling was completed at the Ancien deposit during the third quarter, with results currently being processed. Construction of the access road continued as planned, with stripping and initial mining of oxide material scheduled to begin this quarter.
At the Koula deposit, initial grade control drilling started and should be completed early this quarter.
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San Jose Mine, Mexico
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 247,542 | | | 267,198 | | | 689,165 | | | 770,090 |
Average tonnes milled per day | | | 2,845 | | | 3,071 | | | 2,790 | | | 2,939 |
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Silver | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 189 | | | 196 | | | 180 | | | 189 |
Recovery (%) | | | 91 | | | 92 | | | 91 | | | 91 |
Production (oz) | | | 1,372,530 | | | 1,545,410 | | | 3,633,107 | | | 4,288,936 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 1,347,719 | | | 1,539,382 | | | 3,618,723 | | | 4,272,878 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 23.65 | | | 19.14 | | | 23.37 | | | 21.86 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 1.14 | | | 1.16 | | | 1.11 | | | 1.14 |
Recovery (%) | | | 91 | | | 91 | | | 90 | | | 91 |
Production (oz) | | | 8,205 | | | 9,091 | | | 22,215 | | | 25,624 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 8,068 | | | 9,064 | | | 22,118 | | | 25,580 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,932 | | | 1,722 | | | 1,930 | | | 1,825 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production cash cost ($/t)2 | | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 13.84 | | | 9.70 | | | 13.48 | | | 10.35 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 18.04 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.65 | | | 14.95 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,462 | | | 4,410 | | | 10,828 | | | 12,036 |
Non-sustaining | | | 385 | | | – | | | 1,178 | | | 869 |
Brownfields | | | 1,082 | | | 1,548 | | | 2,958 | | | 4,645 |
1 Production cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively.
2 Production cash cost per tonne, production cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent, and all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are non-IFRS financial measures, refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis
In the third quarter of 2023, the San Jose Mine produced 1,372,530 ounces of silver at an average head grade of 189 g/t Ag and 8,205 ounces of gold at an average head grade of 1.14 g/t Au, 11% and 10% lower, respectively, when compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease in silver and gold production for the third quarter of 2023, when compared to the third quarter of 2022, is explained by the declining grade profile of Mineral Reserves in the mine plan. The processing plant milled 247,542 tonnes at an average of 2,845 tonnes per day during the third quarter, in line with the plan for the period.
Gold production is expected to fall slightly below the annual guidance range of 34 to 37 thousand ounces, resulting from lost production days in the second quarter due to the illegal union blockade, and gold head grade reconciliation to reserves in the low end of range. The San Jose Mine remains positioned to deliver annual silver production within the guidance range of between 5.3 to 5.8 million ounces.
The cash cost per tonne for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $103.47 compared to $79.37 in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher use of contractors to make up for lost production in the second quarter of 2023 related to the illegal blockade, higher maintenance and indirect costs and the appreciation of the Mexican Peso.
All-in sustaining cash cost of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased 26% to $18.04 per ounce, compared to $14.23 per ounce for the same period in 2022. The increase was driven by higher cash cost, lower production, and lower equivalent silver ounces per gold ounce. This was offset slightly by lower capital expenditures and lower workers’ participation costs.
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In the third quarter of 2023, sustaining capital expenditures were higher than the same period in 2022. This increase was primarily due to the execution of development meters, which had been postponed from Q2 2023 because of the blockade. Brownfields expenditures were in line with the plan. Expenditures are however expected to increase, due to the emergent drilling campaign at the Yessi vein.
Infill drilling at the San Jose Mine during the quarter led to the discovery of the Yessi vein, a blind structure, located 200 horizontal meters from existing underground infrastructure. The discovery hole SJOM-1387 intersected 1,299 g/t Ag Eq over 9.9 meters, and drill hole SJOM-1391 intersected 621 g/t Ag Eq over 5 meters (Refer to the News Release filled on SEDAR+ on September 5, 2023 titled “Fortuna intersects 1,299 g/t Ag Eq over a true width of 9.9 meters at the San Jose Mine, Mexico” for full details of the drilling program). Additional drilling is currently underway from both surface and underground to define the extent and geometry of this discovery. Mineralization remains open along strike to the north and south, and at depth.
Caylloma Mine, Peru
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
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| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
| | 2023 |
| | 2022 |
Mine Production | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tonnes milled | | | 140,077 | | | 139,143 | | | 403,076 | | | 407,695 |
Average tonnes milled per day | | | 1,556 | | | 1,546 | | | 1,515 | | | 1,533 |
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Silver | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 83 | | | 79 | | | 84 | | | 82 |
Recovery (%) | | | 82 | | | 82 | | | 82 | | | 81 |
Production (oz) | | | 308,221 | | | 292,096 | | | 896,583 | | | 871,593 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 275,708 | | | 293,159 | | | 875,365 | | | 866,511 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 23.93 | | | 19.31 | | | 23.50 | | | 21.98 |
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Gold | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (g/t) | | | 0.13 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.13 | | | 0.14 |
Recovery (%) | | | 24 | | | 19 | | | 24 | | | 35 |
Production (oz) | | | 149 | | | 91 | | | 404 | | | 656 |
Metal sold (oz) | | | 18 | | | — | | | 40 | | | 603 |
Realized price ($/oz) | | | 1,921 | | | — | | | 1,902 | | | 1,864 |
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Lead | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (%) | | | 3.66 | | | 3.33 | | | 3.66 | | | 3.29 |
Recovery (%) | | | 92 | | | 89 | | | 92 | | | 88 |
Production (000's lbs) | | | 10,337 | | | 9,085 | | | 30,053 | | | 25,856 |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | | 9,232 | | | 9,155 | | | 29,433 | | | 25,751 |
Realized price ($/lb) | | | 0.97 | | | 0.90 | | | 0.98 | | | 0.99 |
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Zinc | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grade (%) | | | 5.07 | | | 4.37 | | | 5.07 | | | 4.22 |
Recovery (%) | | | 90 | | | 89 | | | 90 | | | 89 |
Production (000's lbs) | | | 14,037 | | | 11,885 | | | 41,125 | | | 33,598 |
Metal sold (000's lbs) | | | 13,959 | | | 12,277 | | | 41,759 | | | 33,743 |
Realized price ($/lb) | | | 1.10 | | | 1.48 | | | 1.26 | | | 1.65 |
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Unit Costs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production cash cost ($/t)2 | | | 99.25 | | | 93.12 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.03 |
Production cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 15.62 | | | 11.32 | | | 14.50 | | | 12.25 |
All-in sustaining cash cost ($/oz Ag Eq)1,2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
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Capital Expenditures ($000's) 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustaining | | | 3,514 | | | 3,764 | | | 9,267 | | | 11,506 |
Brownfields | | | 797 | | | 198 | | | 1,337 | | | 729 |
1 Production cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period respectively.
2 Production cash cost per tonne, production cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent, and all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver equivalent are non-IFRS financial measures, refer to non-IFRS financial measures section at the end of this news release and to the MD&A accompanying the Company’s financial statements filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of the calculation of these measures.
3 Capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis.
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The Caylloma Mine produced 308,221 ounces of silver, 10.3 million pounds of lead, and 14.0 million pounds of zinc during the third quarter of 2023. Silver production was 6% higher compared to the same quarter in 2022. Lead and zinc production rose by 14% and 18% respectively, compared to the same period in 2022. Increased production was the result of positive grade reconciliation to the reserve model in levels 16 and 18 of the Animas vein. Increased recoveries for lead and zinc were also driven by the higher grades. Gold production totaled 149 ounces with an average head grade of 0.13 g/t.
The cash cost per tonne of processed ore for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased 7% to $99.25 compared to $93.12 in the same period in 2022. This increase was primarily due to higher processing and indirect costs.
The all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased 35% to $21.14, compared to $15.66 for the same period in 2022. The increase was driven by higher cash cost and the impact of metal prices on the calculation of silver equivalent ounces.
Capital costs for the period mainly consisted of underground development in mine levels 15, 16, and 18. The increase in Brownfields expenditures is primarily attributable to additional long hole drilling.
Qualified Person
Eric Chapman, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, is a Professional Geoscientist of the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (Registration Number 36328), and is the Company’s Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company has disclosed certain financial measures and ratios in this news release which are not defined under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and are not disclosed in the Company's financial statements, including but not limited to: cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold; production cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent; total production cash cost per tonne; cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold; free cash flow from ongoing operations; adjusted net income; adjusted EBITDA and working capital.
These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios are widely reported in the mining industry as benchmarks for performance and are used by management to monitor and evaluate the Company's operating performance and ability to generate cash. The Company believes that, in addition to financial measures and ratios prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use these non-IFRS financial measures and ratios to evaluate the Company’s performance. However, the measures do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. Accordingly, non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures and ratios of the Company’s performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Company has calculated these measures consistently for all periods presented.
To facilitate a better understanding of these measures and ratios as calculated by the Company, descriptions are provided below. In addition see “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (“Q3 2023 MDA”), which section is incorporated by reference in this news release, for additional information regarding each non-IFRS financial measure and non-IFRS ratio disclosed in this news release, including an explanation of their composition; an explanation of how such measures and ratios provide useful information to an investor and the additional purposes, if any, for which management of the Company uses such measures and ratio. The Q3 2023 MD&A may be accessed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca under the Company’s profile.
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Except as otherwise described in the Q3 2023 MD&A, the Company has calculated these measures consistently for all periods presented.
Reconciliation to Total Net debt and Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio for September 30, 2023
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(Expressed in millions except Total net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio) | | | | | | As at September 30, 2023 | ||||||
Credit facility | | | | | | | | | | $ | | 205.5 |
Convertible debenture | | | | | | | | | | | | 45.7 |
Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | 251.2 |
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | (117.8) |
Total net debt1 | | | | | | | | | | $ | | 133.4 |
Adjusted EBITDA (last four quarters) | | | | | | | | | | $ | | 270.1 |
Total net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.5:1 |
1 Excluding letters of credit | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation to adjusted attributable net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
| | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in millions) |
| 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders | | | 27.5 | | | (3.8) | | | 41.5 | | | 24.6 |
Adjustments, net of tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Community support provision and accruals1 | | | - | | | - | | | (0.1) | | | - |
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine2 | | | 0.1 | | | 0.3 | | | - | | | 1.1 |
Write off of mineral properties | | | 0.5 | | | 3.4 | | | 0.5 | | | 4.9 |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives | | | (0.1) | | | 1.7 | | | (0.3) | | | (0.5) |
Inventory adjustment | | | - | | | 0.8 | | | 0.7 | | | 3.8 |
Accretion on right of use assets | | | 1.5 | | | 0.5 | | | 2.6 | | | 1.7 |
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | | | 0.1 | | | - | | | (0.6) | | | (0.6) |
Adjusted attributable net income | | | 29.6 | | | 2.9 | | | 44.3 | | | 35.0 |
1 Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation to adjusted attributable net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023
| | | June 30 |
(Expressed in millions) |
| 2023 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders | | | 3.1 |
Adjustments, net of tax: | | | |
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine2 | | | (0.2) |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives | | | (1.3) |
Inventory adjustment | | | 0.7 |
Accretion on right of use assets | | | 0.6 |
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | | | (0.4) |
Adjusted attributable net income | | | 2.5 |
1 Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales | | | |
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Reconciliation to adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
Consolidated (in millions of US dollars) | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Net income | | 30.9 | | | (4.1) | | | 46.2 | | | 24.5 |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Community support provision and accruals | | (0.1) | | | - | | | (0.2) | | | - |
Inventory adjustment | | - | | | 1.1 | | | 0.9 | | | 5.1 |
Foreign exchange loss, Séguéla Mine | | 0.1 | | | 0.3 | | | - | | | 1.2 |
Net finance items | | 8.2 | | | 2.4 | | | 14.3 | | | 8.9 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | | 63.9 | | | 46.9 | | | 148.0 | | | 127.4 |
Income taxes | | 6.6 | | | 5.8 | | | 15.6 | | | 26.1 |
Other non-cash/non-recurring items | | (5.0) | | | 2.0 | | | (10.8) | | | (3.5) |
Adjusted EBITDA | | 104.6 | | | 54.4 | | | 214.0 | | | 189.7 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
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Reconciliation of free cash flow from ongoing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
In 2022, the Company changed the method for calculating free cash flow from ongoing operations. The calculation now uses taxes paid as opposed to the previous method which used current income taxes. While this may create larger quarter over quarter fluctuations due to the timing of income tax payments, management believes the revised method is a better representation of the free cash flow generated by the Company’s ongoing operations.
| | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in millions) | 2023 |
| 2022 | | 2023 |
| 2022 | ||||
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 106.5 | | | 64.7 | | | 191.8 | | | 144.6 |
Adjustments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Séguéla, working capital | | - | | | - | | | 4.4 | | | - |
Additions to mineral properties, plant and equipment | | (30.6) | | | (27.8) | | | (97.3) | | | (73.8) |
Mexican royalty payment | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3.0 |
Other adjustments | | (5.9) | | | (2.9) | | | (11.6) | | | (9.0) |
Free cash flow from ongoing operations | | 70.0 | | | 34.0 | | | 87.3 | | | 64.8 |
Figures may not add due to rounding
Reconciliation of cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Lindero Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 36,778 | | | 43,928 | | | 118,783 | | | 121,122 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | (1,504) | | | (107) | | | (2,824) | | | 605 |
Inventory adjustment | | | - | | | - | | | 15 | | | - |
Export duties | | | (3,266) | | | (3,900) | | | (11,042) | | | (12,192) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (11,132) | | | (14,898) | | | (36,197) | | | (41,203) |
By product credits | | | (454) | | | (232) | | | (3,738) | | | (232) |
Production cash cost | | | 20,422 | | | 24,791 | | | 64,997 | | | 68,100 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | 1,504 | | | 107 | | | 2,824 | | | (605) |
Realized gain in diesel hedge | | | - | | | (1,696) | | | - | | | (3,515) |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 21,926 | | | 23,202 | | | 67,821 | | | 63,980 |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 22,195 | | | 30,052 | | | 74,038 | | | 89,193 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 988 | | | 772 | | | 916 | | | 717 |
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Yaramoko Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 53,943 | | | 47,481 | | | 137,159 | | | 129,762 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,320) |
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | | | - | | | (1,050) | | | (827) | | | (5,077) |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (3,793) | | | (2,817) | | | (10,241) | | | (8,898) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (24,563) | | | (18,356) | | | (57,719) | | | (47,010) |
Refining charges | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (329) |
By product credits | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (25) |
Production cash cost | | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 67,103 |
Changes in doré inventory | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,320 |
Refining charges | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 329 |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 68,752 |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 34,029 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,447 | | | 81,183 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 752 | | | 934 | | | 764 | | | 847 |
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Séguéla Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 33,233 | | | - | | | 33,233 | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (4,568) | | | - | | | (4,568) | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (14,556) | | | - | | | (14,556) | | | - |
Production cash cost | | | 14,109 | | | - | | | 14,109 | | | - |
Cash cost applicable per gold ounce sold | A | | 14,109 | | | - | | | 14,109 | | | - |
Ounces of gold sold | B | | 35,503 | | | - | | | 35,503 | | | - |
Cash cost per ounce of gold sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 397 | | | - | | | 397 | | | - |
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Reconciliation of cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 177,181 | | | 141,860 | | | 438,944 | | | 396,016 |
Changes in concentrate inventory and dore inventory | | | (1,387) | | | (180) | | | (2,770) | | | (840) |
Cost of sales-Right of use | | | 651 | | | - | | | 2,107 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 50 | | | 39 | | | (40) | | | (147) |
Inventory adjustment | | | 789 | | | (1,229) | | | (914) | | | (4,989) |
Royalties, export duties and mining taxes | | | (13,071) | | | (8,195) | | | (30,277) | | | (25,778) |
Provision for community support | | | 109 | | | 123 | | | 32 | | | 98 |
Workers' participation | | | (789) | | | (1,433) | | | (1,417) | | | (3,264) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (63,445) | | | (46,534) | | | (146,998) | | | (126,431) |
By product credits | | | (454) | | | (232) | | | (3,738) | | | (257) |
Production cash cost | | | 99,634 | | | 84,216 | | | 254,929 | | | 234,407 |
Changes in concentrate inventory and dore inventory | | | 1,387 | | | 180 | | | 2,770 | | | 840 |
Cost of sales-Right of use | | | (651) | | | - | | | (2,107) | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (50) | | | (39) | | | 40 | | | 147 |
Inventory adjustment | | | (789) | | | 179 | | | 102 | | | (87) |
Realized gain in diesel hedge | | | - | | | (1,696) | | | - | | | (3,515) |
Treatment charges | | | 4,768 | | | 2,855 | | | 15,191 | | | 10,967 |
Refining charges | | | 1,215 | | | 1,386 | | | 3,390 | | | 3,942 |
Cash cost applicable per gold equivalent ounce sold | A | | 105,514 | | | 87,083 | | | 274,315 | | | 246,701 |
Ounces of gold equivalent sold | B | | 129,627 | | | 98,872 | | | 309,196 | | | 293,423 |
Cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold ($/oz) | =A/B | | 814 | | | 881 | | | 887 | | | 841 |
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,924/oz Au, $23.7/oz Ag, $2,136/t Pb, and $2,428/t Zn for Q3 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,718/oz Au, $19.2/oz Ag, $1,989/t Pb, and $3,268/t Zn for Q3 2022. | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,927/oz Au, $23.4/oz Ag, $2,162/t Pb, and $2,778/t Zn for YTD 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,823/oz Au, $21.9/oz Ag, $2,181/t Pb, and $3,634/t Zn for YTD 2022. | ||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Lindero Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 21,926 | | | 23,202 | | | 67,821 | | | 63,980 |
Export duties and mining taxes | | | 3,266 | | | 3,900 | | | 11,042 | | | 12,192 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 2,292 | | | 2,044 | | | 6,791 | | | 6,497 |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 27,484 | | | 29,146 | | | 85,654 | | | 82,669 |
Sustaining leases | | | 598 | | | 563 | | | 1,795 | | | 1,831 |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 7,669 | | | 4,814 | | | 28,751 | | | 14,062 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures1 | | | - | | | 314 | | | - | | | 1,104 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 35,751 | | | 34,837 | | | 116,200 | | | 99,666 |
Non-sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 353 | | | - | | | 676 | | | 169 |
All-in cash cost | | | 36,104 | | | 34,837 | | | 116,876 | | | 99,835 |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 22,195 | | | 30,052 | | | 74,038 | | | 89,193 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,611 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,569 | | | 1,117 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,627 | | | 1,159 | | | 1,579 | | | 1,119 |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Yaramoko Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 25,587 | | | 25,258 | | | 68,372 | | | 68,752 |
Inventory net realizable value adjustment | | | - | | | 1,170 | | | 334 | | | 3,125 |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 3,793 | | | 2,817 | | | 10,241 | | | 8,898 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | (243) | | | 688 | | | 1,255 | | | 1,570 |
Standby costs | | | - | | | - | | | 2,999 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 29,137 | | | 29,933 | | | 83,201 | | | 82,345 |
Sustaining leases | | | 1,161 | | | 1,419 | | | 3,681 | | | 4,273 |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 9,451 | | | 10,225 | | | 37,318 | | | 26,671 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures1 | | | 1,447 | | | 2,530 | | | 3,656 | | | 3,018 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 41,196 | | | 44,107 | | | 127,856 | | | 116,307 |
All-in cash cost | | | 41,196 | | | 44,107 | | | 127,856 | | | 116,307 |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 34,029 | | | 27,055 | | | 89,447 | | | 81,183 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 1,211 | | | 1,630 | | | 1,429 | | | 1,433 |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
Séguéla Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 14,108 | | | - | | | 14,108 | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 4,568 | | | - | | | 4,568 | | | - |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 3,112 | | | - | | | 3,112 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 21,788 | | | - | | | 21,788 | | | - |
Sustaining leases | | | 3,044 | | | - | | | 3,044 | | | - |
Sustaining capital expenditures1 | | | 3,147 | | | - | | | 3,147 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 27,979 | | | - | | | 27,979 | | | - |
All-in cash cost | | | 27,979 | | | - | | | 27,979 | | | - |
Ounces of gold sold | | | 35,503 | | | - | | | 35,503 | | | - |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
All-in cash cost per ounce of gold sold | | | 788 | | | - | | | 788 | | | - |
1 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of all-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 105,514 | | | 87,083 | | | 274,315 | | | 246,701 |
Inventory adjustment - cash portion | | | - | | | 1,170 | | | 334 | | | 3,150 |
Royalties, export duties and mining taxes | | | 13,071 | | | 8,195 | | | 30,277 | | | 25,778 |
Workers' participation | | | 936 | | | 1,745 | | | 1,642 | | | 3,952 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 7,920 | | | 5,228 | | | 19,875 | | | 16,047 |
General and administrative expenses (Corporate) | | | 6,219 | | | 7,283 | | | 23,300 | | | 27,328 |
Standby costs | | | - | | | - | | | 7,083 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 133,660 | | | 110,704 | | | 356,826 | | | 322,955 |
Sustaining leases | | | 5,872 | | | 3,006 | | | 11,778 | | | 9,098 |
Sustaining capital expenditures | | | 27,243 | | | 23,213 | | | 89,311 | | | 64,275 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures | | | 3,326 | | | 4,590 | | | 7,951 | | | 9,495 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 170,101 | | | 141,513 | | | 465,866 | | | 405,824 |
Payable ounces of gold equivalent sold | | | 129,627 | | | 98,873 | | | 309,196 | | | 293,423 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of gold equivalent sold | | | 1,312 | | | 1,431 | | | 1,507 | | | 1,383 |
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,924/oz Au, $23.7/oz Ag, $2,136/t Pb, and $2,428/t Zn for Q3 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,718/oz Au, $19.2/oz Ag, $1,989/t Pb, and $3,268/t Zn for Q3 2022. | ||||||||||||
Gold equivalent was calculated using the realized prices for gold of $1,927/oz Au, $23.4/oz Ag, $2,162/t Pb, and $2,778/t Zn for YTD 2023 and using the realized prices for gold of $1,823/oz Au, $21.9/oz Ag, $2,181/t Pb, and $3,634/t Zn for YTD 2022. | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of production cash cost per tonne and cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
San Jose Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 37,071 | | | 32,936 | | | 98,960 | | | 94,313 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | (72) | | | (209) | | | (90) | | | (137) |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | 213 | | | - | | | 540 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 25 | | | 68 | | | 26 | | | 49 |
Inventory adjustment | | | 228 | | | 312 | | | (66) | | | 266 |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (1,278) | | | (1,261) | | | (3,575) | | | (4,002) |
Workers participation | | | (341) | | | (979) | | | (91) | | | (1,876) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (10,233) | | | (9,659) | | | (28,677) | | | (27,265) |
Cash cost3 | A | | 25,613 | | | 21,208 | | | 67,027 | | | 61,348 |
Total processed ore (tonnes) | B | | 247,542 | | | 267,198 | | | 689,165 | | | 770,090 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | =A/B | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
Cash cost3 | A | | 25,613 | | | 21,208 | | | 67,027 | | | 61,348 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | 72 | | | 209 | | | 90 | | | 137 |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (25) | | | (68) | | | (26) | | | (49) |
Inventory adjustment | | | (228) | | | (312) | | | 66 | | | (266) |
Treatment charges | | | 54 | | | (173) | | | 279 | | | (228) |
Refining charges | | | 956 | | | 997 | | | 2,569 | | | 2,789 |
Cash cost applicable per payable ounce sold | C | | 26,442 | | | 21,861 | | | 70,005 | | | 63,731 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | D | | 1,910,609 | | | 2,254,673 | | | 5,194,670 | | | 6,159,782 |
Cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 ($/oz) | =C/D | | 13.84 | | | 9.70 | | | 13.48 | | | 10.35 |
Mining cost per tonne | | | 49.98 | | | 37.72 | | | 44.86 | | | 37.48 |
Milling cost per tonne | | | 20.92 | | | 17.49 | | | 21.47 | | | 18.74 |
Indirect cost per tonne | | | 21.77 | | | 16.09 | | | 21.05 | | | 15.48 |
Community relations cost per tonne | | | 3.87 | | | 2.68 | | | 3.28 | | | 2.55 |
Distribution cost per tonne | | | 6.93 | | | 5.39 | | | 6.60 | | | 5.41 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | | | 103.47 | | | 79.37 | | | 97.26 | | | 79.66 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 81.7:1 (Q3 2022: 90.0:1). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1 (YTD 2022: 83.5:1) | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold and silver. Refer to Financial Results – Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
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Caylloma Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cost of sales | | | 16,159 | | | 17,512 | | | 50,810 | | | 50,815 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | 188 | | | 135 | | | 143 | | | 11 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | 437 | | | - | | | 1,567 | | | - |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | 25 | | | (30) | | | (66) | | | (196) |
Inventory adjustment | | | 561 | | | (491) | | | (36) | | | (179) |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | (166) | | | (218) | | | (851) | | | (686) |
Provision for community support | | | 109 | | | 123 | | | 32 | | | 97 |
Workers participation | | | (449) | | | (455) | | | (1,326) | | | (1,389) |
Depletion and depreciation | | | (2,960) | | | (3,619) | | | (9,848) | | | (10,952) |
Cash cost3 | A | | 13,904 | | | 12,957 | | | 40,425 | | | 37,521 |
Total processed ore (tonnes) | B | | 140,077 | | | 139,143 | | | 403,077 | | | 407,695 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | =A/B | | 99.25 | | | 93.12 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.03 |
Cash cost | A | | 13,905 | | | 12,957 | | | 40,425 | | | 37,521 |
Changes in concentrate inventory | | | (188) | | | (135) | | | (143) | | | (11) |
Depletion and depreciation in concentrate inventory | | | (25) | | | 30 | | | 66 | | | 196 |
Inventory adjustment | | | (561) | | | 491 | | | 36 | | | 179 |
Treatment charges | | | 4,714 | | | 3,028 | | | 14,913 | | | 11,195 |
Refining charges | | | 258 | | | 389 | | | 822 | | | 1,153 |
Cash cost applicable per payable ounce sold | C | | 18,103 | | | 16,760 | | | 56,119 | | | 50,233 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | D | | 1,158,881 | | | 1,480,688 | | | 3,869,253 | | | 4,101,900 |
Cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2,3 ($/oz) | =C/D | | 15.62 | | | 11.32 | | | 14.50 | | | 12.25 |
Mining cost per tonne | | | 47.07 | | | 41.38 | | | 46.07 | | | 39.04 |
Milling cost per tonne | | | 13.16 | | | 14.57 | | | 14.56 | | | 15.24 |
Indirect cost per tonne | | | 29.58 | | | 28.46 | | | 29.92 | | | 29.50 |
Community relations cost per tonne | | | 0.70 | | | 1.30 | | | 0.72 | | | 0.93 |
Distribution cost per tonne | | | 8.74 | | | 7.43 | | | 9.02 | | | 7.34 |
Production cash cost per tonne ($/t) | | | 99.25 | | | 93.14 | | | 100.29 | | | 92.05 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1 (Q3 2022: 0.0:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:21.4), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:13.0). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1 (YTD 2022: 84.8:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:22.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:13.3). | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of all-in sustaining cash cost and all-in cash cost per payable ounce of silver equivalent sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
San Jose Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 26,442 | | | 21,861 | | | 70,004 | | | 63,731 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | (213) | | | - | | | (540) | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 1,278 | | | 1,261 | | | 3,575 | | | 4,002 |
Workers' participation | | | 426 | | | 1,224 | | | 114 | | | 2,345 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 1,727 | | | 1,606 | | | 5,251 | | | 4,845 |
Stand-by costs | | | - | | | - | | | 4,084 | | | - |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 29,660 | | | 25,952 | | | 82,488 | | | 74,923 |
Sustaining leases | | | 256 | | | 183 | | | 632 | | | 489 |
Sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 3,462 | | | 4,410 | | | 10,828 | | | 12,036 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures3 | | | 1,082 | | | 1,548 | | | 2,958 | | | 4,645 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 34,460 | | | 32,093 | | | 96,906 | | | 92,093 |
Non-sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 385 | | | - | | | 1,178 | | | 869 |
All-in cash cost | | | 34,845 | | | 32,093 | | | 98,084 | | | 92,962 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | | | 1,910,609 | | | 2,254,673 | | | 5,194,670 | | | 6,159,782 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 18.04 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.65 | | | 14.95 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 18.24 | | | 14.23 | | | 18.88 | | | 15.09 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 81.7:1 (Q3 2022: 90.0:1). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using silver to gold ratio of 82.6:1 (YTD 2022: 83.5:1) | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold and silver. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Caylloma Mine | | | Three months ended September 30, | | | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
(Expressed in $'000's, except unit costs) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 |
Cash cost applicable | | | 18,103 | | | 16,760 | | | 56,118 | | | 50,233 |
Cost of sales-right of use | | | (437) | | | - | | | (1,567) | | | - |
Royalties and mining taxes | | | 166 | | | 218 | | | 851 | | | 686 |
Workers' participation | | | 510 | | | 522 | | | 1,528 | | | 1,607 |
General and administrative expenses (operations) | | | 1,032 | | | 890 | | | 3,466 | | | 3,135 |
Adjusted operating cash cost | | | 19,374 | | | 18,390 | | | 60,396 | | | 55,661 |
Sustaining leases | | | 813 | | | 841 | | | 2,626 | | | 2,505 |
Sustaining capital expenditures3 | | | 3,514 | | | 3,764 | | | 9,267 | | | 11,506 |
Brownfields exploration expenditures3 | | | 797 | | | 198 | | | 1,337 | | | 729 |
All-in sustaining cash cost | | | 24,498 | | | 23,193 | | | 73,626 | | | 70,401 |
All-in cash cost | | | 24,498 | | | 23,193 | | | 73,626 | | | 70,401 |
Payable ounces of silver equivalent sold1 | | | 1,158,881 | | | 1,480,688 | | | 3,869,253 | | | 4,101,900 |
All-in sustaining cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
All-in cash cost per ounce of payable silver equivalent sold2 | | | 21.14 | | | 15.66 | | | 19.03 | | | 17.16 |
1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.3:1 (Q3 2022: 0.0:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:21.4), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:21.7 pounds (Q3 2022: 1:13.0). Silver equivalent sold for YTD 2023 is calculated using a silver to gold ratio of 80.9:1 (YTD 2022: 84.8:1), silver to lead ratio of 1:24.0 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:22.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.6 pounds (YTD 2022: 1:13.3). | ||||||||||||
2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices | ||||||||||||
3 Presented on a cash basis | ||||||||||||
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Additional information regarding the Company’s financial results and activities underway are available in the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and accompanying Q3 2023 MD&A, which are available for download on the Company’s website, www.fortunasilver.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hosting the call will be Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, Luis D. Ganoza, Chief Financial Officer, Cesar Velasco, Chief Operating Officer - Latin America, and David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa.
Shareholders, analysts, media and interested investors are invited to listen to the live conference call by logging onto the webcast at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1696/49330 or over the phone by dialing in just prior to the starting time.
Conference call details:
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time
Dial in number (Toll Free): +1.888.506.0062
Dial in number (International): +1.973.528.0011
Access code: 101879
Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.481.4010
Replay number (International): +1.919.882.2331
Replay passcode: 49330
Playback of the earnings call will be available until Thursday, November 23, 2023. Playback of the webcast will be available until Saturday, November 9, 2024. In addition, a transcript of the call will be archived on the Company’s website.
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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. Ganoza
President, CEO, and Director
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Investor Relations:
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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 include, without limitation, statements about the Company's plans for its mines and mineral properties; the Company’s anticipated financial and operational performance in 2023; estimated production and costs of production for 2023, including grade and volume of metal produced and sales, revenues and cashflows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining), and operating costs, including projected production cash costs and all-in sustaining costs, and upward revisions to Yaramoko’s annual gold production guidance to 110 to 120 thousand ounces from the original guidance of 92 to 102 thousand ounces; the ability of the Company to mitigate the inflationary pressures on supplies used in its operations; estimated capital expenditures and estimated exploration spending in 2023, including amounts for exploration activities at its properties; statements regarding the Company's liquidity, access to capital; the impact of high inflation on the costs of production and the supply chain; statements regarding declining stripping ratio, expected tonnage of ore to be placed on the leach pad, and higher average grade of gold at Lindero for the fourth quarter; the Company’s expectation that the leach pad expansion project at Lindero will be completed during the second half of 2024; statements that drilling will continue on the western portion of Zone 55 at Yaramoko during the fourth quarter of 2023; statements that stripping and initial mining of oxide material at Séguéla is schedule to begin in the fourth quarter; the expected timing for completion of initial grade control drilling at the Koula deposit; the Company's business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company's mines and mineral properties; mineral resource and reserve estimates, metal recovery rates, concentrate grade and quality; changes in tax rates and tax laws, requirements for permits, anticipated approvals and other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as "estimated", “expected”, “anticipated”, "potential", "open", "future", "assumed", "projected", "used", "detailed", "has been", "gain", "planned", "reflecting", "will", "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 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; uncertainty relating to new mining operations such as the Séguéla Mine, including the possibility that actual capital and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from those estimated for such projects prior to production; risks associated with war or other geo-political hostilities, such as the Ukrainian – Russian conflict, any of which could continue to cause a disruption in global economic activity; fluctuation in currencies and foreign exchange rates; increases in the rate of inflation; the imposition or any extension of capital controls in countries in which the Company operates; any changes in tax laws in Argentina and the other countries in which we operate; changes in the prices of key supplies; 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; changes to current estimates of mineral reserves and resources; changes to production and cost estimates; the possibility that the ruling in favour of Compania Minera Cuzcatlan S.A. de C.V. (“Minera Cuzcatlan”) to reinstate the environmental impact authorization at the San Jose mine (the “EIA”) will be successfully appealed; changes in the position of regulatory authorities with respect to the granting of approvals or permits; governmental and other approvals; changes in government, 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
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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 the accuracy of the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be conducted in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or changes to production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, labour and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); geo-political uncertainties that may affect the Company’s production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition; the expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; that the Company will be successful in mitigating the impact of inflation on its business and operations; if an appeal is made in respect of the ruling in favour of Minera Cuzcatlan reinstating the EIA, that such appeal won’t be successful; that Minera Cuzcatlan will be successful in the legal proceedings to reinstate the environmental impact authorization at the San Jose mine; that all required approvals and permits will be obtained for the Company’s business and operations on acceptable terms; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company's operations, the ability to meet current and future obligations 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 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, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Reserves and Resources
Reserve and resource estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for public disclosure by a Canadian company of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates contained in the technical disclosure have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and mineral reserve and resource information included in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies.
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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings – Full Certificate
I, Jorge Ganoza Durant, Chief Executive Officer of Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “Interim Filings”) of Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2023. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the Interim Filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the Interim Filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the Interim Filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the Issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the Interim Filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The Issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the Issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the Issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the Interim Filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the Issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the Interim Filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the Issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the Issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the Issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the Issuer’s ICFR is Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | N/A. |
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5.3 | N/A. |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The Issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the Issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2023 and ended on September 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Issuer’s ICFR. |
DATED: November 08, 2023
“Jorge Ganoza Durant”
JORGE GANOZA DURANT,
Chief Executive Officer
FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
Form 52-109F2
Certification of Interim Filings – Full Certificate
I, Luis Ganoza Durant, Chief Financial Officer of Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., certify the following:
| 1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “Interim Filings”) of Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (the “Issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2023. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the Interim Filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the Interim Filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the Interim Filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the Issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the Interim Filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The Issuer’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the Issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the Issuer’s other certifying officer and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the Interim Filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the Issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the Interim Filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the Issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the Issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the Issuer’s other certifying officer and I used to design the Issuer’s ICFR is Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | N/A. |
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5.3 | N/A. |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The Issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the Issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2023 and ended on September 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Issuer’s ICFR. |
DATED: November 08, 2023
“Luis Ganoza Durant”
LUIS GANOZA DURANT,
Chief Financial Officer