Fortuna Mining Corp 6-K, filed Jul 6, 2020

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUERPURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2020

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.

Exhibits:

99.1       Newsrelease dated July 6, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

Fortuna reports death of contractoremployee at the Caylloma Mine, Peru

Vancouver, July 6, 2020-- Fortuna SilverMines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) regrets to inform of the sudden death of a 34-year old contractor’s employee at the Caylloma Mine, located in the province of Arequipa, on Sunday, July 5, 2020. The family and authorities have been promptly informed.

The cause of death has not been determined at this time.  In accordance with the Company’s health protocols approved by the Ministerio de Salud (MINSA), the individual had completed a health check, including COVID-19 rapid diagnostic testing, which was negative for COVID-19. The Company and the contractor are working closely with authorities, who have initiated an investigation into this unfortunate incident.

Fortuna reiterates its priority to safeguard the health and safety of its personnel and its local communities, and as a result, aligned with recent Peruvian government Sanitary Emergency provisions for Arequipa, the Company has decided to voluntarily suspend operations for a period of approximately two weeks at the Caylloma Mine. The Company will use this time to, among other things, sanitize and disinfect the mine site. A reduced task force will remain on site to safeguard critical infrastructure, care and maintenance, and environmental monitoring. The Company is initiating the demobilization of its on-site personnel.

About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metals producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin America. Our primary assets are the Caylloma silver Mine in southern Peru, the San Jose silver-gold Mine in Mexico and the Lindero gold Project, currently under construction, in Argentina. The Company is selectively pursuing acquisition opportunities throughout the Americas and in select other areas. For more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jorge A. Ganoza

President, CEO and Director

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM |

TSX: FVI

Investor Relations:

Carlos Baca

T (Peru): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0

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Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-lookingstatements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislationand “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All statements included herein, other thanstatements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertaintieswhich could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-lookingStatements in this news release may include, without limitation, statements about the continued practices for the screening andprevention of COVID-19; the temporary suspension of operations at the Caylloma Mine and the Company's efforts to minimize the impactsof same, discussions with government authorities and other stakeholders, and the timing of the resumption of operations at theCaylloma Mine; the duration and effects of COVID-19 and any other pandemics on the Company’s workforce, business, operationsand financial condition, and the risks relating to a global pandemic, which unless contained could cause a slowdown in global economicgrowth and impact the Company’s business, operations, financial condition and share price;. Often, but not always, theseForward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimated”, “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 knownand unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Companyto be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements.Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, the worldwide economic and social impact of COVID-19, the duration and extentof COVID-19,changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; the duration of government restrictions on business relatedto COVID-19; changes in prices for silver and other metals; technological and operational hazards in Fortuna’s mining andmine 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 productionestimates; governmental and other approvals; changes in government, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortunais active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company's AnnualInformation Form. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or resultsto differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, eventsor results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking Statements containedherein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including but not limited to the managementof the worldwide economic and social impact of COVID-19, that the duration and extent of COVID-19 is minimized and not long-term;that the temporary suspension of operations at the Caylloma Mine is short-term; the expected trends in mineral prices and currencyexchange rates; the accuracy of the Company’s current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activitieswill be in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse changeaffecting the Company or its properties; that all required approvals will be obtained; that there will be no significant disruptionsaffecting operations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof andthe Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future eventsor results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its legalproceedings or that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differmaterially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-lookingStatements.

Forward-looking statements relate tofuture events or future performance and reflect management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events including, butnot limited to, statements with respect to the Company’s operations, including the temporary suspension of operations atthe Caylloma Mine and the Company's efforts to minimize the impacts of same, the continued practices for the screening and preventionof COVID-19, discussions with government authorities and other stakeholders, and the timing of the resumption of operations atthe Caylloma Mine.