Fortuna Mining Corp 6-K, filed Jan 28, 2022
Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM)
About this 6-K
Fortuna Mining Corp filed this 6-K on January 28, 2022.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANTTO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January 2022
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)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
FORM 20-F ¨ FORM 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation
S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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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.<br><br><br><br>(Registrant) | ||
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| Date: January 28, 2022 | By: | /s/ "Jorge Ganoza Durant" |
| Jorge Ganoza Durant | ||
| President and CEO |
Exhibits:
99.1 Newsrelease dated January 28, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
| NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI<br><br> <br>www.fortunasilver.com | NEWS RELEASE |
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Fortuna regrets to report afatality at the Lindero Mine, Argentina
Vancouver, January 28, 2022- FortunaSilver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI)** regrets to report that a fatality involving a worker employed by the Company occurred yesterday at the Lindero Mine located in Salta, Argentina.
The unfortunate accident occurred at the conveyor stacking system and there were no other injuries associated with the incident. The Company has notified the appropriate government and local authorities and an investigation to determine the cause of the accident is currently underway. Stacking activities at the heap leach pad have been temporarily suspended for approximately 48 hours and the operation is also taking a safety stop for a day. The Company will provide support, assistance and counseling to the worker´s family as they go through this difficult time.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President, CEO and Director of Fortuna, commented, “On behalf of Fortuna, we would like to extend our utmost sincere thoughts and sympathies to the worker’s family, friends and colleagues during this time.” Mr. Ganoza added, “The health and safety for everyone at our mine sites is our highest priority and we are committed to maintaining our objective of zero harm.”
About Fortuna Silver MinesInc.
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with four operating mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Mexico and Peru, and a fifth mine under construction in Côte d'Ivoire. 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: Carlos Baca | info@fortunasilver.com