Fortuna Mining Corp 6-K, filed May 7, 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 May 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)

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  þ

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.

Exhibits:

99.1       NewsRelease dated May 6, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

Fortuna releases 2019 SustainabilityReport

Vancouver, May 6, 2020 -- Fortuna SilverMines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that it has published its 2019 Sustainability Report prepared under the Global Reporting Initiative Standards. The report highlights the Company’s sustainability strategy, progress and performance against its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators and commitments.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “At Fortuna, we are committed to integrate sustainability into our business strategy in an open and transparent manner.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “We have developed a five-year sustainability plan that sets out key performance indicators, goals, and commitments, listening to our stakeholders and addressing the demands placed on our industry by a rapidly changing world.” Mr. Ganoza concluded, “We believe that accountability and transparency are essential to achieve our sustainability goals.”

The Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2019 is available on the Company’s website at https://fortunasilver.com/sustainability/sustainability-report/2019/.

We welcome questions or feedback on our report at sustainability@fortunasilver.com.

About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna is a growth oriented, precious metal producer with its primary assets being 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 its 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

E: info@fortunasilver.com

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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 Forwardlooking Statements in this news release may include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s five-year sustainabilityplan that sets out key performance indicators, goals, and commitments, the Company’ s plans for its mines and mineral properties;the Company’s business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company’s mines and mineral properties; mineralresource and reserve estimates; timelines; the future financial or operating performance of the Company; expenditures; approvalsand other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as “will”, “will 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, changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; changes inprices for silver and other metals; 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 metalrecoveries; governmental and other approvals; political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active; labor relationsissues; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Information Form. Althoughthe Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materiallyfrom those described in Forward looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differfrom 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 expectationsregarding mine production costs; expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; the accuracy of the Company’scurrent mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company’s activities will be in accordance with the Company’spublic statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; thatall required approvals will be obtained; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting operations and such other assumptionsas set out herein. Forward looking Statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to updateany Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as requiredby law. There can be no assurance that Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future eventscould differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forwardlooking Statements.