Vancouver, April 16, 2018–Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to reportfirst quarter 2018 production results from its two operating mines in Latin America, the San Jose Mine in Mexico and the Caylloma Mine in Peru. The Company produced 2.4 million ounces of silver and 15,041 ounces of gold or 3.4 million Ag Eq1 ounces, plus base metal by-products. Fortuna is on schedule to meet annual production guidance of 8.3 million ounces of silver and 48.3 thousand ounces of gold or 11.4 million Ag Eq ounces in 2018 (see Fortuna news release dated January 17, 2018).