 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. NYSE: FSM TSX: FVI is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the company has made a decision to proceed with the construction of an open pit mine at the Séguéla gold Project in Côte dIvoire. The company is ready to immediately commence construction with long lead items procured, and development teams established on the ground. In July 2021, Fortuna completed the acquisition of Roxgold Inc. which was advancing the Séguéla Project see Fortunas news release dated July 2, 2021, Fortuna and Roxgold complete combination to create a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer. For specific details on the Séguéla Project feasibility study, please refer to the technical report entitled NI 43101 Technical Report, Séguéla Project, Feasibility Study, Worodougou Region, Côte dIvoire dated May 26, 2021. 