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Page 1: Fortuna silver corporate presentation13

September 2013

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Regulatory Disclaimer

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Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward‐looking statements and as suchare based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. These includeestimates of future production levels, expectations regarding mine production costs,expected trends in mineral prices and statements that describe Fortuna’s future plans,objectives or goals. There is a significant risk that actual results will vary, perhaps materially,from results projected depending on such factors as changes in general economic conditionsand financial markets, changes in prices for silver and other metals, technological andoperational hazards in Fortuna’s mining and mine development activities, risks inherent inmineral exploration, uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineralresources, and metal recoveries, the timing and availability of financing, governmental andother approvals, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active, laborrelations and other risk factors.

Thomas I. Vehrs, Ph.D., Vice President of Exploration, is the Qualified Person for FortunaSilver Mines Inc. as defined by National Instrument 43‐101. Dr. Vehrs is a FoundingRegistered Member of The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. (SMERegistered Member Number 3323430RM) and is responsible for ensuring that the technicalinformation contained in this presentation is an accurate summary of the original reportsand data provided to or developed by Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

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Caylloma Mine, Peru

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VisionTo be valued by our workers, the community and our shareholders as a leading silver mining company in Latin America

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Core Assets

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Proven mine builders and strong operators in the Americas 

Production• Increasing Ag ‐ Au production profile• Low cost silver producer• Decreasing all‐in sustaining cash cost*:

Exploration• Trinidad North high‐grade Ag‐Au discovery at the San Jose Mine 

• Over 95,000 ha of mining concessions between Peru and Mexico

2013E 2014‐2016E

US$12.93/oz AgUS$20.45/oz Ag

(*) All‐in cash cost figures are net of by‐product credits and are based on the guidelines from the World Gold Council

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FVI‐T SLV

Capital structure and share performance

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Solid balance sheet to support disciplined growth strategy

Strong Balance Sheet• US$48 million in cash (end Q2 2013)• US$40 million untapped credit facility • No long term debt• No hedging

Share Structure (as of July 2013)Outstanding: 125.3 millionFully diluted: 132.5 million

Relative Performance (%) of FVI.T and Spot Silver Price (through 9‐3‐13)

ExchangesNYSE: FSMTSX: FVIBVL: FVIFrankfurt: F4S.F

Share Price

Performance %

3.48

4.43

+27%+27%

‐12%‐12%

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Key Milestones

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Foundations of a leading silver mining company

• Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.  established

• Commenced production at the Caylloma Mine, Peru on time and on budget 

• Acquired 100 % interest in the San Jose project, Mexico

• Construction and commercial production at the San Jose Mine on time and on budget

• Trinidad North high‐grade Ag‐Au discovery at the San Jose Mine

• Commissioning of 1,800 tpd mill expansion at the San Jose Mine in Q3

2005‐2007  2009‐2011 2013

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Trinidad North Discovery – San Jose Mine 

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Bonanza‐style Ag‐Au grades and widths

• Initial NI 43‐101 resource estimation targeted forOctober 2013

• Initial production from Trinidad North area projected for Q1 2015

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Trinidad North Discovery – San Jose Mine 

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Northernmost drill holes – Section 1847400N

• Banded ore textures indicate episodicmineralizing events

• Consistently high‐grade over wide widths

• Robust mineralized system with strong potential for lateral and vertical extensions

• Vertical extension of Trinidad system exceeds 500 m ‐ open to depth

• Potential for discovery of additional mineralized shoots along strike to north

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Trinidad North Discovery – San Jose Mine

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Longitudinal section Ag Eq isograde grid Bonanza Vein 745100E (Looking West)

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Trinidad North Discovery – San Jose Mine

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Drill hole SJO‐283

556.20 – 569.20 m:  13.00 m averaging 1,789 g/t Ag, 10.10 g/t Au, 2,328 g/t Ag Eq

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Solid Reserve and Resource Base 

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Consistent resource growth

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Proven & Probable Reserves

Measured & Indicated Resources

Inferred Resources

* Ag Eq for Resources calculated using Ag = US$25.14/oz and Au = US$1,391.63/ozAg Eq for Reserves calculated using Ag = US$29.36/oz and Au = US$1,544.00/ozMineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves

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Increasing Silver and Gold ProductionLow cost, organic growth in Peru and Mexico

Ag Production

Au Production

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Cash Flow from Operations(US$ million)

Financial Snapshot

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Revenue and cash flow performance

Revenue(US$ million)

(*) 2013 forecast:  Ag = US$20/oz,  Au = US$1,200/oz, Pb = US$2,100/t  and Zn = US$2,000/t

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Cash Flow Per Share (US$)

Financial Snapshot

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Quarterly earnings and cash flow per share performance

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Adjusted Earnings Per Share US$

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San Jose Mine, Mexico

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OverviewCommoditiesSilver, goldOperation1,800 tpd underground mineReserve Life5 YearsLocationTaviche Mining District Oaxaca, Mexico

Ownership100 %Deposit TypeHigh‐grade, low sulphidation epithermal deposit2013E All‐In Cash Cost/oz Ag,      net of by‐products AuUS$18.982014‐2016E All‐In Cash Cost/oz Ag, net of by‐product AuUS$11.41

491 

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Caylloma Mine, Peru

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Overview

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CommoditiesSilver, zinc, leadOperation1,300 tpd underground mineReserve Life8 YearsLocationArequipa, Peru

Ownership100 %Deposit TypeIntermediate sulphidation epithermal deposit2013E All‐In Cash Cost/oz Ag,    net of by‐products Pb and ZnUS$20.892014‐16E All‐In Cash Cost/oz Ag, net of by‐products Pb and ZnUS$10.68

Ag Production

Moz

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Commitment to Sustainability

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Forging strategic partnerships

• Programs are based on respect for ethno‐cultural diversity, open communication and effective interaction with all stakeholders

• We work with communities towards self‐development of economically sustainable activities to improve their quality of life

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Growth Strategy

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Three‐pronged approach to create shareholder value

Capitalize on brownfields exploration opportunities

• Post discovery, pre‐development opportunities in the Americas     

• Below industry median for cash cost 

• Defining high‐grade Ag‐Au Trinidad North  discovery at the San Jose Mine

• Commanding land packages in Peru and Mexico

• Commissioning of the San Jose Mine mill expansion to 1,800 tpd in Q3 2013

• Focus on operational efficiencies to reduce cash costs 

Pursue selectiveM&A opportunities 

Maximize production,profitability and cashflow of current mines

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Proven mine developers and strong operators• Increasing Ag – Au production profile• Decreasing all‐in sustaining cash costs:

• 2013E = US$20.45/oz Ag  • 2014 – 2016E = US$12.93/oz Ag

Strong treasury• US$48 M in cash (end of Q2 2013)• US$40 M untapped credit facility

In line to meet 2013 production guidance• 4.5 M oz Ag• 23,600 oz Au 

Brownfields exploration success• Trinidad North high‐grade Ag‐Au discovery at the San Jose Mine, Mexico

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A leading silver mining company in the AmericasInvestment Highlights

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MANAGEMENT HEAD OFFICECarlos BacaInvestor Relations ManagerT: +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0

[email protected]

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Appendix

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Senior Management

Jorge A. GanozaPresident, CEO and Director Co‐founder of Fortuna. Peruvian geological engineer. Identified and negotiated purchase of Caylloma, built the Fortuna team. Jorge also serves as Chairman of the Board of AticoMining Corporation. 

Dr. Thomas I. VehrsVice President, ExplorationOver 35 years experience managing exploration programs in the Americas. Tom also serves as an independent director for AQM Copper Inc.

Cesar PeraVice President, Human & Organizational DevelopmentOver 25 years experience in organizational development and change in Latin American companies.

Luis Dario GanozaChief Financial Officer                             Over 15 years experience in the operations and financial management of public mining companies. Luis also serves as a Director of Atico Mining Corporation.

Manuel Ruiz‐ConejoVice President, OperationsOver 25 years experience in the execution of multi‐million dollar mining projects and the implementation of community relations programs.

Robert BrownVice President, Corporate Development20 years experience in exploration, project development and finance. Former CEO of Calibre Mining Corp. and senior manager at Barrick Gold in exploration and business development.

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Directors

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FORTUNA   |   DIRECTORSAPPENDIX

Simon Ridgway, Chairman of the BoardCo‐founder of Fortuna. Vancouver‐based mining financier. Also founded Focus Ventures, Radius Gold, Mar West Resources and Northland Resources.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO Co‐founder of Fortuna. Peruvian geological engineer. Identified and negotiated purchase of Caylloma, built the Fortuna team. Jorge also serves as Chairman of the Board of AticoMining Corporation.

Robert R. Gilmore30 years of experience working with resource companies and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Eldorado Gold Corporation and as a Director for Layne Christensen Company.

David FarrellPresident of Davisa Consulting, a private consulting firm working with global mining companies. Successfully closed over US$25 billion in M&A transactions. Director of Northern Vertex Mining Corp. 

Tomas GuerreroGeological engineer with over 30 years experience.  Served as Director of Explorations for the Hochschild Group.

Michael IversonChief Executive Officer of Fortuna from 1998 to January 2005. President and Director of Niogold Mining Corp. since 1998.

Thomas Kelly36 years of experience in mine production, minerals industry consulting and corporate management in various Latin American countries. Currently serves as COO of Atico Mining Corporation.

Mario SzotlenderCo‐founder of Fortuna. Financier, businessman and Director of Radius Gold, Endeavour Silver, Magellan, Focus Ventures and Iron Creek.

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Appendix

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Trinidad North discovery drilling highlights

Hole_IdFrom To Interval Est. True Ag Au Ag Eq

(m) (m) (m) Width (m) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t)

SJO-261510.45 528.65 18.20 10.7 241 1.57 325

549.55 553.70 4.15 2.4 1,370 7.89 1,791

SJO-266

469.80 489.00 19.20 12.3 427 2.77 575

494.00 497.80 3.80 2.4 532 3.44 716

513.50 516.30 2.80 1.8 867 4.36 1,100

SJO-268 531.20 545.00 13.80 7.2 320 1.45 397

SJO-275 515.70 537.75 22.05 13.7 510 3.32 687

SJO-276 448.95 465.35 16.40 12.3 520 3.69 717

SJO-279 501.70 513.75 12.05 7.4 406 1.75 499

SJO-283 556.20 569.20 13.00 7.3 1,789 10.10 2,328

SJO-288551.85 591.10 39.25 19.3 736 4.76 990

596.70 602.80 6.10 3.0 529 4.69 779

SJO-295515.00 523.80 8.80 5.9 1,240 6.94 1,610

533.20 544.00 10.80 7.2 731 3.84 936

• Average grade and widths in excess of those found in the San Jose Mine reserves and resources

• Estimated true widths of up to 19 meters

• Ag Eq values range to 2.3 kg/t

• Close proximity to existing operation

• Mineralization open at depth and to the north

Ag Eq values calculated at Au:Ag ratio of 53.37 based on Au price of US$1572.19 and Ag price of US$29.46 and metallurgical recoveries of 89 % for both Au and Ag

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Classification Tonnes (000)

Ag(g/t)

Au(g/t)

Contained Metal

Ag(Moz)

Au(koz)

Proven & Probable Reserves 3,335 190 1.58 20.4 169.5

Inferred Resources 4,257 185 1.57 25.3 214.9

Appendix

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San Jose Mine NI 43 – 101 Reserves and Resources 

Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43 ‐ 101: • Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are as defined by the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves

• Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves• Measured and Indicated Resources exclusive of Mineral Reserves are not material and are not included in table• Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability• San Jose Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves are reported as of December 31, 2012• Refer to www.fortunasilver.com for full disclosure

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Appendix

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Caylloma Mine NI 43 – 101 Reserves and Resources

Classification Tonnes (000)

Ag(g/t)

Au(g/t)

Pb(%)

Zn(%)

Contained Metal

Ag(Moz)

Au(koz)

Proven & Probable Reserves 4,308 130 0.37 1.52 2.15 17.9 51.1

Measured & Indicated Resources 1,601 79 0.33 0.79 1.43 4.1 17.0

Inferred Resources 6,633 101 0.27 1.84 2.58 21.5 58.5

Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43 ‐ 101: • Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are as defined by the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resourcesand Mineral Reserves

• Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves• Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability• Caylloma Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are reported as of December 31, 2012• Refer to www.fortunasilver.com for full disclosure