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November 11, 2021

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) (Fortuna or the Company) today reported third quarter 2021 net income of $0.2 million, adjusted net income1 of $22.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA1 of $75.3 million.

Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, Our strong adjusted EBITDA1 of $75.3 million with margins of 46% and free cash flow from operations1 of $33.8 million in the third quarter attest to the strength of our business. Our record financial results reflect the sustained upward production trend at the Lindero mine in Argentina and the first quarterly contribution of the Yaramoko mine in Burkina Faso. Mr. Ganoza concluded, We expect our robust cash flow generation to continue to be our main source of funding as we ramp up construction activities at the Seguela project in Cte dIvoire.

Third Quarter 2021 Highlights

-- Record sales of $162.6 million, an increase of 95% from the $83.4 million reported in the same period in 2020 (Q3 2020), due primarily to gold sales from the Yaramoko mine of $49.0 million and from the Lindero mine of $41.8 million. -- Net income of $0.2 million or $0.00 per share, compared to $13.1 million or $0.07 net income per share reported in Q3 2020. Net income was lower due primarily to $10.5 million in transaction costs related to the acquisition of Roxgold Inc., and $9.6 million settlement of the disputed royalty claim with the Mexican Geological Service (SGM). -- Adjusted net income1 of $22.5 million compared to $16.1 million reported in Q3 2020. -- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $75.3 million compared to $42.2 million reported in Q3 2020. -- Free cash flow from ongoing operations1 of $33.8 million compared to $30.1 million reported in Q3 2020. -- As of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $135.8 million, an increase of $3.9 million from December 31, 2020. -- Silver and gold production of 1,711,881 ounces and 65,425 ounces, respectively. -- AISC1 per ounce of gold sold of $1,270 for the Lindero Mine and $1,188 for the Yaramoko Mine. AISC1,2 per silver equivalent ounce of payable silver sold of $15.51 and $17.66 for the San Jose Mine and Caylloma Mine, respectively.

1 Refer to Non-IFRS financial measures 2 AISC/oz Ag Eq calculated at realized metal prices, refer to mine site results for realized prices and Non-IFRS Financial Measures for silver equivalent ratio

Three months Nine months ended Sept 30 ended Sept 30 2021 2020 % 2021 2020 % Change ChangeSales 162.6 83.4 95 % 400.9 175.5 128 %Mine operating 47.3 42.1 12 % 147.1 63.3 132 %incomeOperating income 21.8 28.5 (24 ) 98.0 29.0 238 % %Net income 0.2 13.1 (98 ) 42.8 2.9 1,376 % %Earnings (loss) per (0.00 ) 0.07 (103 ) 0.19 0.02 850 %share - basic %Adjusted net income^ 22.5 16.1 40 % 71.5 8.9 704 %1Adjusted EBITDA^1 75.3 42.2 78 % 191.1 67.8 182 %Net cash provided by 39.4 32.4 22 % 90.1 36.9 144 %operating activitiesFree cash flow from 33.8 30.1 12 % 66.2 44.5 49 %ongoing operations^1Capex Sustaining 25.6 14.8 73 % 46.7 46.8 (0 ) %Non-sustaining 0.7 - 0 % 1.8 0.2 800 %Brownfields 4.7 1.0 370 % 10.6 2.9 266 % Sep Dec %As at 30, 31, Change 2021 2020Cash and cash equivalents 135.8 131.9 3 %^1 Refer to Non-IFRS financial measures and Forward Looking Statements at theend of this news releaseFigures may not add due to rounding

Third Quarter 2021 Results

Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $162.6 million, an increase of 95% from the $83.4 million reported in Q3 2020. Lindero reported adjusted sales of $41.8 million from 23,559 ounces of gold sold. Yaramoko reported adjusted sales of $49.0 million from 27,494 ounces of gold sold. San Jose reported adjusted sales of $43.7 million, a decrease of 32% from the $64.7 million reported in Q3 2020 due to decreases in the price of silver and a 24% and 21% decrease in the volume of silver and gold ounces sold, respectively. Caylloma reported adjusted sales of $28.0 million, a 49% increase from the $18.8 million reported in Q3 2020 due primarily to a 36% increase in the volume of silver sold, and increases in the volume and price of lead and zinc sold.

Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $21.8 million, a decrease of $6.7 million compared to Q3 2020. The decrease was due primarily to lower sales at the San Jose mine and the $9.6 million settlement of the disputed royalty claim with the SGM plus value added tax paid to the SGM, offset partly by Lindero and Yaramokos contribution to operating income of $10.3 million and $10.0 million respectively.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $0.2 million, a $12.9 million decrease from the $13.1 million net income reported in Q3 2020, primarily due to lower operating income and $10.5 million in transaction costs related to the acquisition of Roxgold Inc. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 98%.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $75.3 million, an increase of $33.1 million compared to $42.2 million reported in Q3 2020. The increase reflects Lindero and Yaramokos contribution to adjusted EBITDA of $21.8 milion and $25.8 million, as well as higher EBITDA at Caylloma.

Free cash flow from ongoing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $33.8 million compared to $30.1 million in Q3 2020.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $135.8 million, an increase of $3.9 million from December 31, 2020.

On November 4, 2021, the Company entered into a fourth amended and restated credit agreement, effective as of November 5, 2021, which converts the Companys prior non-revolving and revolving facility into a revolving term credit facility in the amount of $200.0 million, subject to the conditions set out below, with a term of four years and a step down to $150.0 million after three years.

On closing of the amended credit facility, $120.0 million was available for drawdown and was drawn down in full. If a new environmental impact authorization for the San Jose mine (San Jose EIA) (See news release dated October 25, 2021) has not been approved or the existing San Jose EIA has not been extended by January 23, 2022, the availability of the amended credit facility will be reduced to $100.0 million. The total amended credit facility of up to $200.0 million will only become available upon receipt of the new San Jose EIA approval or San Jose EIA extension.

On November 10, 2021, Minera Cuzcatlan received written notification from SEMARNAT that its application, made in May 2021, for a 10 year extension to its Environmental Impact Authorization for the San Jose Mine which expired on October 23, 2021 had been denied. SEMARNAT denied the application for the extension citing a pending evaluation by SEMARNAT related to the regularization of ancillary infrastructure at the mine site. In addition, it cited non receipt of requested information, which the Company has already provided to the authority. The Company is reviewing the reasons for the denial with its advisors, but believes that it is fundamentally in compliance with all material aspects of the San Jose EIA and is entitled to an extension.

The San Jose mine is currently operating under the protection of the Mexican courts which allows the continued operation of the San Jose mine beyond the expiry date of the EIA. Minera Cuzcatlan has the right and intends to appeal the decision of SEMARNAT and will continue to pursue all legal protection available to it in order to continue to operate pending the appeal of the decision of SEMARNAT.

Under the terms of the amended credit facility, the Company must obtain by November 20, 2021 a permanent injunction or equivalent protection, in form and substance acceptable to the lenders acting reasonably, which allows the Company to continue to operate the mine.

Lindero Mine, Argentina

Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020MineProduction Tonnes placed on the leach pad 1,387,134 - 4,994,134 - Gold Grade (g/t) 1.10 - 0.94 -Production (oz) 26,235 - 68,088 -Metal sold (oz) 23,559 - 63,788 -Realized price ($/oz) 1,772 - 1,775 - Unit Costs Cash cost ($/oz Au)^1 646 - 635 -All-in sustaining cash cost ($/ 1,270 - 1,182 -oz Au)^1 Capital expenditures ($000's) Sustaining 10,639 - 21,294 -Brownfields 86 - 528 -^1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures

During the third quarter of 2021, the onsite impact of COVID-19 diminished resulting in less disruptions to the operations, with the company screening 74 positive cases compared to 160 cases registered in the second quarter of 2021. To date, including company and contractor personnel, 94% of the workforce has been vaccinated with one dose and 40% with two doses. The government of Argentina has announced that travel restrictions will start to ease in November, which should improve lead times and onsite technical assistance from foreign vendors.

In the third quarter of 2021, a total of 1,387,134 tonnes of ore were placed on the leach pad averaging 1.10 g/t gold containing an estimated 49,247 ounces of gold. Total gold production for the quarter was 26,235 ounces, comprised of 24,318 ounces in dor and an increase of 1,918 ounces of gold-in-carbon (GIC) inventory.

Cash cost per gold ounce sold was $646, as the mine continues to ramp-up production.

All-in sustaining cash costs per gold ounce sold was $1,270 during the quarter and $1,182 year to date, slightly above the Companys updated guidance for the full year, due primarily to timing of sustaining capital expenditures and ounces sold. The Company expects the full year results to be in-line with the updated guidance.

Total capital expenditures of $10.7 million during the quarter were related primarily to the ADR plant expansion and completion of phase 1B of the leach pad construction.

Yaramoko Mine Complex, Burkina Faso

Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020MineProduction Tonnes milled 126,677 - 126,677 - Gold Grade (g/t) 7.28 - 7.28 -Production (oz) 28,751 - 28,751 -Metal sold (oz) 27,494 - 27,494 -Realized price ($/oz) 1,783 - 1,783 - Unit Costs Cash cost ($/oz Au)^1 720 - 720 -All-in sustaining cash cost ($ 1,188 - 1,188 -/oz Au)^1 Capital expenditures ($000's) Sustaining 7,398 - 7,398 -Brownfields 560 - 560 -^1 Refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The Yaramoko Mine produced 28,751 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2021 with an average gold head grade of 7.28 g/t; slightly below the plan for the quarter.

Unplanned downtime due to the premature changeout of a SAG mill pinion bearing in August contributed to slightly lower mill throughput of 126,677 tonnes in the quarter against a plan of 127,917 tonnes. This, in addition to some necessary re-sequencing of production stopes at the 55 Zone, due to isolated ground conditions causing bridging which resulted in a reprioritization of lower grade stopes, contributed to the minor production shortfall.

These issues have been remedied and are not expected to continue nor affect fourth quarter performance which is expected to be in line with guidance.

Cash cost per gold ounce sold was $720, which was above plan, primarily due to lower production.

All-in sustaining cash cost per gold ounce sold was $1,188, slightly above the Companys updated guidance, due primarily to the lower production and timing of sustaining capital expenditures. The Company expects the full year results to be in-line with the updated guidance.

Capital expenditures of $8.0 million during the quarter related primarily to underground mine development costs.

San Jose Mine, Mexico

Three months ended Sept Nine months ended Sept 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Mine Production Tonnes milled 248,984 255,226 778,352 662,203Average tonnes 2,862 2,934 2,980 2,518milled per day Silver Grade (g/t) 195 254 206 232Recovery (%) 92 92 91 92Production (oz) 1,436,658 1,917,540 4,707,496 4,516,790Metal sold (oz) 1,440,946 1,884,940 4,704,656 4,503,736Realized price ($/ 24.16 24.87 25.80 20.04oz) Gold Grade (g/t) 1.22 1.52 1.29 1.42Recovery (%) 91 92 91 91Production (oz) 8,910 11,425 29,477 27,709Metal sold (oz) 8,922 11,317 29,421 27,797Realized price ($/ 1,784 1,921 1,798 1,752oz) Unit Costs Production cash 77.52 67.60 74.22 68.51cost ($/t)^2Production cashcost ($/oz Ag Eq)^ 9.99 7.15 9.28 7.211,2Net smelter return 192.00 255.64 212.00 196.93($/t)All-in sustainingcash cost ($/oz Ag 15.51 11.39 14.13 10.83Eq)^1,2 Capitalexpenditures ($000's)Sustaining 4,006 3,774 9,978 6,518Non-sustaining 745 ? 1,776 ?Brownfields 2,849 1,017 6,739 2,517^1 Production cash cost silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash costsilver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period^2 Production cash cost, Production cash cost silver equivalent, and All-insustaining cash cost silver equivalent are Non-IFRS Financial Measures, referto Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The San Jose Mine produced 1,436,658 ounces of silver and 8,910 ounces of gold during the three months ended September 30, 2021, which represents a decrease of 25% and 22%, respectively, compared to Q3 2020. The decrease was due primarily to lower grades.

The production cash cost per tonne for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $77.52 an increase from the $67.60 per tonne in Q3 2020 primarily due to lower tonnes milled.

The all-in sustaining cash cost of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $15.51 per ounce, an increase from the $11.39 per ounce in Q3 2020. The increase was due primarily to higher production cash costs as noted above, increase in brownfields capital expenditures, higher royalties, and lower silver equivalent sales.

Capital expenditures totaled $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase from the $4.8 million in Q3 2020. The increase was due to the impact of COVID-19 in Q3 2020, whereby brownfields capital expenditures at the operations were significantly reduced.

Caylloma Mine, Peru

Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020MineProduction Tonnes milled 136,410 107,002 401,942 373,915Average tonnes milled per day 1,516 1,189 1,517 1,530 Silver Grade (g/t) 78 74 77 70Recovery (%) 81 83 82 83Production (oz) 275,223 210,206 810,962 704,190Metal sold (oz) 295,532 217,281 830,495 704,843Realized price ($/oz) 24.67 24.96 25.80 19.27 Lead Grade (%) 3.14 3.15 3.15 2.94Recovery (%) 87 90 88 87Production (000's lbs) 8,245 6,702 24,571 21,201Metal sold (000's lbs) 8,859 6,884 25,354 21,196Realized price ($/lb) 1.06 0.86 0.98 0.82 Zinc Grade (%) 4.74 4.93 4.67 4.58Recovery (%) 87 89 87 88Production (000's lbs) 12,436 10,313 36,169 33,110Metal sold (000's lbs) 12,754 10,628 36,775 32,999Realized price ($/lb) 1.36 1.07 1.31 0.98 Unit Costs Production cash cost ($/t)^2 86.04 76.80 85.17 74.72Production cash cost ($/oz Ag 12.75 14.40 13.25 13.67Eq)^1,2Net smelter return ($/t) 196.00 162.82 193.90 119.79All-in sustaining cash cost 17.66 19.53 18.17 17.73($/oz Ag Eq)^1,2 Capital expenditures ($000's) Sustaining 3,575 1,213 8,024 4,042Brownfields 1,201 65 2,810 415^1 Production cash cost silver equivalent and All-in sustaining cash costsilver equivalent are calculated using realized metal prices for each period^2 Production cash cost, Production cash cost silver equivalent, and All-insustaining cash cost silver equivalent are Non-IFRS Financial Measures, referto Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The Caylloma Mine produced 275,223 ounces of silver, 8.2 million pounds of lead and 12.4 million pounds of zinc during the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of 31%, 23%, and 21% respectively compared to Q3 2020. The increased metal production was due to higher head grades for all metals and higher recoveries for silver and lead. Gold production for the third quarter of 2021 totaled 1,529 ounces with an average head grade of 0.48 g/t, an increase of 12% over Q3 2020.

The production cash cost per tonne for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $86.04, an increase from the $76.80 in Q3 2020. The increase was due primarily to higher mining costs on increased mine preparation activities and higher planned maintenance costs in the processing plant.

The all-in sustaining cash cost of payable silver equivalent for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $17.66 per ounce, a decrease from the $19.53 per ounce in Q3 2020. The decrease was due primarily to higher silver equivalent sales, offset partly by the higher production cash cost per tonne as noted above.

Capital expenditures totaled $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase from the $1.3 million in Q3 2020. The increase was primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 during Q3 2020, whereby capital expenditures were significantly reduced.

On October 16, 2021, the Company signed a community support with the Municipality of Caylloma, which includes a voluntary payment of 2.2 million Peruvian soles per year over the four year term agreement, starting in the fourth quarter of 2021. The resources will be used for the implementation of programs or projects for the sustainable development of the Caylloma District.

Qualified Person

Eric Chapman, Vice President of Technical Services, is a Professional Geoscientist of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (Registration Number 36328), and is the Companys Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

The following tables represent the calculation of certain Non-IFRS financial measures as referenced in this news release. In alignment with the World Gold Council standard for all-in sustaining cash cost and all-in cash cost, the Company has presented the cash cost figures on a sold ounce basis for all periods presented and has excluded royalties that are under the scope of IAS 12 Income Taxes, with the change from the previously presented figures being applied retrospectively to prior periods.

Reconciliation to Adjusted Net Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30,Consolidated 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income 0.2 13.1 42.8 2.9 Adjustments, net of tax: Community support provision and - - 0.1 - accruals^1Foreign exchange loss, Lindero 1.2 2.7 3.8 8.6 Mine^2Share of loss from associates - - - 0.1 Investment income - - - (3.3 )Roxgold transaction costs 10.5 - 14.1 - SGM Royalty settlement 6.7 - 6.7 - Other non-cash/non-recurring items 3.9 0.3 4.0 0.6 Adjusted Net Income (loss) 22.5 16.1 71.5 8.9 ^1 Amounts are recorded in Cost of sales^2 Amounts are recorded in General and Administration

Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30,Consolidated 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income 0.2 13.1 42.8 2.9 Adjustments: Community support provision and - 0.1 (0.1 ) - accrualsInventory adjustment 1.8 - 1.7 - Foreign exchange loss, Lindero 1.2 2.7 3.8 8.7 MineNet finance items 4.0 0.4 8.5 1.1 Depreciation, depletion, and 37.8 11.1 77.5 31.6 amortizationIncome taxes 8.9 15.0 34.2 28.3 Share of loss from associates - - - 0.1 Investment income - - - (3.3 )SGM Royalty settlement 9.6 - 9.6 - Roxgold transaction costs 10.5 - 14.1 - Other non-cash/non-recurring 1.3 (0.2 ) (1.0 ) (1.6 )itemsAdjusted EBITDA 75.3 42.2 191.1 67.8

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow from ongoing operations for three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Three months ended Sept Nine months ended Sept 30, 30,Consolidated 2021 2020 2021 2020 (Restated) (Restated) Net cash provided by 39.4 32.4 90.1 36.9 operating activitiesAdjustments Roxgold transaction 24.9 - 27.9 - costsChange in long term 0.1 (0.3 ) (0.0 ) (0.9 )receivables and assetsAdditions to mineralproperties, plant and (32.2 ) (5.6 ) (55.4 ) (13.8 )equipmentImpact of adoption inIAS 16 and Production - 13.1 - 25.2 costsCurrent income tax (9.0 ) (15.5 ) (35.2 ) (25.5 )expenseIncome taxes paid 12.6 6.0 43.6 22.6 Other adjustments (1.9 ) - (4.8 ) - Free cash flow from 33.8 30.1 66.2 44.5 ongoing operations

Reconciliation of Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Lindero Mine Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cost of sales 29,508 - 75,974 -Changes in dore inventory 1,456 - 2,458 -Inventory adjustment (1,743 ) - (1,743 ) -Export duties (3,137 ) - (8,519 ) -Depletion and depreciation (9,092 ) - (24,512 ) -By product credits (55 ) - (183 ) -Production cash cost 16,937 - 43,475 -Changes in dore inventory (1,456 ) - (2,458 ) -Realized gain in diesel (272 ) - (525 ) -hedgeCash cost applicable per A 15,209 - 40,492 -gold ounce soldOunces of gold sold B 23,549 - 63,762 -Cash cost per ounce of =A/ 646 - 635 -gold sold ($/oz) B

Yaramoko Mine Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cost of sales 38,431 - 38,431 -Changes in dore inventory 823 - 823 -Export duties (2,975 ) - (2,975 ) -Depletion and depreciation (15,739 ) - (15,739 ) -By product credits (61 ) - (61 ) -Production cash cost 20,479 - 20,479 -Changes in dore inventory (823 ) - (823 ) -Refining charges 138 - 138 -Cash cost applicable per A 19,794 - 19,794 -gold ounce soldOunces of gold sold B 27,475 - 27,475 -Cash cost per ounce of gold =A/ 720 - 720 -sold ($/oz) B

Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Cash Cost per Ounce of Gold Sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Lindero Mine Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cash cost applicable 15,209 - 40,492 -Export duties and mining taxes 3,137 - 8,519 -General and administrative 1,387 - 4,003 -expenses (operations)Adjusted operating cash cost 19,733 - 53,014 -Sustaining leases 740 - 1,796 -Sustaining capital expenditures^1 9,385 - 20,040 -Brownfields exploration 47 - 489 -expenditures^1All-in sustaining cash cost 29,905 - 75,339 -All-in cash cost 29,905 - 75,339 -Ounces of gold sold 23,549 - 63,762 -All-in sustaining cash cost per 1,270 - 1,182 -ounce of gold soldAll-in cash cost per ounce of 1,270 - 1,182 -gold sold^1 Presented on a cash basis

Yaramoko Mine Three months ended Nine months ended Sept 30, Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cash cost applicable 19,794 - 19,794 -Export duties and mining taxes 2,975 - 2,975 -General and administrative 439 - 439 -expenses (operations)Adjusted operating cash cost 23,208 - 23,208 -Sustaining leases 1,467 - 1,467 -Sustaining capital expenditures^1 7,398 - 7,398 -Brownfields exploration 560 - 560 -expenditures^1All-in sustaining cash cost 32,633 - 32,633 -All-in cash cost 32,633 - 32,633 -Ounces of gold sold 27,475 - 27,475 -All-in sustaining cash cost per 1,188 - 1,188 -ounce of gold soldAll-in cash cost per ounce of 1,188 - 1,188 -gold sold^1 Presented on a cash basis

Reconciliation of Production Cash Cost per Tonne and Cash Cost per Payable Ounce of Silver Equivalent Sold for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

San Jose Mine Three months ended Sept 30, Nine months ended Sept 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of sales 29,980 29,574 90,051 73,288 Changes inconcentrate (31 ) 340 63 277 inventoryDepletion anddepreciationin 54 (592 ) 21 (587 )concentrateinventoryInventory (35 ) - 46 2 adjustmentRoyalties and (1,641 ) (1,239 ) (4,368 ) (2,878 )mining taxesWorkers (1,218 ) (2,970 ) (4,573 ) (5,059 )participationDepletion and (7,808 ) (7,859 ) (23,468 ) (19,677 )depreciationCash cost A 19,301 17,254 57,772 45,366 Totalprocessed ore B 248,984 255,226 778,352 662,203 (tonnes)Production =Acash cost per /B 77.52 67.60 74.22 68.51 tonne ($/t)Cash cost A 19,301 17,254 57,772 45,366 Changes inconcentrate 31 (340 ) (63 ) (277 )inventoryDepletion anddepreciationin (54 ) 592 (21 ) 587 concentrateinventoryInventory 35 - (46 ) (2 )adjustmentTreatment (2,622 ) 322 (441 ) 103 chargesRefining 3,539 1,064 3,161 2,554 chargesCash costapplicable C 20,230 18,892 60,362 48,331 per payableounce soldPayableounces ofsilver D 2,024,487 2,640,492 6,501,691 6,702,294 equivalentsold^1Cash cost perounce ofpayable =C 9.99 7.15 9.28 7.21 silver /Dequivalentsold^2 ($/oz)Mining cost 38.00 34.30 38.74 35.74 per tonneMilling cost 17.22 15.45 16.71 16.46 per tonneIndirect cost 14.79 9.38 12.66 8.91 per tonneCommunityrelations 3.08 6.51 1.44 4.17 cost pertonneDistributioncost per 4.43 1.96 4.67 3.23 tonneProductioncash cost per 77.52 67.60 74.22 68.51 tonne ($/t)^1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2021 is calculated using a silver to goldratio of 73.9:1 (Q3 2020: 77.2:1) and for Q3 2021 YTD: silver to gold ratio of69.7:1 (Q3 2020 YTD: 87.4:1)^2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold andsilver.

Caylloma Mine Three months ended Sept Nine months ended Sept 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of sales 17,302 11,812 49,332 38,882 Changes inconcentrate (670 ) (262 ) (899 ) 27 inventoryDepletion anddepreciation 133 98 155 227 in concentrateinventoryRoyalties and (68 ) (71 ) (157 ) (390 )mining taxesProvision forcommunity - 2 - 101 supportWorkers (412 ) (583 ) (1,624 ) (411 )participationDepletion and (4,549 ) (2,778 ) (12,575 ) (10,496 )depreciationCash cost A 11,736 8,218 34,232 27,940 Totalprocessed ore B 136,410 107,002 401,942 373,916 (tonnes)Production =Acash cost per /B 86.04 76.80 85.17 74.72 tonne ($/t)Cash cost A 11,736 8,218 34,232 27,940 Changes inconcentrate 670 262 899 (27 )inventoryDepletion anddepreciation (133 ) (98 ) (155 ) (227 )in concentrateinventoryTreatment 4,378 4,414 11,125 13,977 chargesRefining 459 339 1,292 1,082 chargesCash costapplicable per C 17,110 13,135 47,393 42,745 payable ouncesoldPayable ouncesof silver D 1,341,997 912,207 3,577,778 3,127,621 equivalentsold^1Cash cost perounce of =Cpayable silver /D 12.75 14.40 13.25 13.67 equivalentsold^2 ($/oz)Mining cost 33.82 30.80 32.24 32.64 per tonneMilling cost 15.95 14.58 15.00 13.94 per tonneIndirect cost 28.05 23.95 29.50 21.03 per tonneCommunityrelations cost 0.51 6.92 0.72 4.58 per tonneDistribution 7.71 0.55 7.71 2.53 cost per tonneProductioncash cost per 86.04 76.80 85.17 74.72 tonne ($/t)^1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2021 is calculated using a silver to goldratio of 72.5:1 (Q3 2020: 78.3:1) , silver to lead ratio of 1:23.3 pounds (Q32020: 1:29.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.2 pounds (Q3 2020: 1:23.2). YTD2021: silver to gold ratio of 69.4:1 (Q3 2020 YTD: 96.4:1), silver to leadratio of 1:26.3 pounds (Q3 2020 YTD: 1:23.6), and silver to zinc ratio of1:19.7 pounds (Q3 2020 YTD: 1:19.7)^2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver,lead, and zinc.

Reconciliation of All-in Sustaining Cash Cost and All-in Cash Cost per Payable Ounce of Silver Equivalent Sold for three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

San Jose Mine Three months ended Sept Nine months ended Sept 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cash cost applicable 20,230 18,897 60,362 48,346Royalties and mining 1,641 1,239 4,368 2,878taxesWorkers' 1,522 3,713 5,716 6,324participationGeneral andadministrative 1,719 1,363 5,022 4,228expenses (operations)Adjusted operating 25,112 25,212 75,468 61,776cash costCare and maintenancecosts (impact of - - - 1,568COVID-19)Sustaining leases 184 63 447 188Sustaining capital 3,553 3,774 9,525 6,518expenditures^3Brownfieldsexploration 2,547 1,017 6,437 2,517expenditures^3All-in sustaining 31,397 30,066 91,878 72,567cash costNon-sustainingcapital expenditures^ 745 125 1,776 3743All-in cash cost 32,142 30,191 93,654 72,941Payable ounces ofsilver equivalent 2,024,487 2,640,492 6,501,691 6,702,294sold^1All-in sustainingcash cost per ounce 15.51 11.39 14.13 10.83of payable silverequivalent sold^2All-in cash cost perounce of payable 15.88 11.43 14.40 10.88silver equivalentsold^2^1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2021 is calculated using a silver to goldratio of 73.9:1 (Q3 2020: 77.2:1) and for Q3 2021 YTD: silver to gold ratio of69.7:1 (Q3 2020 YTD: 87.4:1)^2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold andsilver. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices^3 Presented on a cash basis

Caylloma Mine Three months ended Sept Nine months ended Sept 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Cash cost applicable 17,110 13,562 47,392 44,825Royalties and mining 68 71 157 390taxesWorkers' participation 465 644 1,886 477General andadministrative expenses 630 701 2,700 2,514(operations)Adjusted operating cash 18,273 14,978 52,135 48,206costSustaining leases 780 695 2,170 1,930Sustaining capital 3,480 1,213 7,930 4,042expenditures^3Brownfields exploration 1,168 65 2,777 415expenditures^3All-in sustaining cash 23,701 16,951 65,012 54,593costAll-in cash cost 23,701 17,814 65,012 55,456Payable ounces ofsilver equivalent sold^ 1,341,997 912,207 3,577,778 3,127,6211All-in sustaining cashcost per ounce of 17.66 19.53 18.17 17.73payable silverequivalent sold^2All-in cash cost perounce of payable silver 17.66 19.53 18.17 17.73equivalent sold^2^1 Silver equivalent sold for Q3 2021 is calculated using a silver to goldratio of 72.5:1 (Q3 2020: 78.3:1) , silver to lead ratio of 1:23.3 pounds (Q32020: 1:29.2), and silver to zinc ratio of 1:18.2 pounds (Q3 2020: 1:23.2). YTD2021: silver to gold ratio of 69.4:1 (Q3 2020 YTD: 96.4:1), silver to leadratio of 1:26.3 pounds (Q3 2020 YTD: 1:23.6), and silver to zinc ratio of1:19.7 pounds (Q3 2020 YTD: 1:19.7)^2 Silver equivalent is calculated using the realized prices for gold, silver,lead, and zinc. Refer to Financial Results - Sales and Realized Prices^3 Presented on a cash basis

Additional information regarding the Companys financial results and activities underway are available in the Companys third quarter 2021 Financial Statements and accompanying Managements Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which are available for download on the Companys website, www.fortunasilver.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.

Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hosting the call will be Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, and Luis D. Ganoza, Chief Financial Officer.

Shareholders, analysts, media and interested investors are invited to listen to the live conference call by logging onto the webcast at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1696/43329 or over the phone by dialing in just prior to the starting time.

Conference call details:

Date: Friday, November 12, 2021Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific time | 12:00 p.m. Eastern time

Dial in number (Toll Free): +1. 888.506.0062Dial in number (International): +1.973.528.0011Entry code: 664594

Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.481.4010Replay number (International): +1.919.882.2331Replay Passcode: 43329

Playback of the earnings call will be available until Friday, November 26, 2021. Playback of the webcast will be available until Saturday, November 12, 2022. In addition, a transcript of the call will be archived on the Companys website at https://fortunasilver.com/investors/financial-reports/.

About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with four operating mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Mexico and Peru, and an advanced development project in Cte dIvoire. 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. GanozaPresident, CEO, and DirectorFortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Investor Relations: Carlos Baca | info@fortunasilver.com

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "Forward-looking Statements"). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-looking Statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements about the Company's plans for its mines and mineral properties; the Companys anticipated performance in 2021; estimated updated production forecasts and sales for 2021; estimated updated production costs and all-in sustaining cash costs for 2021; estimated capital expenditures in 2021; estimated brownfields and greenfields expenditures in 2021; the future estimated impact of COVID-19 on the Companys production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition; metal price estimates; estimated metal grades in 2021; the estimated amount of ore to be placed on the leach pad at the Lindero Mine in 2021, the grade of gold and the amount of gold estimated to be contained therein; the Companys plans for the construction of an open pit mine at the Seguela project in Cote dIvoire; the economics for the construction of the mine at the Seguela project as set out in the feasibility study, the estimated construction capex for the project, the timelines and schedules for the construction and production of gold; undisclosed risks and liabilities relating to the Roxgold business combination; risks that the anticipated benefits of the Roxgold business combination will not be realized or fully realized; the Company's business strategy, plans and outlook; the merit of the Company's mines and mineral properties; mineral resource and reserve estimates; production costs; timelines; the future financial or operating performance of the Company; expenditures; the ability of the Company to successfully appeal the denial to the extension of the San Jose EIA; the ability of the Company to repay or refinance its credit facility in the event that the Company does not obtain an extension to the San Jose EIA; approvals and other matters. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as "estimated", expected, anticipated, "potential", "open", "future", "assumed", "projected", "used", "detailed", "has been", "gain", "planned", "reflecting", "will", "containing", "remaining", "to be", or statements that events, "could" or "should" occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.

Forward-looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to 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; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Companys mining operations and construction activities; the duration and impacts of COVID-19 on the Companys production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition, and the risks relating to a global pandemic, which unless contained could cause a prolonged slowdown in global economic growth; uncertainties related to the impacts of COVID-19 which may include: changing market conditions, changing restrictions on the mining industry in the countries in which the Company operates, the ability to operate as a result of government imposed restrictions, including restrictions on travel, the transportation of concentrates and dor, access to refineries, the impact of additional waves of the pandemic or increases in incidents of COVID-19 in the countries in which we operate; the duration of any suspension of operations at the Companys mines as a result of COVID-19 which may affect production and the Company business operations and financial condition; the risks associated with the completion of the business combination with Roxgold, including the ability of the Company to successfully consolidate functions, integrate operations, procedures and personnel; changes in prices for gold, silver and other metals; the ability of the Company to successfully appeal the decision of SEMARNAT denying the extension to the San Jose EIA; obtaining a pemanent injunction or equivalent protection from the Mexican Courts to allow the continued operation of the San Jose pending the approval of the appeal to the denial of the extension of the San Jose EIA; fluctuation in currencies and foreign exchange rates; inflation; the imposition of capital controls in countries in which the Company operates; any extension of the currency controls in Argentina; changes in the prices of key supplies; technological and operational hazards in Fortunas mining and mine development activities; delays in the ramp up of production at Lindero which may cause delays in the commencement of commercial production; risks inherent in mineral exploration; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries; changes to current estimates of mineral reserves and resources; changes to production and cost estimates; changes in the position of regulatory authorities with respect to the granting of approvals or permits; governmental and other approvals; changes in government, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active; labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Information Form. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including but not limited to the accuracy of the Companys current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Companys activities will be in accordance with the Companys public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; changes to production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, labour and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); the duration and impacts of COVID-19 on the Companys production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition, and the risks relating to a global pandemic, which unless contained could cause a slowdown in global economic growth; government mandates in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Burkina Faso and Cte dIvoire with respect to mining operations generally or auxiliary businesses or services required for the Companys operations; government and the Companys attempts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 which may affect many aspects of the Companys operations, including transportation of personnel to and from site, contractor and supplier availability and the ability to sell or deliver concentrate and dor; the expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; that the Companys activities will be in accordance with the Companys public statements and stated goals; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that the Company will obtain an extension to the San Jose EIA; that all required approvals and permits will be obtained for the Companys business and operations; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting operations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This news release also refers to Non-IFRS financial measures, such as production cash cost per tonne; cash cost per payable ounce of silver; all-in sustaining cash cost; all-in cash cost; adjusted net (loss) income; operating cash flow per share before changes in working capital, income taxes, and interest income; and adjusted EBITDA. These measures do not have a standardized meaning or method of calculation, even though the descriptions of such measures may be similar. These performance measures have no meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies.