FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

Fortuna Silver Mines report that the road blockade reported in a company news release dated April 16th, was brought to an end on May 6th by Federal and State police, as a result of a call to action by local Municipal and Ejido authorities. The company and local authorities are engaged in dialogue with the fringe group of demonstrators in order to ensure an equitable long term solution to their concerns. A police detachment remains on-site to assure there are no further disruptions on the access road to the town and Project. The company is in the process of gradually reinstating its ground activities.