News Release
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. To Trade On Toronto Stock Exchange
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (the "Company") - An application has been granted for the original listing in the Mining category of 103,197,652 common shares of the Company, of which 94,987,652 common shares are issued and outstanding, and 8,210,000 common shares are reserved for issuance.
The common shares of the Company will be listed and posted for trading at the opening on Monday, January 18, 2010.
Stock Symbol: "FVI"
CUSIP: 349915 10 8
Trading Currency: CDN
Temporary Market Maker: Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd.
Other Markets: The common shares of the Company have been listed on TSX Venture Exchange since September 1, 2004 under the symbol "FVI". The common shares are also listed on the Lima Stock Exchange under the symbol "FVI" and traded on the OTC:BB under the symbol "FVIT.F". The common shares will be delisted from TSX Venture Exchange on Monday, January 18, 2010, upon commencement of trading on TSX.
Head Office Address: 355 Burrard Street, Suite 480
Vancouver, BC
V6C 2G8
Email Address: info@fortunasilver.com
Website: www.fortunasilver.com
Head Office Telephone Number: (604) 484-4085
Fax Number: (604) 484-4029
Investors Relations: Erin Ostrom
Tel: (604) 484-4085
Email: eostrom@goldgroup.com
Carlos Baca
Tel: (511) 616-6060
Email: cbaca@fortunasilver.com
Chief Financial Officer: Luis Ganoza Durant
Corporate Secretary: Sarah Whittall
Incorporation: The Company was incorporated on September 4, 1990 under the laws of the Province of British Columbia under the name Jopec Resources Ltd. On February 3, 1999 the Company changed its name to Fortuna Ventures Inc. and on June 28, 2005 to Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
Fiscal Year End: December 31
Nature of Business: The Company is engaged in silver mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, and processing. The Company operates the Caylloma zinc/lead/silver mine in southern Peru and is currently developing the San Jose silver/gold project in Mexico.
Transfer Agent & Registrar: Olympia Trust Company at its principal office in Vancouver and Olympia Transfer Services Inc. at its principal office in Toronto.
Dividends: The Company has not paid any dividends or made any distributions since incorporation. The Company does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
