Fortuna reports consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2014

(All amounts expressed in US dollars, unless otherwise stated)

Vancouver, August 12, 2014: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) (BVL: FVI)
(Frankfurt: F4S.F) today reported revenue of $44.3 million, cash generated from operations, before
changes in working capital of $15.1 million and net income of $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2014.

J orge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, Financial results for the second quarter reflect our
continued emphasis on free cash flow generation through organic growth and cost control. We have
delivered a consolidated all-in sustaining cash cost of $17.41 per ounce of silver, a reduction of twenty
one percent compared to the previous year, and year to date our treasury plus trade receivables have
increased by over $20 million. Mr. Ganoza continued, At San J ose, our attention remains centered on
laying out the next phase of organic growth as our step-out drilling campaign at Trinidad North continues
to expand the new high-grade mineralized zone.

Second quarter financial highlights:

Sales of $44.3 million
Cash flow from operations before changes in non-cash working capital of $15.1 million and cash
flow per share of $0.12
Net income of $2.9 million and earnings per share of $0.02
Treasury (cash position, including short term investments) and working capital as at J une 30,
2014 were $60.2 million and $73.3 million, respectively
Silver and gold production of 1,630,422 ounces and 8,519 ounces, respectively
Cash cost per ounce of payable silver was $5.15
All-in sustaining cash cost* per ounce of payable silver was $17.41

*All-in sustaining cash cost is net of by-product credits for gold, lead and zinc

Second quarter financial results

Net income amounted to $2.9 million (Q2 2013: loss $10.6 million**), resulting in earnings per share of
$0.02 (Q2 2013: loss $0.08). Silver sold increased 44% to 1,610,805 ounces, while the realized silver
price per ounce decreased 15% to $19.63 from the same period in the prior year. Net income was further
affected by a $2.4 million mark-to-market effect on share-based compensation related to the rise in the
share price during the period.



** In the second quarter of 2013, the company recorded a $15.0 million non-cash impairment charge, offset by a $4.8 million
deferred tax provision, related to Caylloma, and a non-cash write-off of mineral properties, plant, and equipment of $0.4 million
related to the San Luisito concessions.



-2-
Adjusted net income rose to $2.9 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $0.1 million in Q2 2013
after adjusting for the write-off and impairment of mineral properties, property, plant and equipment
(refer to non-GAAP financial measures).

Mine operating earnings increased 151% over the second quarter 2013, while gross margins (mine
operating earnings over sales) increased to 37% from 22%. The impact of lower metal prices on gross
margins was offset to a large extent by significantly lower unit cash costs at our San J ose Mine (down
17%) as well as higher head grades and metal recovery for silver and gold. Also explaining the increase
in mine operating income quarter over quarter are $5.2 million negative sales adjustments in the second
quarter 2013 compared to a positive $1.1 million adjustments in the second quarter 2014. These were
mostly end of period adjustments related to mark-to-market of provisional metal pricing and final
settlement.

Compared to the first quarter 2014 silver and gold production rose 6% and 5% respectively, however
silver and gold sold was lower by 2% and 4% respectively due to timing issues of concentrate delivery.

Cash flow from operations, before changes in working capital, increased 157% to $15.1 million (Q2
2013: $5.9 million).

Basic earnings per share were $0.02 (Q2 2013: loss $0.08). Operating cash flow per share, before changes
in working capital items, increased to $0.12 (Q2 2013: $0.05); refer to non-GAAP financial measures.

Cash and short term investments at the end of Q2 2014 was $60.2 million, an increase of $11.1 million
over year end 2013. In addition trade accounts receivable increased by $9.5 million most of which was
credited to our treasury in July 2014.

Operating Results

Consol i dated Metal Producti on Cayl l oma San Jose Consol i dated Caylloma San J ose Consolidated Cayl l oma San Jose Consol i dated Caylloma San J ose Consolidated
Si l ver (oz) 529,011 1,101,411 1,630,422 493,438 580,570 1,074,007 1,068,835 2,098,446 3,167,282 992,882 1,073,343 2,066,225
Gol d (oz) 562 7,957 8,519 502 4,681 5,183 1,085 15,583 16,669 1,035 8,641 9,675
Lead (000's l bs) 3,962 - 3,962 4,666 - 4,666 7,855 - 7,855 9,280 - 9,280
Zi nc (000's l bs) 6,697 - 6,697 6,131 - 6,131 13,226 - 13,226 12,067 - 12,067
Producti on cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 7.72 3.93 5.15 8.78 6.56 7.58 7.32 3.77 4.96 7.84 6.44 7.11
Al l -i n sustai ni ng cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 15.48 15.77 17.41 24.53 15.58 21.98 14.32 15.12 16.98 24.09 19.68 24.58
* Net of by-product credits
2014 2013 2014 2013
QUARTERLY RESULTS
Three months ended June 30,
YEAR TO DATE RESULTS
Si x months ended June 30,


Silver and gold production for the second quarter and the first six months of 2014 increased over the same
period in the prior year by 52% and 64%, and 53% and 72%, respectively, explained largely by the
commissioning of the San J ose Mine mill expansion from 1,150 to 1,800 tpd in September 2013, and to
2,000 tpd in April 2014. The company is on track to meet its guidance of 6.0 million ounces of silver and
32,300 ounces of gold or 7.9 million Ag Eq*** ounces for 2014.



-3-
*** Ag Eq is calculated using metal prices of $1,260/oz for gold and $21/oz for silver

All-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce of silver for the second quarter 2014, net of by-product
credits, decreased 21% to $17.41 (Q2 2013: $21.98) as a result of lower sustaining capital and
brownfields exploration expenditures, higher payable ounces of silver and higher by-product credits; refer
to non-GAAP financial measures.

San Jose Mine, Mexico


Mi ne Producti on San Jose San J ose San Jose San J ose
Tonnes mi l l ed 167,437 102,264 318,145 195,741
Average tonnes mi l l ed per day 1,925 1,147 1,837 1,112
Si l ver
Grade (g/t) 229 199 229 192
Recovery (%) 90 89 90 89
Production (oz) 1,101,411 580,570 2,098,446 1,073,343
Gol d
Grade (g/t) 1.65 1.61 1.70 1.55
Recovery (%) 89 88 90 89
Production (oz) 7,957 4,681 15,583 8,641
Uni t Costs
Production cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 3.93 6.56 3.77 6.44
Production cash cost (US$/tonne) 64.08 77.18 65.28 77.55
Unit Net Smelter Return (US$/tonne) 162.48 166.04 167.43 181.54
All-in sustaining cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 15.77 15.58 15.12 19.68
* Net of by-product credits
QUARTERLY RESULTS
Three months ended June 30,
YEAR TO DATE RESULTS
Si x months ended June 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013


San J ose was successfully expanded to 2,000 tpd in April 2014 (see Fortuna news release dated April 14,
2014) and studies are currently underway to assess the economic robustness of a potential mine and mill
expansion to 3,000 tpd. Production for the first half of 2014 was 2,098,446 ounces of silver and 15,583
ounces of gold, 96% and 80% above the first half of 2013, respectively. San J ose is on track to meet
annual production guidance of 4.0 million ounces of silver and 30,400 ounces of gold.

Silver and gold production for the second quarter 2014 was 90% and 70% above second quarter 2013,
respectively. The increase is the result of higher throughput of 64%, and higher head grade for silver and
gold of 15% and 3%, respectively.

Cash cost per tonne of processed ore for the second quarter 2014 was $64.08/t or 17% below the cost in
the second quarter 2013 and is below guidance of $67.10/t. All-in sustaining cash cost per payable ounce
of silver, net of by-product credits, was $15.77 in the second quarter 2014 and $15.12 for the first half of
the year; refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Management expects all-in sustaining cash cost per
ounce of silver to be in-line with annual guidance of $14.43.

In light of the growth of resources over the last year the company has made the decision to advance with
engineering studies to address long term tailings management. The project calls for the implementation
of filtered tailings and dry-stack disposal. The project is in the engineering phase with a construction
decision expected before year end.


-4-
Caylloma Mine, Peru


Mi ne Producti on Cayl l oma Caylloma Cayl l oma Caylloma
Tonnes mi l l ed 115,920 113,906 230,035 225,322
Average tonnes mi l l ed per day 1,302 1,280 1,300 1,273
Si l ver
Grade (g/t) 170 167 172 170
Recovery (%) 84 81 84 81
Production (oz) 529,011 493,438 1,068,835 992,882
Gol d
Grade (g/t) 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.36
Recovery (%) 43 40 44 40
Production (oz) 562 502 1,085 1,035
Lead
Grade (%) 1.68 2.05 1.67 2.07
Recovery (%) 92 91 92 90
Production (000's lbs) 3,962 4,666 7,855 9,280
Zi nc
Grade (%) 2.92 2.81 2.89 2.80
Recovery (%) 90 87 90 87
Production (000's lbs) 6,697 6,131 13,226 12,067
Uni t Costs
Production cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 7.72 8.78 7.32 7.84
Production cash cost (US$/tonne) 91.70 93.34 89.79 93.76
Unit Net Smelter Return (US$/tonne) 143.14 150.00 145.81 172.50
All-in sustaining cash cost (US$/oz Ag)* 15.48 24.53 14.32 24.09
* Net of by-product credits
QUARTERLY RESULTS
Three months ended June 30,
YEAR TO DATE RESULTS
Si x months ended June 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013


Silver production for the second quarter 2014 was 7% above the same period in the prior year as a result
of higher metallurgical recovery and slightly higher head grade. Zinc production increased 9% as a result
of higher head grade and metallurgical recoveries. Lead production decreased 15% due to reduced head
grade. Caylloma is on track to meet annual production guidance of 2.0 million ounces of silver and 1,900
ounces of gold.

Cash cost per tonne at Caylloma for the second quarter 2014 was $91.70 per tonne of processed ore, a
decrease of 2% from second quarter 2013 and 4% above annual guidance. All-in sustaining cash cost per
payable ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, at Caylloma in the second quarter 2014 was $15.48,
and $14.32 for the first half of 2014; refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Management expects all-in
sustaining cash cost per ounce of silver to be in-line with annual guidance of $17.01.

The financial statements and MD&A are available on SEDAR and have also been posted on the
company's website at http://www.fortunasilver.com/s/financial_reports.asp.









-5-
Conference call to review 2014 second quarter financial and operations results

Date: Wednesday, August 13
th
, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Eastern | 11:00 a.m. Lima

Dial in number (Toll Free): +1.877.407.8035
Dial in number (International): +1.201.689.8035

Replay number (Toll Free): +1.877.660.6853
Replay number (International): +1.201.612.7415
Replay Passcode: 13587139

Playback of the webcast will be available until November 13
th
, 2014. Playback of the conference call will
be available until August 27
th
, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. In addition, a transcript of the call will be
archived in the companys website: http://www.fortunasilver.com/s/financial_reports.asp.


About Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna is a growth oriented, silver and base metal producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin
America. Our primary assets are the Caylloma silver Mine in southern Peru and the San J ose silver-gold
Mine in Mexico. The company is selectively pursuing additional acquisition opportunities throughout the
Americas. For more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD


J orge A. Ganoza
President, CEO and Director
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI | BVL: FVI | Frankfurt: F4S.F

Investor Relations:

Carlos Baca- T (Peru): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0


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.
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and that are subject to a variety of
risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected
in the forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words such as anticipates,
believes, plans, estimates, expects, forecasts, targets, "intends, advance, projects,
calculates and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements are based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of
actions, including estimates of future production levels, expectations regarding mine production costs,
expected trends in mineral prices and statements that describe Fortunas future plans, objectives or goals.
There is a significant risk that actual results will vary, perhaps materially, from results projected


-6-
depending on such factors as changes in general economic conditions and financial markets, changes in
prices for silver and other metals, technological and operational hazards in Fortunas mining and mine
development activities, risks inherent in mineral exploration, uncertainties inherent in the estimation of
mineral reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries, the timing and availability of financing,
governmental and other approvals, political unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active,
labor relations and other risk factors.

Although Fortuna has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors
that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or
intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be
accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements or information.